Elders and Deacons
Those who serve as Elders and Deacons at Northminster fulfill the highest order of volunteerism and lay ministry.
In accordance with the Presbyterian system of governance, Elders and Deacons are elected by our congregation to serve three-year terms.
Together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, Elders exercise leadership, governance, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of our church, as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. The body of Elders elected to serve is called a Session. Our Clerk of Session is Greg Boyer.
The office of Deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.
Our Elders and Deacons meet monthly to discuss church business and hands-on activities to minister to our church congregation and those it serves.
If you are interested in serving as an Elder or Deacon, please send an email to Pastor Jessica Gregory.
Current Elders
Class of 2020Tom Buess Bruce Caughran Nancy Doyle Ginger Lacy Bill Raspe Unmi Song |
Class of 2021Ami Bauman Steve Davies Jim Kirk Terri Mascherin Julie Naumiak |
Class of 2022Ginny Johnson Lori Osborne Paul Smalley Kathy Swartwout Matt Totsch Kristen Westman |
Current Deacons
Class of 2020Michael Beaudoin Bruce Eddy Katherine (Kitty) Gobbi Lori Hatton Karey Halverson Jan MacDermid Grace Naquin (Youth Deacon) Sheau-ming Ross |
Class of 2021Rita Bailey Jud Brooks Elyse Clair Pat Drinkwine Heather Eloff Mark LeBien Linda Williams Rorem Sue Swigert Al Williams |
Class of 2022Carolyn Golmon Erica Mbangamoh Mary Rosic Sally Rutherford Jan Scherubel Michael Wooldridge Paul Lehner Kimberly Gartner |