Committees
Share your gifts.Serve on a Committee
We are an Elder run church. Elders lead committees. Committees make the decisions and do the work of the church. All are invited to join in and make a difference.
Learn more about how the church government works and meet our Elders.
Our Elders (Session)
Committees
Note that some committee meetings are on Zoom.
Adult Ministries & Fellowship
Elders Linda Cummings & Jim combs
Encourages the congregation to mature in their knowledge and practice of their Christian faith as disciples of Jesus Christ both personally and in community with other believers. Meets first Wednesday of the month.
Buildings and Grounds
Elders Don Trammell & Shane Sindle
Is responsible to diligently maintain and thoughtfully develop the buildings and grounds of the Church facility that the Lord has provided, so that we may carry out His Ministry. Meets first Monday of the month.
Children’s Ministry
Elder Emily Morrow
Invites children to embrace the word of God through worship, games, song and other activities; to encourage their spiritual growth to become closer to our Lord Jesus Christ and equip them to go out into the world and share God’s love. Meets first Monday of the month.
Mission
Elder Johan Vandersande
Follows Jesus Christ’s command in Matthew 25:40, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it (fed, clothed, housed, welcomed, visited) to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it unto me.” With “feet on the ground,” we gather volunteers and use our resources to pray, plan, and meet human needs in our community and around the world. Meets first Tuesday of the month.
Outreach & Growth
Elder Jana Thatch & Jim Combs
Is called by our Heavenly Father to extend the hospitality that we find in our fellowship to the community, to visitors, and to new members, in order to draw them into the family of Christian faith at First Presbyterian Church. Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6pm.
Personnel
Elder Val Boss
Shall endeavor to think creatively and progressively about policy-making, church staffing, ethical employee treatment and the overall health and well-being of the work environment, in order to effectively and faithfully promote the mission of the Church. Meets second Tuesday of the month.
Finance & Stewardship
Elder John Favalessa
Strives to build stewardship disciples of our church family by: transforming the hearts of believers to reflect the image of Christ, to become generous “as Christ is generous in being rich toward God” in the stewardship of all our gifts; to empower God’s Kingdom work to be fully staffed, funded and shared throughout our community, country and world; and, as a committee, to monitor the fiscal responsibilities of our church ministry. Meets second Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm.
Worship and Music
Elders Chisato Kanagi & Jung Favalessa
Will strive with God’s guidance and grace, to create Christ centered worship experiences, inspiring God’s people as they respond to the word proclaimed in prayer, song, scripture, sacrament and message. Meets first Tuesday of the month.
Youth
Elders Drew McCreery & Art Moore
Nurtures the junior and senior high aged youth of the church and the community by providing a Christ centered program of worship, education, fellowship and service in order to equip them with a framework in which they can realize their spiritual gifts and live a Christian life. Meets second Wednesday of the month.