Ruling Elders
Church Officers
Each year our congregation nominates and elects ruling elders and deacons, who lead us in bringing the mission of Second Church to life. We invite you to nominate a fellow church member by filling out this form for the Nominating Committee to consider. See links below for lists of those who are already serving.
There are three types of church officers:
- Ruling Elders, who are entrusted with the spiritual government of the church, are elected by the congregation, ordained for life, and serve on the Session for a three year term.
- Teaching Elders, who are the ministers of Word and Sacrament, are ordained by the Presbytery, and called by the congregation to serve in a variety of ministries.
- Deacons who are entrusted with the ministry of compassion and service. Deacons are elected by the congregation, ordained for life, and serve a three year term on the Board of Deacons.
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Ruling Elders, who are entrusted with the spiritual government of the church, are elected by the congregation, ordained for life, and serve on the Session for a three year term.
Moderator/President: Rev. Chris Henry
Vice-Moderator/Vice/President: Alicia Buckley
Clerk of Session: Cathie Reese
Treasurer: Rebecca MalickCare Committee Chair: Marilyn Kuhn
Commitment Committee Chair: Bob Zachidny
Communication Committee Chair: Jennifer Shirk
Engagement Committee Chair: Teri Cochran
Formation Committee Chairs: Ted Vatnsdal
Human Resources Committee Chair: Krissy Seufert
Mission Committee Chair: Fred Emhardt
Operations Committee Chair: Brent Benge
Strategic Planning Committee Chair: Don Palmer
Worship Committee Chair: Sara TwiningClass of 2025
- Nate Browning (Human Resources)
- Jackie Clency (Formation)
- Jen Francis (Engagement)
- Kyle Lanham (Strategic Planning)
- Kathy Lee (Commitment)
- Deb Miller (Mission)
- David Moore (Worship)
- Sarah Parks (Operations)
- Sylvia Perteete (Care)
- Randy Tobias (Communications)
Class of 2026
- Brittany Babbitt
- Chas Bolton
- Shannon Cox
- Becky Dykstra
- Don Lucas
- Joan Pedersen
- Victoria Petersen Elia
- Matt Rogers
- Susan Shambaugh
- John Yeo
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Deacons