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
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: Kyle Lanham
Clerk of Session: Cathie Reese
Treasurer: Sarah Parks
Current Elders and Session Committee Assignments
Class of 2025
Nate Browning (Human Resources)
Jackie Clency (Formation)
Jen Francis (Engagement)
Kyle Lanham (Strategy & Innovation)
Kathy Lee (Commitment)
Deb Miller (Mission)
David Moore (Worship)
Sarah Parks (Operations)
Bill Sando (Care)
Randy Tobias (Communications)
Class of 2026
Brittany Babbitt (Care)
Chas Bolton (Formation)
Shannon Cox (Strategy & Innovation)
Betsy Dykstra (Human Resources)
Don Lucas (Communication)
Joan Pedersen (Mission)
Victoria Petersen Elia (Worship)
Matt Rogers (Engagement)
Susan Shambaugh (Commitment)
John Yeo (Operations)
Class of 2027
John Bell (Care)
Brendon Buckley (Mission)
Carolyn Dederer (Formation)
Liz McCarter (Strategy & Innovation)
Beth McKee (Communication)
Crystal Miller (Human Resources)
Kyle Miller (Operations)
Dick Ristine (Commitment)
Debbie Wacker (Worship)
ErikYoung (Engagement)
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Deacons
The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Deacons serve in one of three areas: Community, Congregational, and Christmas with our Northside Neighbors.
Moderator: Cyndi Countryman Vice Moderator: Eric Walts Secretary: DiAnn Donahue Treasurer: Troy Medley Congregational Committee Chair: Suzanne Baach Community Committee Chair: David Lancet Christmas with Northside Neighbors Chairs: Lauren Rapp (Chair) and Katherine Bryant (Co-Chair)
