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: Alicia Buckley
  Clerk of Session: Cathie Reese
  Treasurer: Rebecca Malick

  Care 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 Twining

  Class 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

  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: Lynn Wilson
  Vice Moderator: Cyndi Countryman
  Secretary: Steve Matthews
  Treasurer: Troy Medley
  Congregational Committee Chair: Jennifer Kittle  
  Community Committee Chair: Sean Meenan
  Christmas with Northside Neighbors Chairs: Meg Shanley (Chair) and Lauren Rapp (Co-Chair)

  Class of 2024

  • Hilary Barrett
  • Rick Barretto
  • David Champa
  • Carolyn Fennimore
  • Kris Hite
  • Claire Liechty
  • Jordana Marcus
  • Steve Matthews
  • Sean Meenan
  • Gerry Roth
  • Mary Schwendener
  • Meg Shanley
  • Chuck Swisher
  • Peggy Sutphin

   

  Class of 2025

  • Suzanne Baach
  • Katelyn Bray (Youth)
  • Annie Bretz
  • Cyndi Countryman
  • Frank Crossland
  • DiAnn Donahue
  • Allison Drook
  • George Elliott (Youth)
  • Andrew Hisey
  • Jennifer Kittle
  • Deb Lyons
  • Troy Medley
  • Lauren Rapp
  • Kevin Ratliff
  • Cathy VanNahmen
  • Drew Warner

   

  Class of 2026

  • Dixie Bibb
  • Mark Blessing
  • Katherine Byrant
  • Will Colter (Youth)
  • Susie Cumming
  • Johnathan Faris
  • Mary Henehan
  • Izzy Kornmeyer (Youth)
  • David Lancet
  • Albie Marco
  • Pete Mohr
  • Kristin Musser
  • Audrey Owen
  • Ruth Twenty
  • Lilly VanBruggen (Youth)
  • Eric Walts
  • Penny Wetterau