LEADERSHIP & STAFF
Overview
There are two major leadership components in any Presbyterian Church: the staff, led by the senior pastor, and the governing body of elders known as the Session.
The Session is composed of women and men elected by the congregation to serve three-year terms in active service as ruling elders. The responsibilities of the Session are broad and significant, ranging from oversight of the finances and property of the church to ongoing ministries of worship, Christian education, and service to the community.
In addition to the Session, First Church has a corporate board that advises the Session and staff on matters related to property and grounds and investments and endowments.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF
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The Reverend Leslie Latham
Pastor, Head of Staff
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The Reverend John Long, D.D.
Parish Associate for
Community Outreach -
Dr. David Bond,
Organist/Choirmaster,
Bookkeeper, Facilities Manager -
Cory Connell
Maintenance Coordinator
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Kurt Froese
Director of Family Ministries
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFICERS
OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION
James Gardner, President
Don Houck, Vice President
Mark Armesto, Treasurer
Janet Hill, Secretary
TRANSITION TEAM
Mark Armesto
David Bond
Ilsa Cooper
Jean Hess
John Long
Eli Van Brunt
SESSION BY CLASS AND TERM
Class of 2023
Janet Hill (2)
Quinton Meyer (1)
Tim Hess (1)
Kailee Van Brunt (1)
Class of 2024
James Gardner (2)
Jean Hess (2)
Maria Patrick-Roberts (1)
Class of 2025
Pat Frey (1)
Pat Harmon (1)
Suzanne Pilon (1)
BOARD OF DEACONS BY CLASS AND TERM
Class of 2023
Ilsa Cooper (1)
Mark Armesto (1)
Eli Van Brunt (1)
Class of 2024
Christina Banas (1)
Gail McKeel (1)
Jim McKeel (2)
Madeline Mason-Brandon (1)
Class of 2025
Olga Rico-Armesto (2)
Nikia Jenkins (1)
LouAnn Riegle (1)