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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.

Moderator/President: Rev. Chris Henry
Vice-Moderator/Vice/President: Shannon Cox
Clerk of Session: Cathie Reese
Treasurer: John Yeo

Class of 2026

  • Brittany Babbitt (Care)
  • Shannon Cox (Strategy & Innovation)
  • Betsy Dykstra (Human Resources)
  • Don Lucas (Communication)
  • Joan Pedersen (Mission)
  • Victoria Petersen Elia (Worship)
  • 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)

Class of 2028

  • Bob Bennett (Formation)
  • Jonathan Elliott (Mission)
  • Susan Flener (Commitment)
  • Daland Juberg (Operations)
  • Mary Larimore (Care)
  • Audrey Leisinger (Engagement)
  • Donna Reynolds (Strategy and Innovation)
  • Larry Robertson (Worship)
  • George Srour (Human Resources)
  • Tracy Vatnsdal (Communication)

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 for our Northside Neighbors.

Moderator: Eric Walts 
Vice Moderator: Karen Cunningham
Secretary: Richard Propes
Treasurer: David Lancet
Congregational Committee Chair: Dixie Bibb
Community Committee Chair: Jonathan Faris
Christmas with Northside Neighbors Chairs: Katherine Bryant (Chair) and Davin Isakson (Co-Chair)

Class of 2026

  • CONGREGATIONAL:
    • Dixie Bibb
    • Mary Henehan
    • Kristin Musser
    • Eric Walts
  • COMMUNITY:
    • David Lancet
    • Audrey Owen
    • Penny Wetterau
    • Jonathan Faris
  • CNN:
    • Katherine Bryant
    • Albie Marco
    • Pete Mohr
    • Ruth Twenty
    • Susie Cumming
    • Mark Blessing

Class of 2027

  • CONGREGATIONAL:
    • Suzi Burns
    • Tyse Christenberry (Youth)
    • Alice MacPhail
    • Chris Roberts
    • Andrew Sutphin
  • COMMUNITY:
    • Kris Beckwith Moore
    • Mark Booher
    • Kathryn Carrel (Youth)
    • Karen Cunningham
    • Tom Edwards
    • Gala Kennedy
    • Richard Propes
  • CNN:
    • Karen Cummings
    • Jane Gooliak
    • Davin Isakson
    • Elise Klaus (Youth)
    • Jane Louiso
    • Jonathan McGee
    • Judith Schneider

Class of 2028

  • CONGREGATIONAL:
    • Chris Munson
    • Beth Hecker 
    • Scott Rodgers
    • Quinn Miller (Youth)
    • Rick Dayton  
    • Sonya Rasmusson
  • COMMUNITY:
    • Ian Bretz       
    • Eric Thomas 
    • Nancy Bowden
    • Nancy Mutchmore 
  • CNN:
    • Christine Meenan
    • Jane Curdes
    • Drew Randall
    • Hunter Fletcher
    • Braden Pretzsch
    • Ben Seufert (Youth)
    • Lauren Elliott (Youth)
    • Mac McDonald (Youth)

Church Officer Nominations

Submission Deadline: September 25

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. 

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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