The BSPC Nominating Committee needs your help in discerning those whom God is calling to lead the Church at this time.
Who do you think has the skills and passion to serve as an elder or deacon?
Please submit your suggestions of people you can envision serving in these roles. Self-nominations are particularly welcome.
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What is an elder?
Elders serve three-year terms on the Session, which acts as the governing body of the church and is responsible for virtually every corner of church life. Elders shape the vision and direction of the church and are the spiritual leaders of the congregation.
CURRENT ELDERS:
2023
- Mekobe Ajebe
- Jeff Beam
- Doug Curphey
- Claire Folts
- Kim Minor
- Karen Taylor
2024
- Bob Baptist
- Betty Brown
- Christopher Carver
- Jeff Caswell
- Barbara Oettgen
- Sallie Sherman
2025
- Charlyn Bohland
- Bruce Hill
- Jim Miller
- Lane Rothschild
- Carrie Sheehan
- Doug Walstra
Moderator: Amy Miracle
Clerk: Joanne Kosanke
Treasurer: Bill Williams
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What is a deacon?
Deacons serve three-year terms and provide care to the congregation. This involves communicating in caring ways with those in their districts and greeting and delivering flowers. Deacons also work on two projects: Angel Tree, which gifts children of incarcerated parents at Christmas time, and College Connection which reaches out to BSPC college students.
CURRENT DEACONS:
2023
- Barb Blanke
- Bob & Laurie Fulford
- Darnell & Charlie Heywood
- Chris & Lucas McMaken
- Marlane Nibert
- Mary Jo Ruby
- Barb & Kate Sahr
- Kilee Weiner
2024
- Charlotte Ferguson
- Diane Hines
- Scott & Kyoung Swearingen
- Fred Vorys & Anne Marie Sferra
2025
- Vivian Bichsel
- Jamie & Liz Taylor
- Susan Toney
- Sally Van Meter
Moderators: Barb Blanke & Charlotte Ferguson
Staff: Ann Palmerton
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Nomination Form:
The Nominating Committee Thanks You for Your Help!
Jeff Caswell (chairperson), Carrie Sheehan (vice chairperson), Laurie Fulford (deacon representative), and Aaron Bucco, Ian Nickey and Barb Northrup (representatives elected by the congregation).
Staff: Amy Miracle, Ann Palmerton, Brittany Porch
