Elders
First Presbyterian Church is led by a Session of elders. The word Presbyterian comes from the Greek word for Elder – therefore we are Elder led. We currently have 9 ruling elders and 1 teaching elder (better known as the pastor). Each elder is nominated, elected, ordained and prayed over by the congregation. Each elder is elected for a 3 year term. We stagger the classes each year to ensure continuity within the Session. Our current elders are:
- Class of 2018: Scott Light
- Class of 2019: David Anderson, Patty Sundstrom
- Class of 2020: Barb Caskey, John Wright
Deacons
Deacons provide a ministry of mercy, care, and support for the congregation and beyond. They serve the community by providing financial assistance, food assistance, and friendship. Deacons are also nominated, elected, ordained and prayed over by the congregation. Each deacon is elected for a 3 year term. Our current deacons are:
- Class of 2018: Nancy Neisinger, Carleen Randich
- Class of 2019: Stephanie Becker, Kevin Caskey, Pat Lanning,
- Class of 2020: Karen Beard, Laurie Kolb
Commission Chairs
- Personnel - Pastor Doug Basler
- Worship - Patty Sundstrom
- Mission & Outreach - Pastor Doug Basler
- Stewardship - Scott Light
- Hospitality - Dave Anderson
- Spiritual Formation - Katie Basler (with Jeannie McNeal as the Session Representative)
If you have any questions for and elder or deacon please contact the church office at 360.532.1330.
