Leadership

Learn about how our church is led and governed.

How We Are Governed

First Presbyterian Church (FPC) is governed by a board of Elders elected by members of the congregation. This board of Elders is called the “Session,” and it meets twice a month (once for study and prayer, and once for a business meeting). Duties and responsibilities of the Session can be found in the Polity of our denomination, the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO). Session members serve 3-year terms. The Session governs the work of the congregation through committees.

In addition to the Session, FPC has a board of Deacons, which oversees care and visitation for those who are sick and in distress, both inside our congregation and in the greater community.

Current Leadership Team

Session (Elders)

Anna Heath, Clerk of Session
Barb Gehrett
Pat Beard
Walt Erhardt
Stu Fraser
Terry Russell
Matt Cozby
Amy Forslund

Commissioned Lay Pastors

Michelle Martinez
Kathy Hawkins
Diana Agustsson

Senior Leadership Team

 Eric Jacobsen
Aaron Byers
Laurel Juergens
Michelle Martinez

Committee Chairs

  • Endowment: Devon Duval
  • Finance: Chad Edinger, Chair;
    Tim Kleefeld, Vice Chair
  • Missions: Tim Kleefeld
  • Personnel: Denise Greer
  • FPC Preschool: Diana Agustsson
  • Nominating: Barb Gehrett

Deacons

Stephanie Fraser - Chair
Tony Caro
Russ Guppy
Ian Van Harper
Heidi Van Harper
Karen Ackerson
Julia Collins
Ken Corbin
Mark Firch
Pat Firch
Mike Cobb
Patty Cobb