Committees
Leadership Council
Chair: Rev. Dr. Philip Oehler
The purpose of the Leadership Council of the presbytery is “to help congregations and the
church as a whole to be more faithful participants in the mission of Christ” (G-3.0101). They
accomplish this by holding accountable the commissions, committees, and task forces of the
presbytery in their work. They meet monthly to coordinate and administer the activities of the
presbytery as directed in the by-laws. Some of their recent work includes putting together the
policies on Anti-Racism and Harassment. The membership of the Leadership Council is evenly divided between teaching and ruling elders. The Council is comprised of the Executive Co-Leaders, the Moderator, the Moderator-Elect, the Stated Clerk, the immediate past Moderator, two past moderators of the presbytery, and three Members at Large.
Commission on Ministry (COM)
Co-Chairs: Ruling Elders Wendy Frisby and Rebecca Neindorff
The Commission on Ministry serves as pastor and counselor to ministers of Presbytery. Gives oversight to ministers and church relationships. Assists in filling pastoral vacancies.
Connectional Church Commission (CCC)
Chair: Rev. Margaret Brungard
The CCC is a commission of the presbytery operating during the transition process to develop recommendations for the future funding, functioning and ministry for the Presbytery. They are responsible for recommending funding opportunities, and have direct oversight Tide Pool Grants.
Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)
Chair: Rev. Rachel Sutphin
The duties and responsibilities of this committee include the nurturing and supervision of those who are preparing to become ministers of the word and sacrament.
Committee on Representation
Chair: N/A
Description: TBD
Finance Committee
Chair: Ruling Elder Michael Klinke
The Finance Committee manages the Presbytery Budget and Financial transactions for transparent accounting.
Nominating Committee
Chair: Rev. Margaret Brungard
The Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying the God-given gifts of the members of our presbytery and nominating them to serve on the committees where those gifts are most needed.
Personnel Committee
Chair: Ruling Elder Debbi Boykin-Greenberg
The Personnel Committee oversees the Office Staff and navigates hiring processes on behalf of the Presbytery.
Permanent Judicial Committee
Moderator: Rev. Wes Allen
Clerk: Ruling Elder Betsy Phillips
Description: TBD
Mission Committee
Chair: Rev. Peter Hofstra
The Mission Committee’s core work is to encourage Mission activity within the Presbytery. They select grant recipients for Mission Giving, and then highlight mission partners to congregations and Presbytery.
Since our missionary partner Jonathan Seitz had to return to the United States, we’re currently working on how we can be engaged in international mission work in a time of transition.