
Leadership Board
Our church is led by a team of church members and the Minister of the Word. The entire group, called the "Consistory," discerns together and makes decisions about the church's future, programs, funding, staffing, etc. For big decisions, the church members will have input by a vote, but it is the Consistory that makes the binding decision.
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The leadership is divided into two roles: Elders, who are primarily responsible for the spiritual care of the congregants, and Deacons, who oversee meeting physical needs. Each new member is nominated and affirmed by the church members and the Board and serves a three-year term.
Current Consistory
Chris Rea
Minister of the Word
2016-present
Lilly Davis
Elder
2025-2027
Joel Gabrielse
Elder - President
2025-2027
Chris Hedlin
Elder
2025-2027
Stephen Kuehnemund
Elder
2026-2028
Amy Larsen
Elder
2026-2028
Brad Sytsma
Elder - Vice President
2025-2027
Denise Ayo
Deacon - Congregational Care
2025-2027
Matt Brown
Deacon - Vice President; Treasurer
2025-2027
Jody Machiela
Deacon - Missions
2026-2028
JoAnn Pamachena
Deacon - Outreach
2025-2027
Amy Sytsma
Deacon - Benevolence
2026-2028
Tom Visker
Deacon - President; Building & Grounds
2024-2026
All of our leaders and anyone who teaches or cares for children have passed a background check.
