Elders
The Session is responsible for the mission and governance of Paxton. Session members, known as Elders, also serve on various ministries of the church. Elder duties include receiving new members, providing for the growth of church members through care, programming and mission opportunities, establishing the budget, and managing church property.
Session Members
- Margaret Poteet, Moderator
- Nancy Bingaman, Christian Education
- Cindy Cavanaugh, Evangelism & Outreach
- Jay Kealey, Gary Myers, and Bob Frank, Personnel
- Anita Laughery and Bob Frank, Worship & Music
- Nancy Lengler, Budget & Finance
- Gary Myers, Nominating
- Judy Schmidt, Mission
- Craig Staudenmaier, Stewardship
- Sharon Webb, Technology
- Geoffrey Vinton and Nino Giambrone, Property Management
Deacons
As set forth by the Presbyterian Book of Order, members of the Board of Deacons seek to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to anyone who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.
Board of Deacons
- Sally Appleby
- Jim Bruce
- Linette Burd
- Judy Frankford
- Cheryl Holtzman
- Rich Lengler
- Sue McLain
- Diana Robertson
- Merideth Staudenmaier
- Deb Trephan
- Brenda Vinton
- Bev Zeibell
Christian Education Ministry
Nurtures the personal growth in faith for all age groups through the study of the word of God.
Evangelism and Outreach Ministry
Offers care for and nurturing of new and current members, plans fellowship activities for members of all ages, and promotes evangelism within the congregation and to our neighbors.
Mission Ministry
Coordinates the mission work of Paxton and takes the Christian message of love and hope beyond our walls and out into the community.
Finance Ministry
Manages finances, annual budgeting and stewardship of gifts.
Worship and Music Ministry
Oversees all aspects of worship and music.
Personnel Ministry
Provides support and oversight of all staff and administrative activities.
Property Management Ministry
Oversees the maintenance and repair of Paxton’s buildings, grounds and church graveyard.
Technology and Media Ministry
Manages all audio-visual technology for Paxton.
Stewardship Ministry
Seeks to encourage and to educate the congregation on how to best be good stewards of all its members and their needs through both traditional and creative means of support and with gatherings, events, programs and other methods of “inreach” to meet those needs.
