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
- Kent Carter, Moderator
- Kitti Taylor, Clerk of Session, Pastoral Relations & Staff Ministry
- LaVerne Collins, Chair, Christian Education Ministry
- Jan Gough, Christian Education Ministry
- Janice Hutchinson, Chair, Evangelism & Outreach Ministry
- Karen Herrold, Chair, Mission Ministry
- Judy Schmidt, Mission Ministry
- Nancy Lengler, Chair, Budget & Finance Ministry
- Robert Martin, Budget & Finance Ministry
- Jane Rising, Chair, Worship & Music Ministry
- Jay Kealey, Chair, Pastoral Relations & Staff Ministry
- Gary Myers, Pastoral Relations & Staff Ministry
- Bob Frank, Chair, Property Management Ministry
- Nino Giambrone, Property Management Ministry
- Sharon Webb, Chair, Technology Ministry
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
- Linette Burd
- Jim Bruce
- Tara Frank, Moderator
- Janet Hitz
- Cheryl Holtzman
- Tom Leaver
- Rich Lengler
- Diana Robertson
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.
Pastoral Relations and Staff 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.
