Our Elders & Deacons

The belief that the people of God are called to be leaders is at the heart of the Presbyterian way. This commitment manifests itself in a style of “representative democracy” that is unique in the worldwide church. 

This representative democracy is embodied in the boards of the church: the Session, and the Board of Deacons. The officers who serve on these boards have been identified for their gifts of leadership and a commitment to the life and ministry of this congregation and are elected to three-year terms by the congregation.  

The Session is the governing body of the church. It is comprised of 15 members, called Elders (the translation of the Greek word presbyteros). The Session is responsible for the whole life and ministry of Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.

The Deacon Board is responsible for ministries of care and outreach to the congregation and community. It is made up of thirty-three members who work together in teams, taking responsibility for the board's various ministries.

Elders


Class of 2024

Phil Branson
Joe Kaiser
Roselyn O’Connell
Jacque Olmert
Michelle Rogers

Class of 2025

Chapin Bell
Chuck Goldthwaite
David LeMoine
Susan Matura
Michele White

Class of 2026

Peg Boutchia
Joan Fudala
Patty Jensen
David Sobek
Mark Leinweber
(Clerk of Session)
James Lipscomb
(Treasurer)

Deacons


Class of 2024

Craig Bainbridge
Sandy Bainbridge
Debbie Bender
Kathe Drake
Sunny Edwards
Tim Erion
Jane Linville
Kim Schaller
Robert Slegers

Class of 2025

Carol Baker
Linda Bobier
Kaaren Gotwals
Robert Gotwals
Tiffany Hart
Marge Hasslinger
Cathy Horrell
Laurie Jones
Christine Kilbridge
Mary Kuenstler
Marsha Zandbergen

Class of 2026

Carol Davis
Anne Foley
Brooke Harper
Melissa Jones
Shelly McCahan
Julia Mitchell
David Mulumba
Diana Mulumba-Lubandi
Elaine Napolitan
Bunnie Richie
Carlton Richie
Renee Schenck
Christie Slegers