Our Elders
We have 12 ruling elders, comprising our session, and 2 teaching elders, Pastor Eric Peterson and Pastor Heather Thomsen Tang. Each of our 12 ruling elders oversees an aspect of our church's life and governance, assisted by committees for each area.
Joining one of the committees is a great way to become more involved in the life of the church. Each committee meets on a regular basis and works with the responsible elder to listen for Christ's guidance, discern the needs of the congregation, and work to find solutions and innovations to help our church reach our missional goals. If you would like to explore committee membership as a way to serve this congregation, please contact one of the elders shown below.
Jack Lewis — Adult Ministry
The mission of the Adult Ministry Team is to promote activities that will equip people in our congregation to the work that God has ordained for them to do. We promote educational activities, Bible Studies, and small group activities for the adults in our community.
Deanna Bax - Mission
The Missions & Social Justice Committee is where the hearts of Colbert Presbyterian Church are focused and projected out into the greater community. Our work makes a profound difference; contact the church office, (509) 468-9923, to learn more.
Rick Meyers— Stewardship & Finance
Our committee meets once a month. We welcome members to help us analyze financial statements, seek stewardship opportunities for our congregation, and prepare information for session presentations. for more information, contact the church office, (509) 468-9923.
Walt Seidel — Personnel
The Personnel Committee meets monthly. We welcome all members who would like to join us in caring for our church staff. For more information, contact the church office, (509) 468-9923.
Beth Melville — Hospitality
The Fellowship Committee meets quarterly to plan congregational and intergenerational events and discuss ways to facilitate fellowship in our lives together.
— Worship
The worship committee supports and casts vision for the worshipping life of Colbert Presbyterian.
Wendy Olson -Strategic Planning
The Strategic Planning committee looks at the church from 30,000 feet above ground. This distant view helps us see the existing symbiotic relationship among all committees and groups and the impact they have on CPC and the greater Colbert community. Our work includes nominating elders, deacons, and Endowment Fund committee members.
- Outreach
Cassie McCloskey — Youth Ministry
Students in grades 6-12 come under the care of CPC’s Youth Ministry. The Elder for Youth Ministry represents these students and the ministry's leadership during meetings of the Session and works to support the Director of Youth Ministry throughout the year.
Sandi Nokes — Care Giving
If you would like to know about the deacon ministry or would like to come under the care of a deacon, please contact the church office, (509) 468-9923.
Dick Moeller — Buildings & Grounds
The care of the buildings and grounds is definitely a team effort. We hope you will join us as you are able. Please contact the church office, (509) 468-9923, to get involved or for more information.
Sarah Crecelius Children’s Ministry
The Children’s Ministry Elder looks after the care of our youngest saints, helping them grow and learn about the love of Christ.
Barb Murphy- Clerk of Session
Our Deacons
We have 17 deacons serving the Care Giving Ministry, which provides the congregation with opportunities for confidential, prayerful help when it is needed. Through compassionate and gentle service, each deacon stays in touch with approximately 16 individuals or families who comprise their flock.
If you would like to know about the deacon ministry or would like to come under the care of a deacon, please contact the church office (509)468-9923).
