Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers -- not because you must,
but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve.
— 1 Peter 5:2
Session
The Governing Board of Parkwood United Presbyterian Church is called the Session. The Session is made up of the Pastor, who serves as moderator, and 15 Elders chosen by the people of the congregation to exercise leadership, government, and discipline; as well as oversee all aspects of the life of the Church. Elders are elected to serve terms of three years, but are ordained for life. The Session meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
BOARD OF ELDERS
Class of 2018
Pete Catone, AC Chapman, Diane Gardner, Dave VanGorder, Shirley Whitlinger
Class of 2019
Jim Christy, Rick Dietz, Karen Pollock, Shane Pryal, Erin Wharton
Class of 2020
Diane Carlisle, Harry "Skip" Edelman, Mike Haller, Leslie Harrison, Tim Wharton
CLERK OF SESSION
Christine Burd
MODERATOR OF SESSION
Rev. Jeff Potter
Deacons
The Board of Deacons, in accordance with the guidelines of the Book of Order, is charged to minister to those in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to anyone in distress. Parkwood currently has 15 Deacons. Each deacon serves on at least one Session committee in addition to assisting with the various Deacon subcommittees. Activities of the Deacons are provided in the spirit of fellowship, and to promote Christianity in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Class of 2018
Karen Baker, Chuck Ensminger, Sean Ryan Malone, Linda Torrence, Wally Rapp
Class of 2019
Nancy Duss, Christy Hagerty, Kayla Noel, Shirley Peterson, Kelly Watts
Class of 2020
Nancy Burke, Marty Chapman, Anne Lassinger, Laura Pomrenke, Chris Pryal
Youth Deacons
Amanda Rapp
Deacons serve the congregation by:
Deacons serve the community by: