Members of Session 2010

The Session, our church governing body, presently consists of the Pastor and 9 elected Elders.  Each of the Session members serves as chairperson and/or a committee member in one of the four Leadership Divisions:

The Stewardship Ministry Team is responsible for furthering that part of Christ's mission at Kent First Presbyterian Church related to maintaining the Church facilities, and overseeing financial and personnel matters by using the gifts and talents of the Church members and friends.

• Elder: Bill Jones - Building and Grounds

  We are responsible for maintaining the building and grounds in order to provide a quality environment in which to worship.

  • Committee Members: Rod Parkinson, John Akers, Dan James, Emil Drivdahl, and Larry Millam
     

• Rita Dermody - Clerk of Session
   

• Elder: Diane Lee - Stewardship/Finance and Personnel Committees

  It is the responsibility of the Stewardship and Finance committee to oversee the financial aspects of the Church.  We administer the annual pledge campaign, prepare the annual budget with the help of Session, and monitor the expenses vs. income to help us maintain our budget. 

  • Committee Members: Nora Fisher, Cheryl Drinkwine, Al Dermody, Bill Jones, Diane Lee   

  • Stewardship Committee Members: Marion Rosenbaum, Becky Rolle, Al Dermody, Diane Lee

   

•  Nominating Committee Chairperson

  We are responsible for seeking candidates to serve as Elders and Deacons. These candidates are then presented to the congregation for their concurrence.  This group is made up of two elders, one on Session, and one no longer serving on Session, one deacon, four members from the congregation and the Pastor serving ex officio.

  •  Committee members: Margola McKean, JoJo Gibson, Gerry Levelle and Horace Ludwig

   

Worship Ministry Team ( Worship and Music)

The Worship Division is responsible for all parts of the worship service which includes the ushers, announcements, lay readers, decorations and paraments, preparing Communion and the music program.

• Elders: Lud Ludwig and Rita Dermody

  • Committee Members: Kay Payne

 Nurture Ministry Team
This ministry team seeks to strengthen the fabric of the church community by promoting interaction between members , with newcomers, and with the larger community. This will be accomplished by providing Christian Education for all ages. This team will also provide support for existing small groups and encourage the formation of additional small groups. according to people's interest. This ministry team also plans congregation nurture events, coordinates coffee hour, assists other groups planning special events, including "potluck."

• Elders: Margaret Johnson and Jim Drinkwine
  • Committee Members:  Cindy Joaquin and Nora Fisher
• Christian Education Committee Members: Maureen Dean, Tom Kirkpatrick and Brad Kibbel

Outreach Ministry Team
The Committee is responsible for the Kent First mission activities/projects. Mission activities/projects not only include donating monies to local, national and international mission causes but also "hands on" volunteer support for local mission activities/projects.  They are also responsible for the mission/peacemaking education of the congregation. This division is also responsible for evangelism. This committee also oversees the four special offerings of One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking and Christmas Joy.

• Elders: Emil Drivdahl and Mike McCarty
  • Committee Members: Carole Millam,  Ruth Jones, Phil and Marie Heft, Mike McCarty and Tori Bell