Staff
Edward Ennen
Sexton
Leadership Groups
Session
The Session is the governing body of our congregation. It is composed of twelve ordained Ruling Elders and the two church pastors (Teaching Elders). Elders exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation, as well as our interfaith partnerships. Ruling elders are elected for three-year terms. Each elder serves on one or more of our Standing Committees
Angie Boldrey
Class of '25
Keith Camann
Class of ’23
David Cook
Class of '24
Barbara Dorr
Class of '24
Ellen Hoekstra
Class of '23
David Horner
Class of '24
John Juarez
Class of '25
Steve Mayhew
Class of '25
Doug Paterson
Class of '25
Matt Pearson
Class of '24
David Rumminger
Class of '25
Ewen Todd
Class of '23
Board of Deacons
The ministry of the deacon as set forth in scripture is one of compassion, witness and service. The twelve Board of Deacon members serve three-year terms assisting the pastors in congregational care with a focus on visitations, meals for those in difficult circumstances, sanctuary flower delivery, cards and special occasion greetings, and funeral/memorial service receptions.
To contact the Moderator of the Deacons, use the Deacon Contact Form.
Diane Allen
Class of '23
Brad Curtis
Class of ’24
Elaine Davis
Class of '23
Sandy Detrisac
Class of '25
Rick Gierman
Class of '24
Laura Haskel
Class of '23
Beth Layhe
Class of '25
Richard Norton
Class of '24
Jane Paterson
Class of '25
Mary Prygoski
Class of '24
Barbara Scott
Class of '23
Trudy Sturk
Class of '25
Standing Committees
Nominating Commitee – Ellen Hoekstra
The nominating committee identifies and recruits members of the congregation to serve on standing committees of the Church. Four elders and four deacons are elected by the congregation at the annual meeting.
Brett Cone
Barbara Dorr
Class of '24
Ellen Hoekstra
Class of '23
Gail Lytle Lira
Mickey Martin
Jane Paterson
Class of '25
Tom Schaberg
Endowment Committee – Barbara Given
The Presbyterian Church of Okemos Endowment Fund oversees investments and how the income is used by the church for special projects.
Dan Bollman
Class of '23
Nancy Frank
Class of '25
Barbara Given
Class of '24
Jan Krehbiel
Class of '24
Bruce Timmons
Class of '25
Ken Zichi
Class of '23
Administration – John Juarez, Doug Paterson, Dave Rumminger
The Administration Committee supports financial and property-related activities for the church and use of the facility by outside groups. This is accomplished by church volunteers and, as needed, outside contractors.
Christian Education (Children and Youth) – David Cook
Christian education activities are offered for children 3 years of age through high school. We begin with simple Bible stories for preschool children and progress through interpreting scriptures. We focus on putting faith into action.
Christian Education (Adults) – Ewen Todd
The Adult Christian Education Committee organizes learning opportunities for adults in our congregation. We include Bible study, contemplation, current events, book discussions, interfaith dialogues, and outside speakers throughout the year.
Communication and Engagement – Matt Pearson
The Communication and Engagement Committee reaches out to visitors, new members. We update our website and facebook pages, and Twitter account and supervised our listserve and livestream via You Tube.
Mission – David Horner, Keith Camann, Ellen Hoekstra
PCO’s Mission Committee seeks to extend the love and compassion of the congregation to our local community as well as any place in the world where people suffer. The committee works closely with local and international programs and offers many areas where members of the congregation can be involved.
Parish Life – Barbara Dorr
The Parish Life Committee is a vital part of our church family. It builds a network of caring relationships between friends, and families by hosting events central to the spiritual life of our church community.
Personnel – Keith Camann
The Personnel Committee fosters a healthy working environment for Church employees. Members, together with paid staff, set and assess goals and encourage their professional growth and development.
Stewardship – Doug Paterson
The stewardship committee engages the congregation toward contributing their time talent and treasure towards carrying out Gods calling by serving the needs of our Church, our Community, and the world at large. We communicate with the congregation, visitors, and new members the work of the church through annual Impact Budgets.
Worship and Music – Steve Mayhew
The Worship & Music Committee works with staff and our congregation to plan and organize worship services on Sundays and other important days in the church calendar. We coordinate Communion, greeters, ushers, and flowers for services and our chancel and bell choirs, to fill our sanctuary with music during worship.