At First Christian Church, we embrace the call of God in the lives of all, regardless of gender, life experience, or background.

Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth. We affirm the ministry of all believers, rejoicing in the gifts of the Holy Spirit—including the gift of leadership—that God has given for the common good. We embrace the opportunity within our congregations to share experiences and perspectives, learn from each other, and find ways to live out our faith in community.

LEADERSHIP FOR 2023-24

GOVERNING BOARD (Conducts the business of the church, makes policy)
Chair: Carolyn Snyder
Vice Chair: Sara Nicodemus
Secretary: Linda Weaver
Treasurer: Brad Weaver
Deacon Rep: Tammy Plank
Elder Rep: Brad Plank
Property Chair: Tom Keedy
Trustee Rep: Dale Petrie
At Large: Nate Tompkins & Kate Lindsay

ELDERS (Spiritual leaders of church, preside at Communion table, call on shut-ins)
2024: Brad Weaver, Amber Rohr, Sharon Keedy, Gerry Turner
2025: Daniel Petrie, Brad Plank, Bonnie Yund
2026: Tom Keedy, Dave Lunsford, Kim Mason, Andrew Nicodemus, Nick Reese

DEACONS (Serve communion during worship and assist elders with visits)
2024: Nicole Kyger, Mark Brown, Kelly Stanley, Don Thompson, Tammy Plank, Carol Pendleton, Linda Petrie, Glenda Walther
2025: Clara Brawner, Maxine Williamson, Ed Dowd, Sarah Dowd, Jan Horner
2026: Sara Nicodemus, Chuck Ranspach, Kaylynn Ranspach, Tammy Meyers, Arleen Wilhie, Ellen Oaks

TRUSTEES (Oversee the investments of the church)
2024 Rick Stout / 2025 Dale Petrie /2026 Ron Yund

MINISTRY TEAMS:
Christian Growth & Nurture (Adults) (In concert with Ministers, assist with coordinating educational opportunities for classes, experiences, and lectures) – Kelly Stanley
Christian Growth & Nurture (Children/Youth) (Facilitates educational and fellowship experiences for children and youth in coordination with the Ministers) – Tammy Meyers
Congregational Support: (Facilitates congregational gatherings and connections) – Kate Lindsay
Local/Global Outreach (Promotes, educates, and creates service opportunities in our community and beyond): Amber Rohr and Linda Weaver
New Ministries (Helps those with new ideas for ministry within the church to plan, organize and find assistants to implement their projects) – Nate Hedrick and Ellen Oaks
Worship (Works behind the scenes to facilitate the worship experience on regular Sunday mornings and for special services) – Leanah Brown and Cindy Grimes
WOW (Our Wednesday night intergenerational faith and fellowship program) – Emily McLaughlin & Andrea Venis

COORDINATING COUNCIL (Facilitates the ministries and programs of the church)
Vice Chair of Board & Ministry Team Chairs – Sara Nicodemus

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Chair- Ryan Venis
Kim Mason, Diane McLaughlin, Pat Hooper (Consultant)

LAY LEADERSHIP:
Chair: Sara Nicodemus
Amber Rohr (Elder), Daniel Petrie (Elder), Linda Petrie (Deacon), Emily McLaughlin-Jenness (At-large), Bonnie Yund (At-large)

PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE for Darla Goodrich
Linda Weaver (Chair), Donna Coats, , Kay Nannet, Andrew Nicodemus, Emily Petrie

PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE for Kevin Toth
Amber Rohr (Chair), Jackie McDermott, David Maharry, Judy Michal, Charles Ranspach, Nate Tompkins, Nicholas Reese

CHURCH LIBRARIAN – Barbara Frye

HAND IN HAND CREATIVE LEARNING (Outreach ministry at First Christian Church with the primary aim to serve families in our community by providing quality, affordable early childhood education) — Gwen Carlson, HHCL Board Chair, Chantel Allen, Director