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 2026-2027

GOVERNING BOARD (Conducts the business of the church, makes policy)
Chair: Brad Weaver
Vice Chair: Jerry Whipkey (interim)
Secretary: Jerry Whipkey
Treasurer: Dale Petrie
Deacon Rep: Crystal Hahnstadt
Elder Rep: Daniel Petrie
Property Chair: Dave Lunsford
Trustee Rep: Ron Yund
At Large: Chuck Ranspach
At Large: Barbara Frye

ELDERS(Spiritual leaders of church, preside at Communion table, call on shut-ins)
2027: Leanah Brown, Cindy Grimes, Jerry Whipkey
2028: Daniel Petrie
2029: Rex Henthorn, Dave Lunsford, Dale Petrie, Bonnie Yund

DEACONS (Serve communion during worship and assist elders with visits)
2027: Zach Anderson, Mark Brown, Justin Meyers, Linda Petrie, Tammy Plank, Amber Rohr, Brad Weaver, Linda Weaver
2028: Bev Quigley, Brad Carlson, Brad Plank, Pete Hahnstadt, Crystal Hahnstadt
2029: Ethan Miller, Emily Petrie, Jenna White, Marshal White, David Vogel

TRUSTEES(Oversee the investments of the church)
2027 Rex Henthorn/2028 Dale Petrie/2029 Ron Yund

MINISTRY TEAMS:
Christian Growth & Nurture (Adults)(In concert with Ministers, assist with coordinating educational opportunities for classes, experiences, and lectures) – Susan Ward
Christian Growth & Nurture (Children/Youth) (Facilitates educational and fellowship experiences for children and youth in coordination with the Ministers) – Lydia Aspatore & Gwen Carlson
Congregational Support: (Facilitates congregational gatherings and connections) – Kate Lindsay & Bev Quigley
Outreach & Social Justice (Promotes, educates, and creates service opportunities in our community and beyond): Zach Anderson & Heidi Vogel
Faith Health Ministry: (Promotes whole person wellness by joining with others in the church & community) Kay Nannet
Worship (Works behind the scenes to facilitate the worship experience on regular Sunday mornings and for special services) – Deb Vaught & Mary Fossnock
WOW(Our Wednesday night intergenerational faith and fellowship program) – Emily McLaughlin-Jenness

COORDINATING COUNCIL(Facilitates the ministries and programs of the church)
Vice Chair of Board & Ministry Team Chairs – Jerry Whipkey (interim)

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Chair- Dave Lunsford
Pete Hahnstadt, Kim Mason, Diane McLaughlin

LAY LEADERSHIP:
Chair: Jerry Whipkey
Zach Anderson (Deacon), Cindy Grimes (Elder), Crystal Hahnstadt (Deacon), Dave Lunsford (Elder), Deb Vaught (At-large)

Search Team for Senior Minister
To be named

PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE for Kevin Toth
Amber Rohr (Chair), Jackie McDermott, Judy Michal, Charles Ranspach, Nate Tompkins, Jerry Whipkey

CHURCH LIBRARIAN – Barbara Frye