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 2024-2025

GOVERNING BOARD (Conducts the business of the church, makes policy)
Chair: Carolyn Snyder
Vice Chair: Jerry Whipkey
Secretary: Linda Weaver
Treasurer: Dale Petrie
Deacon Rep: Sara Nicodemus
Elder Rep: Daniel Petrie
Property Chair: Tom Keedy
Trustee Rep: Ron Yund
At Large: Emily McLaughlin-Jenness, Chuck Ranspach

ELDERS (Spiritual leaders of church, preside at Communion table, call on shut-ins)
2025: Daniel Petrie, Brad Plank, Bonnie Yund
2026: Tom Keedy, Dave Lunsford, Kim Mason, Andrew Nicodemus, Nick Reese
2027: Leanah Brown, Cindy Grimes, Dave Maharry, Jerry Whipkey

DEACONS (Serve communion during worship and assist elders with visits)
2025: Clara Brawner, Maxine Williamson, Ed Dowd, Sarah Dowd, Jan Horner
2026: Sara Nicodemus, Chuck Ranspach, Kaylynn Ranspach, Tammy Meyers, Arleen Wilhie, Ellen Oaks
2027: Zach Anderson, Mark Brown, Justin Meyers, Linda Petrie, Tammy Plank, Amber Rohr, Brad Weaver, Linda Weaver

TRUSTEES (Oversee the investments of the church)
2025 Dale Petrie /2026 Ron Yund/ 2027 Rex Henthorn

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) – Being REIMAGINED
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) – Andrea Venis & Justin Meyers

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

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Chair- Daniel Petrie
Kim Mason, Diane McLaughlin, Pat Hooper (Consultant)

LAY LEADERSHIP:
Chair: Jerry Whipkey
Dave Lunsford (Elder), Daniel Petrie (Elder), Zach Anderson (Deacon), Sara Nicodemus (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, Deb Vaught

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

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) — Beth Lindsay, HHCL Board Chair, Chantel Allen, Director