Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord...Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many.
1 Corinthians 12-14
Serving and Leading Together
Leadership at Westminster, as in all Presbyterian congregations, is shared between staff and congregational members. Together, they seek to find and represent the will of Christ, the head of the church. Elders, deacons, and trustees are elected by the congregation.
Elders sit on the Session, the governing board of the church that also includes our installed pastors. Elders are nominated and chosen for their wisdom, maturity of faith, and leadership skills, serving the life of the congregation as a whole.
Deacons reflect the heart and service of Christ in their care for those in need. Deacons provide compassion, witness, and service to the church.
Trustees have charge of the property, fiscal, and legal obligations of the congregation.
Current Elders
- Elder for Adult Faith Formation: Ellen Shupe
- Elder for Camp Henry: Matt Russell
- Elder for Children’s Ministries: Ben Boerkoel
- Elder for Communications: Rachel Kamstra
- Elder for Membership Growth and Development: Sam Walma
- Elder for Mission Partnerships: Kathy Speeter
- Elder for Music: Ron Toering
- Elder for Nominating: Chuck Hekman
- Elder for Personnel: Jennifer Jordan
- Elder for Justice: Eric Richter
- Elder for Stewardship: Cheryl VanTil
- Elder for Worship: Paul Karsten
- Elder for WPA (Westminster Presbyterian Adults): Deb Kammer
- Elder for Youth: Ted Duncan
- Clerk of Session and Presbytery Relations: Deb Flietstra
Current Deacons
Connecting Deacons
- Diane Bartoszewicz
- Philip Gibson
- Karen Rupke
- Marcia Fortner
- Patti Haist
- Katherine Stanka
- Kara Heslinga
- Sandy Drummond
- Jim Burdick
- Katie Kenyon
- Abbie Lipsker
- Deb Larson
Supporting Deacons
- Leonard Bartoszewicz
- Viviana Kloostra
- Nancy Janisch
- Sandy Drummond
- Betty Norby
- Paul Stoub
- Bob Norby
- Jan Stoub
- Sue Boerman
- Jana Gregg
- Julie Kruse
- Michael Ryan
- Josh Leckrone
Current Trustees
- John Meyers
- Kathy Cisler
- Mark Ogland-Hand
- Barbara Cliffe-Miller
- Rita Buitendorp
- Jeannine Lemmon
- Steve Mulder
- Kia Weeldreyer
- Mike Molitor
- Kevin Bolkema
- Karen Oliver-Behee
Memorial Trust
- Alix Thompson
- Tom Lawrence
- Stu Atwater
- Jim Morse
- Ralph Hammond
- Jim Sukenik
- Ed VanderPloeg
- Leslie Fiore
- Daryl Fischer