Leadership

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.

Back Row (from left to right):  Linda Bieze, Cheri Reid, Lauren Johnson, Ted Duncan, Ruth Posthumus, Ellen Shupe, Ben Boerkoel, Matt Russell
Front Row
(from left to right): Rev. Lynette Sparks, Becky Moorehead, Rachel Kamstra, Marcia Kaye; Not Pictured: Mike Lunt, Sam Walma

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: Ruth Posthumus
  • Elder for Music: Becky Moorehead
  • Elder for Nominating: Cheri Reid
  • Elder for Personnel: Mike Lunt
  • Elder for Justice: Marcia Kaye
  • Elder for Stewardship: OPEN
  • Elder for Worship: Lauren Johnson
  • Elder for WPA (Westminster Presbyterian Adults): OPEN
  • Elder for Youth: Ted Duncan
  • Clerk of Session and Presbytery Relations: Linda Bieze

Current Deacons

Connecting Deacons

  • Judy Larson
  • Eric Schellenberger
  • Carole Warren
  • Nancy Sullivan
  • Mary Bouwense
  • Eileen Doty
  • Julius Henderson
  • Jana Gregg
  • Sue Porter
  • Marika Patterson
  • Diane Bartoszewicz
  • Karen Rupke

Supporting Deacons

  • Meredith Baker
  • John Meyers
  • Sandy VanBrouwer
  • Al Burlingham
  • John Baker
  • Jim Bottenhorn
  • Michael Ryan
  • Nick VanderWal
  • Ron Lorenz
  • Jackie Schoon
  • Laurel Schantz
  • Leonard Bartoszewicz
  • Nancy Janisch
  • Betty Norby
  • Bob Norby

Current Trustees

  • Stu Atwater
  • Ron Bouwense
  • Kate Bylsma
  • Heather Lunt
  • Dave Driscol
  • Bert Dugan
  • Marian Vanderwall
  • Kia Weeldreyer
  • Kathy Cisler

Memorial Trust

  • Marcie Beck
  • Mari Beth Jelks
  • Paul Karsten
  • Alix Thompson
  • Jim Morse
  • Ed VanderPloeg
  • Tom Lawrence
  • Ralph Hammond
  • Leslie Fiore