STAFF & LEADERSHIP
Our team of staff and volunteers is grateful to serve this community of faith.
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Rev. Ginger Thomas Co-Senior Pastor/Head of Staff ginger@fcpc.us | 412.963.8243 x 16

Rev. Roger Owens Co-Senior Pastor
roger@fcpc.us | 412.963.8243 x 17

Rev. Rebecca DePoe Associate Pastor rebecca@fcpc.us | 412.963.8243 x 18
OUR LEADERSHIP
S E S S I O N (E L D E R S)
As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people. Accordingly, congregations should elect persons of wisdom and maturity of faith, having demonstrated skills in leadership and being compassionate in spirit. Ruling elders are so named not because they “lord it over” the congregation (Matt. 20:25), but because they are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. Ruling elders, together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church, including ecumenical relationships. When elected by the congregation, they shall serve faithfully as members of the session.
- G 2.0301 Book of Order 2017-2019: The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part II
Clerk of Session: Cristie Good
Moderators of the Session: Ginger Thomas & Roger Owens
CURRENTLY SERVING ELDERS & COMMITTEE ON WHICH THEY SERVE
Administration & Personnel: Joe Mettenburg - Chair (2023), Mike Phillips (2024)
Building & Grounds: Steve Schultz (2023), Bill Dawson (2024)
Christian Nurture: Greg Carter - Chair (2022)
Fellowship & Cafes: Emy Boag (2022), Gwen Zaleski (2024)
Finance: George Grune (2024), Bill Dawson (2024)
Membership: Richard Sweringen II - Chair (2022), Molly Childs (2023)
Mission: Vijay Gulati (2023), Ralph Miller (2022)
Nominating: David Fowler (2023), Mike Phillips (2024)
Preschool: Kitty Skinner - Chair (2022)
Worship & Music: Kim Siddons (2023), Polly Swanson (2024)
B O A R D O F D E A C O N S
The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress . Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, sincere compassion, and sound judgment should be chosen for this ministry.
- G 2.0201 Book of Order 2017-2019: The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part II
Moderator: Susan Rattner
Vice-Moderator: Sarah Schroeder
Secretary: Elizabeth Carter
Class of 2022: Debbie Burke, Carl Feige, Cindy Frohlich, Juli Huntington, Mary Jacob,
Judi Juselius, Susan Rattner, Mary K. Williams
Class of 2023: Elizabeth Carter, David Huff, Ben Johnston, Connie Phillips, Lili Rosenthal, Sarah Schroeder, Jerry Swanson
Class of 2024: Jaye Tupponce, Kathy Smith, Sarah Jane Inglis, Eva Havlicsek, David Garzarelli, Matt Scott, JoEllen Leech