Our Pastors

“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

John 14:6

Pastor Paul de Jong

Senior Pastor
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Rev. Roger Peterson

Minister of Music & Worship
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Church Staff

Sheryl de Jong

Director of Christian Education

Rebecca Hayes

Production Team Supervisor

Bonnie Lee DiGrazia

Administrative Assistant

Frank Meyer

Church Organist

Barbara Peterson

Church Accompanist

Deacons

Those “of good repute, full of the Spirit and wisdom,” appointed to serve.

Acts 6:3

The mission of the Deacons is to glorify God by providing compassionate care, support, resources, and fellowship to the members of our families, church and community, and to encourage individuals and their families in times of joy and sorrow as they seek God’s healing power and grace through prayer, presence and tangible acts of service.

Jessica Beaumont

Deacon

Donna Billins

Deacon

Bonnie Chappelle

Deacon

Sheryl de Jong

Moderator of Deacons

Jeff Hughey

Deacon

Mary Ann Hughey

Deacon

Denise Johnston

Deacon

Sharon Meola

Deacon

Kathy Musa

Deacon

Pati Sempsrott

Deacon

Gerry Tussey

Deacon

Elders

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.”

1 Timothy 3:1

At First Presbyterian, the elders primarily serve as guides and shepherds, acting as the church's conscience and protectors. Their role does not involve overseeing specific projects or ministries but rather supervising the entire church. They assess all activities within the church in alignment with its mission, resources and doctrine.

JoAnn Beaumont

Elder

Larry Burbidge

Elder

Richard Chappelle

Elder

Steve Culbertson

Elder

Pat Furbringer

Elder

Jimmy Johnston

Elder

Gary Kajander

Elder

Linda Kuieck

Elder

Keith Olson

Elder, Clerk of Session

Joe Spielman

Elder

Doug Tussey

Elder