VESTRY MEMBERS
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Bob Kessler
SENIOR WARDEN
Bob works closely with the Rector and helps keep the vestry on track to support the mission and vision of the community. Contact Bob if you want to know more or offer ideas about our mission and vision.
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Steve Currell
JUNIOR WARDEN
Steve directs work related to the buildings and other facilities. Joining Steve and other volunteers at monthly parish work days to do simple tasks like replacing lightbulbs. If you see something that needs to be fixed or want to share your talents for maintenance, email Steve
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AJ Hack
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & YOUTH
AJ interfaces with the school and the Christian Education Minister to ensure that programs for children and youth are aligned with our mission and supported by the vestry and church as a whole. Contact AJ if you have any concerns or questions about these ministries.
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Teri Watson
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND FUNDRAISING
Teri leads and coordinates committees that plan events that help us connect with the community and/or raise funds including the pumpkin patch, live nativity, and other fundraising and community events. Contact Teri to find out more.
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Nicole Lowther
FELLOWSHIP
Nicole leads the volunteers who set up and clean up coffee hour each Sunday, and she plans potlucks and other fellowship events with a committee of volunteers. Fellowship can always use more hands! Contact Nicole if you can help with hospitality on Sundays or during other events.
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Rick Prickett
FINANCE
Rick interfaces between the Vestry and the Finance Committee regarding budgets, cash flow, and other issues related to maintaining sound financial health for the parish. If you have a question about finances, please email Rick.
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Elisha Leard
NEWCOMERS & MEMBERSHIP
Elisha coordinates ministries and committees related to welcoming our newcomers and helping them learn about and become official active members of Good Shepherd. Email Elisha if you are new or if you want to get involved in helping people get connected in a deeper way at Good Shepherd.
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Christa Elliott
OUTREACH
Christa is the liaison to our committee of people dedicated to helping people in need and supporting agencies outside the church. See “Caring for Our Community” under the “Serve” menu for more information about the ways we extend God’s love to those in need, or contact Christa.
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Kelly Trlica
PASTORAL CARE
Kelly coordinates our Lay Eucharistic Visitors and connects other ministries of caring with the work of the vestry. If you are interested in serving as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor or if you have an idea about how our parish can better meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our community, please contact Kelly.
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Roger Horton
STEWARDSHIP
Roger leads the stewardship committee along with the Chair of the Committee, Chris Johnsen, in planning activities that develop the community’s capacity for ministry. Our stewardship focus this year is on “Being a Good Shepherd.” What is your part in tending God’s sheep? Talk to Roger about how you can share your time, talent, and treasure.
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Elizabeth Randolph
WORSHIP
Elizabeth is the liaison for all worship related ministries. Do you have an idea about how to make our worship more engaging? Contact Elizabeth
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Open Position
COMMUNICATIONS & EVANGELISM
This liaison will lead strategic efforts related to all aspects of communication within and outside the parish so that we can spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all members of our parish and wider community.
Vestry Support
non-voting participants at vestry meetings
Greg Roberts, Treasurer
Greg leads the Finance Committee who review our cash-flow and financial reports each month to ensure that our money is well handled and that audits are conducted and completed yearly. This committee reports to the vestry.
Gail Hudson, Clerk/Secretary
Gail takes vestry minutes, collects vestry and clergy reports and prepares the materials for the vestry meeting. We are thankful for Gail’s skill in ensuring that everyone gets their reports in so communication can flow.