Church Leadership
The Presbyterian Church uses a governing system with leaders who are called, entrusted and empowered to give a Christian witness and to conduct ministry in service to Jesus Christ for the glory of God. The term Presbyterianism refers to how we conduct our church governing so as to reflect God’s Word. “Presbyter” in Greek means elder and a “Presbytery” is a governing body of ruling and teaching elders.
First Presbyterian Church of Eau Claire is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and we follow the Presbyterian form of government, which includes governance by elected and ordained elders.
Session
The Session is composed of elders who have been nominated and elected by the congregation. to serve and lead the church. These elders moderate committees and teams of Session, helping to organize our church to carryout the mission of the church.
Our current Session Members Include:
- Bill Cayley
- Sandy Griffin
- Sherry Macaul
- Ruth Ann Macken
- Lee Mossige
- Shauna Ponty
- Becky Poquette
- Sharon Stedman
- Janelle Laube
- Ryne Hull
- Tim Nieman - Clerk of Session
Deacons
Deacons are church members who are nominated, elected, ordained and installed by the church.
Deacon ministry focuses on connectional and compassionate service by seeking to encourage members and friends of the congregation with calls, visits, and cards throughout the year.
Our current Deacons include:
- Chris Buckley
- Mary Kell Cayley
- Dennis Meitner
- Eila Goins
- Carl Bacon
- Becky Wurzer
Teams & Committees
Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate on any committee or team that interests them.
Visit the FPC Calendar for updated meeting dates and times for each Team/Committee.
* = Team Contact Person (S) = Session Member
Congregational Wellbeing
(Fellowship & Nurture)
- Sandy Griffin (S)
- Janelle Laube (S)
- Nora Tepsa
Mission & Outreach
- Sherry Macaul *(S)
- Shauna Ponty (S)
- Shannon Berger
- Sue Janke
- Jan Frase
- Tim Nieman
Finance & Property Stewardship
Finances, Building & Grounds
- Sharon Stedman * (S)
- Lee Mossige (S)
- Bill Cayley (S)
- Keith Daniels
- Mike Mills
- Bilhenry Walker
Faith Formation
Worship & Education
- Becky Poquette *(S)
- Ruth Ann Macken (S)
- Ryne Hull (S)
- Sandy Griffin
- Sara Gannon
Personnel
Personnel and Staffing
- Shauna Ponty *(S)
- Ruth Ann Macken (S)
- Chris Kirchman
- Joyce Crowell
Communications Sub-Committee
- Tim Nieman
- Sara Gannon
- Jean Maijala
- Kristen Kirchman
- Allie Coen