Elders

Elders of the Presbyterian church, together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, exercise leadership, government and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of the church as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. They faithfully serve 3-year terms as members of the session.
 
Moderator of Session is Pastor/Head of Staff Rev. Ann Marie Quigley-Swanson
Clerk of Session is Julie McCarty
Elders are
  • Class of 2025: Wally Doppenberg, Rick Eckersley, Dan Garber, Dave Thomas & Faith Cleary 
  • Class of 2026: Gina Klein, Woody Paul, Karen Ragsdale & Kathleen Ramey
  • Class of 2027: Kim Heinze, Lynn Manzini, Crystal McElhenney & E-J Warren
Elder Ministries – Each elder chairs or co-chairs a ministry team at St. Mark. Current Ministry Teams & assignments are as follows:
 
  • Adult Christian Education – Karen Ragsdale
  • Children & Youth Christian Education – Faith Cleary
  • Communications – Dave Thomas
  • Congregational Life – Gina Klein
  • Congregational Nominating Committee (CNC) – Dave Thomas & Kathleen Ramey
  • Finance/Stewardship – Kim Heinze & Wally Doppenberg
  • Outreach – Crystal McElhenney & Woody Paul
  • Human Resources – Lynn Manzini
  • Property – Richard Eckersley
  • Worship – Kathleen Ramey & E-J Warren
  • Deacon Liaison – Kathleen Ramey
  • ELC Liaison – Dave Thomas
  • Trustees – Gina Klein, Dave Thomas & Lynn Manzini 
 
Members of the congregation serve on each ministry team. New volunteers are always welcome. Contact the respective elder or the church office for more information.