Leadership

Deacons - Nancy Knapp (Moderator)
The office of Deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. It is the duty of Deacons to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. The Deacons maintain a food pantry where those in need can come for help and sustenance.

Session - Rev. Judy Cuthbertson (Moderator); Barbara Jensen (Clerk of Session)
The Session establishes church policy, provides financial administration, and establishes programs for Christian Education. It is the governing body of St. Mark's. The Session is comprised of Elders who are called by the congregation to lead. The pastor is Moderator of the Session. Much of the Session's work is done through standing committees whose membership is open to all members of the congregation.

Worship Committee - Kim Finn (Moderator)
The Worship Committee is the Session Standing Committee responsible for worship in the church and fellowship activities.

Christian Education Committee - Julie Hast (Moderator)
The Christian Education Committee is the Session Standing Committee responsible for St. Mark's Christian Education programs.

Outreach Committee - Dee Hardison (Moderator)
The Outreach Committee is the Session Standing Committee responsible for community outreach, evangelism and mission. The committee also assists with all church activities that involve the community.

Building & Grounds Committee - Lyn Miles (Moderator)
The Building & Grounds Committee is the Session Standing Committee responsible for maintenance of the church property and buildings.

Stewardship & Finance Committee - Scott Rockhold (Moderator)
The Stewardship & Finance Committee is the Session Standing Committee responsible for support to the church office and staff, stewardship, and financial administration.

Executive Committee - Rev. Judy Cuthbertson (Moderator)
The Executive Committee acts upon all matters that are of unusual importance or are of a broader concern than any single standing committee. The Executive Committee is also responsible for all personnel matters and develops job descriptions for all church positions, conducts yearly staff performance reviews, and recommends changes in staff salaries to the Session. The Executive Committee is comprised of the heads of the Session standing committees.

Nominating Committee - Barbara Jensen and Walter McIntyre (Co-Moderators)
The Nominating Committee represents a broad cross-section of the congregation. It is responsible for identifying candidates for the offices of Elders and Deacons, inviting these candidates to serve, and presenting a slate of nominees at the annual Congregational Meeting.