Our Elders
The elders of First Presbyterian are men and women elected to serve and lead the church in its mission for three-year terms. Reach out to our elders with any questions, encouragements, or concerns.
Our Clerk of Session, Lori Lembke, serves alongside our elders by recording our meetings and assisting our Pastor in moderating those meetings.
Roger Nienoord
Elder, Christian Witness Committee
Saundra Finseth
Elder, Property Committee
Susan Piper
Lay Pastor, Elder, Nominating Committee
Abi Hendrickson
Youth Elder, Youth & Family Committee
Bryan Cunningham
Elder, Worship Committee
Mitch Mulder
Elder, Finance Committee
Sandy Clawson
Elder, Adult Discipleship Committee
Jill Hanson
Elder, Fellowship Committee
Justin Holmes
Elder, Youth and Family Committee
Lisa Sturtz
Elder, Personnel Committee
Our Deacons
The deacons of First Presbyterian are men and women elected to lead the church through selfless service of others, primarily by visiting seniors and serving communion.
Chair: Ann Goodmanson, 2025
Margaret Knutson, 2025
Pennie Ladlie, 2025
Barb Osmundson, 2025
Jan Rogness, 2025
Tony Rogness, 2025
Janice Irvine, 2026
Larry Irvine, 2026
Nancy Mortel, 2026
Colleen Olson, 2026
Darlyne Paulson, 2026
Deb Wessling, 2026
Judy Christensen, 2027
Bev Draayer, 2027
Richard Draayer, 2027
Kay Drenth-Johannsen, 2027
Nominations for Elders and Deacons
Know someone who would make a good elder or deacon?
Fill out the form below and your nomination will be considered by our Nominating Committee.