​"The gifts He gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ" Eph 4

​As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people. Accordingly, congregations should elect persons of wisdom and maturity of faith, having demonstrated skills in leadership and being compassionate in spirit. Ruling elders are so named not because they “lord it over” the congregation (Matt. 20:25), but because they are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. Ruling elders, together with teaching elders, exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church, including ecumenical relationships. (Book of Order, G-2.0301) ​

Elders at FPC
​Donna Rahmann- Clerk/Membership and Outreach
Bill Mannion- Personnel
Dave Loth- Nominating
Bob Eyet- Property Care
Ella Rue Eyet- Mission
Cheryl Slegers- Worship
Patti Gavornik- Deacons Liaison
Sylvia Smith- Finance
Jim Engel- Christian Education