Our Elders & Deacons

The belief that the people of God are called to be leaders is at the heart of the Presbyterian way. This commitment manifests itself in a style of “representative democracy” that is unique in the worldwide church. 

This representative democracy is embodied in the boards of the church: the Session, and the Board of Deacons. The officers who serve on these boards have been identified for their gifts of leadership and a commitment to the life and ministry of this congregation and are elected to three-year terms by the congregation.  

The Session is the governing body of the church. It is comprised of 15 members, called Elders (the translation of the Greek word presbyteros). The Session is responsible for the whole life and ministry of Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.

The Deacon Board is responsible for ministries of care and outreach to the congregation and community. It is made up of thirty-three members who work together in teams, taking responsibility for the board's various ministries.

Elders


Class of 2026

Peg Boutchia
Joan Fudala
Patty Jensen
Susan Matura

Class of 2027

Bob Armstrong
Susan Brown
Pam Church
Robert Finkbeiner
Janis Fitch
Emily Garzolini

Class of 2028

Bruce Bender
Debbie Burdick
Janet Christoph
Bender White

Other

Mark Leinweber
(Clerk of Session)
James Lipscomb
(Treasurer)

Deacons


Class of 2026

Audrey Bush (youth)
Carol Davis
Mary Kuenstler
Elaine Napolitan

Class of 2027

Dana Belmonte
Mark Blackwell
Tom Crews
Katherine Coult
Joe Kaiser
Maureen Kaiser
Rosalea McLemore

Class of 2028

Jack Bender
Sharon Burry
Lesley Bush
Tom Fitch
June Hanson
Lila Kleinkopf
Beth Kochheiser
Kent Kochheiser
Beverly Levenson
Paulette White