Ministry Teams
EPC’s 5 Ministry Teams are:
CELEBRATE — SERVE — GROW — GIVE — CONNECT
All our particular programs and ministries fit under the auspices of one of these teams.
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Celebrate Ministry Team
Elders: Jean Bartleson & Craig McCall
The Celebrate Ministry Team is responsible for all EPC worship services, the music program, audio/visual, special events, funerals, and weddings.
The Celebrate Ministry Team:
Supports all services of Christian worship at EPC;
Oversees the music program;
Addresses audio/visual needs;
Coordinates and approves special events; and
Manages both weddings and funerals held at EPC. -
Serve Ministry Team
Elders: Chris Ollis & Matt Ray
The Serve Ministry Team is responsible for EPC outreach, evangelism, missions, and the EPC Preschool.
The Serve Ministry Team is working to:
Create and sustain an inclusive, affirming, welcoming, intergenerational community of faith;
Identify new ways to energize the life of the Christian community;
Support students and teachers educational needs in our community;
Work with organizations to reduce homelessness;
Support efforts to assist at-risk women and children; and
Help our global mission partners in their efforts. -
Grow Ministry Team
Elders: Karen Wernland & Cordelia Scheuermann
The Grow Ministry Team is responsible for EPC work with children, families, youth, young adults, parents, and adults.The Grow Ministry Team supports:
Youth Ministries
Young Adult Ministries
Children & Family Ministries
Discussion Groups and Studies
Presbyterian Women's Bible Study
Rainbow Fellowship
Monday Night Live (online)
Theo Thursday (online)
Wired Word
Lectio Divina Bible Readings
Wednesday Brown Bag Bible Study
F.R.E.D. Talks
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Give Ministry Team
Elders: Mark Anderson, Jack Rowley, Mike Tomme, Alan Doshier & Julio Vallete.
The Give Ministry Team is responsible for EPC personnel, finance, facilities, nominating, and stewardship.
The Give Ministry Team is working to:
Create, maintain, and fund the EPC annual budget;
Identify staffing needs and conduct annual reviews of staff;
Support the hiring, and if necessary, termination of staff;
Maintain and create policies as needed;
Inspect, maintain, repair, and plan for repair/replacement of all church properties;Establish (with congregational approval) nominating committees as needed; and
Organize and execute the annual stewardship drive. -
Connect Ministry Team
Elders: Vickie Mitterling & Debbie Conway.
The Connect Ministry Team is responsible for EPC Ministries of Care, hospitality, integration, communication, and the kitchen.
The Connect Ministry is dedicated to an every-member ministry providing compassion, knowledge, and fellowship by reaching out to encourage service and to serve using effective communication.
The Connect Ministry Team supports:
Book Club, Jill Baker
Chancel Flowers, Nancy Sorensen
Cookie Ministry, Susan Vallette
Dorcas Ministry, Nancy Sorensen
Fellowship, Susan Vallette
His Hands, Polly Bowers
Prayer Chain, Rev. Darice Dawson
Knit2Together, Debbie Conway
Primetimers Lunch, Nancy Sorensen
Stephen Ministry, Kendra Ro
Widow’s Journey, Maureen Everette
Ladies’ Night Out, Carla Anderson
Men’s Night Out, Tony Armes
Ruth’s Promise, Karen Wernlund