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.

  • Stars representing Celebrate Ministry Team

    Celebrate Ministry Team

    Elders: Jean Bartleson, Craig McCall & David Olinger

    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. 

  • Two people helping each other reflecting the Serve Ministry Team

    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. 

    ✞ For a list of missions we support (click here) ✞

  • Plant growing representing ministry in charge of growing the congregation

    Grow Ministry Team

    Elders: Karen Wernlund , Maureen Everette & Lee Price

    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

    Midweek Blessings

  • Goal checklist representing the Give Ministry Team

    Give Ministry Team

    Elders: Jack Rowley, Alan Doshier & Julio Vallette.

    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. 

  • Abstract heart image representing Connection Ministry

    Connect Ministry Team

    Elders: Vicky Mitterling, Debbie Conway & Nancy Fowler

    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, Karen Wernlund

    Fellowship, Susan Vallette

    His Hands, Polly Bowers

    Prayer Chain, Rev. Darice Dawson

    Wrapped In Love Prayer Shawl Ministry, Debbie Conway

    Primetimers Lunch, Nancy Sorensen

    Widow’s Journey, Maureen Everette

    Ladies’ Night Out, JoAnn Edwards

    Men’s Night Out, Tony Armes

    Ruth’s Promise, Karen Wernlund