Our Church Leaders
The Presbyterian Church is governed by an elected group of Elders ordained to serve on the board called the Session. The Session consists of 12 members representing the various ministry areas of the church along with a Lead Elder. The Session is moderated by the Pastor, Head of Staff. They serve a three-year term.
The Deacon Board is comprised of a group of 9 elected congregants called to care for the congregation focusing on various areas of ministry in the church. The Deacon board is moderated by the elected Deacon Moderator and the Director of Congregational Care. They serve a three-year term.
If you would like to contact any of the Elders or Deacons, please email info@bpcusa.org.

ELDERS 2025-2026

Tom Elander
Lead Elder

Sara Jo Ward
Assistant Lead Elder

Steve Ruth
Past Lead Elder

Zayna Lynch
Clerk of Session

Deirdre Akers
Children’s Ministry

Rob Baumann
Personnel

David Hibbert
Facilities

Sandy Kim
Small Groups

Steve Little
Finance & Endowment

Norma McNair
Mission

Linda Regan Johnson
Worship & Music

Sarah Schulte
Stewardship

Carolyn Thacker
Adult Ministry

Ann van Winkle
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
DEACONS 2025 – 2026

Mary Garbesi
Congregational Care Director

Bill Allen

Nick Allis

Scottie Davis

JoAnn Flynn

Kathy Harlan

Ruthie Jones

Betsy Newell

Sonia Rosario