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. 

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ELDERS 2025-2026

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    Tom Elander

    Lead Elder

  • A smiling elderly woman with gray hair, wearing a striped shirt, outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Sara Jo Ward

    Assistant Lead Elder

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    Steve Ruth

    Past Lead Elder

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    Zayna Lynch

    Clerk of Session

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    Deirdre Akers

    Children’s Ministry

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    Rob Baumann

    Personnel

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    David Hibbert

    Facilities

  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a white and black polka dot headband, smiling, standing outdoors in front of pink flowering bushes, with blue sky and trees in the background.

    Sandy Kim

    Small Groups

  • An elderly man with glasses and gray hair, wearing a beige quarter-zip sweater over a blue collared shirt, sitting in front of an abstract, colorful background.

    Steve Little

    Finance & Endowment

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    Norma McNair

    Mission

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    Linda Regan Johnson

    Worship & Music

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    Sarah Schulte

    Stewardship

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    Carolyn Thacker

    Adult Ministry

  • A woman with glasses and shoulder-length hair, wearing a black turtleneck, standing outdoors in front of greenery and a wooden fence.

    Ann Van Winkle

    Youth & Young Adult Ministry

DEACONS 2025 – 2026

  • Close-up of a smiling middle-aged woman with short gray hair, wearing pink earrings and a pink top, in front of green leafy background.

    Mary Garbesi

  • An elderly man with gray hair, smiling, standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a light-colored sweater over a yellow collared shirt.

    Bill Allen

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    Nick Allis

  • An elderly woman with short, light-colored hair, smiling, wearing a red cardigan over a white top, a pearl necklace, and a gold bracelet, sitting with her hands clasped on a table in front of a blue background.

    Scottie Davis

  • Close-up of an elderly woman with short gray hair, smiling, wearing a floral patterned scarf, a mint green top, and a silver necklace with a pendant.

    JoAnn Flynn

  • A woman with curly blonde hair smiling outdoors, wearing a pink and purple floral dress with a black background.

    Kathy Harlan

  • A smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing pearl necklaces and earrings, standing outdoors with palm trees and greenery in the background.

    Ruthie Jones

  • A smiling older woman with short gray hair, wearing a pink blouse and black blazer, against a neutral background.

    Betsy Newell