NRPC Staff and Leaders
Our dedicated pastor and staff are here to provide spiritual guidance and support – as well as resources to help you on your faith journey. Ruling Elders (the Session) and Deacons (Diaconate) along with all the congregation lead and conduct all NRPC ministries.
Meet our Staff
The Session
The Session is the church’s governing board. The NRPC Session consists of 12 Ruling Elders elected for staggered three-year terms plus one Ruling Elder (under 21 years of age) elected for a one-year term.
Teaching Elders (Pastors) elected by the congregation serve on Session for the duration of their call to NRPC.
Direction Commission
Responsible for Communications, Community and Member Engagement, Stewardship, Peace & Justice, Mission & Vision
Matt Bennett (Class of 2028)
Jonathan Drum (Class of 2027)
Sid Mabry (Class of 2026)
Margaret Spransy (Class of 2026)
Ministry Commission
Responsible for Faith Formation (aka Christian Education), Worship, Outreach, Fellowship, Diaconate (Congregational Care)
Amanda Heater (Class of 2026)
Rebekah Judy (Class of 2026)
Sarah Mulligan (Class of 2027)
Erin Robbins (Class of 2028)
Ellen Yamrick (Class of 2028)
Support Commission
Responsible for Finance, Buildings & Grounds, Human Resources, Technology & Logistics
Don Brown (Class of 2026)
Lise Jenkins (Class of 2027)
Megan Livengood (Class of 2027)
Cary Martin (Class of 2028)
The Diaconate
The mission of the NRPC diaconate is:
- to love and nurture others as God loves and cares for us
- and to care for others who may not have the ability to care for themselves.
The NRPC Diaconate consists of 12 -15 Deacons elected for staggered three-year terms. The Diaconate elects its own officers from within the board - a Moderator, Vice Moderator and Secretary.
What NRPC Deacons Do
An NRPC Deacon commits to:
- pray for the people in their parish,
- inform the pastor of persons or situations needing special attention
- minister to special needs (e.g., grief, loss, death, illness, hospitalization)
- respond in celebrations (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries)
- and, by request, serve communion to members confined to their homes
Class of 2026
Rick Bell (Secretary)
Debi Collins
Donna Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Grovenstein
Renee Sarver
Class of 2027
Karen Fink
Meredith Goodin
Michelle Snead (Moderator)
Sally Thompson
Class of 2028
Roger Askew
Sarah Bales
MaryJo Cramer
Judith Ganey
Pam Horton (Vice Moderator)
We can’t wait to meet you.
Please reach out if we can answer any questions for you about how our staff and leaders support NRPC ministries.