Meet Our Team

Pastors

Rev. Pat Halverson
  • Parish Associate

Children's, Youth, & Family Ministry

Abby Schondelmeyer
  • Co-Director of Christian Education
Madison Hanssen
  • Nursery Caregiver
Kathy Knox
  • Nursery Caregiver

Music and Arts Ministry

Linda Bengfort
  • Assistant Choral Director
Kathy Middleton
  • Assistant Choral Director for Children

Administration, Finance & Operations

Jim Middleton
  • Director of Office Administration
Diana Miller-Bur
  • Administrative Assistant to the Pastor/Head of Staff
Kristine Olson
  • Director of Financial & Business Administration
Tammy Versluis
  • Accounting Assistant
Darren Long
  • Director of Building and Grounds
Chad Dean
  • Custodian
FPC Elders and Deacons

Session (Governing Council)

The Session is the governing council of the church. We are governed by elders who are chosen from and by the entire congregation. Governance and authority over church matters resides with these elected leaders. Elders serve a three-year term.

Board of Deacons

At First Pres we have an elected Board of Deacons who provide compassionate member care, facilitate local outreach to neighbors in need, and engage in mission connections at home and abroad. Deacons serve a three-year term.

 

Elder - Deacon Pic 2025