John Knox Church utilizes Ministry Teams in order to accomplish the ministry and mission of the church. These ministry teams are comprised of members of the congregation, each equipped with a unique and valuable set of gifts, who feel called to use their gifts in a particular setting.

The Session

The elected governing body of the church. To find out more about the Session, click here

Board of Deacons 

The elected compassion body of the church. To find out more about the Deacons, click here

Board of Trustees

The elected trustees represent the corporation of John Knox Church, which includes maintenance of the property and ensuring great stewardship of our grounds. 

Class of 2010: Gary Baker, David Morse

Class of 2011: Lance Lively, John Popp, Mark Swan

Class of 2012: Jack Dodson, Erick Milroy

JK Foundation

The elected JK Foundation is responsbile for overseeing, managing, and distributing the funds that have been established by members for the future needs of John Knox Church. Click here to find out more about the vision and goals of the JK Foundation

Class of 2010: Kathy Basden, Donna Spielman, Ralph Manis

Class of 2011: Lori Evans, Chuck Wendorff

Class of 2012: Wayne Saterbak, Suzanne Wenger

Christian Education Team

The CE Team develops, organizes and implements the various education/spiritual formation programs of the church, including Sunday School, and programs for youth and children.    Members: Leah Price, Michele Goff, Rev. Dino Rustin, Lisa Rogers, Jenn Milroy, Donni Ahmadi, Anne Gilbert

Membership Ministry Team

The Membership Team provides a warm atmosphere for visitors and members alike while visioning and implementing events that lend themselves to spiritual and numeric growth of the John Knox Family.    Members: Bonnie Coulter, Larry Hinkle, Jenn Milroy, Dixie Walker, Susanne Hinkle, Amy Feitel, Julie Dodson, Mendy Stewart, Phoebe Shore

Outreach Ministry Team

The Outreach Team exists to develop opportunities for local, regional and global mission work.    Members: Dick Stanish, Kevin Burr, Rev. Dino Rustin, Diane Helt, Michele Goff, Judy Henderson, Susanne Hinkle, Ted Cowan, Gordon Nielsen

Worship Ministry Team

The Worship Team is charged with cultivating excellence in worship opportunities, increasing participation in the worship services, and assisting all worship leaders in their functions.    Members: Tim Helms, Dr. Jeff London, Jim & Karen Brown, Sue Johnston, Isabel Saterbak, Gary Baker, Michele Goff, Charlotte Miller, Tracy Watson, Judith Popp, Jerry Herzberg, Dennis Elder

Finance Ministry Team

The Finance Team is responsible for developing and maintaining the Ministry & Management Plan of John Knox Church and ensuring fiscal responsibility in all areas of church life.    Members: Jeff Stewart, Wally Loerch, Rick & Judy Milroy, David Morse

Nominating Ministry Team

The Nominating Team is charged with prayerful discernment of all church officers being considered for nomination and election.    Members: Leslie Williams, Lisa Rogers, Alice Ford, Sue Johnston, Charlotte Miller, Jenn Milroy, John Newman, Jean Paul, Bill Somers, Dr. Jeff London

Personnel Ministry Team

The Personnel Team is responsible for supporting and nurturing the staff and all functions of human resources.    Members: Elaine Moore Jones, James Chavez, Rob Williams, Jack Dodson, Heather Rainwater

Strategic Planning Team

The Strategic Planning Team is reflective of the entire Session, led by Paddy Sandefur (elder). This team exists to ensure continual re-visiting of the John Knox Strategic Plan and the establishment of new objectives for ministry.