Ministry Teams

EPC’s 5 Ministry Teams are:

CELEBRATE — SERVE — GROW — GIVE — CONNECT

All our particular programs and ministries fit under the auspices of one of these teams.

  • Stars representing Celebrate Ministry Team

    Celebrate Ministry Team

    Elders: Jean Bartleson & Craig McCall

    The Celebrate Ministry Team is responsible for all EPC worship services, the music program, audio/visual, special events, funerals, and weddings. 

    The Celebrate Ministry Team: 

    Supports all services of Christian worship at EPC; 

    Oversees the music program; 

    Addresses audio/visual needs; 

    Coordinates and approves special events; and

    Manages both weddings and funerals held at EPC. 

  • Two people helping each other reflecting the Serve Ministry Team

    Serve Ministry Team

    Elders: Chris Ollis & Matt Ray 

    The Serve Ministry Team is responsible for EPC outreach, evangelism, missions, and the EPC Preschool. 

    The Serve Ministry Team is working to: 

    Create and sustain an inclusive, affirming, welcoming, intergenerational community of faith; 

    Identify new ways to energize the life of the Christian community; 

    Support students and teachers educational needs in our community; 

    Work with organizations to reduce homelessness; 

    Support efforts to assist at-risk women and children; and 

    Help our global mission partners in their efforts. 

    ✞ For a list of missions we support (click here) ✞

  • Plant growing representing ministry in charge of growing the congregation

    Grow Ministry Team

    Elders: Karen Wernland & Cordelia Scheuermann 

    The Grow Ministry Team is responsible for EPC work with children, families, youth, young adults, parents, and adults.

    The Grow Ministry Team supports: 

    Youth Ministries 

    Young Adult Ministries 

    Children & Family Ministries 

    Discussion Groups and Studies 

    Presbyterian Women's Bible Study 

    Rainbow Fellowship 

    Monday Night Live (online) 

    Theo Thursday (online) 

    Wired Word  

    Lectio Divina Bible Readings

    Wednesday Brown Bag Bible Study 

    F.R.E.D. Talks

    Midweek Blessings

  • Goal checklist representing the Give Ministry Team

    Give Ministry Team

    Elders: Mark Anderson, Jack Rowley, Mike Tomme, Alan Doshier  & Julio Vallete.

    The Give Ministry Team is responsible for EPC personnel, finance, facilities, nominating, and stewardship.  

    The Give Ministry Team is working to: 

    Create, maintain, and fund the EPC annual budget; 

    Identify staffing needs and conduct annual reviews of staff; 

    Support the hiring, and if necessary, termination of staff; 

    Maintain and create policies as needed; 

    Inspect, maintain, repair, and plan for repair/replacement of all church properties; 

    Establish (with congregational approval) nominating committees as needed; and

    Organize and execute the annual stewardship drive. 

  • Abstract heart image representing Connection Ministry

    Connect Ministry Team

    Elders: Vickie Mitterling & Debbie Conway.

    The Connect Ministry Team is responsible for EPC Ministries of Care, hospitality, integration, communication, and the kitchen. 

    The Connect Ministry is dedicated to an every-member ministry providing compassion, knowledge, and fellowship by reaching out to encourage service and to serve using effective communication. 

    The Connect Ministry Team supports: 

    Book Club, Jill Baker

    Chancel Flowers, Nancy Sorensen 

    Cookie Ministry, Susan Vallette 

    Dorcas Ministry, Nancy Sorensen 

    Fellowship, Susan Vallette 

    His Hands, Polly Bowers 

    Prayer Chain, Rev. Darice Dawson 

    Knit2Together, Debbie Conway

    Primetimers Lunch, Nancy Sorensen 

    Stephen Ministry, Kendra Ro 

    Widow’s Journey, Maureen Everette 

    Ladies’ Night Out, Carla Anderson 

    Men’s Night Out, Tony Armes

    Ruth’s Promise, Karen Wernlund