Meet Our Leaders

Elder Council & Sub-Committees

The general charge to the council is in providing overall leadership & oversight for the spiritual wellbeing, ministry, and business of the church. There are 3 current oversight categories described in the bylaws as policy formation, planning process, budget. Work is delegated by the council to sub-committees & ministry divisions that oversee four main areas of church life, worship, family, adults, & outreach. Get to know council members better & hear about their faith journey.

Elder Council

(Elected by the congregation)

Rich Chinen

Church Chair, 1st term of 2 years

Stephen Welch

Vice Chair, 1st term of 1 year

Arnie Welch

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 3 years

Carrie Hawkins

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 1 year

Christy Gazanian-Cooper

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 2 years I Family Ministries Division Chair

Elaine Carovilla

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 3 years

Michelle Jensen

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 2 years

Robert Lagace

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 2 years | Finance & Audit Committee Chair

Shiela Wolford

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 1 year | Adult Ministries Division Chair

Sung Choe

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 3 years

Kevin Williams

Elder Council Member, 1st term of 1 year

Committees

Executive

Rich Chinen (Chair)
Stephen Welch (Vice Chair)

Personnel

Ella Lau (Chair)
Rich Chinen
Stephen Welch

Finance & Audit

Robert Lagace (Chair)
Irv Rager
Dasha Thomas
Lee Merritt
Joy Yap
Stephen Welch
Rich Chinen

Racial Reconciliation

Beth Paz
Arlene Okamoto

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