What is the purpose of an Elder at Sterry?
Elders have responsibility for the government of the church, and oversee the various ministries in the church.
​All Elders are members of Sterry.  Below you can see the various ministries Sterry has for Elders to serve.

What is the purpose of an Deacon at Sterry?
Deacon's show compassion, concern for the needs and serving others as set forth in scripture. There are several ministries they serve: Meal Ministry, Card Ministry (to the sick, bereaved and hospitalized), Visitation Ministry, Communion, Rose Ministry, Sanctuary Care, Resurrection Day Lilies & Memorial Ministry, College Care Box/Gifts & Graduation Gift Ministry. All Deacons are members of Sterry.

ELDERS 
Sterry Members who are currently holding an Elder position, there are 9 Elders that serve yearly, 3 in each class. Elders serve a 3 year term and volunteer based. 

Class of 2025                                       
Paul Bizeau- Elder of Finance & Stewardship  
Trinity Jackson - Elder of Youth Education 
Kim Oberg - Elder of Missions                    

Class of 2026
​Vicki Case- Elder of Personnel                   
Christina Lore- Elder of Adult Education
Angie Starbuck- Elder of Fellowship           

Class of 2027
​Chris Maddocks- Elder of Children's Education
Peggy Poling-Sharkey- Elder of Worship
Eric Vos- Elder of Buildings & Grounds  ​

Moderator- Reverend Nathan E. Lewis
Clerk of Session - Monique Jensen

DEACONS
Sterry Members who are currently holding the position of Deacon. Sterry has 9 deacons who serve our church & local community.
​Deacons serve a 3 year term and positions held by volunteers. 

Class of 2025
John Breshears
Wendie Scroggins
Skip Smyser

Class of 2026
Jody Maddocks (chair)
Janet Vos
Ginger Bond

Class of 2027
Danette Pool
Billy Scroggins
Bonnie Brown