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 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
Ed Randall- Elder of Buildings & Grounds  ​

Class of 2025                                       
John Breshears- Elder of Finance & Stewardship  
Chelle Robins - Elder of Youth Education 
Kathy Ferris - Elder of Missions                    

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

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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 2026
Wendie Scroggins (chair)
Cindy Myers
​Deb Walker

Class of 2027
Melinda Smyser
Billy Scroggins
Bonnie Brown

Class of 2025
Glenna Bizeau
KC Oostra
Lauren Smyser