Leadership

Elders

In the Presbyterian Church there traditionally have been two kinds of elders: the teaching elders or pastors, and the lay elders (ruling elders), who are elected members of sessions. Together, through shared powers and divided responsibilities, they govern the church. Meet St. Peter's elders below.

Meet St. Peter's elders below and find out more about the ministries they lead through their ministries' mission statements.

Pastor

Rev. Dr. Steve Wright, Teaching Elder

As the pastor of St. Peter's, the responsibility of the teaching elder is to bring the message of God to to the congregation and to oversee the ministries of the church.

Art & Design

Dennis Maron, Elder

To display God’s gifts of imagination and grace through the continued use of art, architecture, graphics, and music.

Buildings & Grounds

Ray Smith, Elder

To provide safe and attractive Church facilities and grounds to glorify God, serve the congregation and visitors, and be a valued resource for the surrounding community.

Buildings & Grounds

Zach Smith, Elder

To provide safe and attractive Church facilities and grounds to glorify God, serve the congregation and visitors, and be a valued resource for the surrounding community.

Discipleship Formation

Lynn Browning, Elder

To plan, support, and oversee spiritual growth and formation opportunities through Bible Study, book study, fellowship, and other creative options for all ages in our church.

Discipleship Formation

Tom Barry, Elder

To plan, support, and oversee spiritual growth and formation opportunities through Bible Study, book study, fellowship, and other creative options for all ages in our church.

Hospitality & Fellowship

Joyce Riddell, Elder

To help people feel connected with St. Peter’s by providing a welcoming environment on Sunday mornings, special services, and during social events. Also, to help guide congregants through the membership process.

Hospitality & Fellowship

Pam Stephens, Elder

Mission Outreach

LIsa Farmer, Elder

To be a Christ-centered community extending generosity locally and across the world so that all communities can receive God’s grace and love.

Mission Outreach

Renny Nelson, Elder

To be a Christ-centered community extending generosity locally and across the world so that all communities can receive God’s grace and love.

Worship

Shirlee Wallingford, Elder

To provide uplifting, inspiring worship services glorifying God.

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Worship

Shelly Thunell, Elder, Clerk of Session

To provide uplifting, inspiring worship services glorifying God.

Personnel

Therese Terril, Elder

To ensure church employees have the training and tools to perform their job, are held accountable for achieving goals, and are compensated appropriately for their efforts.

St. Peter's By-the-Sea

Session 2022

To get in touch with an elder e-mail info@stpetershb.org or call the church office at 714-846-6641 to leave a message.