Prince of Peace Church Council
2010 Council members are:
Carol Butts – President/liaison to Evangelism
Carol is a charter member of Prince of Peace. This is her second year in her return trip to council. She has been a very active member of the Worship Ministry for years; she currently solicits volunteers for and manages the service attendants for worship, and sings in the celebration choir. Her children and grandchildren are the source of great joy in her life.
Contact Information: caroljbutts@yahoo.com;
Scott Melhus – Vice President /liaison to Worship & Music
Scott leads and participates in multiple activities at PoP. He has a heart for the hungry and the homeless as evidenced by the efforts he leads. Scott also sings in the chancel choir, lay assists as needed, and helps out as needed on various projects. Scott also serves on the Southeast Synod's Finance and Audit Committee.
Contact Information: smelhus@evolvre.com
Ron Steffens – Treasurer /liaison to Congregational Care
Ron and his family are long-time members of POP. This is Ron’s encore service on council; both this time and in the 90’s, he served as Treasurer. Ron recently retired from a career in construction management. Ron and his wife Eileen rejoice in the time they get to spend with their grown children and young grandchildren.
Contact Information: teamresteff@yahoo.com;
Jone Cross – Secretary /liaison to Education
Jone and family are active members at PoP. In addition to her career in education, Jone is a celebration choir member, drama actor, lay assistant and proud grandmother [latest is a set of twins that are growing].
Contact Information: jacteach2006@yahoo.com
Kim Mitchell – member @ large /liaison to Fellowship and Hospitality
Kim, husband Richard, and their young son, Dylan, are more recent additions to the POP family. They found us via the PoP PreSchool. Kim has been an active worker with the PreSchool
Contact Information: rjmatl@comcast.net
Andrea Kohler – member @ large /liaison to Youth and Community Ministry
Andrea is a life-long member of POP. The youngest member of the council, Andrea [along with her husband Jesse and baby Jesse], are lynchpins for the Youth Ministry. Their ideas and inspiration continue to cause major growth and changes in this ministry.
Contact Information: popyouthleaders@gmail.com or andreakohler@gmail.com
Gene Pharis – member @ large / liaison to Property Ministry
Gene has returned to council following many years. Gene and his wife Georgiann have long-supported the ministries of PoP. Their grandchildren and their active business are parts of what keeps them young.
Contact Information: gene@gggraphics.com
Paige Briski – member @ large / liaison to Stewardship
Paige is a MOST energetic woman who has volunteered for many committees and tasks in her time at PoP. Lately a great deal of her and her husband Larry’s energy is keeping up with Nicholas their young son. Paige’s joyful and positive attitude is a contagious aspect of her personality… affecting those around her.
Contact Information: pabriski@aol.com
About the Council: The Prince of Peace Church Council is made up of POP members that are elected by the congregation at the annual Meeting in January. Each year the elected council members vote to select officers; in addition, council members determine which members will serve as liaisons to the various ministries. A nominating committee identifies candidates to replace members coming off the council; the length of council service terms is specified at the time the member is selected as a candidate for election by the congregation. Most terms are for 3 years. Pr. Tom Kenny [Pastor] serves as ex officio members.
A nominating committee identifies candidates to replace members coming off the council; the length of council service terms is specified at the time the member is selected as a candidate for election by the congregation. Most terms are for 3 years. Pr. Tom Kenny (Pastor) and Tom Buchanan (Director of Education and Youth) serve as ex officio members.
