Session of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church

The Session is the governing body of our church. It is made up of Good Shepherd Pastors and fifteen elected Elders who serve three-year terms. The guidance of ministry responsibilities is shared by four ministry teams. Several active elders and at least one member of Good Shepherd’s pastoral staff serve on each team:

Clerk of Session: George Kesler

Asst. Clerk of Session: Judy Adcock

Music and Worship Team

(meets on second Sunday of each month, 12:00 pm)

Leading us in giving glory to God.

Session Members: Judy Donnelly, Tom Saroka, Whitney Duncan, moderator; Staff Liaisons: Beverly Friedlander and Emily Moon

Mission and Outreach Team

(meets on first Sunday of each month, 12:15 pm)

Leading us in local and global missions and inviting others to become part of our church.


Session Members: Lori Moore, Mike Thurmond; Barb Kell, moderator; Staff Liaison: Joe Evans

Discipleship-Fellowship Team

(meets quarterly - Sept. 2, Dec. 2, at 7:00 pm)

Building fellowship in our church, and teaching us to be better disciples.

Session Members: Mark Beeney, Matilda Litumbe, David Lux, moderator ; Staff Liaison: Katie Gomola Arnold and Pam McClure.

Communication and Resources Team

(meets second Monday each month, 7:30 pm)

Leading our church in providing good communication for all, and in caring for our financial and property resources.

Session Members:  Lori Moore, Webb Spraetz; Lee Wolfe, moderator; Staff Liaison: Beverly Friedlander and Cindy Pfeiffer

Personnel Committee

(meets on first Monday of each month, 7:00 pm)

Caring for our staff.

Session Members: Susan Kintzler, Meg Duly, moderator; Staff Liaison: Beverly Friedlander

Nominating Committee:

(meets as needed)

Session Member: Judy Donnelly, Judy Adcock, moderator Staff Liaison: Beverly Friedlander

Long Range Planning Committee

(meets as needed)

Seeking God’s will for our future.

Session Members: Judy Donnelly; Mary Ann Hartman, moderator; Staff Liaison: Beverly Friedlander

Assimilation Team


(meets as needed)


Assimilating people into the body of Christ by matching ministry opportunities with members.