Lay Leadership
Much of the church’s work is done by members serving as session members, deacons, and trustees. Session members lead ministry teams that manage the church’s work in mission, membership, facilities, evangelism, and much more. They’re always eager for new people to get involved!
Session
Presbyterian churches are governed by a body of elected elders, usually called the session. Each year, a new class is elected to the session of Central Presbyterian Church, serving a three-year term; the church often elects a youth representative who serves a one-year term. This rotation schedule provides for both continuity and fresh input.
Rev. Jack Barden, Moderator
Class of 06/2026
Kevin Cruser
Janelle Collier
Susan Richter
Susan Fernandez
Frances Ferguson
Class of 06/2027
Catherine Bartoli
Jim Furgeson
Robin Manning
Andy Sansom
Steve Whichard
Class of 06/2028
Tom Clemons
Jordan Conwell
Kevin Estes
Elizabeth Stoddard
Willyn Wahl Cherry
Clerk of Session: Laurel Stoddard
Recording Clerk of Session: Susan Richter
Deacons
Whereas elders are charged with the governing of the church, the deacons are charged with the care and nurturing of the church. At Central Presbyterian Church, deacons serve a three-year term; the church often elects a youth representative who serves a one-year term.
Class of 06/2026
Lena Conklin
Mari Fernandez
Scott Rust
Steve Whichard
Class of 06/2027
Bokhee Chun
Brandon Lairson
Carlie Tilly
Denver Gonzales
Class of 06/2028
Camela Knapp
TJ Passaglia
Jenny Morris
Theo Van Haren
Trustees
Trustees are charged with management and oversight of the real estate, endowments, and other long-term investments of the church. At Central Presbyterian Church, trustees serve a three-year term.
Class of 06/2026
Ruth Casarez
Class of 06/2027
Chuck Kreutz
Class of 06/2028
Mark Hastings
Our Wider Connections
The Presbyterian Church (USA) is the national body of the Presbyterian Church. There are some exciting things going on!
Synod of the Sun serves 11 Presbyteries in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Mission Presbytery serves over 150 churches in central and south Texas.
