Chairperson

Rev. David Byers

Presbytery Moderator

Rev. Brian Hauser

Presbytery Vice-Moderator

Elder Joyce Hamilton

Members At Large

Elder Judy Lipcsak (2028)
Elder Ron McKissick (2028)
Rev. Merry Meloy (2028)
Elder Allen Kitchen (2027)
Elder John Laudenslager (2027)
Rev. Beth Wierman (2027)
Rev. Douglass Dorsey (2026)
Elder Michelle Lagnese (2026)
Rev. Lauren Bosserman (2026)

Corresponding Members (without vote):

Secretary: Rev. Randall Clow
Treasurer: Elder Lauren Cesnales
Executive Presbyter: Rev. Dr. Thomas Harmon

The Leadership Council (LC) shall consist of twelve people, which includes the Presbytery Moderator and Vice-Moderator. Member serve a three year term and may be reelected for a second. Following two full terms , individuals may not be re-elected until one year has elapsed. Corresponding members are the Executive Presbyter, the Stated Clerk and the Treasurer.

The purpose of the Leadership Council is to serve as the Leadership Council of the Presbytery; to create a vision and strategy for the growth and future of the Presbytery; to promote the Mission Statement wherein “Beaver Butler Presbytery is a covenant community of churches that supports, nurtures, and helps grow disciples in the ways of Christ”; to act as Trustees of the Presbytery, and to organize and plan Presbytery meetings.

CURRENT PRIORITIES

• Interpret per capita need and use.
• Interpret collaborative good news within the Presbytery.
• Reinterpret the role of the Presbytery in relation to the churches of the Presbytery.
• Develop a plan for modernized office practices to provide future agility.
• Create updated Personnel Manual.
• Create a new Presbytery website.

DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

Presbytery Bylaws
Manual of Administrative Operations
Ethical Standards Policy
Restructured Presbytery Meeting Policy

Finance Committee

Subcommittee of Leadership Council

Chairperson:

Elder Scott Meiser (2027)

Members

Elder Ashley Hughes (2028)
Elder David Benish (2027)
Elder Ray Rosenbauer (2026)

Corresponding Members (without vote)

Treasurer – Elder Lauren Cesnales
Personnel Chair – Elder Randy Bieber (2026)

Investment Team

Elder Scott Meiser (2027)
Elder Ray Rosenbauer (2026)

The purpose of the Finance Committee is to prepare, in conjunction with presbytery staff, both a mission and per capita budget for the upcoming year; to hear and recommend decisions on financial issues from our churches; to review property or loan issues; and to maintain and report financial issues to the Leadership Council (LC).

DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

Expense Voucher
Presbytery Budget
Per Capita Apportionment
Task Force on Leasing Property for Gas Drilling

Personnel Committee

Subcommittee of Leadership Council

Chairperson

Elder Randy Bieber (2026)

Members

Elder Jim Powers (2028)
Elder Frank Morgan (2027)
Rev. Dena Roy (2027)

The purpose of the Personnel Committee is to be a resource to the Leadership Council (LC) and to be available to Presbytery staff on matters pertaining to employment, pay and benefits. Responsibilities include conducting annual Staff reviews, recommending advancement opportunities or changes in salary, maintaining and recommending changes to Personnel policy to the Leadership Council (LC) and mediating staff issues.

PRIORITIES

Transfer Personnel related material from the Operations Manual into appropriate Procedures and Processes.

GOALS

Conduct Annual Personnel Reviews with each staff member.

DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

Manual of Administrative Operations

Administration (Building Committee)

Subcommittee of Leadership Council

Chairperson

Elder Thomas Marlowe (2027)

Members

Rev. Andrew Shaffer (2028)
Elder Anne Miller (2026)

The purpose of the Administration & Resource Committee is to act as the building and grounds team for the presbytery office; provide oversight for the overture process; and administer Presbytery functions such as celebrating anniversaries and acknowledging helpful work of upper governing bodies.

PRIORITIES

• To maintain and enhance the Presbytery office building for service to all.
• To collaborate with appropriate committees in making recommendations on overtures.
• To celebrate with joy anniversaries of churches and pastors.

Nominating and Representation Committee

A Mandated Committee and
Subcommittee of Leadership Council

Chairperson

Rev. Connie Dunn (2026)

Members

Rev. Kelley Angelberger (2028)
CP Gregg Hartung (2027)
Rev. Robert Saul (2027)
Elder Jim Ihlenfeld (2026)
Rev. Jim Steiner (2026)

Ministry and Vocation Committee (MVC)

A Mandated Committee and
Subcommittee of Leadership Council

Chairperson

Rev. Connie Dunn (2026)

Members

CP Tom McMeekin (2028)
Rev. A. David Paul (2028)
Elder Andrew Why (2028)
Elder Lynn Byers (2027)
Rev. Dr. David Oyler (2027)
Rev. Jason Sinagra (2027)
Vacant (2027)
Vacant (2027)
CP Charles Cline (2026)
Elder Mary Clow (2026)
CP Kathleen Davis (2026)
Vacant (2026)

Ad Hoc Members (without vote)

Theological Education Fund Contact: Rev. Robert Saul
Pension Representative: Lauren Cesnales
Ex-Officio Member: Rev. Randall Clow

The purpose of the Ministry and Vocation Committee (MVC) is to discern and evaluate the calls of inquirers, candidates and pastors to assist congregations to foster healthy relationships with their pastoral leaders.

PRIORITIES

• Find ways to merge the functions of the COM & CPM
• Resource and assist churches to evaluate the work of the pastoral staff and encourage meaningful continuing education.
• Help churches to understand and fashion the most effective and economical terms of call.
• Help churches in their discernment process as they seek to call pastors and other leaders.

DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

Presbytery Bylaws
Manual of Administrative Operation
Terms of Call
Ethical Standards
Essentials of the Faith
Separation Policy