Strong lay leadership is critical to a thriving parish. Come meet the folks who keep this place running year after year.
Jim Hinson
Senior Warden
Jim Hinson is our Senior Warden, who is the primary elected lay leader of the congregation. He serves as a key liaison between members and the rector. He also presides at vestry meetings in the rector’s absence.
In some parishes, the Senior Warden is known as the “priest's warden.”
Bob Thompson
Junior Warden
Bob Thompson is our Junior Warden, who is responsible for the upkeep of the building and grounds. In his tenure as our Junior Warden, he has overseen landscaping, parking lot resurfacing, and led multiple parish workdays.
In some parishes, the Junior Warden is known as the “people's warden.”
Bob Adams
Treasurer
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
To make everyone feel at home here, and make sure we are good stewards of the resources we have and help as many people in need as we can.
Stephanie Spector
Clerk
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd for the coming year?
My prayer is growth! I feel we should work hard to retain members and can attract a variety of new members, especially young families.
Jim Kreth
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
Honestly, I'd like to see Good Shepherd fully put the COVID-19 fear behind and have everyone feel comfortable getting back together in person. It can be really hard to feel a sense of community online. I support our Stream Team—not as an alternative to getting up on Sunday and coming in—but as a service we can provide to those who are looking for a new church and to those who for some reason can not make it in that particular day. I'd like to see more events that simply build our community, support our youth, and see to the needs of our neighbors.
Tracey Jarrard
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
I look forward to continued church financial growth and member participation across all ministries.
Ashley Bright
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
It is exciting to see Good Shepherd continuing to grow with families, and I hope to see that expand even further.
Cathy Deignan
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
I’m all about listening to people and working together to develop a plan and achieve objectives. I would like to survey members and develop a better vision of what we want to do as a community. Beyond that, I wish we had a functional kitchen, regular building and grounds maintenance schedule and tools, and increased diversity of membership—lending voice and participation roles.
Jason Felda
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
I would like to see Good Shepherd expand its outreach efforts and to continue to grow its membership.
Jim Weatherly
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
My dream is that we continue to be the friendly and welcoming parish that drew us back in 2005. Father Randy may have been the reason we came, but he was not the reason we stayed. Our ministries must serve not only the community but our members as well. Adequate resources are necessary to provide these ministries, and we need to continually stay aware of our personal and financial responsibility for the support and growth of our parish and its ministries.
Sara Thomas
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
I would love to increase involvement in our youth group and ensure consistent coverage for youth formation when Abbi is leading the music. My hope is to help our youth, including my daughter, learn to prioritize their faith and put God first in their lives. I'd also love to see the church expand its outreach efforts, engage in additional local ministry, and build partnerships with community organizations. I would like to gain a clearer understanding of the budget to see what is possible and explore more opportunities for mission projects, both for our youth and the congregation as a whole.
Josh Stoner
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
I hope we continue to thrive and attract new families. I would like to support any initiatives to see the children and youth programs expand and provide more opportunities for young members to connect and grow in their faith. Additionally, I am eager to support new ways for the church family to engage with one another and with the broader community we serve, fostering deeper connections and meaningful outreach.
Kevin Norwood
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
Would like to be sure we continue to be a welcoming home for all who are seeking a church home, with particular focus on welcoming diverse parishioners and young families. Also, would like us to find ways to better support community care organizations, such as Grace Works and Second Harvest.
Sam Pinkley
Vestry Member
What are your dreams for Good Shepherd in the coming year?
My dream for Good Shepherd is to continue to see exponential growth while building our children's programs.