Elders
We are “Presbyterian” in form of church government. Each congregation is under the oversight of those elected as elders, who also serve as delegates to higher church courts known as Presbytery and Synod. Elders are responsible for spiritual oversight and governance of the congregation, including the ministry of God’s Word, prayer, and pastoral care.
Joe Allyn
Teaching Elder
Joe is a graduate of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Pittsburgh, PA) and has served as pastor at Shawnee RPC since 2021.
Derek Moore
Teaching Elder
Derek is a graduate of the Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson, MS) and has served as pastor at Shawnee RPC since 2021.
Bill Boyle
Ruling Elder
Bill is a respiratory therapist and has most recently served as an elder since 2001.
Ron Patterson
Ruling Elder
Ron is a managing director in the reinsurance industry and began his present period of service as an elder in 2018.
Dennis Wing
Ruling Elder
Dennis is a business accountant and has served as an elder since 1990.
Barry VanHorn
Ruling Elder
Barry is a business accountant and has served as an elder since 2021.
Harry Ward
Ruling Elder
Harry is an engineering technician and has served as an elder since 2021.
Deacons
The Deacons are responsible for the ministry of mercy for needy members of the congregation and the community. The Deacons are also responsible for the administration and maintenance of the church and church grounds.
Matt Boyle
Matt is an international logistics analyst and was ordained and installed in 2010.
Kevin Kwasiborski
Kevin is a director of IT services and has served as a deacon since 2022.
Chris O’neill
Chris has served as a deacon since 2022.
Stephen Parnell
Stephen is a research scientist and was elected as a deacon in 2008.
Barry Viss
Barry is a traffic signal analyst and was elected as a deacon in 2022.
Seth Wing
Seth is a business retirement investment specialist and has served as a deacon since 2018.