Elder Board Members (left to right): Tim Scholten, Terry Riggs, Tim Brown, Mike Radigan, Don Hamparian, Bruce Hall, Doug Robinette, Bob Schultz, Pavi Thomas, Ted Justice, Mark Denbow (not pictured, Ray Leung, Joe Rimelspach)As Elders, we consider it a great privilege to serve God in this role. We are tremendously blessed that even though we come with different perspectives, we are able to speak and act in unity. We truly value the care and friendship demonstrated toward one another. In the midst of the growth and changes our church body has experienced in recent years, the Elders have worked diligently behind the scenes to provide direction, support and stability. Our responsibility is twofold: to shepherd and to oversee the church.  The church elders are also available to pray. During every weekend service, on a rotational basis, church elders visit the children’s classrooms to pray for the participants and teachers

The heart of a shepherd is to be intimately concerned with the safety and wellbeing of the flock. We gather to pray for our church body and leadership during weekend services and at special events. We also pray for healing of those who are sick (James 5:14). Part of our shepherding role is to support our pastors & staff, including an annual review of our Lead Pastors. This time-consuming review evaluates not only what happened in the life of the church, but also our Lead Pastors’ own goals and competencies as a leader.

The overseeing, or Governance, role is performed by a subset of the Elder Board. The Governance Board gives guidance to our pastors & staff by establishing “ends,” the broad organizational purposes of the church, and “limitations,” the staff’s available means to reach the ends. By monitoring the ends & limitations, the Governance Board oversees the direction of the church while at the same time allowing the pastors & directors the space they need to be effective leaders.

God has called our faith community together for a purpose, and we are in a unique position to see God do amazing things. God asks us to meet with Him and to worship. He asks us to risk and to trust Him. He asks us to serve and extend the Kingdom of God.

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

What if our neighbors took Jesus up on that promise and came to our door? Let’s pray for that very thing.

Elder Board Members

Tim Brown*, Mark Denbow, Bruce Hall*, Don Hamparian, Ted Justice*, Ray Leung, Mike Radigan*, Terry Riggs, Joe Rimelspach, Doug Robinette*, Tim Scholten*, chair, Bob Schultz* and Lead Pastor, Pavi Thomas*  

To contact the elders for an appointment, send an email to Elder Chair, Tim Scholten at elders@heritagecc.org or contact Executive Assistant, Debbi Scott at 614-898-9412, ext 101.

*denotes Governance Board