Vestry
The vestry is the elected lay leadership of St. Barnabas and has seven members, each serving staggered three-year terms. The Senior Warden and Junior Warden are elected as executive officers, while the vestry appoints a Treasurer and Clerk annually.
The vestry has fiduciary responsibility for the church and works with the rector to set the direction of our mission and ministry. The various teams and committees at St. Barnabas are all subcommittees of the vestry.
All vestry members are elected by members of the congregation at our annual parish meeting each January. If you are interested in serving on the vestry, please contact Fr. Alex.
Current vestry members are:
Scott Williams (Class of 2024), Sr. Warden
Annette Lowe Barber (Class of 2024), Jr. Warden
Tim Hoekenga (Class of 2023), Clerk
Chad Colman (Class of 2026)
Janet Jordan (Class of 2025)
Steve Vannoy (Class of 2026)
Michelle Weber (Class of 2025)
Lorie Scheer, Treasurer
Parish Ministry Council
Our Parish Ministry Council meets quarterly and consists of staff, vestry, and committee chairs. Current committees at St. Barnabas include:
Building & Grounds - Oversees care of our properties
Care - Reaches out to members of the congregation going through tough times, sends cards, Eucharistic visitors
Children and Youth - Works to foster the Christian faith in the next generation
Communications - Ensures the broader community knows what God is doing at St. Barnabas
Finance - Collaborates with the treasurer and vestry to facilitate good stewardship of our resources, arranges an annual audit
Hospitality - Hosts coffee hour and receptions
Membership & Connection - Facilitates the newcomer experience and connects new parishioners to various ministries
Outreach - Oversees our ministries that serve our neighbors in need
Safety - Maintains safety plans and protocols to care for our congregation and those using our building
Spiritual Growth - Helps the congregation grow in the Christian faith and life, Bible study, Education for Ministry
Stewardship - Organizes an annual stewardship campaign and opportunities for the congregation to share time, talent, and treasure
Technology - Works to update and maintain our technology infrastructure, livestreaming