The councils of the church shall give full expression to the rich diversity of the church’s membership and shall provide for full participation and access to representation in decision-making and employment practices (F-1.0403). In fulfilling this commitment, councils shall give due consideration to both the gifts and requirements for ministry (G-2.0104) and the right of people in congregations and councils to elect their officers (F-3.0106).
Moderator
Rev. Melissa Smith
Class of 2027

Associate Pastor, Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, Ladue, Missouri

Additional Members Include:
Class of 2025
  • Rev. Carol DeVaughan, Teaching Elder, Honorably Retired
  • John Northrip, Ruling Elder, St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Ballwin, Missouri
  • Georgeann Syler, Ruling Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
  • Cheryl White, Ruling Elder, Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church, Saint Louis, Missouri
Class of 2026

Rev. Kathleen Henrion, Teaching Elder, Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, Missouri
Ruth Irvine, Ruling Elder, New Hope Presbyterian Church, St. Charles, Missouri

Class of 2027
  • Jeanne Zimmerman, Ruling Elder, Commissioned Pastor, New Horizons Presbyterian Church, Overland, Missouri
  • Mark Wiley, Ruling Elder, Commissioned Pastor, Son Light Parish, Hillsboro, Ironton & Park Hills, Missouri
Service Recommendation Form
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Committee on Nomination - Service Recommendation Form

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Each of these groups would be a three-year commitment except for the Permanent Judicial Commission, which is a six-year commitment.