Elder Council

The Elder Council provides ministry oversight and governance for the various ministries of the church. They serve to  ensure a coordinated effort toward accomplishing the overall mission and specific vision of the church.

Pastor Ron Saari

Interim Pastor

“I enjoy the role of interim ministry. The role affords me the opportunity to ‘stand in the gap’ as a church transitions from one lead pastor to another. The blessing of the role is the meeting of Christ-followers and forming friendships that enrich our lives.”


Paul Geary

Lead Elder

“I am privileged to join the CNC administrative team, to contribute my efforts towards the goal of loving and serving the body of Christ.”

Percy Botchway

Hospitality Care Elder

“Romans 15:7 says, ‘Therefore welcome one another as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.’ It is under such mandate that the Hospitality team operates; remaining steadfast in our mission to support the church in being a welcoming and caring community.”


Mike Saarela

Missions Elder

“While my background has nothing to do with Outreach or Missions, I have always wanted to serve the Lord in some capacity that ministers to lives whether in the local community or internationally.”
missions@communityofnationschurch.com

Ruth Bamai

Prayer Life Elder

“I urge, then, first, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4

prayer@communityofnationschurch.com

Maria Spitael

Discipleship Elder

“We continue to ask God for his guidance as He challenges us to learn and grow closer to Him and to each other.”

Emerson Souza

Elder At Large


Wally Eshenaur

Stewardship Elder

“I’d like to thank the Stewardship Team for their wise counsel and thoughtful attention to the stewardship of the resources our congregation has joyfully provided. We are grateful for the financial support from our congregation for the important work that the Lord has given us.”


Sharon Eberhard

Family Ministry Elder

“I have a passion to teach, guide, and nurture children to have a strong Biblical foundation to build on for life.”


Stewardship Team

The stewardship team serves as the trustees of the church. This team supports the mission and vision of the church by managing physical and financial assets of the church with integrity enhancing usage of church property and by assuming full responsibility for all church property including repairs, maintenance, and replacements to bring glory to God.

Martin Meeks

Financial Secretary

financial@communityofnationschurch.com

Bruce Peterson

Bookkeeper

Pieter Spitael

Treasurer

Cindy Saarela

Facilities Coordinator