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 Jonna Fantz
Lead Pastor“Three words describe my ministry life: listening, empowering, and modeling.”
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
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.”
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
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.”
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.”
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.”
Preaching Team
The preaching team works together to plan each sermon series, guiding the congregation in the study and application of Scripture. Each pastor takes turns delivering sermons, leading the congregation in prayer, communion and special events like dedications and baptisms.
Pastor Jonna Fantz
Lead Pastor
Pastor Bitrus Bamai
Preaching Team
Pastor Ron Saari
Interim PastorStewardship 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.
Pieter Spitael
Treasurertreasurer@communityofnationschurch.com