Leadership

Pastors and Staff

**Rev. Becca Messman**
*Senior Pastor and Head of Staff*

**Rev. Catherine Taylor**
*Parish Associate*

**Arlene Decina**
*Director of Spiritual Growth Ministries*

**Julianne Erbrecht**
*Director of Music Ministries*

**Diane Maloney**
*Director of Youth Ministries*

**Nicole Sheely**
*Office and Communications Manager*

**Holly Walsh**
*Director of Finance and Business Administration*

The Session

The Session is the governing body of the church and consists of elected elders charged with spiritual leadership of the congregation. The elders serve three-year terms and oversee programs, develop and monitor the budget, set policies, and undertake long-range planning.

**Beth Ann Clare**
*Children’s Spiritual Growth*

**Geoff Marin**
*Youth Spiritual Growth*

The Board of Deacons

“Because We Love You” is the guiding motto of the Board of Deacons. Deacons are elected to serve three-year terms ministering and providing pastoral care to the Burke Presbyterian Church family. Deacons serve on care-giving teams of two, as well as on a care ministry team for funerals, connection with seniors, etc.

Deacons are called to minister to congregants who are in need, sick, lonely, grieving, or in distress. They take flowers from Sunday worship to those who might need some brightness in their lives or who could use some recognition for all they do for BPC. Deacons also respond to those who could use care from BPC with a card, call, visit, meal train, or prayer.

To reach any one of these leaders, write office@BurkePresChurch.org.