congregational meeting
We are holding a congregational meeting for members to vote on church officers (elders and deacons) who will begin serving in 2026. Our nominating committee has been hard at work interviewing recommendations and has a slate of nominations for elders and deacons. Learn more about our slate for elders and deacons below. Contact Michael Shumaker with any questions or concerns.
elder slate
Members will vote on this elder slate at the congregational meeting on November 2, 2025.
Elders will begin serving their 3-year term in 2026.
Elders will begin serving their 3-year term in 2026.
Lynda Calvert
Lynda has been a member since 1986 and has served faithfully in many ministry areas, including four years on the Deacons Committee (one as moderator) and four years as an elder in Personnel, and 6 years as part of the worship team. She’s also been part of the Beacons Marinership for 25 years. She is an active member of Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), currently serving as an online group leader and previously a leader in the children’s program. She has 50 years experience as a Real Estate Broker in the Fair Oaks community. Lynda and her husband, Bob, are blessed with two sons and their wives, five grandsons, and three great granddaughters. She is committed to Fair Oaks Church and looks forward to serving in this role to further the vision God has for Fair Oaks through the lens of missions and outreach.
david araldi
Dave is a native of Fair Oaks, with a business degree in Human Resource Management (CSU Sacramento) and over 30 years of professional experience in recruiting and business consulting with Fortune 500 and Big 4 consulting firms. He and his wife have been part of Fair Oaks Church since 2016, with kids ranging from age 6 to 26. Over the years, Dave's service has included Student Ministry, and he is actively involved in small groups for men and young families. He was a member of the Pastor Nominating Committee (2022–2023). Currently in his first term as elder (2023–2025), he serves on the Personnel & Finance commissions, and he was part of the 12-member Vision Team (2024–2025). Dave looks forward to serving another term.
neil johnson
Neil has been part of our church family for 27 years. He grew up at Fair Oaks Church and has been shaped by its community throughout his life. He met his wife, Kristine, through the church's youth group. Together they are raising two teenage sons. Professionally, Neil works in the corporate finance field and brings valuable experience in business strategy and leadership. Over the years, he has served the church in many ways. He has served the church as a youth leader and musician in his college years, helped lead a Life Group, served as as Elder in later years, having chaired the worship commission as well as a number of key hiring committees. Neil has a deep love for Christ and a strong commitment to the mission of Fair Oaks Church.
