do you know someone who would be a great leader for our church?
Fair Oaks Church seeks spiritually mature men and women to lead and govern our church and serve as spiritual overseers.
Prior to recommending someone, please review the Elder & Deacon responsibilities and qualifications information below.
Learn who are current elders are here.
Our Church Office Nominating Committee is made up of the Senior Pastor, ruling elders, deacons and church members.
The 2026 nominating committee members are Michael Shumaker (Elder, Committee Chair), Doug Benton (Elder), Martin Meier (Deacon), Kathy Homer (Deacon), Peter Chester (member), Rachel Schottky (member), Shannon Logie (member), and Pastor Donny (non-voting member). Learn more about the nominating committee team slate for 2027 below.
This team is voted on by the congregation annually, tasked with reviewing recommendations, vetting candidates for elders and deacons, and presenting them for congregational approval to serve in the coming year. This team relies on members of Fair Oaks Church to prayerfully nominate individuals who are a good fit for these offices. This committee will receive and review nominations between January - September, giving them adequate time to properly vet nominations before presenting them to the congregation to vote on in November. If you have any questions related to recommending elders or deacons, please email nominations@fairoaks.church.
Prior to recommending someone, please review the Elder & Deacon responsibilities and qualifications information below.
Learn who are current elders are here.
Our Church Office Nominating Committee is made up of the Senior Pastor, ruling elders, deacons and church members.
The 2026 nominating committee members are Michael Shumaker (Elder, Committee Chair), Doug Benton (Elder), Martin Meier (Deacon), Kathy Homer (Deacon), Peter Chester (member), Rachel Schottky (member), Shannon Logie (member), and Pastor Donny (non-voting member). Learn more about the nominating committee team slate for 2027 below.
This team is voted on by the congregation annually, tasked with reviewing recommendations, vetting candidates for elders and deacons, and presenting them for congregational approval to serve in the coming year. This team relies on members of Fair Oaks Church to prayerfully nominate individuals who are a good fit for these offices. This committee will receive and review nominations between January - September, giving them adequate time to properly vet nominations before presenting them to the congregation to vote on in November. If you have any questions related to recommending elders or deacons, please email nominations@fairoaks.church.
congregational meeting
1st sunday in november | 11:45a | Worship Center
We are holding a congregational meeting for members to vote on church officers (elders and deacons) who will begin serving in 2027.
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 (Nominating Committee Chair) with any questions or concerns.
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 (Nominating Committee Chair) with any questions or concerns.
elder slate
Members will vote on this elder slate at the congregational meeting on November 1, 2026.
Elders will begin serving their 3-year term in 2027.
Elders will begin serving their 3-year term in 2027.
Slate of Elder Nominations will be ready by mid-October
deacon slate
Members will vote on this slate of deacons at the congregational meeting on November 1, 2026.
Deacons will begin serving their 3-year term in 2027.
Deacons will begin serving their 3-year term in 2027.
Slate of Deacon Nominations will be ready by mid-October
2027 nominating committee slate
Members will vote on this slate at the congregational meeting on November 1, 2026.
This committee will vet nominations in 2027 to put forth a slate for officers.
This team is made up of active ruling elders, deacons, church members and the Senior Pastor (non-voting member).
This committee will vet nominations in 2027 to put forth a slate for officers.
This team is made up of active ruling elders, deacons, church members and the Senior Pastor (non-voting member).
Slate of Nominating Committee members will be ready by mid-October
elder responsibilities & requirements
ROLE OF ELDER:
Elders are to represent the mind of Christ as they fulfill their call to the ministry and responsibility of oversight, pastoral care, and governance for the Church.
ELDER QUALIFICATIONS:
A growing follower of Jesus
A member in good standing of Fair Oaks Church
A person of wisdom, discretion, spiritual maturity, with shepherding qualities
Elders are chosen by Fair Oaks Church members and serve for a 3 year term on Session, the governing body of our church.
Our elders provide spiritual oversight, encouragement, and counsel to specific areas using their gifts and applicable experience, as well as the overall ministry of Fair Oaks Church.
Session meets monthly to guide and support the life of Fair Oaks Church in spiritual, financial, and strategic matters.
Each Session meeting lasts about 2 hours, and may require some preparation. Elders also serve as representatives to meetings of our Presbytery & the General Assembly of our denomination: the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC).
Elders are to represent the mind of Christ as they fulfill their call to the ministry and responsibility of oversight, pastoral care, and governance for the Church.
ELDER QUALIFICATIONS:
A growing follower of Jesus
A member in good standing of Fair Oaks Church
A person of wisdom, discretion, spiritual maturity, with shepherding qualities
Elders are chosen by Fair Oaks Church members and serve for a 3 year term on Session, the governing body of our church.
Our elders provide spiritual oversight, encouragement, and counsel to specific areas using their gifts and applicable experience, as well as the overall ministry of Fair Oaks Church.
Session meets monthly to guide and support the life of Fair Oaks Church in spiritual, financial, and strategic matters.
Each Session meeting lasts about 2 hours, and may require some preparation. Elders also serve as representatives to meetings of our Presbytery & the General Assembly of our denomination: the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC).
deacons
ROLE OF DEACON
The Deacon's responsibility is the ministry of compassion, concern for needs, and service.
Deacons fulfill the call of the ministry of mercy and care on behalf of the Fair Oaks Church congregation.
Deacons are chosen by Fair Oaks Church members and serve in one of three classes, each for a three-year term on the Board of Deacons.
Their duties include acts of service, compassion, care, and mercy. Deacons meet monthly.
Deacons serve in various areas of Care Ministry (Visitation, Memorials, Sundays, etc.)
The Deacon's responsibility is the ministry of compassion, concern for needs, and service.
Deacons fulfill the call of the ministry of mercy and care on behalf of the Fair Oaks Church congregation.
Deacons are chosen by Fair Oaks Church members and serve in one of three classes, each for a three-year term on the Board of Deacons.
Their duties include acts of service, compassion, care, and mercy. Deacons meet monthly.
Deacons serve in various areas of Care Ministry (Visitation, Memorials, Sundays, etc.)