Administration, Buildings, and Grounds Ministry

The Administration & Building/Grounds Department, headed by Elder/Overseer, Bob Ogden, has five areas of responsibility.  The first deals primarily with the management and day-to-day administrative duties of the Church Office which goes beyond answering phones and greeting visitors. Church Administrator, Bob Seaver, as the saying goes, “wears many hats”. He is responsible for church financials; including paying bills, coordinating payroll records, ordering materials and supplies for various departments, as well as sending contributions to the Church’s sponsored missionaries.  His other administrative duties include, supervising staff, and implementing policies and procedures. 

Putting four days worth of work into a two day work-week, our Church Secretary, Viv Kalberer, works closely with Pastors Bob and Jeff to fulfill their secretarial needs. In addition, she is responsible for all mailings, compiles the Annual Report, and utilizes her computer skills to put together our “North Street News” church newsletter as well as printing the newsletter for Pressing On Ministries. She also keeps the financial records for Shepherd of My Heart Preschool. 

The second area deals with maintenance and care of the church building and grounds. The Church, Church Office, and church house are kept clean and orderly under the care and attention of both Elaine Dejong and Kathy Seaver.  They also ensure all cleaning and kitchen supplies are ordered and stocked, and that the classrooms and dining room are properly set up for required needs.

Maintenance for church buildings and property falls under the responsibility of Doug Rodgers.  Besides the usual light bulb and plumbing maintenance needs, Doug was an asset in the remodeling and expansion of the Nursery this past year.  He was also a tireless worker in ensuring that snow and ice were removed from the Church sidewalks and parking areas this past winter during worship. 

The third area involves the coordination of major improvements with the Church Trustees.  With the age of our church building, this has become an ongoing process that involves assessing major repairs or renovations, their related costs, and making recommendations to the Board. With the oversight of Head Trustee, Carl Divers, we have recently entered into a feasibility study to determine how the Church Annex building could be restored. This would not only include a much needed new roof, but would also allow for reconfigured interior space to address the design of more useful classrooms and new restrooms. 

The fourth area involves our responsibility to present you with a safe and secure worship, study, and fellowship facility. This not only involves the security of locked doors, but also addresses interior and exterior lighting, clean and clear walkways, and fire safety. 

The final area is our commitment to do the other four areas in a manner that glorifies God and honors Him with the stewardship of our financial budget, time, and abilities.  With restoration plans on our agenda for the coming year, there will be many opportunities opened to serve. Our department encourages anyone who might be interested in serving alongside us, thanks those volunteers who have assisted in the past, and welcomes your prayers as we serve the Master and you, our congregation.