For the Congregational Vote Sunday, August 9, 2026
CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP The life of the congregation is enriched by the many different kinds of service that members offer. This represents an expression of Paul’s great picture of the church as the body of Christ, with each member contributing to the health of the whole. (1 Corinthians 12) Congregational leadership is an important area of service in the church. Each year, members of First Presbyterian Church are called by the congregation to exercise a ministry of leadership within the church as Elders, Deacons, and Trustees. These are distinctive leadership roles, calling for particular gifts and commitment.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE • Charlotte Milner, Chair, Session • Tres Buchek, Vice Chair, Session • Clayton Hudnall, Session • Lucy Diepenhorst, Adult Education & Discipleship • Courtney Schultz, Diaconate • Ron Baker, KEYS Older Adults Ministry
• Jacob Weaver, Men’s Ministry • Sara Parish, Student Ministry • Shelley Bass, Women of the Church • Austin Garcia, Young Adults Ministry • Brian Biggs, At Large
SELECTION Our collection of Elders, Deacons, and Trustees is the result of a large pool of consideration. Furthermore, our selection has been based on two key attributes—a serving heart and the talents and skills that each person brings to the FPC family and leadership. The following leadership positions have been selected and approved by congregational vote:
Deacon Class of 2028: One
Deacon Class of 2027: One
* Indicates those who will be holding this office for the first time at FPC
DEACON IN CLASS 2028 LELLEN LANE
Lellen Lane has been part of the First Presbyterian Church community her whole life. She and husband, Rick, were married in the sanctuary and all three of their children were raised in the church. Her professional life was with the American Red Cross. She is currently active in Women of the Church where she is the immediate past president and is the small group coordinator and a group leader of the Pastor’s Bible Study. She and her husband have a heart for missions and missionaries serving in Latin America and around the world. Lellen is honored to be nominated to return to the role of deacon.
DEACON IN CLASS 2027 GILBERT STANLEY MEDFORD
Stanley joined First Presbyterian Church in 2017 after attending for several years and realizing that FPC is where he belonged to learn and to serve God’s purpose. He is married to Mary FrugeMedford, a Deacon and Stephen Minister at FPC. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of Texas A&M University. Stanley has worked at several financial institutions and retired as the Chief Executive Officer of a Federal Credit Union. He is on the Leadership Committee of KEYS and has served as a Deacon at FPC. He is an active volunteer and has served on various committees for Fiesta organizations and the Rodeo.