First Presbyterian Santa Paula is blessed with a faithful leadership of Elders and Deacons dedicated to serving the needs of the church community. Elders and Deacons are elected by the congregation to a three year term, with a possible election to a second three year term. There is a maximum of serving six years and then a break in service is required.
Elders: Deacons:
Nancy Austin through 2021 Judi Blevins through 2020
Steve Batstone through 2020 Connie Bravo through 2021
Lea Blair through 2022 Sandra Crespo through 2020
Bob Buchanan through 2012 Bessie Crowell through 2021
Chris Buchanan through 2020 Susan Elder through 2022
Penny Carlson through 2022 Lydia Estrada through 2021
Yvette Herrera through 2021 Debra Foster through 2020
Dick Marshall through 2020 Nadyne Macom through 2022
Jodi Ponce through 2020 Chris Murray through 2020
Rob Schleef through 2022 Veronica Sandez-Rios through 2022
Chuck Stewart through 2022 Gretchen Rogers through 2021
Rod Thompson through 2021 Ruth Rope through 2020
Joyce Rounds through 2022
Brenda Stewart through 2021
Vicki Thompson through 2020
Above: Elder Rod Thompson leading the Wednesday Men's Bible Study, Deacons Joyce Rounds and Nadyne Macom being installed in January, and Elder Nancy Austin who is also the First Presbyterian pianist and organist.