Sunday Service 10:00am - Live on Facebook & YouTube: Braden River Church
WHO WE ARE - Our team
Join Our Family!
Braden River Presbyterian Church came into Existence in 1997! It is a small Church, but packed with so many Down-to-Earth People from all over the Country, along with many Original Members to keep us abreast of the History behind it!
Reverend Dr. Charles J. Wiggins
Pastor Chuck joined our Church as Senior Pastor in March 2023. Please read his Top 10 List in the Pastor's Corner. He brings us plenty of knowledge and personality. We look forward to a long-term relationship with him! Welcome Pastor Chuck!
John Frazee, Pastoral Intern
John has joined our Church to team up with Pastor Wiggins. We are excited to work with him and to have him gain a wealth of knowledge to continue his dream of becoming a Pastor down the road. Welcome John!
Rev Luis Ojeda - Parish Associate
Luis does a wonderful job and truly cares about the Members of our Church!
A parish associate is a minister who serves in some validated ministry other than the local parish, or is a member-at-large, or is honorably retired, but who wishes to maintain a relationship with a particular church or churches in keeping with ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament.
Shaun Spangler - Office Manager/Music Director
We are very fortunate to have Shaun join our Church Family as the Office Manager since November 2021. He comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and and experience from prior church ministries! He also serves as our Music Director since November 2023. You will typically see him every Sunday leading from the piano upfront as well as directing our Praise Team. Email Shaun directly at:
Julie McMahon - Treasurer
Julie is the best! She is very detail-oriented and makes sure that everything is spot on and taken care of! Don't mess with her Books!
Email: Church@BradenRiverPC.com
Attn: Julie or Treasurer
Lois McGill - Clerk of Session
We are very lucky to have Lois in this Position! She overlooks the Church and is an absolute Professional with fulfilling the responsibilities she has been handed! Lois gives her all in everything that she takes on!
Email Lois: Church@BradenRiverPC.com
Leroy Hocking - Head Usher
Long-time Member Leroy is very dedicated to BRPC and truly cares about his Church responsibilities, as well as the People who attend here. He is a Great Asset to our Church!
Our BRPC Choir!
Thank You to our Choir Members for practicing and giving the best Musical teaching possible!
And, to the Beautiful Piano Accompanists
Genie Polower, Jayne Strouse, and Pam Huebschman!
Choir Members from Left:
Genie Polower, Wendy Littman, Beth Hocking, Jayne Strouse, and Beth Mostransky.
Not pictured: Cecy and Evelyn
meet our elders
Elders:
Class of 2023
Leroy Hocking - Facilities
Lois McGill - Missions
Class of 2024
Beth Hocking - Technology & Facilities
John Cook - Congregational Nurture
Class of 2025
Julie McMahon - Administration/Finance
Peg Poole - Nurturing/Fellowship
Evelyn Surles - Safety & Worship
Congregational Meeting
Our Elders reporting all of the Great things that are happening with our Church! New Landscaping, Painting, Website, Facebook Posts, Outdoor Lighting and Safety, and much more to come!
Ask Our Elders!
Our Elders are here for the betterment of the Church and are listening when the Congregation speaks. Please feel free to ask questions!
Lois McGill
We are very lucky to have Lois in this Position! She will be taking over the Missions Team to help those in need. Lois gives her all in everything that she takes on!
Email Lois:
Leroy Hocking
Leroy has given his all to the Church in maintaining and keeping it safe, along with getting it updated and looking nice!
Beth Hocking
Beth has taken over the Technology and bringing the Church up-to-date with the New Website and Facebook Site! Please view it often as any Events, Missions, etc are on it, along with emails to contact people directly. Also, she assists with the Grounds and Church maintenance.
John Cook
John was an Elder, Treasurer, Boy Scout Leader, Chairman Youth department, visiting Elder, Vice-Chairman of Church board. Also, a licensed counselor at a Christian College and a College Professor. He attended many church growth seminars, plus personal growth seminars. Welcome John!
Julie McMahon
Julie will be taking over our Administration and Finance. She was Baptized Presbyterian and joined our Church over 10 years ago!
She has served as our Treasurer, filling in for the Online Slide Projection during our Services, along with leading Congregational Care and Administration in the past.
Welcome back Julie!
Peg Poole
Margery (Peg) Poole joined Our Church in 2016 and has now joined us as an Elder and will be leading our Nurturing and Fellowship Teams.
Peg has served as the Treasurer, Church Secretary, Sunday School Teacher, and Superintendent Head of Christian Education in her past Churches. She truly loves Christian Education for Adults and Children, hence her attendance in our Bible Study.
Thanks for joining our Team Peg!
Evelyn Surles
Evelyn has been with Braden River Presbyterian Church for many years. She has led the Fellowship Team, along with Nurturing for years, as well, and will be taking care of our Worship and Church Safety.
Evelyn takes care of the Audio/Visual for the Online Services, as well.
Thanks for all you do Evelyn!
What is an Elder:
Our Church Leaders are know as Ruling Elders who are elected by the Congregation, Ordained for Life and serve for a period of 3 years on the governing body called the Session. Elders previously ordained may be elected to serve again after going off Session for at least 1 year.
Each Elder at BRPC is also a Team Leader responsible for the care and function of a particular Ministry Team. Serving Elders meet as scheduled by the Session to discuss and direct the Business of the Church. Church Members and Friends are encouraged to discuss their ideas and concerns with the Elders serving on Session.