At the Colts Neck Reformed Church Elders and Deacons, along with the Minister(s) of Word and Sacrament, comprise the Consistory. Deacons are men or women who are called by God and uplifted by the church as those who are leaders in ministries of service, mercy, and outreach. Elders are women or men who are called by God and uplifted by the church as those who are leaders in ministries of discipleship, worship, and spiritual oversight. For more information about these offices in the Reformed Church in America, click here!
Each June, a nominating committee works to select a single slate of nominees for Consistory. These nominees are then voted upon by the Congregation at the church’s Annual Meeting, held in September of each year. Elders and Deacons serve for a term of two years with the option of serving an additional two years, if elected to do so. After four years of service, they become ineligible to serve for two years.
The current Consistory leaders, along with their area of responsibility, is listed below.
Rev. Scott Brown
President (Minister)
Rev. Gene Ryan
Vice President (Minister)
Clark Petrie
Vice President (Elder)
Stephen LaRue
Clerk of the Consistory (Deacon)
Ellen Karl
Accountant
Laurie Harris
Assistant Treasurer
Greg Robinson
Financial Secretary
Krissy Garside
Commissioner for Engagement (Elder)
Joe Pisano
Commissioner for Worship (Elder)
Tamar Goetke
Commissioner for Discipleship –
Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Elder)
Peter Sokol
Commissioner for Administrative
Leadership (Elder)
Paul Anderson
Commissioner for Building
and Grounds (Deacon)
Lucy Lennox
Commissioner for Hospitality
and Welcome (Deacon)
Peter Engelman
Commissioner for Mission –
Hands-on Opportunities (Deacon)
Ginnie Hooper
Commissioner for Mission –
Benevolences (Deacon)
Kristi Cilenti
Commissioner for Christian
Education (Elder)
Briana Horan
Commissioner for Stewardship &
Finance (Deacon)
