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Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois

A community in which God in Christ is present in our relationships, and the Spirit is apparent in our actions of welcome, hospitality, witness, leadership, and service

General Council

The General Council serves to guide and direct the business of the presbytery, and it may act on behalf of the presbytery in some areas between stated meetings.

Council Members

General Council Moderator
Teaching Elder Bob Wollenberg
First Presbyterian Church of Decatur
twopastors@hotmail.com

General Council Vice-Moderator
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Presbytery Moderator
Teaching Elder Matthew Froeschle
First Presbyterian Church of Mattoon
m_froeschle@hotmail.com

Presbytery Vice-Moderator
Ruling Elder Susie Selock
First Presbyterian Church of Marion
sselock@hotmail.com

Ministry Transitions Team Moderator
Teaching Elder Sterrett Collins
First Presbyterian Church of Cobden
collinsmoksa@aol.com

Congregational Vision and Vitality Team Moderator
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Congregational Conflict and Crisis Team Moderator
Teaching Elder David Oliver-Holder
First Presbyterian Church of Urbana
david@firstpresurbana.org

Pastoral Care Team Moderator
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Ministry Formation Team Moderator
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Leadership Formation Team Moderator
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Budget and Finance Team Moderator
and President of Trustees

Ruling Elder John Richardson
First Presbyterian Church of Charleston
jsrichardson@mediacombb.net

Budget and Finance Team Vice-Moderator
and Vice-President of Trustees

Teaching Elder Jean Wollenberg
First Presbyterian Church of Decatur
twopastors@hotmail.com

Committee on Representation Moderator
Ruling Elder Granger Odum
First Presbyterian Church of Marion
granger.odum@gmail.com

Personnel Committee Moderator
Teaching Elder Heidi Weatherford
McKinley Memorial Presbyterian Church of Champaign
heidi@mckinleycu.org

At-Large Member
Teaching Elder Stu Smith
Retired
stu@stusmith54.com

At-Large Member
Ruling Elder George Johnston
At Large Member
gjohnsto1173@gmail.com

Presbyterian Women
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Teaching Elder Commissioner to the Synod of Lincoln Trails
Teaching Elder Laurie Fields
First Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg
pastor@harrisburgpresbyterian.org

Teaching Elder Commissioner to the Synod of Lincoln Trails
Teaching Elder Sterrett Collins
First Presbyterian Church of Cobden
collinsmoksa@aol.com

Ruling Elder Commissioner to the Synod of Lincoln Trails
Ruling Elder Jane Hopkins
Donnellson Presbyterian Church
jhopkins4616@sbcglobal.net

Ruling Elder Commissioner to the Synod of Lincoln Trails
Ruling Elder
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Ex Officio
Ruling Elder Dr. Rebecca Blair
Lead Presbyter for Transformation and Stated Clerk
statedclerk@gmail.com

Resources

General Council Expense Voucher

Lorna Blackford's Ordination
Newly ordained Teaching Elder The Rev. Lorna Blackford (with white stole) June 2, 2024. She was installed as the Pastor of the Community of Faith Church of Raymond, Illinois.
James Potts' Ordination
Newly ordained Teaching Elder The Rev. Toby Montgomery (Front Center) 2024. He was installed as the Pastor of _____.
James Potts' Ordination
Newly ordained Teaching Elder The Rev. James Potts (Center) February 27, 2022. He was installed as the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Olney, Illinois.
Macy Ruple's Ordination
Newly ordained Teaching Elder The Rev. Macy Ruple (maskless) January 16, 2022. She was installed as the Associate Pastor of the Copper Creek Church of Champaign, Illinois.