Our Leaders

We acknowledge Jesus Christ as our Sovereign Lord. Like all Disciples congregations, our congregation is led by local leaders in covenant with the regional and the general manifestations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Our congregation's pastor is Janet Moore. She has served our congregation since 1991. A graduate of Texas Christian University and Christian Theological Seminary, she has been an active leader both within the congregation and in the wider community. She preaches with insight, plans inspiring worship services, and provides a strong ministry to youth.

Pastor’s regular office hours are: Monday-Thursday 9:00-11:00 a.m., 1:00-5:00 p.m.; and other times by appointment. Friday is her day off. Her email address is jemoore7@comcast.net.

Our congregation has about a hundred resident members. A large number of active lay leaders serve our congregation, including six elders and twelve deacons who lead care groups. Mike Phillips is the chair of our Board. Karl Doup is chair of our elders. Dr. Frank Johnston is our organist and choir director. Dr. E. Dale Blair is our assistant accompanist.

Officers for the 2012–2013 Church Year

At a meeting of the congregation following worship on February 19, 2012, we elected the following people to serve as officers of Marple Christian Church. Their terms of service will begin on July 1, 2012 and end on June 30 of the year listed.

• Board Chair: Mike Phillips (1-year term, ending in 2013)
• Board Vice Chair: Raleigh Birch* (1-year term, ending in 2013)
• Board Secretary: Jay Treat (1-year term, ending in 2013)
• Financial Secretary: Tracy Koontz (2-year term, ending in 2014)
• Treasurer: Ron Myers (completing 2-year term, ending in 2013)
• Trustee: Tim Haslett (3-year term, ending in 2015)
• Elders: Pat Treat and Tracy Koontz (3-year term, ending in 2015)
• Deacons: Dale Blair, Joy Tolar, Janet Sette, and Jay Treat (3-year term, ending in 2015)
• Pastoral Relations Committee: Ricky Pfeifer (3-year term, ending in 2015)

*At a meeting of the congregation following worship on October 14, 2012, we elected Ricky Pfeifer to complete the unexpired term of Vice Chair.

Officers for the 2013–2014 Church Year

At a meeting of the congregation following worship on February 10, 2013, we elected the following people to serve as officers of Marple Christian Church. Their terms of service will begin on July 1, 2013 and end on June 30 of the year listed.

• Board Chair: Ricky Pfeifer (1-year term, ending in 2014)
• Board Vice Chair: Jay Treat (1-year term, ending in 2014)
• Board Secretary: Karl Doup (1-year term, ending in 2014)
• Treasurer: Ron Myers (2-year term, ending in 2015)
• Trustee: Dale Blair (3-year term, ending in 2016)
• Elders: Mike Phillips and Emily Treat (3-year term, ending in 2016)
• Deacons: John Tolar, Pam Stratton, Jayson Treat, and Richard Spada (3-year term, ending in 2016)
• Pastoral Relations Committee: Pam Stratton (completing Ricky Pfeifer's term, ending in 2015) and Joyce Doup (3-year term, ending in 2016)