Leadership
SESSION
At the congregational level, the governing body is called the session, from the Latin word “sessio”, meaning "a sitting". The session is made up of the pastors of the church and all elders elected and installed to active service. The session takes care of the guidance and direction of the ministry of the local church, including almost all responsibilities of spiritual and fiduciary leadership. The session also oversees the work of the deacons, a second body of leaders also tracing its origins to the Book of Acts.
DEACONS
The deacons are a congregational-level group whose duty is "to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith."
FINANCE
Directs the finances of the church under the oversight of the Session.
Staff
Pastor Mike
Pastor Mike Wey became the new pastor of Evergreen Church on a Hill following
the congregational meeting to accept him as pastor in January of 2023. New to
Washington, he is excited to experience all that Washington and the surrounding
areas have to offer.
He grew up in Southern California, attending Saint Peter’s by the Sea Presbyterian
Church. He was active in youth group and later became part of the Jr. High
ministry team. Ministry has always been in his blood.
He attended the University of California at Santa Barbara and earned a bachelor
of Arts degree. He met his future wife Tracy while in attendance at UCSB.
Pastor Mike and Tracy were married August 1994. They made their residence in
Austin Texas, where Mike earned his Masters of Divinity degree at Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Upon graduation, they moved to Wisconsin
for Mike’s first call. Mike has also pastored churches in Illinois, Arkansas, and
currently, in Washington. Tracy is an elementary school teacher. She has taught
4K through second grade and has loved every moment of it.
It has always been important to Pastor Mike to be active in community affairs
such as: food pantry ministries, GRO ministries, Rotary, Lion’s Club, interchurch
councils, Relay for Life, Samaritan’s purse, and anywhere else he was needed.
Being involved in these activities helps to share God’s compassion and love to
others. He enjoys playing golf, hiking, and traveling with his wife.
One of his favorite bands, Casting Crowns, sums it up with these words, “I’m just a
nobody, trying to tell everybody, all about Somebody, who saved my soul.”
Pianist/Accompianist
Pianist/Accompianist
Pianist/Accompianist
KIRSTEN LAMPSON
Kirsten and her family have been a part of the Evergreen Family for many years. She has served as a Deacon and sung Alto in the Evergreen Choir. Musically, Kirsten played piano in the worship teams for Wednesday and Saturday night worship services. She has played the keyboard in our Sunday worship team and filled in on the
KIRSTEN LAMPSON
Kirsten and her family have been a part of the Evergreen Family for many years. She has served as a Deacon and sung Alto in the Evergreen Choir. Musically, Kirsten played piano in the worship teams for Wednesday and Saturday night worship services. She has played the keyboard in our Sunday worship team and filled in on the piano. Kirsten joins the Ever-green church staff as Sunday Worship Pianist & Choir Accompanist. Please welcome Kirsten to this new and ex-citing position.
Administrator
Pianist/Accompianist
Pianist/Accompianist
ANA STAUDENRAUS
Ana has been the Administrative Assistant for the pastor here at Evergreen since 2017. Ana has also been managing the day-to-day operation of the church and makes sure everything is going according to plan. Ana is also the administrator for our Website and Facebook page. Ana has an eye and talent for design and technolog
ANA STAUDENRAUS
Ana has been the Administrative Assistant for the pastor here at Evergreen since 2017. Ana has also been managing the day-to-day operation of the church and makes sure everything is going according to plan. Ana is also the administrator for our Website and Facebook page. Ana has an eye and talent for design and technology and the ability to bring Evergreen into the digital world. Ana has also stepped up to lead the Worship Team on Sunday mornings. Ana has worked in an Office/Customer Service/Music atmosphere for over twenty years and her organizational experience and attention to detail will be a great asset for Evergreen Church. Ana will work with the pastor to help keep Evergreen running smoothly.
Choir Director
Pianist/Accompianist
Choir Director
Judi Spencer
Judi has been with everything for over 5 years as our choir director. If you are interested in singing with us, send us a message and we contact you about our rehearsals.