Staff, Council and Committees
The Rev. Dr. Arturo Pierre Lewis Senior Minister
Rev. Dr. Arturo Pierre Lewis, an ordained American Baptist USA Minister and long-time Ridgewood resident, is an adjunct professor, life coach, and inspirational speaker for schools and faith-based agencies.
A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. Arturo Pierre Lewis also holds a doctorate in Public Theology from Drew University Theological School. Rev. Lewis is married to Debra Lewis, M.A., a high school counselor and the proud father of Demetrius Lewis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Business, University of California, Riverside.
Email: [email protected]
The Rev. Judith Wheeler Pastoral Associate
Since graduating from Drew Theological School in 2007, Pastor Judy Wheeler has served as Pastoral Associate at Emmanuel. She finds joy in leading worship, Adult Bible study on Sunday mornings and the Women’s Reflection Group. Pastor Judy facilitates the English as a Second Language Program (ESL) and plans opportunities to “Know Our Faith Neighbors” from other religious traditions.
Email: [email protected]
John Giresi
Artistic and Music Director
Donah Homer
Communications Director
Jo Marie Quinn
Administrator
Pawal Bajon
Sexton
Church Council
January 1 – December 31, 2023
Italics: not ministry members but consultants/ project managers; Bold: new members with yr. of appointment
OFFICERS:
Moderator: Joan Massler (2023)
Vice Moderator: Marilyn Clark (2023)
Treasurer: Enercida Liriand-Demytrk (2021)
Clerk: Jessica Massler (2020
MINISTRIES & COMMITTEES:
Trustees Ministry:
Marilyn Clark (2021)
Marie Krieger (2007)
Audrey Cocheo (2018)
Enercida Liriand-Demytrk (2021)
Frank Cocheo (2018)
Michael Reid – Consultant (2023)
Peter Demytrk (2021)
Brent Sjaardema – Consultant (2021)
Debra Hannibal (2023)
Deacons Ministry:
Napolean Davila (2008)
Brent Sjaardema (2010)
William Foresman (2023)
John Thomas (2020)
Diane Shaver-Rowles (2020)
Donald Shaner (2023) – Consultant
Dorcas Diaz Shaner (2023) – Consultant
Pastor Judy Wheeler – Pastoral Care and Prayer Group – Serves on Deacons and Council
Pastoral Care Committee:
Pastor Judy Wheeler
Prayer Group:
Donald Wheeler
Missions Ministry:
Joan Massler (2003)
Nancy MacPhee (2020)
Nancy Shaver (2007)
Anita Powell-Byrd (Family Promise) Project Manager
Martin Massler (Covenant House) Project Manager
Brent Sjaardema (Habitat for Humanity) Project Manager
Education Ministry:
Andres Davila (2018)
David Davila (2018)
Heidi Ehman (2020
Nancy MacPhee (2018)
Caroline Saffioti (2020)
Christine Wheeler (2018)
Hope Ehman-Osborne (2020)
Pastor Arturo Pierre Lewis – Senior Minister and Young Adult and Youth Ministry
Pastor Judy Wheeler – Serves on Education Ministry and Council
Diane Shaver-Rowles – Consultant (2021)
Church Growth and Outreach Ministry:
Marilyn Clark (2020)
Christina Demytrk (2020)
Peter Demytrk (2020)
William Foresman (2023)
Martin Massler (2020)
Chrismery Reynoso (2023)
Consultant: Don Wheeler (2021)
Communications Ministry
Jessica Massler (2015)
Robert MacPhee (2021)
Chrismery Reynoso (2023)
Donah Homer (2019) – Communications Director
Don Wheeler (2015)
Patrice Foresman (2015) – Consultant
Justin Kuo (2018) Consultant Tech
Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry:
Carol Krzeminski & Florence Degelman- Co-Chairs; Heidi Ehman
Long Range Planning Committee:
Joan Massler-Chair; Marilyn Clark, Anita Powell-Byrd, Donald Wheeler
Women of Emmanuel Ministry:
Marilyn Clark – President
CHURCH COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
Pastoral Relations Committee:
Carol Krzeminski – Chair; Heidi Ehman, Joan Massler, Brent Sjaardema, Marilyn Clark
Personnel Committee:
Trustees
Constitution and By Laws Committee:
Dorcas Diaz-Shaner – Chair; Joan Massler, Nancy Shaver, Don Wheeler, Marilyn Clark
Technology Committee:
Bob MacPhee – Chair; Don Wheeler, Ed Mercer (Consultant) and Arthur Aldrich (Consultant)
Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee:
Pastor Judy Wheeler