There are three leadership roles at Elston Family Church: those who serve as Elders, those who serve on Staff, and those who serve as Life Group Leaders.
The way the three groups work together can best be stated as follows:
The staff directs the ministries of the church. All the activities and ministries of the church are carried out under the watchcare and supervision of the Elders. Life Group Leaders are church members who have stepped up for a season to help lead a small group and support the Elders and Staff in the care of our church family.
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Jarred Mathis – Senior Pastor
Pastor Jarred and his wife Shannon are back from Kentucky! They have a long and wonderful history with Elston. Back in 2007, fresh married they joined Elston as regular members. As time went on they became volunteer youth pastors, then staff youth pastors, then Jarred became youth and associate pastor. Sadly then, Jarred was called away to Kentucky, back to his hometown to follow the Lord in helping his brother run a restaurant. One day Pastor Randy got ready to slow down, called Jarred up, and they came back. Jarred has been in ministry, in some form or another, since he was a teen himself. He now has a wonderful wife, and two great boys Levi and Silas.
Randy Skidmore – Pastor Emeritus
Randy and Lisa have been at Elston since 2000. He is the lead pastor with responsibilities for preaching, teaching, and leadership development. He also supports and serves in the worship ministry. He oversees the staff and elders and guides the vision and direction of the church. They have 3 kids, and 10 grandchildren. Randy and Lisa love to go to the beach as often as possible, and enjoy spending time with their family.
Gene Pfeifer – Elder
Gene and his wife Diane have been at Elston since 2001. Gene serves as “spiritual covering and guidance”, as well as oversight for the grounds team, maintenance team, and security team. He and Diane serve as our Children’s Pastors where they teach, disciple, and love the children at EFC. They have 7 kids, and 11 grandchildren. Gene enjoys reading, visiting his grand-kids, and driving his Mustang.
Regan Grandlienard – Staff
Regan and her husband Fred have been here since 2008. Regan serves on staff at EFC as The Deep (Youth Group) Ministry Leader where she teaches and disciples students. She also serves as administrative/office support. Regan and Fred have 6 kids together, 3 boys and 3 girls, and are steady on the move from soccer games to gymnastics meets. Regan loves Starbucks, going to CrossFit, and doing anything outdoors where there is a pool or a beach involved.
Deb Sweet – Prayer Coordinator
Deb and her husband Don have both been at Elston since the early 80’s, but Deb has been here since the start of the church in 1968. Deb serves as the Prayer Coordinator, and leads a group that meets several times a week to pray over the grounds and those attending. Deb enjoys music, oil painting, and doing crafts, while Don is an avid bowler; they both love spending time with their cat, Sadie.