Officers
Eldership
Pastors (also referred to in Scripture as elders, overseers, and teachers) are men ordained to care for the spiritual needs of the church. Their duties include preaching, teaching, shepherding, counseling, leading, and ruling in the spiritual matters of the church. Ideally, a church has a plurality of elders.
Jon Cochran | Pastor
jon@porticochurch.com
Diaconate
Deacons are men ordained to care for the physical needs of the church. Their duties include caring for the needy, collecting and distributing funds, and handling other physical needs of the church.
Chris Buell | Deacon
chris@porticochurch.com
Dave Fitzpatrick | Deacon
dave@porticochurch.com
Paul Teves | Deacon
paul@porticochurch.com
Laymen
Gifted Brothers
Gifted or ministering brothers are laymen that have been tested, approved, and called by the church in order to assist in the ministry of the Word.
Todd Odenath | Pastoral Intern
todd@porticochurch.com
Matt Wiersma | Pastoral Intern
matt@porticochurch.com