PASTOR

Adam is excited to be the Pastor of Congregational Presbyterian! Before Lewiston, he served in Burke, VA as the Associate Pastor for Youth Ministry. Adam is a graduate of Whitworth University where he studied theology, as well as Princeton Theological Seminary, where he received his Master of Divinity.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY

Beth was born and raised in Moscow, Idaho and was very active in Moscow First Presbyterian Church during her younger years. Beth moved to Lewiston and married Derek, and they have a son, Ryan. Beth has worshipped and worked at our church since 1993 in music ministry and considers this church community to be her second family. With all the nature opportunities the Lewis Clark Valley and surrounding area has to offer, Beth enjoys spending time with family and friends in God’s creation.

DIRECTOR OF SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES

Laureen was born and raised in eastern Michigan, moved to southern Idaho in 1980 and to Genesee in 1995. After 14 years with a wonderful Christian husband she was widowed in 2007. Laureen earned a BS in Psychology from the University of Idaho in 2004 and completed endorsements for Substance Abuse Counseling at LCSC in 2005. She retired from SA counseling in 2015. Music has always been a big part of Laureen’s life and she continues to play for services at area churches as well as participate in our church’s voice and bell choirs. “I’ve been a library kid since grade school and now enjoy the fellowship of two area book groups.” She is active in Kairos Outside and the Genesee Civic Association.

TREASURER

Keesje was born in raised in the Pacific Northwest, but appreciates the slower pace and the genuine connections she’s found here in the LC Valley. She enjoys being outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family. She puts her past experiences as a business owner, project manager and even professional driver to serve joyfully at Congo-Pres.

FACILITY MANAGER

Rich grew up in Cheney, Washington where he earned his Bachelor and Master of Education, and received his Principal’s credentials at Washington State University. He taught and coached wrestling at Selkirk Junior-Senior High School in Ione, Washington for twelve years, K-12 Principal at Pomeroy for six years, and Junior-Senior High Principal at Asotin for twelve years. He served as Executive Director of the Lewiston-Clarkston Habitat for Humanity for 10 years, and State Board Chair for Habitat for Humanity of Idaho for 3 years. Rich joined Congo-Pres, along with his wife, Carrie Gurgel, twenty years ago. He has served at the church as the Mission and Community Outreach Chair, Board Nominating Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and most recently as the Co-Chair of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee. Rich has two grow children, Rick and Tina, five grown step-children, Jason, Mat, Jolene, Jesse and Danelle, sixteen grandchildren, and five great-grandsons. He enjoys carpentry, metalworking, collecting coins, genealogy, hiking and camping, fly fishing and fly tying.

SECRETARY

Anna was born and raised in Kendrick, Idaho and is the mother of three beautiful children. Living in Kendrick, Anna has been an active supporter of the schools, church, and community.  With the schools she has been an instructional assistant for special education and a member of the Parent Teacher Organization. Anna served her church as a Sunday School teacher and has been an active member of the women’s group.  In the community she owned and operated the community’s primary daycare and served on the City Council.  In her free time she enjoys her children, travels, and sends cards to her family and friends for every event… and sometimes for no reason at all.

CUSTODIAN

Chris was raised in Moscow, ID, the son of two educators and the youngest of seven sons, all Eagle Scouts. Chris graduated from Moscow High School, the University of Idaho with a degree in accounting, and received a Juris Doctor from the University of Puget Sound School of Law. Chris has an adult son, Eric, a data analyst currently living in San Jose, CA. Chris joined Congo-Pres in 2016 and was baptized in our church on June 12th, 2016. Previously, he has served the church on the Membership and Evangelism ministry team. Chris volunteers in the community with such groups as the Lewiston Civic Theater, Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army. In his free time, Chris enjoys cycling, hiking, attending live sporting events and concerts, and reading mysteries.