PC(USA) LogoPresbytery of the Northern Plains
5555 South Washington Street Suite A
Grand Forks, North Dakota  58201

Office: (701) 772-0783
toll-free (800) 243-3532
fax (701) 775-7599
Email: pnpoffice@gmail.com

A vibrant, informed, Presbyterian community which nourishes ministry and joins in Christ’s mission.

Staffing (Past & Current)

There was one executive presbyter, the Rev. Charles Freuden, from the time of the Presbytery’s formation until 1994.  For the first years of its existence the Presbytery also shared a staff person with the North Dakota Conference of the United Church of Christ.  From 1984 until 1991 Lee Sankey served as Associate Executive.  

Current Staff:
 Executive Presbyter Vacant
   
Stated Clerk

Michael Lochow, Elder

sc.pbynp@gmail.com

   
Treasurer

Bill Cawley, CPA

bcawley@cawleycpa.com

   
Communications Coordinator

Laurie Elhard

pnpoffice@gmail.com

   
Office & Staff contact information:

5555 South Washington St Suite A

Grand Forks, ND 58201

 

701-772-0783 (Office)

800-243-3532 (within the Presbytery)

701-775-7599 (Fax)

From 1992 to 1994 Anna Gasser was the Associate Executive Presbyter.  Grant Lowe served as Interim Executive Presbyter from September 1994 to February 1997. The Rev. Arabella Meadows-Roger served as Executive Presbytery from 1997 to 2004.  The Rev. Dr. Charles Traylor, has served from March 2004 to October 2008.  Grace Dahl served as the Administrative Assistant/Treasurer for 19 years and Phil Weiler was Stated Clerk from 1982 to 1998, Bill Weispfenning served as Treasurer from 2003 to 2008.

The present Stated Clerk, Michael Lochow has served since 1998.  Communication Coordinator Laurie Elhard has served since 1998. Treasurer Bill Cawley elected January 2009.