Meet Your Leaders

Howard & Laurie Costley

HOWARD

Where I serve: Council of Elders

Why I serve: God has entrusted each of us with gifts, talents and experience which we are to use to serve others and advance his kingdom.

Three words that best describe me: dedicated, thorough and sentimental

My favorite hang-out space: wherever Laurie is...usually in our sunroom

LAURIE

Where I serve: currently as a deaconess, have also served as GriefShare coordinator and with Side by Side

Why I serve: I feel called of the Lord to do so and it brings me joy to use my gifts in whatever way I can to encourage the body and bring glory to God.

Three words (or so) that best describe me: committed, easygoing, grateful and grace-filled (for what God has done in my life)

My favorite hang-out space: our sunroom—bright with great views and noises from outside. I also love to be at Adam’s Park (or anywhere outside) with others and a good cup of coffee.

Tom Futrell

Where I serve: Evangelism Committee and Kids’ Harbor

Why I serve: I feel most comfortable with three-year-olds

Three words that best describe me: passionate, fun loving and, per my wife, “Barnabas,” encouraging.

My favorite hang-out space: out on the rocks on the coast of Maine, or in my backyard with a good book and cigar!

Nate Roe

Where I serve: Board of Deacons, co-coordinator for Joint Heirs Adult Community

Why I serve: It’s what we’re called to do by Christ, our perfect example of servant-leadership. I also just like to help people when I can.

Three words that best describe me: caring, observant, tall

My favorite hang-out space: home with my family or at a cross-country or track meet.

Susan Zimmerman

Where I serve: Board of Deaconesses, Mom2Mom mentor

Why I serve: God calls us to serve. Serving connects us to the body of Christ, and I love the relationships that result.

Two words that best describe me: listener and learner

My favorite hang-out space: in our backyard gazebo with my husband, family and friends. And practically anywhere with a cup of coffee!

Suzanne Shirley

Where I serve: Kids Korner superintendent, nursery, Buddy Break (STARS), Women’s Bible Study small group co-leader

Why I serve: Because I love Jesus and the church (the people)!

Three words that best describe me: organized, artistic, kind

My favorite hang-out space: right now, it’s walking or biking the trails