Leadership
Ruling Elder
Brian Morgan
Brian has been involved in ministry his entire adult life. He has a passion for reaching the youth in the community. He is married and has 3 children.
Ruling Elder
Tim Draper
Tim is married with five adult children and three grandchildren. He graduated from Western Washington University with an M.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology. He worked in the Centralia/Chehalis Special Education Cooperative as an SLP until retiring in 2014.
Divine Harmonic Maestro
John Blair
John has a ton of ministry experience. He is a retired pastor. He worked at churches in the pacific northwest as well as spending several years planting churches in Scotland. John enjoys walking Carlisle lake in the wee hours of the morning, spending time with his grandchildren, and exploring historical documents.
Ruling Elder
Marla Turner
Marla is a long time member here at CPCO. She enjoys working with children. Has spent a lot of time involved with the Good News Club. Marla loves engaging in fellowship with others and being challenged for the sake of the Gospel.
Staff
Preschool Teacher
Vanessa Hunter
I've spent the past 20 years in early childhood education. This spurred my passion for providing our preschoolers with an academic adventure to get their education started off right. I'm excited to get to know you and your kids!
Czar of Coordination & Organization
Morgan Morgan
New to Onalaska. Has three Children and a husband. Is passionate about reaching kids with the gospel. Is currently the church secretary but this title hardly captures the scale of the role she fills at the church.
Preschool Assistant
Samantha Laughlin
My passion for teaching grew from my experiences working in daycares and as a teachers assistant in my final years of high school. I decided to pursue a bachelor's degree in Education, which I am currently working on at Centralia College. I really enjoy working with kids and I am excited to intern at the preschool.
Pastor
Zach Nerison
l am the Pastor here at Community Presbyterian Church of Onalaska. I take a lot of joy in the gospel. My mission in life is to help others share in that same joy. Hope to see you Sunday!