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.
Ruling Elder
Peter Murphy
Pete and his wife Cathy have two adult children. Pete has lived in Onalaska all his life. He has also been on our Elder board the longest. Pete loves the local community. He is passionate about caring for others and journeying with those seeking to experience God.
Ruling Elder
Norm Wood
Norm is married and has several children and grandchildren. Norm became an Elder at our church in 2025. He and his wife own a few businesses ventures. One of Norms primary responsibilities is overseeing building project and maintenance.
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
Tristen
Tristen joined our team in 2025. She enjoys working with children and has a passion for outdoor education.
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!