If this is our “team” then Aaron’s the head coach, keeping all of us in unity with each other! He’s been a pastor for over 30 years and loves serving inside and outside of the church. On Fridays you might find him pushing the merry-go-round as an elementary school recess monitor and during his free time, he loves hanging out with his wife, Jen and 4 kids anywhere in or near the water! If you see Aaron at church, don't be shocked if he doesn't see you... His eyes aren't the strongest, hence the magnifying glass in our silly photos above!
STAFF
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Andy Alber Associate Pastor / staff elderemail
Andy serves as the Associate Pastor here at Peoples and is sometimes jokingly referred to as the "Medium Guy,” wearing many different hats. His primary responsibilities include leading our NextGen Ministries, teaching alongside Aaron on Sunday mornings, and participating on the Elder Team. Andy and his wife Cora (our Graphic Designer) have a new baby, a dog named Bilbo and a cat named Mowgli, and when Andy is not at work you can catch him playing board games, adventuring outdoors, or just sitting around a fire with friends.
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Tricia Richardson KIDMin director email
Tricia is the director of our kids ministry and oversees all things from newborns through 5th grade! She loves to plan but would also call herself a professional procrastinator (aren't we all)! She and her husband, Jay, have two kids, Sheri and JR. The four of them have been in Pinckney for 19 years and she takes the cake for longest on staff here at Peoples, clocking in at 10 years this year! When not at work, she hopes you'll find her traveling somewhere warm with sunshine and maybe a beach!
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Becky Stevens office administrator email
Becky is here to keep track of everything and everyone, and her desire is to glorify Christ in the daily details. Becky’s favorite thing to do outside of work is to be with her family doing anything! She has two granddaughters you might see running around here, and they are her heart. Becky is never bored, keeping busy with many interests – painting, quilting, crafting, crochet, home repair, gardening, bird watching, puzzles, reading, biking, walking: Project is her middle name. Her motto- Trust Jesus!
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cora alber graphic designer email
Cora is our content creator for many things artsy within the church. As a full time mom, she spends most of her time on the floor with a baby and his toys but she can also be found going on walks or other outings, popping into youth group, or volunteering in the nursery! Cora's hobbies are flowers, sourdough and reading. On her days off, you might find her trying out a new recipe, playing board games or out having coffee with a friend!
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Glenda recker Discipleship director email
Glenda directs our leadership team (on and off of staff) in learning how to live and lead like Jesus. She and her husband, Ken, have been married for 26 years and live with their 2 kids and 2 pets. Her favorite activities are learning and creating new things, watching college football (Go Green!) and she enjoys making people laugh and listening to others’ stories. Glenda has been at Peoples for 25 years and you can probably locate her in the building if you follow the whistling and/or humming, as music is a big part of her expression of faith.
Lay Elder team
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Mark hoppstock
Mark is an elder and the leader of our security team here at Peoples. If you're new to our church, he's a laid back, easy person to connect with on a Sunday morning! Mark runs his own contracting company and has a background in graphic design. In his free time, you might find him and his wife Barb putzing around the lake in their boat, competing for largest fish to catch, or cooking something delicious on the grill!
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josh robinson
Josh currently serves as a youth leader, life group leader and elder team member here at Peoples Church. Josh and Missy first came to Peoples Church in 1997 and got married here at the church in December of 2000. They have 4 children and two son-in-laws! They love hiking, fishing, hosting events at their home and spending time in the upper Peninsula. Josh would love to meet you if you see him around!
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brian jacek
Brian enjoys the role of being on the elder team & being part of the core leadership at Peoples. You may see Brian back in the drum cage on Sunday mornings as this is one of his favorite expressions of his faith. He and his wife, Heather have three daughters (Samantha, Brandi, and Krystal), a son-in-law and a granddaughter, Esme. Brian enjoys outdoor activities and euchre when he's not working as an engineer in Lansing.
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jim Paugh
Jim is our newest elder and a great addition to our team! You may recognize him from Sunday services, as he has assisted with Sunday morning teaching several times over the past few years. Jim also serves in our youth ministry, teaching the Word and helping lead a group of high school guys. When not at church events, you might find Jim driving a school bus, spending time with family, or on Silver Lake taking advantage of Michigan summers!