Indian Nations Presbytery
Serving Congregations in Central and Southwest Oklahoma
Committees and Networks for 2026-27
Presbytery Leadership
Moderator
Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff​
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Vice-Moderator
Rev. Michael East
Treasurer​
RE Dan Macklemore
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Stated Clerk
Rev. Tracy L. Evans (elected 2019)
Committee on Administration
Class of 2026
RE Rex Daley
John Kenney, CRE
Class of 2027
Bill Blew, CRE
RE Becki Waldon
Class of 2028
Debra Kauffman, CRE
Rev. Chaz Ruark
INP Treasurer – RE Dan MacLemore
INP Accountant – Robin Holmes
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Coordinating Council
Region 1
2026 – RE Shaun Connally
2027 – RE Tony Chauncey
Region 2
2026 – RE Tom Willoughby
2027 – Vacant
Region 3
2026 – RE Rick Terry
2027 – RE Darcy Scott
Region 4
2026 – RE Holley Sanders
2027 – RE Russell Newville
Region 5
2026 – Ernie Isch, CRE
2027 – Vacant
Region 6
2026 – RE Rhonda George
2027 – Vacant
Moderator – Rev. John McKinnon
Vice-Moderator – RE Rex Daly
Stated Clerk – Rev. Tracy L. Evans
INP Moderator – Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff
INP Vice-Moderator – Rev. Michael East
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Committee on Preparation for Ministry
Class of 2026
RE Mike Mize
Class of 2027
RE Janet Mitchell
Class of 2028
Rev. Chas Gowing
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Board of Trustees
Class of 2026
Melissa Gill, CRE
Class of 2027
RE Mike Mize
Class of 2028
Craig Mead, CRE
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Pastoral Care Network
Rev. Carol Waters
Rev. Janet Ruark
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Synod Commissioners
Principal TE – Rev. John McKinnon
Alternate TE – Vacant
Principal RE – RE Charlotte Lovett
Alternate RE – Vacant
Committee on Ministry​
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Class of 2026
RE Gaylan Adams
RE Dolores Kimball
Craig Mead, CRE
RE Russell Newville
Class of 2027
Rev. Elizabeth Affsprung
RE Jane Brown
RE Janet Labude
Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff
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Class of 2028
David Duty, CRE
RE Bonnie Meisel
Rev. Janet Ruark
Rev. Stephanie Workman
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Committee on Nominations and Representation
Class of 2026
Debra Kauffman, CRE
Class of 2027
Rev. Tylar Grant
Class of 2028
RE Rhonda George
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INP Foundation Board
Class of 2026
Rev. Landon Whitsitt
Rev. Michelle Junkin
Bill Blew, CRE
Class of 2027
Ronnie Patton, CRE
Rev. Carl Bosteels
Rev. Gi Hyun Park
Class of 2028
RE Debra Dowell
RE Riki Daly
RE Steve Shear
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Permanent Judicial Committee
Class of 2027
Rev. Chaz Ruark
Rev. Joe Meinhart
Class of 2029
Rev. Mark Hensley
Rev. Michael East
Class of 2031
Melissa Gill, CRE
Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff
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G.A. Commissioners
Principal TE – Rev. Janet Ruark
Principal TE – Vacant
Principal TE – Sharon Burton, CRE
Principal TE – Vacant
Other Mission Partners
Goodland Academy
David Dearinger, President
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Cameron Campus Ministry
Cameron University, Lawton
Peter Macias, Student Activities Coordinator
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Urban Mission​
German Garcia
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Oklahoma Faith Network
Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck, Executive Director