Leadership

Knox does not practice a hierarchical or top-down leadership model. We purposefully invite all members of the Knox family to participate in shared ministry, as we seek to serve our community and follow the ways of Jesus. We share in preaching, teaching, worship facilitation, hospitality, and administration. However God has gifted and wired you, there is a place for you within the shared leadership of our church.

Lace Williams, Clerk of Session

Clerk of Session

Lace Williams

Born and raised in North Idaho, then returning to the area after several years of attending Bible college and seminary to study Scripture, theology, and languages, the faucets of Lace's life are an ever-evolving tapestry--interwoven by love of being a mom, huckleberry picking, and creating innovative workarounds for her son's incurable tumor condition. She is excited to learn and grow as Clerk of Session to serve the church's needs.

Session / Board of Elders

The Session is a democratically-elected board of individuals that oversees the church’s governing decisions.

 

Angel Ainembabazi

Carole Stuart

Nick Robertson

Karen Colvin

Jerome Matthews

Esther Stocker

 

Ministry teams

Our shared ministry model is broken down into these four key teams. Within each team, there are various roles and space for extended diversity.

Administration, Facilities & Finance

Deacons/Pastoral Care

Worship

Missions & Discipleship

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Staff

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    Rev. Drew Peterson

    Pastor

    drew@spokaneknoxpc.org 

    (509) 496-2916

    After graduating with a degree in theology from Whitworth University, Drew worked in homeless housing services in Los Angeles, where he gained a grounding in social justice and a passion for racial reconciliation. He moved on to Fuller Theological Seminary and received a Masters of Divinity, before returning to Spokane and being called to Knox. Since 2022, Drew has also worked in developing affordable housing in Spokane, with a special emphasis on transforming faith property for community impact. He is passionate about seeing the image of God in all people, regardless of our differences.

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    Rev. Dr. Taylor Telford

    Associate Pastor for Imaginative Worship

    taylor@spokaneknoxpc.org 

    An Idaho native, Taylor attended Whitworth University where she studied Theology. After serving as a youth intern at a local PCUSA church, she moved to the east coast where she received her M.Div. from Princeton Seminary and served at a New Worshiping Community in Philadelphia as an ordained Teaching Elder and pastor of worship and music. From there she moved to Scotland where she earned her PhD in theology, specifically regarding the intersection of Christology (Jesus), anthropology (humanity), and identity. She is passionate about the Gospel and its expression in reconciliation, inclusion, justice, witness, and creativity.

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    Dr. Thomas Tiffany

    Parish Associate

    Parish Associate CRE, Dr. Tom Tiffany has a PhD in Biochemistry/Biophysics and was board certified in Clinical Chemistry from 1972 to 2010. He served in the healthcare clinical laboratory field for more than forty years. Tom is a long-time member of Knox Presbyterian Church receiving his church membership under Rev. Bill Tatum in 1963. He is a graduate of EWSC, now EWU, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965 and Oregon State University in 1969 with a doctorate in philosophy degree. He has served as Ruling Elder and Deacon at Knox. He has served for many years as chair of the Pastoral Care-Deacons Knox Shared Ministry team. He also served on the Committee (Commission) on Ministry (COM) for the Presbytery of the Inland Northwest and was chair of COM in 2014. He completed all requirements for Credentialed Ruling Elder (CRE) and was commissioned as Parrish Associate CRE for Knox in March 2023. He has provided pulpit supply and worship leadership for several churches. He has sat on several advisory boards and three board of directorships recently retiring from the Easter Washington University Foundation board in June 2023 as well as an 85 member Lake Shore Homes HOA board in July 2023 to dedicate more time to Knox. Tom has recently been appointed to the Presbytery of the Inland Northwest (PIN) board of trustees.

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    TBD

    Treasurer

    treasurer@spokaneknoxpc.org

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    Jill Walters

    Administrator

    admin@spokaneknoxpc.org

    Jill is a Spokane native, attended WSU and spent the past 25 years living and working in Olympia. Jill brings 25 years of administrative and technical skills from the Washington State Legislature, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and the Washington State Investment Board. She enjoys hiking, photography, and gardening. Jill is also the Administrator of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church.