ELDERS & DEACONS
Active Ruling Elders
One of the distinctives of being “Presbyterian” is how the church is governed, both locally and in connection with other PCA Churches.
Like the early church, we have elders who are responsible for the spiritual care and direction of our church.
Teaching Elders are the pastors.
Our Ruling Elders are men in the church, elected by the congregation, and charged with caring for the spiritual needs of the people at Harvest.
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Eric Pfeiffer
Eric Pfeiffer
Eric has been a member of Harvest since 2006 and an Elder since 2010. He and his wife Barb, along with their two children, live in Wadsworth. After a long career in insurance sales, he has changed careers. He now teaches 4th grade at Westside Christian Academy in Westlake, Ohio.
Leadership Responsibilities: Wadsworth Bible Study, Worship Committee, Adult Choir Director, and Sunday School Teacher
Mark Loomis
Mark Loomis
Mark grew up in Medina and has been a member of Harvest since 1990. He retired after spending 30 years in the fastener industry in various project management and account management positions.
Leadership Responsibilities: Clerk of Session, Treasurer for Harvest, and Treasurer for the Ohio Presbytery.
Matt McMaster
Matt McMaster
Matt has been a member of Harvest since 1999 and an Elder since 2010. He and his wife Linda live in Wadsworth. Matt and Linda raised two children, Abbey and Andy, at Harvest. Matt is a Mechanical Engineering Manager at Capgemini Engineering.
Leadership Responsibilities: Missions Committee
Dave Beard
Dave Beard
Dave has been an elder since Harvest became affiliated with the PCA in 1987. He, his wife and four kids were original members of Harvest. He is now retired as sales manager for a company that sold robots to industrial manufacturers, and currently works part time driving cars for dealers in the greater Cleveland area. Dave is currently active in men’s ministry, and the music ensemble. Previously, he has taught Sunday School, Small group studies, and served as chairman for two different committees in The Ohio Presbytery.
Dave Miller
Dave Miller
Dave has been a member of Harvest since 2012 and an elder since 2019. He and his wife Julie live in Copley and have two grown daughters. He is the director of operations at a trade show exhibit company.
Leadership Responsibilities: Education Committee, Adult Education Teacher, Men’s Ministry
Jeremy Voldrich
Jeremy Voldrich
Jeremy has been a member of Harvest since 2018 and an Elder since 2024. He and his wife Sue live in North Olmsted. He is a Senior Business Applications Manager/Application Developer.
Leadership Responsibilities: Adult Education Teacher
Active Deacons
The word “deacon” means “servant,” and the role of Deacon in the church is exactly that: to serve the congregation and surrounding community in its physical, financial, and spiritual needs, and to encourage the congregation to do the same.
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Brian Herwerden
Brian Herwerden
Brian and his wife joined Harvest in 1991. They reside in Wadsworth where they raised two children, now grown. He works in Product Support for a local equipment dealer and is looking forward to retirement. This is Brian’s fifth term as an active deacon. He and Nancy have also hosted the Wadsworth Bible study for many years.
Bill Brandt
Bill Brandt
Rodney Seifert
Rodney Seifert
Rodney has been a member of Harvest since 2004 and a Deacon since 2007. He and his wife Stephanie live in Medina and have four children; Alec, Natalie, Cameron and Gillian. Rodney is a software engineer for Streamlinx, LLC in Hudson, OH.
Rodney has served as a Middle School and High School Sunday School teacher and has been a youth group leader since 2010. He occasionally serves with the worship ensemble as bass player.
Scott Bachman
Scott Bachman
Scott and his wife Kim began attending Harvest in 2000. They live in Medina and have three sons: Matthew, Noah and Isaac. Scott works remotely as a Senior Software Engineer at SEAM Group. Scott began his first term as a Deacon in 2006 and is now serving his fourth active term.
In prior terms, Scott has served in the mercy ministry and also local and global missions. He has also served on the Love INC Board of Directors, a ministry which partners with churches like Harvest to serve those in need.
Jeremy Doyle
Jeremy Doyle
Jeremy has been going to Harvest since 2013 and became a member in 2014. Jeremy, his wife Crystal (married in 2007) and their four kids, Abigail, Samuel, Josiah, and Elijah, live in Wadsworth. Along with taking care of his four kids, Jeremy works with lawn care and is an investor. He enjoys being outside, playing golf or any sport, and family time. This is Jeremy’s first time being a Deacon.
Scott Ross
Scott Ross
Scott has been going to Harvest since 2017. Scott, his wife Carol (married in 2011) and their three kids, Luke, Lincoln, and Andrew live in Medina. Along with helping raise his three kids, Scott works as in the banking industry. He enjoys being outside on hikes/walks, watching sports, and family time. This is Scott’s first time being a Deacon.
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1