/ Table of Contents
COVER: Children’s Ministry Taco Truck ‘Extending the Table’ Lunch gathering.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom
LEADERSHIP
Letter from Rev Ben Pascal & Rev Dr. Tamara Mitchell
page 4-5
Staff / Session / Deacons page 4-5
LIFE TOGETHER
Worship page 6-7
Congregational Life page 8-9
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Youth & Ascent Ministry page 10-11
Adult Ministry page 12
Children’s Ministry page 16-17
kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ~ Mathew 19:14
OUTREACH
Wilderness Ministry
page 14-15
Caring Ministries
page 13
Mission
page 18-19
OPERATIONS
Administration & Membership page 20
Buildings & Grounds
page 21
Personnel page 22
FINANCE
Stewardship page 23
Home +Sted Housing
Project page 24-25
2025 Actuals & 2026
Budget page 26-27
/ Pastors Letter
Dear Friends in Christ,
As we reflect on the life of our church in 2025, the words Life Together rise naturally to the surface. This year has offered us many glimpses of how God forms us not merely as individuals of faith, but as a living, breathing community - rooted in Christ, sustained by God’s grace, and shaped through shared worship, service, learning, and joy. Again and again, we have seen how life in Christ is meant to be lived side by side, for the sake of one another and for the sake of the world God loves.
One of the defining movements of this year was our congregational visioning process with Leighton Ford Ministries. Through this season of prayerful listening, we sought to attend carefully to God’s leading and to one another’s voices. From that work emerged a renewed vision that reminds us that unity in Christ is not uniformity, but a shared life marked by trust in Jesus Christ, courage to serve others, and a commitment to love as we have first been loved.
We have seen Life Together expressed in tangible and beautiful ways: in the Home+Sted Project; in the launching of new small groups this fall; and in our youth mission trip to Chicago, alongside the confirmation of four young people publicly claiming their faith. We gathered around tables through Cookbook Club and women’s speaker luncheons, and on trails through our new Wilderness Ministry. We walked alongside one another through a grief support group, celebrated a record-breaking Rummage Sale and Big Five Drive, rejoiced in an overflowing Vacation Bible Adventure, and even shared fun together on a trip to see David Crowder in concert.
We also experience Life Together as we are sent outward in love—living not only as a gathered congregation, but as active partners in God’s mission. This takes shape through Little Lambs Preschool (and the new Summer Lambs program), through mission partners such as the Good Samaritan Mission, World Vision, Agros, and A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, as we serve
/Staff
PASTORAL STAFF
Senior Pastor
Rev. Ben Pascal
Associate Pastor
Rev. Dr. Tamara Mitchell
FULL-TIME STAFF
Church Administrator
Brian Bultema
Communications Coordinator
Ally Kiefer
Little Lambs
Preschool Director
Amanda Lack
Youth & Young Adult
Ministry Coordinator
Megan Walker
PART-TIME STAFF
Assistant Church Administrator
Cindy Dahlin
Administrative
Assistant
Sarah Benko
Children’s Ministry
Tiffany Tate
Worship Coodinator
Laura Huckin
Musicians
Karee Miller
Melissa Elliott
Tori Lund
Little Lambs
Preschool Teachers
Amanda Lack
Heather Martin
Matias Encina
Brandi Radford
Chani Knobe
Little Lambs Admin
Alicia McGaugh
Vacation Bible
Adventure Director
Tifffany Tate
Creative Director &
Communications
Beth Ricciardi
Chef
Chas Baki
Maintenance
Jeff Dahlin
Bookkeeper
Kim Bogen
Nursery
Steffany Palomino
VOLUNTEER STAFF
Accounts Payable
Louisa Sandvig
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! -
FROM LEFT: Pastor Ben and Pastor Tammy hosting a New Member Dinner, Pastor Tammy and Charlie
neighbors near and far. Our shared life in Christ continues to reach across five continents, bearing witness to God’s reconciling love.
This year also held tender changes. We gave thanks for the faithful service of Ally Kiefer and Laura Huckin, and welcomed Tori Lund and Sarah Benko onto our staff team. We were nourished through special guest preachers, a renewed women’s retreat, and vibrant worship at PCJH.
All of this reminds us that Life Together is God’s gift - formed through ordinary faithfulness, sustained by the Holy Spirit, and offered for the sake of the world. Thank you for the many ways you continue to love the Lord and one another in the name of Jesus Christ. It is an honor to serve alongside you!
With deep gratitude and hope, ~ Ben & Tammy
/ Elders
2025
Mission
Sarah Romorini
Children’s Ministry
Cameron Page
Youth Ministry
Sierra Fulton
Finance
John Scott*
Session Moderator
Rev. Ben Pascal
2026
Adult Ministry
Judy Kaelber
Elder at Large
Ken Blount
Personnel
Alan Lund
Membership &
Nomination
Patty McDonald*
Vice-Moderator
Rev. Dr. Tamara
Mitchell
2027
Worhip
Becky Kimmel*
Ascent Ministry
Karin Unruh
Congregational
Life
Brad Herman
Stewardship
Kacy O’Hare
/ Deacons
2025
Dorothy Neckels*
Karlene Owens
Danny Weber
Yvette Werner
2026
Ponteir Sackery*
Brian Bultema*
Sandra Guido
Fernandez*
Peter Lori
2027
Tom Segerstrom*
Nancy Lori*
Dave Troxel
Nancy Fauntleroy
*serving second terms
at the Inaugural PCJH Photo Drive.
Clerk of Seesion: Ken Blount
Worship is the heartbeat of our life together and lifts our eyes beyond ourselves to the majesty of God. We are committed to developing Spirit-filled, participatory worship that resonates with all generations. And we are expanding worship beyond Sunday mornings—through outdoor services, midweek gatherings, and digital offerings. We want worship at PCJH to reflect God’s excellence, draw people into His presence, and inspire transformation. The worship team is experimenting with changes to bring our Life Together mission into reality.
We made many changes to worship as part of our vision process... the chair arrangement in the sanctuary to reflect our Life Together mission around the Table, dimming the lights
2175 communion servings extended to worshippers this year
during our opening set of worship songs to help us focus our attention to the Lord, centering the musicians up front and bringing them down closer to the congregation to increase connection and engagement, making announcements at the beginning of our worship services helping service flow more smoothly.
We continue to build a pool of skilled and dedicated musicians.
We also had a few guest preachers in 2025. Paul Hayden founding pastor of PCJH, Mindy Smith from Whitworth University Office of Church Engagement, Kevin Riley of Mt. Baker Presbyterian Church in WA, Ian Noyes
WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
Becky Kimmel (Chair) Rev. Pascal, Laura Huckin, Deb
Debbie Schlinger, Larry Genderen and our new members, Bill Klyn, Janice
PRAISE TEAM: Laura Huckin (Chair) Melissa Elliott, Karee
Judith Weikle, Jerome Young, Danny Weber, Todd Harris, Cole Herrington, Peter
Megan Walker, Rev. Ben Laurie Boss, Tori Lund
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come
winter ACMNP leaders at JHMR
COMMITTEE:
Rev. Ben
Deb Keenan, Van new team
Janice Skinner.
Huckin
Karee Miller, Young, Harris, Keenan, Ben Pascal,
583+
472
300
Christmas Eve candlelight attendees in Teton Village
FROM LEFT: Time with Children, John Ortberg, Joyful Baptism, Christmas Eve in the PCJH Sanctuary
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Volunteers across all 3 Christmas Eve Services 9 baptisms
from National Christian Foundation, Skip Li of Agros Internationsl, Chad Erlenborn of World Vision, and our very own Megan Walker. Plus John Ortberg blessed us again with his down-to-earth and up to heaven style messaging.
In 2025 we had sermon series that included The Seven Deadly Sins, Meeting God in the Wilderness during Lent, a series called Life Together based on our PCJH Vision, Mission and Values. A series on Mary & Martha, It’s the End of the World As We Know It, and the book of Hebrews. We also celebrated the end of a half decade of committed service by Laura Huckin
in the position of Worship Coordinator. We welcomed Tori Lund into this new role. Tori is a professional Singer/Songwriter with extensive experience who is looking forward to rooting deeply in our community.
Our Mission of Life Together is not optional in the Christian life, but rather essential, and rooted in Christ, reaching out in love. Like the aspen groves whose root systems are intertwined, we are deeply connected in Christ. Our worship is Spirit filled and draws us into God’s presence and gives him glory.
As always, thank you for your faithful participation in worship at PCJH.
Christmas Eve attendees @ PCJH (5 pm & 8 pm)
/ Congregational Life
$ 15, 756
total sales at annual PCJH Rummage Sale
600 people joined events in 2025
27 events held in 2025
In our lives as Christians, we understand how powerful it is to gather together in unity. When we come together as a group, we are reflecting the love that Christ has for us to connect not just in worship but in fellowship, prayer, and community support. This unity inspires us to build each other up, share our burdens, and celebrate our victories. We can draw strength from one another and deepen our collective faith in Christ.
21 different Christmas Cookies
Exchanged amongst each other
In 2025, we experienced many occasions to lean on each other and … to just have some fun together!
A new favorite PCJH tradition is ‘Extending the Table’ which gathers folks for lunch each Communion Sunday at a local restaurant. We’ve done this 10 separate Sundays and have found this tradition gets a mix of congregants to sit at a table for a meal to offer encouragement and get to know each other.
A few other big moments were: Jumping on a bus in June to head to Idaho Falls and listen to David Crowder in concert; a June BBQ outside
that gathered folks to welcome the summer season; Cooking class led by our Wednesday Dinner Chef; Greening of the Church in November; a visit to the Hootenanny at the Center for the Arts in September; Our first Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange. And, of course, the multiple editions of the Cookbook Club and the countless recipes prepared and shared of cuisine from around the world!
The essence of gathering is love. It is through love that we foster genuine relationships with our neighbors and fellow believers. When we gather in love. We reflect the heart of Jesus in how He invites us into the community. We are called to love one another deeply, understanding that these connections are a fundamental aspect of our faith journey.
Come join us in ‘26 as we gather in Jesus name!
“For where two or more gather in my name,
weekly volunteers on average at Wednesday Community Dinners
unique recipes cooked by Cookbok Club participants
average
IN MEMORY:
We remember, with affection and love, those loved by our church family who died in 2025
Robert Lerch
Rick Unruh
Pamela Stockton
Judy Swann Ed Wigg
Don Harger Bryan Heinz
Bob Emrick
FROM LEFT: Members and friends gathering for Skip Li of Agros International, Pastor Tammy, Cindy Dahlin and Julia Stanley at Inaugural Cookie exchange, Aloha Cook Book Club, XC ski group under the Tetons!
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE TEAM: Brad Herman, Cindy Dahlin, Brad Herman, Sue Unruh, Kris Troxel, Irene Lund, Julia Stanley, Brian Bultema
# of Cross Country Skiers
/ Youth Ministry
106 service hours
39 breakfasts eaten together 21Cars Washed @MS & HS Service Week
40 students who “belong” here
This year our youth ministries were vibrant! With a combination of students who have been attending youth programs here for a while and newcomers, all were made part of the PCJH True North family. Our middle school ministry, Breakfast Club, averaged at 20 students each week. This made our mornings together full of energy and small group times filled with a variety of perspectives and ideas.
During the summer we held our annual service week, focused on local missions. Our first-ever all-girls group crushed it in the heat of July!
Our high schoolers completed a mission trip to Chicago! These students (another all-girls group) served a brand new community, as well as each other through this unique experience that will impact all for years to come.
We focused on Service and mission this fall with the help of our short-term intern. This helped bring our weekly lessons about God to life, as we practiced loving our neighbors together as a youth group.
YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM: Sierra Fulton (Elder), Megan Walker, Tammy Mitchell, Ken Blount, Lori Dodd, Grant Ross
Between our Sunday school group, Middle School Breakfast Club, and High School monthly breakfast and bible study, our students here at PCJH are engaged in meaningful ways while balancing everyday life. They are supported by volunteers, staff, and a caring congregation for whom we are so grateful! We pray that students continue to feel that this is a place where they belong, can be themselves, engage with Jesus, and invite others to be a part of doing life together!
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young,
/ Ascent Ministry
28+
young adults (20’s & 30’s) lives touched
25 community engagement events
Ascent continues to be a welcoming, inclusive community for people in their 20s and 30s who are looking for meaningful relationships and space to explore faith together. While friendships naturally form, what truly brings us together is a shared curiosity about God. We love that our group includes lifelong Christians, those newer to faith, people new to PCJH, and others who are simply searching. That mix is what makes our conversations thoughtful, honest, and rich.
Over the winter and spring, we gathered on Sunday nights for Bible study, creating a steady rhythm of learning and connection. As the weather warmed, we shifted outdoors, meeting weekly for hikes and finding simple ways to spend time together, often around good food and shared tables. In the fall, we were grateful to welcome an intern who partnered with Ascent in local service opportunities. Her presence helped us engage our
miles hiked...
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community in new ways and sparked excitement for expanding our mission work in the coming year, grounded in a desire to serve as Christ first served us.
Several Ascent members also joined an intergenerational small group as part of the churchwide study of Hebrews. As that study came to a close, the Ascent committee was busy planning our biannual Encounter Storytelling event which took place in December.
Looking ahead to 2026, we are excited to restart our regular Bible study and continue building on the momentum of this past year. We welcomed many new faces and saw deeper relationships form among longtime participants. We pray that God continues to bring people through our doors who need a place to belong, and that He renews our energy and faith as we follow Jesus together into another year.
young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” ~ 1 Timothy 4:12
stories shared at Encounter Story Telling
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY TEAM: Karin Unruh (Elder), Megan Walker, Jane Lavino, Brian Bultema, Ally Kiefer
/ Adult Ministry
writers for Lenten Devotional
attendees at the Women’s Retreat
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Average # women on Tuesdays Up to 30 attendees at Pathfinders
WOW! What a year of opportunities for spiritual growth was provided to our congregation. So many of you participated in different formats of education and fellowship. Our prayer is that all adults in the congregation will reach out and dive into an offering that sparks their interest and will strengthen their relationship with Christ. Let’s all experience the excitement of life transformed in Jesus Christ!
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
• Tuesday Bible Studies: Men’s Sermon discussions led by Pastor Ben. Women’s Bible studies led by Caryn Haman reading: Moving Mountains by John Eldredge, The Lord and His Prayer by N.T. Wright, What We Believe: Understanding and Confessing the Apostles Creed by R.C. Sproul, The Apostles Creed by A.W. Tozer
• Introduced our Sunday class at 9:00am as Pathfinders. Classes included Body and Soul Heidelberg Catechism by Dr. M. Craig Barnes, Fifteen Essential Biblical Texts by N.T. Wright, The Lord’s Prayer, Gospel of John, Handel’s Messiah the Story
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Average # men on Tuesdays
Behind the Music all led by our knowledgeable and wonderful PastorTammy.
• The Lenten Devotional written by so many of our congregation!
• Book Discussion of Tattoos on the Heart by Father Gregory Boyle.
• The Christian Women’s Speaker series continued with speaker Tanya McDaniel from First Baptist inspiring community women on her life’s spiritual path.
• Guest Speakers: Pastor Kevin Riley on how rural communities deal with mental health, drug addiction and homelessness, Pastor John Ortberg, Pastor Brian Post’s Beyond Belief: Going from mere believers to deliberate, intentional and strategic followers of Jesus, Caryn Haman with The Sistene Chapel Revealed
• Small Groups were reintroduced in the fall of 2025.
• The October Women’s Retreat at Lakeside Lodge, Pinedale: A Walk to Remember with leader Rev. Mjndy Smith of Whitworth University’s Office of Engagement
ADULT MINISTRIES TEAM: Judy Kaelber (chair), Pastor Tammy Mitchell, Ken Blount, Kenlyn Long, Debbie Schlinger, Brad Herman
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of
our
/ Caring Ministries
56+
home meals delivered
103 people on prayer team
4 memorial Services
150+ prayer requests received
DEACON MINISTRIES
Throughout this year, the Deacon Ministry at PCJH faithfully embodied Christ’s compassion through presence, prayer, and practical care. Deacons walked alongside individuals and families during seasons of illness, grief, transition, and joy— offering hospital and home visits, meal trains, cards and flowers, rides to medical appointments and the airport, communion, and quiet pastoral support.
A defining moment of the year was the Deacon Retreat, where the team prayerfully reflected on their calling and discerned a renewed focus on relational ministry, visibility, and consistent connection. From this retreat emerged clear priorities: strengthening systems of care, equipping deacons for pastoral encounters, and ensuring that care extends beyond moments of crisis into ongoing relationship.
Throughout the year, deacons implemented hospital visitation training, clarified care and communication practices, reactivated the Deacon email with rotating coverage, and increased visibility through Deacon Sunday and congregational communication. In addition, the Deacons supported and helped facilitate GriefShare, a 13-week grief support group, offering a consistent and compassionate space for those walking through loss.
Most significantly, the Deacons prepared for and launched the Flock Model of Care, assigning each household a specific Deacon for regular prayerful contact and outreach. This model reflects PCJH’s commitment to Life Together—rooted in Christ and reaching out in love—by ensuring every member has a known and trusted point of connection.
SHOWING THE COMPASSIONATE LOVE OF CHRIST!
LIST OF DEACONS & TERMS: Refer to page 5
FROM LEFT: Attendees from the Fall Women’s Retreat pose in front of Fremont Lake, PCJH Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons
What a fantastic year it was for Wilderness Together! Our mission is simple: to connect with God and our community through the beauty of outdoor recreation. As we look back on our 2025 season, the memories are as inspiring as this place we are blessed to call home. Our summer kicked off with a splash during our “Go Fish” Fly Fishing Series. Inspired by Psalm 98, we practiced our casting and watched the rivers “clap their hands” in joy. We transitioned from water to woods with a
“Let the rivers clap their hands, let the
WILDERNESS TOGETHER TEAM:
Adam Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Rev. Ben Pascal, Diane McGee, Aaron Nydam, Tim Rogers, Tom Segerstrom, Jane Lavino, Ken Blount, Karin Unruh, Jeff Hussey
tranquil hike through the LSR Preserve to Phelps Lake, where the stillness of Psalm 23 allowed us to find peace by connecting with God through prayer and reflection.
Creativity bloomed during our Wildflower Walk at Blacktail Butte.
Following the call from Matthew 6 to “consider the wildflowers,” we used sketching and nature journaling to truly appreciate the joys of His creation. For those seeking serenity, our “Paddle and
Pray” on String Lake offered a sacred space for centering prayer under the evening sky.
For the explorers, we tackled the heights! From the deep reflections on the Jackson Peak summit to the rigorous, 20-mile endurance test of the Cascade to Paintbrush Loop, we finished these treks physically exhausted but spiritually full. We also enjoyed an exceptional “Walk and Talk” at Buffalo Valley Ranch, learning how the Young family weaves faith and stewardship into their daily legacy.
Whether we were enjoying the tranquility of a still lake, or summitting a high peak, God met us at every step. We would love for you to be part of the adventure in 2026!
/ Children’s Ministry
Many of you serve in our children’s ministry at PCJH and we are so thankful for your dedication to further the spiritual development of our kids!
It’s such a joy to witness families coming together, offering each other support and encouragement as we guide our children in their journey to find and follow Jesus. As we look to the year ahead, we’re excited to change some of our programs to meet the needs of our families.
We consistently see God’s love witnessed by both kids and parents when they pick up their kids from the nursery! In our nursery-5th grade Sunday morning programs we have around 30-40 kids. There is so much gratitude for our volunteers who help teach the Kid’s Church lessons on Sundays. So many adults and teens also help during Parents Night Out by leading games, leading bible lessons, and teaching art lessons.
In the spring, Milestone Sunday acts as a concrete map of hoped-for faith development that recognizes each child’s commitment to God and the church’s involvement in the lives of kids.
Vacation Bible Adventure Camp (VBA) this past summer had over 68 participants from our community during our week long program.
The Fun Club, our Wednesday after school program, returned this fall for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. They participate in reading a weekly devotional, help with service projects in our community, go on field trips, and visit members of our church.
The parents were able to get together for fellowship for dinner and social activities. Some of the moms were able to meet for a book club, the dad met for Dad’s and Drafts, and there were many opportunities for fellowship throughout the year.
In December we are always thrilled to have kids of all ages participate in the fabulous MixedUp Christmas Pageant. The music, acting, and costume design allows the kids and parents to celebrate the birth of Jesus in such a memorable way!
Finally, our preschool, Little Lambs, helps kids in our community with academics and spiritual growth. There was an addition to the Little Lambs Preschool this past year! Summer Lambs started in June of 2025 will continue to provide preschool to the kids in our community during the busy summer months.
STAFF: Rev. Dr. Tammy Mitchell, Tiffany Tate, Amanda Lack, Heather Martin, Alicia McGaugh, Little Lambs Teachers, After School Adventure Leaders, VBA Counselors/Program Staff
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM: Tammy Mitchell, Tiffany Tate, Annie Mertaugh, Jen Kelly, Cameron Page
“Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to
LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL
22 loaves of friendship bread baked
3,610 art projects made
5 devoted and loyal teachers
1,347 books read to children
20 sleds used every day in the Winter for “snow mountain”
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Learning God’s Big Story
17+ Songs sung
9 Crayons used
142 read so far of the Children’s Bible
27 average attendance
SUMMER LAMBS
18 happy new families that have a place for their kids to learn during Summer
9 fruits of the Spirit learned and sung about
21 pirates that searched for treasure around campus
413 “Lamb Bucks” earned for displaying good character
6 awesome staff pouring into kids
VBA SUMMER BIBLE CAMP
63 kids from our community
36 crew members
47 volunteers
786 snacks served
15 bottles of sunscreen
5 rocket blasters
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT:
A Mixed Up Christmas Pageant Finale, VBA kids fun in the sun, Little Lambs takes their fun outside!
his hands on them and pray for them. ” ~ Matthew 19:13
/ Mission
837
Big 5 winter items donated
150 families supported with winter clothing items
3,562 Wednesday Community meals served
Serving Near and Far: Living Out God’s Call Together. Because of the extraordinary generosity of PCJH congregants in 2025, our Missions Team had the privilege of supporting *13 mission partners, serving our neighbors here in Jackson, across the U.S., and around the world.
More than half of your gifts stayed close to home, strengthening our own community through trusted partnerships with One22, ACMNP, the Good Samaritan Mission, Young Life, IN4Life, and the Wyoming Presbytery. These relationships reflect our shared commitment to walking alongside those in need and caring for the place we call home.
At the same time, PCJH continues to look outward, responding in faith to the call to love and serve beyond borders. In 2025, your
25
Presbyterian Churches
Supported by Wyoming Presbytery
$ 106K given to partner organizations locally, nationally, & internationally
generosity helped:
Bring thousands of liters of clean, safe water to our partner village in Mbire, Zimbabwe through World Vision. Please note there’s a PCJH Missions Trip scheduled to visit Mbire with World Vision in June 2026!
Support Christian ministry, youth empowerment, and job skills development in El Salvador through La Red ministry.
Advance land ownership and agricultural resilience for families in Guatemala through Agros International
Provide life-saving health services and Christian mission work in the Holy Land through the Holy Land Christian Society Christian missionary work in Jerusalem with Andre Moubarak
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time
FROM LEFT: Big 5 Clothing Drive Co-chairs Diane McGee and Stan Steiner test driving a Schwinn Tandmen bike for sale. RIGHT: Centro DaVida Community dinner volunteers, and Mission partner Pamela Konstandt speaks here at PCJH!
Strengthen Christian leadership in Rwanda through Transformational Leadership Africa Assist new church planting efforts through Sower’s Field …and more!
From Jackson Hole to communities around the world, your faithful giving is turning compassion into action and hope into reality. Together, we are living out Christ’s love in tangible, meaningful ways.
Thank you for being part of this mission. If you’d like to learn more or explore ways to get involved, we invite you to connect with the PCJH Missions Team and their new Elder, Bill Klyn. time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” ~ Galatians 6:9
MISSION TEAM: Sarah Romorini (Chair) Michael Schrotz, Sandra Guido Fernandez, Elizabeth Johnson, Tammy Mitchell, Warren Van Genderen Our mission
/ Administration & Membership
new Church Members Welcomed
689
people who call PCJH their Church home!
Munique articles Written for The Pinnacle Newsletter
uch like a utility baseball player who consistently gets on base and fields the grounders, the PCJH Front Office strived to serve our congregation in 2025 in the ways that are often behind the scenes but necessary. From organizing Scripture readers, to sending out weekly Peak of the Week emails, to keeping our building maintained and in good working order, our Front Office team helps keep the diverse workings of the church moving ever forward.
This year, we also had a major Front Office transition with Ally Kiefer stepping down in August. Since then, we have been honored to welcome part-time Front Office Admin Sarah Benko and Interim Communications Director Beth Ricciardi to carry on. Sarah serves in the daily workings of the Front Office. Beth has increased her role at PCJH by preparing Peak at the Week emails, generating service slides, and finding new ways to shine a light on the ministries of PCJH. A few notable highlights from 2025.
• Hosted 25 different organizations in our building, including the Jackson Hole Chorale, Voices JH, One22, Thrive Athletics, and many more.
Sunday Morning Bulletins Prepared
• Coordinated and hosted four Belong membership classes during the year and three new member welcome dinners to welcome our 24 new members we had in 2025.
• Provided organizational leadership for cherished, PCJH events like the Rummage Sale, Women’s Speaker Series, Wednesday Dinners, Spring Cleanup, and more. We also had a presence at the Old Bills Fun Run with a creative booth and volunteers to reach out to the community.
• Worked in tandem with a local media consultant to increase our social media engagement through short videos, reels, and photos to emphasize our Mission of ‘Life Together.’
ADMINISTRATION TEAM: Ken Blount (Clerk of Session), Brian Bultema, Ally Kiefer, Cindy Dahlin, Sarah Benko, Beth Ricciardi, Louisa Sandvig, Rev. Ben Pascal.
MEMBERSHIP TEAM: Patty McDonald (Chair) Rev. Ben Pascal, Irene Lund
Cindy Dahlin, Bill Klyn, Brad Herman, Brian Bultema
Throughout the year, we have also been blessed by the countless volunteers who assist everything from stuff church mailers, to building decorations, to Sunday morning refreshments to preparing more than 800 candles for Christmas Eve. This partnership between staff and volunteers has been vital and underscores our mission of ‘Life Together.’ To God be the glory!
“How awesome is this place! This is none other than
/ Buildings & Grounds
$ 27,939 gas & electrical expenses
$ 31,710 rental income
The highlight accomplishment of the year was conversion of the frequently flickering fluorescent lights to LED in August. Two incentives drove the decision to convert the Sanctuary, Hayden Hall, and Genesis Room lights. First was the periodic need to maintain the lights and rent a lift to do so. The second was a double incentive from Lower Valley and Energy Conservation Works. The conversion eliminates flickering lights, lift rental costs, and staff time for maintenance. It also reduces energy consumption and eliminates bulb disposal costs (fluorescent bulbs contain hazardous gas).
This year, the campus has also experienced HVAC issues on the north end of the building. Fortunately, our front office and member Wade
$ 9,588 water, sewer & trash expenses
$ 30,781 snow Removal & lawn care
Johnson have pitched in and have resolved these lingering issues going into 2026. We have hired a new vehicle mechanic firm that saved over $1000 on the minivan.
Due to the water shortage in the Town of Jackson, we worked with the irrigation contractor to reduce lawn watering. In the process of evaluating campus and manse consumption, questions were raised about the Towns billing and metering.
The Town has been unresponsive about inquiries, so resolution has been moved to the new year. Stay tuned.
Chas has done a great job of holding the kitchen together with minimal expenses. New fans and lighting are in the works for the new year.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS TEAM: Roby Hurley (Chair) Adam Johnson, John Scott, Brad Herman, Chas Baki, Jeff Dahlin, Cindy Dahlin
(Chair)
fluorescent Light bulbs replaced with LED Lights
64% of staff salaries/ benefits reflective in overall budget
P7 full time staff
6.5 average years of service by individual staff
CJH is blessed with a dedicated staff who continue the outreach and work of our church in and for our community. The personnel team continues its oversight of performance reviews, job descriptions, hiring and access to professional, job-related education. We were more directly involved in changes to the PCJH employee manual and evaluating equitable compensation for all of our staff. In 2025, Pastor Tammy completed her Doctor of Ministry degree and now gratefully serves under the title Rev. Dr. Tammy Mitchell. It has been a blessing to us to see God’s work carried out by our Spirit-filled staff.
PERSONNEL TEAM: Alan Lund (Chair) Caryn Haman John Scott, Ben Pascal, Barb Andrews
FROM LEFT: Amanda Lack, Rev. Ben Pascal, Tiffany Tate, Rev. Dr. Tammy Mitchell, Megan Walker, Laura Huckin, Cindy Dahlin, Ally Kiefer, Brian Bultema
10 part time staff members
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised
CINDY
families/individuals who gave in 2025
Thank you for blessing the church’s many ministries with a cascade of generosity in 2025! How beautiful to witness the amazing sharing of God’s gracious gifts from our church community. From a middle-schooler’s gift of cash in an envelope to donations of appreciated stock, all of you came together to meet the PCJH budget, which allows the church to provide worship and Bible Study opportunities, serve our weekly community dinners, support our youth and young adult groups, run our Little Lambs Preschool and Vacation Bible Camp. These gifts also support our mission partners like One22, A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, Agros and World Vision.
And a big thank you as well to all of the PCJH folks who donate time and talent to the church’s many ministries. Their hard work is
THE STEWARDSHIP TEAM: Kacy O’Hare (Chair) Wes Lucas, Bob Lewis, Beth Ricciardi, John Scott Warren Van Genderen, Barbara Carlsberg, John Vehr, Rev. Ben Pascal.
$1,293,625 total offering $57,865 raised through Old Bill’s Fun Run
29 families engaged in the Inaugural PCJH Photo Drive to kick off End-of Year Stewardship Campaign
$4,896.11 average annual gift amount 57 families/individuals who gave above the average gift
incredible: providing Wednesday dinners, teaching Sunday school, organizing rummage sale donations, running the Big Five Drive, recycling, bookkeeping, setting up Sunday coffee, reading to our Little Lambs, and offering rides to Sunday services. And there are many more unseen hard workers. You all are a blessing!!!
In November, we were approximately $450,000 short of our $1,230,000 budget for 2025. Some of us were worried. Instead, we should have been trusting that God will provide! And He did. You did. Thank you, Lord, and thank you members and friends of PCJH! is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good.” ~ Hebrews 10:23-25
ABOVE: Stewardship Thank you Dinner held at Peter & Deb Keenan’s beautiful home.
/ Home+Sted Employee Housing Project
In response to the growing need for sustainable staff housing and shared community space in Jackson, the Home+Sted Housing Task Force and Capital Campaign Committee have made significant progress in 2025. Guided by prayer, collaboration, and careful planning, this work reflects a deep commitment to supporting those who serve our church and strengthening life together for years to come. What follows is an update on the milestones reached, the goals ahead, and the collective effort moving this vision toward reality.
Members of the Task Force are: Scott O’Hare (Chair HTF), Becky Kimmel (Co-chair CCC), Wes Lucas (Co-chair CCC), Ben Pascal, Chris Sandvig, John Scott, Cathy Swann Wickoff, Barb Andrews, Barbara Casey, Mike Halpin, Steve Iobst, Mack Mendenhall
View of PCJH and the future location of Home+Sted Employee Housing from the High School
7,000+
hours donated by PCJH volunteers to this project
$ 8
Million raised in pledges and gifts cumulatively through 2025
82+
donors/families who have pledged and given to the campaign
PHOTO:
Butte trail.
2025 Housing Task Force focus has been:
• Finalizing design of a three-building complex for ten staff housing townhomes, and a community fellowship cabin.
• Working with the Town of Jackson to get building permit approval.
• Working with Teton County to get several easements needed for construction, including driveway access to Montana Road.
• Selecting a general contractor for construction.
• To date, the capital campaign team has raised $8 million, with approximately $4 million needed to complete the three-building complex.
The committee is focused on:
• Continuing to work with donors interested in supporting staff housing.
• Selling the land PCJH owns on High School Butte to a buyer who will continue to allow public access.
• Developing a program to sell up to four townhomes to be offered first to the congregation and then to the public.
• The Task Force is planning on groundbreaking for seven townhomes in early March. Once additional funding is in place, we plan to start the remaining three townhomes and the fellowship cabin as soon as possible.
“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” ~ Isaiah 32:18
volunteers serving on Housing Task Force and Campaign Committees
$35,364
$1,294,124
$65,705
$254,729
Tithes & OfferingsEvents & Other
Fee-Based Ministries Dinners
Through our budgeting process we have carefully allocated resources across departments to ensure we are funded for the ministry and mission to which God has called us through PCJH.
• We have no debt, a balanced budget, and funding for ongoing and future ministry.
• We have continued planning for an Employee Housing project, with capitalized costs to date of $2,038,086. Funding for the project has been from donor restricted gifts, not from the annual budget. Funds collected for the housing project but not yet spent, roughly $3,800,000 as of year-end, are currently invested in short term fixed income investments.
• We started a rainy-day fund nine years ago to ensure that our ministry and mission continue despite unforeseen crises. We have saved $470,923 with a goal of about six months of covered operating expenses.
FINANCE TEAM:
$15,504 $76,239
$11,738
$9,885
$571,010
$147,866
$198,890
$308,425
$354,525
• Two years ago, we reestablished funding to the roof reserve of $10,000 / year from the annual budget; the current balance is $40,125.
• By God’s grace--and yours--our tithes and offerings for 2025 exceeded our operating goal by $64,000, mostly due to a surge in offerings near year end. However, our net operating expenses for the year were about 4.8% over budget. Taken together, we ended the year with a $44,159 operating deficit.
• Investments in the PCJH Endowment Fund gained 15% in 2025, increasing in value to $307,235.
• Our goal is to continue to have the financial strength to do whatever ministry the Lord calls us to do to see lives being transformed in Jesus Christ.
John Scott (chair), Rev. Ben Pascal, Alan Lund, Bob Lewis, Chris Brown, Chris Sandvig, Judy Kaelber, Mack Mendenhall
