
Derek Elkins, Pastor
Derek Elkins was called to Pastor First UCC in Green Bay and began in ministry with the church on August 18, 2024. Derek served in a variety roles before coming to First UCC including Protestant Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life and Community Service at St. Norbert College. Derek grew up in North Carolina and is a lifelong Tar Heels fan. He cheers for the Packers every weekend (except when they play the Carolina Panthers). Derek enjoys snowboarding in the winter and plays pickleball and gardens with his family in the summer.
Derek loves spiritual questions and will be the first to tell you that he’s learned a lot by exploring his doubts. Derek strives to offer sermons that connect with the joys and challenges of being human and he loves discovering the wisdom of scripture. You can reach Derek to schedule coffee (or pickleball!) at pastor@firstgb.org.
Derek holds an M.A. in Theology from Drew University Theological School and an M.A. in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary.
The Executive Council meets once a month, on the Third Thursday at 5:30 p.m.* If you would like to communicate directly with them, please send an email to: council@firstgb.org.

See below for church committees & their members. (If your are interested in serving or if your name is not listed and should be, please contact the council at: council@firstgb.org.)
Marketing Committee Members: Renea Mertens, Connie Meyer, Chris Maki, and Tammie Zelhofer
Pastor Parish Committee Members: Connie Meyer (Chair), Betty Thaldorf (Secretary), Mike Meyer, and Council President Lori Wirtz
Stewardship Committee Members: Tom Karman, Pat Truttmann, Michael Wickman, Ken Wirtz, Lori Wirtz
Jeanne Vanden Elzen, Vern Kasten, Audrey Salzbrun, Helen Mitchell
Membership Commitee Members: Beth Longley, Kristen Moreland, Jeanne Van Den Elzen, Connie Huff, Doris Theeke, Karen Kranzush
Denise Larson, Tom Karman, Doris Theeke, Pat Rindfleisch, Mike Meyer, and Wendy Tomcheck
Chris Maki, Sally Hansen, Karen Kranzush, Deb Rentmeester, Tia Thomas, Jeanne Van Den Elzen, Marsha & Don Wilkinson