Leadership
The church’s head is Jesus Christ alone (Col 1:18). One primary way that Christ shepherds, ministers to, and builds up his church is through those He has called/ordained to the ministry. Those who are called do not function like CEO’s of a business but rather as servants who shepherd the flock willingly and joyfully (1 Pe 5:6-7) and as ones who will give an account to God for how they care for the flock (Heb 13:17).
Because the church is to be led by a plurality of elders, we have two church planting pastors at Clear Water Presbyterian Church. In addition to that, in the PCA, even new church plants are provided with a temporary elder board, consisting of elders from other PCA churches nearby who provide oversight and support.
Ben Leatherberry
Ben grew up nearby in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He and his wife Lindsey, along with their four children, moved back to the Eau Claire area in 2022 with the intent of planting CWPC. That same year Ben also finished his Masters of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary - Orlando.
Matt Cline
Matt grew up down the road in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is also a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary - Orlando, with a Masters of Divinity. He and his family now happily live and minister in Putnam Heights (Eau Claire) as part of planting CWPC.
Provisional Session - Elder Board
Josh Golackson - Pastor of Living Stone Church (Oshkosh, WI)
Andy Perry - Pastor of Bible Presbyterian Church (Merrill, WI)
Ted Kemen - Ruling Elder at Jacobs Well Church (Green Bay, WI)