Vicki Elfers

Vicky Elfers is a lay leader who has embraced an expanded role in her congregation on Long Island, New York. Vicki’s journey from church secretary to lay assistant to the pastor is both inspiring and instructive. She leads weekly Bible study and preaches once a month. She recently participated in Faith+Lead’s School for Lay Ministry, a yearlong online cohort for lay leaders, and has been active in the diaconate program of the ELCA Metro New York Synod (called Growing in Faith). She is also a commissioned spiritual director.