Elders
Jon Boardman
Ruling Elder
Jeff Brown
Ruling Elder
Nathan Ilderton
Ruling Elder
Ron Lanphear
Ruling Elder Emeritus
Dick Leigh
Ruling Elder
Team Members
Jon Boardman
Ruling ElderJon Boardman has served as ruling elder at Covenant since 2006. He and his wife, Zayhra have four children and have been attending Covenant since 2001.
Jon is a native of Miami. He earned a BA in English and Communications Studies from the University of Florida, and an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, here in Oviedo. Jon is a teacher at Orangewood Christian School.
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Jeff Brown
Ruling ElderJeff Brown grew up in Pensacola, FL and was educated at Duke University and Indiana University. He worked as a writer and editor for Civil Engineering magazine in Northern Virginia before finding his way to Oviedo in 2005 to study at Reformed Theological Seminary. During his time at RTS, Jeff, his wife Eva, and their growing family began to attend Covenant where he served as an intern. After his graduation from RTS in 2011, he continued freelance writing until he began to work for a public relations firm, Global-5 Communications, in 2015. Jeff became an elder at CPC in 2012.
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Nathan Ilderton
Ruling ElderDr. Nathan Ilderton has been a ruling elder at Covenant since 2016. He and his wife, Stephanie, joined Covenant in 2011, when they were married and moved to the area. They have two sons who were adopted at birth.
Nathan is a South Carolina native. He earned a BA at Clemson University and a Ph.D at Texas A&M University. He is a professor of political science and undergraduate coordinator at the University of Central Florida, as well as faculty advisor to Reformed University Fellowship (RUF).
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Ron Lanphear
Ruling Elder EmeritusRon Lanphear has served as a ruling elder at Covenant for more than forty years. He and his wife, Judy have raised two children, and have been attending Covenant since 1972. Ron’s status as ruling elder emeritus was conferred to him in 2015.
Ron is a native of Miami. He earned Bachelors of Science in Engineering and Chemistry, and is retired.
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Dick Leigh
Ruling ElderDick Leigh has been a ruling elder at Covenant since 1973. He and his wife, Sharon, joined Covenant in 1971, when they moved to the area. They have raised two daughters.
Dick grew up in Hardy, NE. He earned a BS in Business Administration, as well as a JD at the University of Nebraska. Dick also served in the US Navy JAG Corps. He is an attorney in Winter Park.
Deacons
David Clow
Deacon
Jason Paulley
Deacon
Reggie Spann
Deacon
Team Members
David Clow
DeaconDavid Clow has served as a deacon at Covenant for more than 20 years. He and his wife, Holly, have raised two daughters and have been attending Covenant since 1991.
David grew up in central Illinois. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University and serves on the staff of Cru.
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Jason Paulley
DeaconJason Paulley has served as a deacon at Covenant since the 1990s. He and his wife, Melissa are raising four children and he has been attending Covenant since 1988.
Jason is a New Jersey native. He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida and works as an RF engineer for Sprint.
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Reggie Spann
DeaconReggie Spann has served as a deacon at Covenant since 2000. He and his wife, Cheryal have raised three daughters and have been attending Covenant since 1996.
Reggie is a native of Jacksonville. He earned a BS in Engineering from the University of Central Florida and is retired from the Marine Corps.
Staff
Elizabeth McAdams
Children's Ministry Director
Stephanie Ilderton
Communications Coordinator
Sharon Leigh
Business Manager
Cord Carlin
Youth Ministry & Worship Leader
Sara Jane Resh
Administrative Assistant
Team Members
Elizabeth McAdams
Children's Ministry DirectorElizabeth McAdams has been serving as children’s ministry director at Covenant since 2019. She and her husband, Rob, began attending CPC that same year. They have one daughter.
Elizabeth comes to us via Lapeer, Michigan. She earned a bachelor of arts in comprehensive communications from Cedarville University in 2011 and also completed coursework at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo. In addition to her role at Covenant, Elizabeth is a freelance copywriter specializing in tractors. She’s a nerdy board game enthusiast and enjoys frequent trips to Disney with her family.
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Stephanie Ilderton
Communications CoordinatorStephanie Ilderton has been handling communications for Covenant since 2015. She and her husband, Nathan, joined Covenant in 2011. They have two sons who were adopted at birth.
Stephanie is an extremely proud Texas native (as they usually are), where she studied mass communications at the University of Texas at San Antonio. In addition to her role at Covenant, Stephanie is a communications executive for a global risk management firm and she serves on the marketing committee for Kids House of Seminole, a local child advocacy center.
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Sharon Leigh
Business ManagerSharon Leigh has been the business manager at Covenant since 1987. She and her husband, Dick, joined Covenant in 1972. They have raised two daughters together.
Sharon grew up in Lexington, NE, where she earned an associate of arts degree. In addition to her role at Covenant, Sharon is an accounting assistant and purchasing coordinator for The Geneva School in Winter Park.
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Cord Carlin
Youth Ministry & Worship LeaderCord Carlin has been the youth ministry and worship leader at Covenant since 2018. He and his wife, Katy have one daughter and joined Covenant in 2018.
Cord grew up in Eastern Colorado, and is currently pursuing an M.Div from Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo.
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Sara Jane Resh
Administrative AssistantSara Jane Resh has been the administrative assistant at Covenant since 2017. She also oversees the caretaking of our facilities.
Sara Jane was born & raised in Central Florida and currently has an associates in fine arts. She is currently going to school for a bachelors degree in marketing at Seminole State College.