Deacons
Deacons at Island Pond oversee and provide leadership for the various ministries of the church.
Bob Desjardins
Bob and his wife, Terri, first came to Island Pond in 1991, where they both came to faith in Christ. A few years later, they joined a small group sent out to help plant a mission church in Haverhill, MA. While there, Bob served in a variety of roles, including Children’s Church, Hospitality, Adult Bible Study, Evangelism Outreach, Nursing Home Ministry, and as a Deacon for three years. After the Haverhill church closed, Bob and Terri returned to Island Pond…
Danny Driggers
Danny and his wife, Anne Marie, have been part of Island Pond for nearly three years. Danny serves in the worship ministry, helping out in the sound and media booth. He’s also been involved on the Property and Grounds committee and is currently serving on the Administration committee. A native Floridian and proud Gators fan, Danny moved to New England for his job overseeing the network for a power company across the U.S. and Canada. He and Anne Marie love…
Tim Kopacz
Tim and his wife Lydia grew up in the New Hampshire area and Lydia even attended Island Pond as a child. They have five children. Lydia leads a women’s group and also helps out in children’s ministry. Tim serves a deacon and helps out on the team that oversees the property and grounds.
Eric Lee
Eric and his family have been part of Island Pond for the past five years. He and his wife, Megan, have been married for 21 years and have four boys who are actively involved in serving at the church. Eric has a heart for teaching and discipleship, serving with the junior high youth group, in the children’s ministry on Sunday mornings, and most recently as an adult Sunday School teacher. He especially enjoys helping people take their next step toward…
Real Noel
Real has been part of Island Pond for over 35 years. He and his wife, Jamie, met at Island Pond through the young adults ministry and have been part of the church family ever since. Real serves as a deacon and is also involved in the children’s ministry, where he helps teach and invest in the next generation. He also serves with the fellowship ministry. Over the years, Island Pond has been an important part of Real and Jamie’s lives,…
Eric Porter
Eric and his wife Karen have been attending Island Pond since 2016. Eric loves all sports but particularly ice hockey, where he was a USA Ice Hockey Official for 20 years. He enjoys spending time with his family and has two grown children and five grandchildren. Eric and Karen have been married for 38 years. He has worked in the lumber industry for over 42 years.
Richard Wright
Richard serves as a deacon and worship director. As the worship director, he is usually the one leading worship on Sunday and also oversees all things related to the singing, musicians, and technology in the service. He is married to Melinda, who serves in children’s Sunday School as well as the Manna Ministry. They have four adult children.