STAFF
Stated Clerk: Robert Hoffman,
1664 Helderberg Trail,
Berne
,
NY
12023
; (518) 872-1553; Email: hoffmanclerk@aol.com
Robert
G. Hoffman
Interim Synod Administrator
1790 Grand Blvd.
,
Schenectady
,
NY
12309
(518) 374-4573; Fax: (518) 374-4996
Email: bhoffman@rca.org
Administers the work of the synod. Provides staff services for the Synod Mission
Council and the Congregational Service Commission, working to encourage
missional church and to provide ministry grants and resources for small church
ministry.
Barbara
Dahlberg, Synod Administrative Aide: bdahlberg@rca.org

Kent
Busman
Director of Camp Fowler
1790 Grand Blvd.
,
Schenectady
,
NY
12309
(518) 374-4573; Fax: (518) 374-4996
Email: kbusman@rca.org
Provides staff leadership for the Fowler
Commission in developing camp and retreat ministries. Leads workshops and
provides information resources for congregational youth ministry.
Debra Batcher, Fowler Administrative Aide:
campfowler@rca.org

Nancy
McNiven
Minister for Witness and Education
1790 Grand Blvd.
,
Schenectady
,
NY
12309
(518) 374-4573; Fax: (518) 374-4996
Email: nmcniven@rca.org
Provides leadership for synod's Witness Commission, including diaconal
ministries, social witness, ecumenical diaconal activities. Provides
training/resources for the educational ministries of congregations, assists with
curriculum selection and teacher training.
Barbara
Dahlberg, Synod Administrative Aide: bdahlberg@rca.org

Phyllis
Palsma
Minister for Leadership Development and Congregational Service
1790 Grand Blvd.
,
Schenectady
,
NY
12309
Schenectady
office: (518) 374-4573; Fax: (518) 374-4996
Syracuse
office: (518) 605-1945 (cell)
Email: ppalsma@rca.org
Provides staff services for the Leadership Development Commission and oversees
Living Stones (synod's lay training program). Responsible for church
revitalization and minister continuing education.
Barbara
Dahlberg,
Synod Administrative Aide:
bdahlberg@rca.org