Officers and Board Members
Introduction
The congregation as a body, through the Voters’ Assembly, shall have supreme power to administer and manage all its external and internal affairs in accordance with the Word of God and the Confessions of the Lutheran Church (Article III). Nominations for congregational officers and board members are done in the spring. All elected officers and board members hold only one office at a time and may serve no more than two consecutive three-year terms, but may be reelected to the same office after a one-year hiatus.
Church Council
The Church Council meets once a month to consider, discuss, and officially act on all matters pertaining to the general welfare of the congregation as presented by the various Boards and Officers.
Church Officers:
President – Tony Mirenda
Vice President – Tom Hengst
Secretary – Debbie Oelke
Treasurer – Lynn Buzzell
Financial Secretary – Lori Kachelmeier
Board of Elders
The Board of Elders assists the Pastor in all matters pertaining to the spiritual welfare of the congregation.
Board of Elders:
Adam Voss
Dick Jackson (Board Chair)
Eric Kamprath
Mike Huber
Rick Weeks
Keith Goodle
Greg Nowakowski
Board of Education
The Board of Education is responsible for the growth of the day school’s ongoing educational activities and makes recommendations for improvement. It establishes all policies for all day school-related educational activities and provides oversight for the day school staff, represented by the Principal, Early Childhood Center, represented by the ECC director and the ECC committee, PTLS, athletic boosters, and all other auxiliary agencies.
Board of Education:
Kathy Kolb
Lisa Kamprath (Board Chair)
Melissa Peppler
Jill Nowack
Chris Cotter
Bob Buzzell
Board of Church Properties
The Board of Church Properties is responsible for maintaining the church and school buildings and properties, ensuring it is protected against loss and damage, and providing annual review of insurance policies of the church.
Board of Church Properties:
Ben Heinen
Mike Zanardi
Tim Cooksy
Dick Schaefer
Justin Mendez
Mark Lutzke (Board Chair)
John Gottwald
Board of Stewardship
The Board of Stewardship is responsible for discovering the talents of the membership and encouraging these talents to be used in the church’s various programs. The Board sponsors stewardship and mission talks, Bible studies, discussions, and conferences in the congregation.
Board of Stewardship:
Jane Durant (Board Chair)
Gail Olen
Dave Stecker
Patrick Manoil
Board of Evangelism
The Board of Evangelism works to provide an effective outreach toward the unchurched souls in the community and concerns itself with the integration of new members into the life and work of the church. The Board also seeks opportunities for the congregation to serve in the field of social welfare in the local community.
Board of Evangelism:
Cris Evers
Barb Huber
Mitzi Gamroth
Diane Pielsnik (Board Chair)
Kathy Szeflinski
Gail Nowakowski
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance conducts audits of and reviews financial procedures for all church groups, including but not limited to the church, school and ECC.
Board of Finance:
David Pankow
Nick Norton (Board Chair)
Lori Jablonski
More Information
View our Congregational Organization Constitution for more information about the Church Council and Boards.