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:
Tony Mirenda-President
Duane Meyer-Vice President
Debbie Oelke- Secretary
Lynn Buzzell-Treasurer
Bev Buretta- Financial Secretary
Board of Elders
The Board of Elders assists the Pastor in all matters pertaining to the spiritual welfare of the congregation.
Current members include: Heinz Poellet (chair), Brandon Dachel, Glenn Dotson, Mike Huber, Lance Kopperud, Greg Nowakowski, Mark Olen, Derek Poellet and Rick Weeks
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.
Current members include: Chris Meyer (chair), Jason Flower, Lisa Kamprath, Kathy Kolb, and Melissa Peppler
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.
Current members include: Craig Rousch (chair), Ben Heinen, Tom Hengst, Mark Lutzke, Justin Mendez, Jim Pieper, Mike Toman, Adam Voss and Marlene Voss.
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.
Current members include: Jane Durant, Heather Jackson, Cindy Riemer and Jim Robinson.
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.
Current members include: Jeanne Meyer (chair), Cris Evers, Dick Jackson, Pat Lemmer, and Suzie Mirenda
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.
Current members include Lori Jablonski, David Pankow and Pat Toman.
More Information
View our Congregational Organization Constitution for more information about the Church Council and Boards.