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First Lutheran Church
Council
The Church Council is the representative body of the congregation with responsibility for its spiritual welfare and proper handling of its programs, its physical assets, and its financial affairs. Also, the Church Council is the primary legislative and policy making body of the congregation, its members are responsible for strategic planning for the congregation and its mission, and function generally as a board of directors for the congregation.

Executive Committee:
John Christopherson, Senior Pastor
James Moore, President
Mitch Krebs, Vice president
Kris O'Connell, Secretary
Corey Halstenson, Treasurer

Members-At-Large:
Gregg Greenfield
Marilyn Korsten
Tracie Osthus
 
Council Representative:
Adult Discipleship:
     Alan Saatkamp

Youth, Family and Young Adults:
     Adam Smith

Financial Services:
     Randy Olawsky

First Lutheran Church Women:
     Kathrine Clark

Media:
     Julia Kramer

Outreach:
      Bill Bradfelt

Pastoral Care:
     Toby Wellenstein

Property and Maintenance:
     Tim Heinemann

Stewardship:
     Ron Moegenburg

Worship and Music:
     John Hegg

Board for Adult Discipleship Ministries
The Adult Discipleship Board works to promote discipleship through educational forums, book studies, small group Bible studies and fellowship.

Members:
John Bergeland
Charlotte Cooper-Tracy
Daryl Crawford
Alex Jensen
Barb Matson
Audrey Miller
Alan Saatkamp, chair
Gene Smith
Don Sneen

Board for Youth, Family and Young Adults Ministries
This board administers and offers ministries for the spiritual growth of the children youth, young adults and families of the congregation with a prayer that every person at First Lutheran Church will step together in a lifelong journey of faith.

Members:
Terri Carlson, chair
Sarah Gunlicks
Tom Gunlicks
Doris Haugen
Eric Hernes
Martha Nelson
Shannon Peterson
Adam Smith
Colleen Stavig

Board for Financial Services
The Board for Financial Services prudently distributes the financial gifts to the church across a wide range of worthy ministries.

Members:
Orrin Anderson
John Barkley
Ron Burmood
Randy Eide
Terry Hoder
Kurt Johnson
Eric Lundin
Ron Mathison
Randy Olawsky, chair

Board for First Lutheran Church Foundation
The Board of Directors is responsible for selecting and managing the assets of the Foundation as it deems proper for the management of the Foundation as well as the accomplishment of the purpose and objectives of the Corporation as specified in the Articles of Incorporation.

Members:
Corey Halstenson
Larry Hamre
Michael Jerstad
Ben Kyte
Greg Leonard
Ron Moegenburg
Chris Nelson
Martin Oyos
Don Scott
Bill Simpson

Board for Media Ministries
Media Ministry seeks to witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ through the production and distribution of audio, visual and multimedia programs and services.

Members:
Micah Aberson
Christine Dummermuth
Adam Ellsworth
Judy Jasper
Scott Korsten
Julia Kramer
Mark Tooley, chair
Paul Van Veldhuizen
Mara Walter  

Board for Outreach Ministries
The Outreach Ministries board will learn and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, serve the needs of our community and world and challenge our members to do the same.

Members:
Bill Bradfelt, chair
Kristy Dillon
Kris Ekstrum
Jean Hoff
Elizabeth Mendelson
Jean Sneen
Kim Srstka
Bob Srstka
Mary Thompson

Board for Pastoral Care Ministries
Pastoral Care Ministries works to support members in their time of need, to share God’s blessings and to offer guidance and counsel.

Members:
Gary Earl
Jean Eidsness
Tom Gunlicks
Bob Hemre
Ben Oien
Char Peters, chair
Betty Pfeifle
Karen Saxvik
Toby Wellenstein

Board for Property and Administrative Services
The Property and Administrative Services board oversees upkeep of the church grounds.

Members:
Jim Berg
Joel Doeden
Tim Heinemann, chair
Burt Horsted
Bob Lommen
Morgan Mendelson
Gloria Simpson
Carol Twedt

Board for Worship and Music Ministries
The Board for Worship and Music supports the efforts of the pastoral and music staff to enhance the worship life of the congregation.

Members:
Diane Atchison
Willie Bertsch
Linda Christensen
Scott Gibson
John Hegg
David Lankford, chair
Michael Paulson
Kevin Reinesch
Pam Sonnichsen

Board for Stewardship
The Stewardship Board works with all of the other boards to place stewardship in the hearts and minds of First Lutheran families, asking them to generously share their time, talent and treasures.

Members:
Kristi Gullickson
Stan Meyers
Jack Miller
Ron Moegenberg, chair
Terry Pospisil
Mary Simmons
Elmer Sorensen
Timothy Stark
Tom Wadsworth