Congregation Council
Churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) enjoy a great deal of autonomy in their operations. Individual churches are governed by a Congregation Council elected by the church membership. The council serves as the board of directors for the church. The pastor is the spiritual leader of the church, but the church itself is governed by its members.
Each of the church's eight operating committees is chaired by a council member. Those committees do the hard work of keeping the church running and on-mission The council and committees welcome input and invite all interested parties to attend regularly scheduled meetings, which can be found on the church calendar.
Each of the church's eight operating committees is chaired by a council member. Those committees do the hard work of keeping the church running and on-mission The council and committees welcome input and invite all interested parties to attend regularly scheduled meetings, which can be found on the church calendar.
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Congregation Council Members
President - Renae Barkley Treasurer - Jim Kushman Financial Secretary - Christi Elbert Secretary - Kara Goodin Fellowship Committee Shawn Hall - Chair Stewardship Committee James Holden - Chair Worship & Music Ann Hovell - Chair Property Committee Jennifer Sturgeon Technology Daryle Karnes - Chair Finance Committee Jim Kushman - Chair Christian Education Sara Meierdling - Chair Evangelism Connie Schumacher - Chair The Congregation Council meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6:30. Meetings are open to St. John members and time is set aside at the beginning of each meeting for members to talk freely about concerns and ideas. |