Congregation Council
Churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in 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 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 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
Executive Committee President Diane Kushman Treasurer Christi Elbert Financial Secretary Diane Kushman Council Secretary Sherry Leister Christian Education Open - Chair Evangelism & Social Ministries Mike Murray - Chair Fellowship Committee Karen Karnes - Chair Property Committee Renae Barkley - Chair Stewardship Committee Laura Rogers - Chair Technology Daryle Karnes - Chair John Timmons - Council Representative Worship & Music Ann Hovell - Chair Patti McNellis - Council Representative The Congregation Council meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6:00. 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. |