Church Leadership

St. Paul’s is governed by its congregation council and boards, as defined by its constitution. St. Paul’s has six boards: Family and Youth Board, Parish Education Board, Parish Life Board, Mission Board, School Board, and Worship Board. Board chairs and members are nominated each spring by the nominating committee and confirmed by the congregation at the annual meeting.

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2023-24 Congregation Council & Boards

Executive Team

  • President: Shoshanna Coon

  • President Elect: Jerry Elsamiller

  • Treasurer: Renae Bockholt

  • Secretary: Penni Pier

Back: Former Interim Pastor Mark Anderson, Jerry Elsamiller, Andy Moeller, Amos Kraus, Ron Zelle, Joy Becker. Front: Shoshanna Coon, Julie Kraus, Renae Bockholt, Jennifer Potratz, Penni Pier

Family & Youth Board

The Family and Youth Board is responsible for developing and implementing an intergenerational partnership with home, congregation, and St. Paul’s School to assist families with faith formation. This board shall also develop programming for junior high, senior high and young adults. Its goal is to empower families and youth, through Christ-centered community, to live their faith beyond the walls of St. Paul’s in service to others.

Members: Andy Moeller, chair; Cece Jerome, Grant Benschoter, Katie McGlaun, Stephanie Bochmann, Abby Jerome

Mission Board

Mission Board is responsible for planning, oversight and coordination of programs which provide for an active response to the gospel that strives for peace and justice. The work of the board will focus on both local and global evangelism and outreach. It’s goal is to encourage St. Paul’s members to see themselves as part of a larger Christian community, both giving and receiving gifts to build up the Church.

Members: Luann Camp, chair; Curtis Hansel, June Mehlhaus, Ed Scharlau, Barbara Dilly, Leland Camp

Parish Education Board

The Parish Education Board is responsible for the planning, oversight and coordination of the various educational programs of the congregation, excluding St. Paul’s Lutheran School. The board will intentionally provide educational opportunities for all ages in the congregation. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, Sunday School, confirmation ministry, small group ministry, adult education, and other programs that support the educational goals of the congregation.

Members: Amos Kraus, chair; Heather Johnson, Malinda Mick, Scott Suhr, Audrey Elsamiller, Rachael Majewski

Parish Life Board

Parish Life Board is responsible for planning, oversight and coordination of programs which seek to enhance the communal life of the congregation. The work of the board will focus on, but will not be limited to, intergenerational fellowship events, new member orientation, small fellowship groups, intercessory prayer visitation ministries, and volunteer ministry.

Members: Meredith Keelan and Julie Kraus, co-chairs; Rebecca Grote, Michele Fischer, Dani Gordon, Alex Barton

School Board

The School Board is responsible for the planning and oversight of general operating policies, financial and otherwise, for St. Paul’s Lutheran School. This includes periodic review and recommendations regarding the staff, salary, and schedule. The board shall also provide for an active program of public relations and student recruitment within and outside the congregation. When authorized by the church council to fill vacancies on the school staff, the board will oversee the hiring process.

Members: Joy Becker, chair; Tom McGrane, Dwane Waterbury, April Schweinfurth, Meganne Stafford, Kimberly Mueller

Worship Board

The Worship Board is responsible for planning, oversight and coordination of the programs that contribute to the worship life of the congregation. The work of the board will include, but not be limited to, attention to the following areas: music, worship resources and the development of a worship community at which all are welcome. Its goal is to enable lifelong spiritual growth by providing dynamic and diverse opportunities for worship and prayer.

Members: Jennifer Potratz, chair; Tonia Horst, Kathy Olson, Kirsten Dietrich, Karen Dickman, Lucy Korth