Congregational Leaders:
Coordinating Council and Supporting Committees
The Coordinating Council oversees the operation of the congregation, on behalf of members, in order to carry out the mission and vision of the congregation. Each chair of the committees below serves on the Council.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Peter Burton
Board of School
The School Board oversees the congregation’s parochial education of the students of Emanuel Lutheran School and the Emanuel Early Childhood Program, preparing students who are humble, bold, and different for a purpose.
Frank Radkte, Chair
Board of Spiritual Care
The Board of Spiritual Care oversees the congregation’s care of souls in need of comfort and correction, encouraging members to be active in the use of the Word and sacraments through expressions of loving concern.
Arien Herminath, Chair
Board of Spiritual Growth
The Board of Spiritual Growth oversees the congregation’s work of nurturing adults in lifelong discipleship through the active study of God’s Word and opportunities for Christian fellowship.
Tom Raether, Chair
Board of Stewardship
The Board of Stewardship oversees the congregation’s stewardship health, ensuring that members are led to enjoy and understand God’s grace of giving as they offer their time, talents, and treasure.
Jim Magolski, Chair
Board of Worship
The Board of Worship oversees the congregation’s worship life, ensuring the people’s proclamation of the gospel through the use of the fine arts.
Adam Dorn, Chair
BOARD OF FAMILY MINISTRY
The Board of Family Ministry oversees the congregation’s support of families to assist parents and children from the first stages of life to develop into homes that are healthy and spiritually strong.
John Sulzle, Chair
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance oversees the administration of the congregation’s financial resources through tools that are transparent and honest, in accordance with biblical principles and legal regulations.
Ryan McNichols, Chair
Board of Outreach
The Board of Outreach oversees the congregation’s efforts of outreach, ensuring that we share the gospel with our community and world by building bridges and relationships.
Jared Laabs, Chair
Board of Parish Property
The Board of Parish Property oversees the maintenance of the congregation’s physical property, ensuring that God’s people enjoy a safe and beautiful place where they can appreciate His Word and blessings.
Joe Obertin, Chair
Recording Secretary
Marcia Petit
Supporting Committees
Emanuel Fund Committee
Ann Christian, Chair
Salary Review Committee
Cris Ladwig
Financial Aid Committee
Sue Obertin, Chair