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 Emanuel Early Childhood, preparing students who are humble, bold, and different for a purpose.

  • Luke Dobberstein, Chair

  • Frank Radtke

  • Lindy Gerndt

  • John Kaepernick

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

  • Peter Krueger

  • Lee Shaw

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

  • Keith Hutmaker

  • Randy Schoenrock

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

  • Tom Bleck

  • Bruce Davis

Board of Worship

The Board of Woshrip oversees the congregation’s worship life, ensuring the people’s proclamation of the gospel through the use of the fine arts.

  • Adam Dorn, Chair

  • Wayne Steingraber

  • Josh Buschkopf

Recording Secretary

  • Marcia Petit

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

  • Pierce Wanner

  • Dave Lepke

  • Randy Behnke

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

  • Scott Ort

  • Al Tank

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

  • Brian Posselt

  • Bruce Kloehn

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 God’s Word and blessings.

  • Joe Obertin, Chair

  • Scott Dailey

  • Bob Dailey

  • Jayme Close

  • Mark Niemuth

Supporting Committees

Salary Review Committee

  • Troy Kuppernus

  • Cris Ladwig

  • Jon Dahlke

Financial Aid Committee

  • Sue Obertin

  • Gloria Swedesky

  • Randy Schoenrock

Endowment Committee

  • Tracie Kling, Chair

  • Roger Steingraber

  • Chuck Otis

  • Jane Dexter

  • Ann Christian

  • Cindy Platz