Boards and Committees
The Elder Council shepherds and oversees by guarding, guiding, and governing (1 Peter 5:1-5).
The Council is responsible for the general oversight of the church and for implementing and preserving the stated purpose of the church.
The Council, together with the pastors, are responsible for ministering to the members. These ministries include shepherding, governing, leading, preaching, teaching, disciplining, helping and praying for healing.
The Council oversees the pastoral staff of the church. The Boards of Deacons, Deaconesses and Missions shall be responsible to, and report directly to, the Council.
Brian Wildman ’26, Chair
Mark Bradley ’27, Vice-Chair
David Setran ’26, Secretary
Jay Cunningham ’28
Steve Ivester ’27
Randy Jahns ’28
Heinrich Johnsen ’29
Anson Johnson III ’29
J.J. Jones ’29
Glenn Kosirog ’27
Chad Thorson ’26
Dave Tweeten ’28
Josh Moody, Senior Pastor
The Board of Deacons serves by administering finance, mercy and facilities in a way that maximizes unity so that there is no distraction from the proclamation of the gospel (Acts 6:1-7)
This board’s responsibilities include business and administrative ministries: policies, financial personnel, offerings, preparation of the church budget, administration of the church budget, property, support staff and mercy ministries.
Joel Barnes ’26, Chair
Ryan June ’27, Vice-Chair
Rick Knoedler ‘28, Secretary
Jacob Frerichs ’27
Robb Lemp ’26
Mike McKevitt ‘28
Eric Odell ’26
Rick Pflederer ‘28
Chip Sanders ’27
Jeff Sommars ’26
Chris Tews ‘28
Tim Urbanowicz ’27
Nancy Singer, Pastoral Staff Liaison
The Board of Deaconesses oversees certain service and mercy ministries of the church. This board’s responsibilities include: administering the Care and Share (benevolence) fund, ministry to sick and bereaved and visitation.
Julie Busteed ’26, Chair
Gail Pflederer ’27, Vice-Chair
Jennie Nicodem ’26 (unexpired term), Secretary
Donna Aldridge ’27
Val Chase, ’28
Becky Cook ’26
Allison Kelley, ’28
Laurie McKevitt, ’27 (unexpired term)
Barb Nussbaum ’26
Shirley Sheppard ’28
Meredith Sommars ’28
Donna Teagle ’27
Annelise Thrasher ’28
Jill Tweeten ’26
Miriam Warren ’27
Mindy Rynbrandt, Pastoral Staff Liaison
The Board of Missions oversees the missions program of the church. This Board’s responsibilities include: administering and coordinating the missions program of the church; stimulating the general interest and personal participation of the congregation in the missions program; approving or removing missionaries, mission agencies and mission ministries for church support and prayer.
Jon Smalley, ’26, Chair
Linda Wahr, 26, Treasurer
Bruce Aulie ’27
Joe Becker ’28
Grace Bliss ’26
Daniel Conroy ’27
Vijai Kuruppacherry ’28
John Lorentsen ’28
John Luther ’26 (unexpired term)
Tom Nussbaum ’26
Mary Odell ’26
Nate Peterson ’27
Brian Picken ’27
Yousaf Sadiq ’26
Carol Taylor ’28
Curt Miller, Pastoral Staff Liaison
Works with the Service & Engagement Committee to develop and implement a biblical view of serving in the local church including planning, implementing and growing adult discipleship ministries, identifying and training leaders for small groups and Adult Communities and developing discipleship pathways.
Kara Beth Vance ’26, Chair
Jeff Peltz ’27
Mike Walsh ’28
Josh Maurer, Pastoral Staff Liaison
This committee encourages and equips the congregation to share the gospel and sponsors evangelistic services, events, and ministries.
As we seek to actively invest in transforming lives through the love of Christ, the work of the committee is also to foster collaboration with culture-impacting ministries both inside and outside of College Church, creating opportunities to serve together.
Brian Aldridge ’27
Kat Haase ’26
Susan Krisch ’26 (unexpired term)
Sarah Lindquist ’26
Lisa McKenna ’27
Craig Prichard ’28
Mike Sedjo ’28
Dave Sohmer ’28
Jim Johanik, Pastoral Staff Liaison
Chad Thorson, Elder Liaison
The Hospitality Committee coordinates activities to enhance the hospitality of the church for approved general church functions.
Rebecca Fox ’26, Chair
Elise Bishop ’27
Rebecca Brush ’27
Karen Cook ’27
Catherine Kistler ’26
Elin Klauke ’27
Kris Kraker ’27
Grace Lee ’27
Kiersten Oslund ’26
Shauna Thorson ’27
Sarah Volle ’26
Kaye Waugh ’26
Mindy Rynbrandt, Pastoral Staff Liaison
Works with the Evangelism and Culture Impact Committee to develop and implement a biblical view of serving in the local church, fostering a culture of service by engaging newcomers, members and regular attenders, and helping them find a place where their gifts and availability can be used to build the body of Christ.
Karen Bagge ’26
Vicky Bailey ’27
Josh Berg ’28
Brockton Diebold ’27
Daniel McHenney ’28
Michael Thrasher ’26
Cheryce Berg, Pastoral Staff Liaison
Julie Clemens, Pastoral Staff Liaison
Josh Maurer, Pastoral Staff Liaison
Church Treasurer Ken Heulitt
Disabilities Superintendent (Sunday 11AM) Nathanael Strauch
Disabilities Superintendent (Sunday 9:30AM) Dorothy Nicholson
Disabilities Superintendent (Wednesday Evening) Debbie VanDerMolen
Elementary Bible School Superintendent Maria Post
Elementary Children’s Church Superintendent Nancy Chase
Financial Secretary Del Lamb
Midweek Evening Girls Superintendent Danika Kelly
Midweek Evening Boys Superintendent Terry Van Someren
Midweek Morning Superintendent (Kids Korner) Suzanna Dickson
Nursery Superintendent Jordan Hawkins
Preschool Bible School Superintendent Laura Swoboda
Preschool Children’s Church Superintendent Karyn Hecht
Recording Secretary Carol Schick
Each year, a Nominating Committee is elected by vote of church membership.
Members of this committee solicit nominations for open positions on each committee from church members. After prayer and due diligence, they recommend a slate of nominees.
Church membership votes on acceptance of these nominations.
2024-2025 Nominating Committee
Laurel Aulie, Susan Jahns, Micah Lindquist, James Cook and Elders Mark Berg and Dave Tweeten