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.
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.
Ryan June ’27, Chair
Jacob Frerichs ’27
Tim Haumersen ’29
Rick Knoedler ‘28
Tim Larsen ’29
Mike McKevitt ‘28
Jeff Nellessen ’29
Andrew Nelson ’29
Rick Pflederer ‘28
Chip Sanders ’27
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.
Gail Pflederer ’27, Chair
Donna Aldridge ’27
Karen Bagge ’29
Val Chase, ’28
Ann Classen ’29
Allison Kelley, ’28
Tammy Lam ’29
Laurie McKevitt, ’27 (unexpired term)
Shirley Sheppard ’28, Vice-Chair
Meredith Sommars ’28
Donna Teagle ’27, Secretary
Annelise Thrasher ’28
Fran Titcomb ’29
Anna Walsh ’29
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 ’28, Chair
Linda Wahr 27, Treasurer
Bruce Aulie ’27
Joe Becker ’28
Daniel Conroy ’27
Jeff Eland ’29
Vijai Kuruppacherry ’28
Amy Liljenberg ’29
John Lorentsen ’28
Marilee Melvin ’29
Nate Peterson ’27
Brian Picken ’27
Wendy Robinson ’29
Becky Sandberg ’29
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.
Courtney Graham ’29
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, Chair
Liz Hancock ’29
Adam Kallal ’29
Lisa McKenna ’27
Craig Prichard ’28
Mike Sedjo ’28
Greg Shaw ’27 (unexpired term)
Dave Sohmer ’28
Lynnea Urbanowicz ’29
Jim Johanik, Pastoral Staff Liaison
The Hospitality Committee coordinates activities to enhance the hospitality of the church for approved general church functions.
Kris Kraker ’27, Chair
Elise Bishop ’27
Karen Cook ’27
Janet Goodreau ’28
Elin Klauke ’27
Julie Litfin ’28
Betsy Love ’28
Susan Morgan ’28
Katie Scott ’27 (unexpired term)
Kristie Smalley ’27
Julia Tiesman ’28
Shauna Thorson ’27
Jim Johanik, 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.
Josh Berg ’28
John Luther ’27 (unexpired term)
Daniel McHenney ’28
Kiersten Oslund ’29
Suzanne Shirley ’29
Michael Thrasher ’27 (unexpired term)
James Seward, Pastoral Staff Liaison
Church Treasurer Eric Enstrom ’27
Disabilities Superintendent (Sunday 9:30AM) Becky Linhardt ’28
Disabilities Superintendent (Sunday 11AM) Nathanael Strauch ’27
Disabilities Superintendent (Wednesday Evening) Debbie VanDerMolen ’27
Elementary Bible School Superintendent Maria Post ’27
Elementary Children’s Church Superintendent Nancy Chase ’28
Financial Secretary Steve Wiper ’28
Midweek Evening Girls Superintendent Michelle Granados ’28
Midweek Evening Boys Superintendent Terry Van Someren ’27
Midweek Morning Superintendent (Kids Korner) Suzanna Dickson ’28
Nursery Superintendent Jordan Hawkins ’27
Preschool Bible School Superintendent Laura Swoboda ’28
Preschool Children’s Church Superintendent Karyn Hecht ’27
Recording Secretary Carol Schick ’28
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.
2026-2027 Nominating Committee
Laurie Costley, Susan Jahns, Katie Nussbaum, Jeff Sommars, and Elders Anson Johnson and Brad Hiben