Church Council

Church council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month.  Council members welcome your interest and involvement. Click on their name below to send an email.


Council Members


David Loos - President

Larry Parsons - Vice President, Staff Support Liaison

Nancy Balzer - Secretary, Social Ministry Liaison

Rick Strub - Treasurer; Audit Committee & Finance Committee Liaison

Larry Knoell - Property Committee Liaison

Dean Jahns - Worship and Music Committee Liaison

Allison Tieman - CYF Committee Liaison

Michelle Millard - Stewardship Committee Liaison

Chris Statz - Media Liaison

Randy Blackorbay - Evangelism Committee Liaison

Sue Elsass - Property committee Liaison

COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY

September 2026


Devotions were led by Rick Strub. Meeting was called to order at 7:10pm by Council President David Loos. 


Old Business highlights: Quotes are being obtained for cleaning the large sanctuary and Cornerstone Room windows. Other cleaning has been scheduled and is being paid for with Garage Sale funds. New Memorial Garden pavers have been purchased for installation on All Saints Day. The Building Use Policy was reviewed. Some updates to terms and fees are being considered. 

New Business highlights:

Audio issues with live-streaming have persisted. Troubleshooting in progress.


Treasurer's report was reviewed and approved. Year-to-date spending remains over budget, but August giving trended in a positive direction. The Stewardship Committee will work on communicating the budget shortfall. 


Staff reports were given by Pastor Paul and Pastor Erin. Highlights include continued Bible Study and pastoral care, website updates, completion of the Grief and Death class, the start of Sunday School and Confirmation, and upcoming Blessing of the Animals and Kingdom Quest activities. 


In Committee Updates: Audit plans to meet this fall, the RIC committee provided an update, and Stewardship has developed a fall theme of “Blessed to be a Blessing," with a timeline, letter, Temple Talks, and digital pledge cards planned. 


Adjournment was moved by Larry Parson and seconded by Larry Knoell. Motion passed.