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2025-26 Church Council and Officers

Executive Committee:

Laurie Whisler, President

Tom Ebert, Vice President
Scott Larson, Secretary
Mark Wanda, Treasurer
Joe Voelcker, Financial Secretary

Pastor Amy Gillespie

Council at Large:

Fred Arazan

Dee Buckowich

Nancy Clemens

Jim Davoux

Kelly Duncombe

Tom Ebert

Lisa Hilgenberg

Bob Kenehan

Marilyn Koepke

Marty Morgan

Committee Chairs & Ministry Leaders:

Altar Guild                          Shelly Holmstrom (*)

Christian Ed                         Linda Berner

Evangelism                          Melinda Voelcker

Fellowship                           Shelly Holmstrom (*)

Finance                               Teresa Miller

Financial Oversight             Mark Wanda

Health & Safety                   Michael Montalbano

Prayer Team                        Ann Anderson

Property                              Pete Clemens (*)

Sewing Group                     Ann Anderson

Social Outreach Ministry     Alane Wanda

Stewardship                        Dave Moore

Women of St James           Kathy Lowell

Worship & Music                Suzanne Gerber

              

Endowment                        Jim Davoux

Financial Secretary             Joe Voelcker

Memorial Garden               Detlef Koska (*)

                                           Bill Shinn

Nominating                        Ron Koepke (*)

              

(*) Tentative    

Our Committees
Christian Education

The Christian Education Committee oversees the mission of "Making of Disciples" through a wide variety of spiritual learning opportunities. Sunday School, Confirmation Classes and Adult Bible Studies are offered throughout the year for Christian growth.   

Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry Team develops and conducts engaging, age-appropriate programs for the youth at Saint James. The James Group for High School youth participate annually in a summer mission trip.

Social Ministry

The Social Ministry Committee endeavors to extend Christian compassion and helpfulness to all people in need of aid—in body or soul. It strives to enlist as many members of the congregation as possible to to bring God's healing love to the world. 

Endowment Fund

The Endowment Fund Committee oversees the investment and use of various endowment funds which support several missions.

Evangelism

The Evangelism Committee plans and executes activities designed to spread the word of God and to draw families into the St. James community of faith.

Fellowship

The Fellowship Committee plans and executes social events that keep our congregation joyfully connected with one another.

Finance

The Finance Committee develops the annual budget for the church and oversees the effective management of sources and uses of funds.

Personnel

The Personnel Committee creates and maintains job descriptions; interviews and selects candidates for employment and oversees staff performance and evaluation.

Audit

The Audit Committee oversees the annual audit of the church’s financial records.

Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden Committee maintains the memorial garden and manages the sale of burial space.

Property

The Property Committee oversees the physical assets of the church and establishes plans and budgets for the upkeep and maintenance of the property.

Stewardship

The Stewardship Committee develops and executes annual stewardshp campaigns.

Worship & Music

The Worship & Music Committee plans all worship services.

Worship is at the center of our church life. We regularly have communion as a part of our worship services. All are welcome to come worship our Lord Jesus Christ with us.  Read more

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