Who We Are
Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
Leading through Service
Our Lay Leadership
FCC has strong Lay Leadership! We are an engaged community of faith with active ministries and vital missions. We have over 80 church members who are currently serving on Boards and Committees this year. Check below to find out who is currently serving in 2024 as well as which staff is responsible for support.
Moderator: Jason Ruona
Vice-Moderator: Kurt Bell
Treasurer: Judy Waniorek
CHURCH COUNCIL (AT LARGE)
Kurt Akstulewicz (1/25 unexp.)
Mary Kay Samet (1/25)
Gordy Koch (1/26)
Vicky Hildebrandt (1/26)
Erica Wiest (1/27)
Carol Dussault (1/27)
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Casie Schulz (1/25)
Carrie Haskins (1/25)
Rebecca Hoyt (1/26)
Jenn Wray (1/26)
Elise Opel (1/27) *
Sara Landgraf (1/27)
Staff support: Pastor Julia, Roxanne Akstulewicz, Nancy Engberg
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DEACONS OF WORSHIP & THE ARTS
David Vorpahl (1/25)
Jay Johnson (1/25)
Marie Hetzel (1/26)
Laurel Sanford (1/26)
Rick Ertel 1/26
Jackie Baughman (1/27)
Dan Schmidt (1/27)
Staff support: Pastor Jim, Carra-Lyn Conger
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GROW MINISTRY
Chris Kuehnel
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FIREFLY PRESCHOOL BOARD
Jill Rechtfertig (1/25)*
Maureen Lacey (1/26)
Susan Kerr (1/27)
Staff support: Pastor Julia, Carrie Haskins
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MEMORIAL GIFTS COMMITTEE
Jodi Bremer (1/25)
Heather Ertel (1/25 unexp.)
Carol Dussault (1/26)
Ann Lubinski (1/26)
Mary Chancellor (1/27)
Kathy Manny (1/27)
Staff support: Pastor Julia
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Geralyn Leannah
Jay Johnson
Diane Ebenreiter
Julie Casper
Staff Support: Pastor Julia
TRUSTEES OF PERSONNEL & FINANCE
Julie Mirecki (1/25) *
Lori Albsmeier (1/25)
Joe Bourland (1/26 unexp.)
Michael Froh (1/26)
John Rogers (1/27)
Pat Lacey (1/27)
Staff support: Pastor Jim, Char Liddicoat
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CHRISTIAN SERVICE BOARD
Sara Demmon (1/25) *
Carla Vorpahl (1/25)
Katy Pruitt (1/25)
Mike Campbell (1/26)
Carol Mangold (1/26)
Julie Johnson (1/26)
Susan Kerr (1/27)
Rae Sanders (1/27)
Joelle Steffen (1/27)
Staff support: Pastor Julia
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DEACONS OF MEMBERSHIP & CARE
Liz Spangler (1/25)
Kathleen Donovan (1/25) *
Jan Manser (1/25 unexp.)
Ann Lubinski (1/26 unexp)
Patty Ryan (1/26 unexp)
Betsy Rogers (1/27)
Angie Schmidt (1/27)
Staff support: Pastor Julia
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TRUSTEES OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Sam LeRoy (1/25) *
Bill McKeone (1/25)
Carla Ross (1/26)
Steve Bayles (1/27)
Dave Manion (1/27)
Staff support: Pastor Jim
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PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Chad Friese (Chair)
Denise Weber
Tricia Knowles
Roger Hesse
Todd Berchem
Cris Formolo
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INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Judy Waniorek (Treasurer)
Sean Severson
Bill Moir
Joe Bourland
Steve Bayles
Staff Support: Pastor Jim, Char Liddicoat