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
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
GROW MINISTRY
Chris Kuehnel
FIREFLY PRESCHOOL BOARD
Jill Rechtfertig (1/25)*
Maureen Lacey (1/26)
Geralyn Leannah (1/27) *
Staff support: Pastor Julia, Cindy Bartol, Carrie Haskins
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
Sean Severson (Chair)
Steve Bayles
Julie Mirecki
Lori Albsmeier
Richard Burchinal
Michael Froh
Staff support: Pastor Jim, Char Liddicoat
CHRISTIAN SERVICE BOARD
Julie Casper (Chair)
Geralyn Leannah
Sara Demmon
Carla Vorpahl
Katy Pruitt
Mike Campbell
Carol Mangold
Julie Johnson
Staff support: Pastor Julia
DEACONS OF MEMBERSHIP & CARE
Amy Mancl
Lori Williams
Kathy Mickelson
Liz Spangler
Kathleen Donovan (Chair)
Jan Manser
Ashleigh Yonke
Danielle Luchtenberg
Staff support: Pastor Julia
TRUSTEES OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Jeff Leismer
Eric Albsmeier
Sam LeRoy
Bill McKeone
Erin Bremser
Carla Ross
Staff support: Pastor Jim
PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Chad Friese (Chair)
Denise Weber
Tricia Knowles
Roger Hesse
Todd Berchem
Cris Formolo
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Judy Waniorek (Chair)
Darrell Hofland
Steve Bayles
Kristi Bell
Bill Moir
Staff Support: Pastor Jim, Char Liddicoat