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Who We Are

Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Leading through Service

Our Mission

  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 

We Welcome Your Support!

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