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 2023 as well as which staff is responsible for support.
Moderator: Matt Bremser
Vice-Moderator: Kurt Bell
Treasurer: Judy Waniorek
CHURCH COUNCIL (AT LARGE)
Jason Ruona
Erica Wiest
Kurt Akstulewicz
Mary Kay Samet
Gordy Koch
Vicky Hildebrandt
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Michelle Quasius (Chair)
Casie Schulz
Carrie Haskins
Rebecca Hoyt
Jenn Wray
Elise Opel
Staff support: Pastor Julia, Roxanne Akstulewicz, Nancy Engberg
DEACONS OF WORSHIP & THE ARTS
John Engberg
Jodi Bremer
Amy Reinemann
David Vorpahl
Jeff Britton
Jay Johnson
Marie Hetzel
Laurel Sanford
Rick Ertel
Staff support: Pastor Jim, Carra-Lyn Conger
GROW MINISTRY
Chris Kuehnel
PILGRIM PRESCHOOL BOARD
Lisa Koepsell (Chair)
Jill Rechtfertig
Maureen Lacey
Staff support: Pastor Julia, Cindy Bartol, Carrie Haskins
MEMORIAL GIFTS COMMITTEE
Kathy Blum
Martha Schott
Jodi Bremer
Heather Ertel
Carol Dussault
Ann Lubinski
Staff support: Pastor Julia
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Geralyn Leannah (Chair)
Louise Berg
Keith Shearer
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