Church Leadership
Church Council
Church council is divided into 5 deacons and 5 trustees, these are the church leaders that oversee the daily activities of the church and set the course for the future of the church.
Church Council meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month @ 8:00 pm
Board of Deacons
- Adam Beers
- Sue Anderson
- Todd Wells
- Rod Smith
- Brenda Krieger
- Pastor Denton Bennet
Board of Trustees
- Andrew Hauger
- Chris Petersen
- Brian Meier
- Dave Milbrath
- Chad Thram
Committees & Their Roles
Board of
Education
The board of education works to promote all avenues of education in our congregation. This includes Sunday school, adult education, and youth programs.
- April Beyer (Superintendent)
- Brenda Anderson
- Brenda (Mrs.Nick) Anderson
- Kari Smith
- Jenni Runck
- Pastor Denton Bennet
Board of
Stewardship
The board of stewardship works to develop and grow our congregation’s stewardship and outreach efforts. Stewardship is the proper usage of all that God has given us, time, talents, and finances.
- Kay Pingeon
- Lisa Arnoldi
- Michelle Anderson
- Katie Beers
- Joy Wells
- Jane Thram
Board of Worship Planning
All worship planning is handled by this group. This includes music selection, special services throughout the year, and the choir.
- Jodi Dalsgaard
- Peggy Martius
- Jen Eberhard
- Janelle Tews
- Marian Thorston
- Linda Meier
- Pastor Denton Bennet
2023 Nominating Committee
All worship planning is handled by this group. This includes music selection, special services throughout the year, and the choir.
- James Anderson
- Arliss Petersen
- Diane Thram
- Pastor Denton Bennet
Mission Endowment
Fund’s mission work above and beyond programs supported by regular offerings.
- Pastor Bennet
- Curt Fredin
- Charles Tews
- Gilbert Anderson
- Lynn Hansen
- Paul Arnold
Treasurer
Kari Scholtz is the custodian of funds and disburses funds following the congregation’s wishes.
Financial Secretary
Lynn Hansen & Nancy Anderson keep the records of congregational giving and other contributions.
Auditors
- Julie Smith
- Darcy Hoyt
Luther League Advisors
Oversee the Luther League activities, plan activities, and serve as leaders in the group.
- Brenda (Mrs Nick) Anderson
Flower Committee
Ensure proper floral arrangements for all services held within the church.
- Lorie Frederiksen
- Sandy Hesse
- Carlotta Lindeman
- Becky Peters
- Kay Pingeon
- Sandy Runck
- Crystal Augustin
- Marian Thorston
- Diane Thram
- Kristi Yokiel
Altar Committee
Responsible for placing decorations for worship services, cleaning, and keeping up the altar and communion ware.
- Arliss Petersen
- Darlene Trapp
- Lisa Arnoldi
- Mae Wenner
- Melanie Cook
Ushers
Greet all people as they enter and exit the building during any events. Assists in any need a member or visitor has while in the building.
Head Ushers:
- Ben Luense
- Curt Frederiksen
- Andrew Hauger
- Josh Anderson
Augustana District &
LCMC Delegates
LCMC/Augustana District
- Jodi Dalsgaard
- Marian Thorston
LCMC Delegates for
Annual Gathering
Two delegates needed.
St. Johns
NH Delegates
- Darvin Voge (board member – 3 yr. term)
- Arliss Petersen (Auxiliary Rep)
- Darlene Trapp
- Sandy Runck
- Paul Tews
Additional Volunteer: Angie Ames
St. Johns
SAFE Board
- Jan Anderson,
- Marian Thorston (congregational representative.)
Mission & Outreach
We are a church that comes together to worship, but we don’t stay here! We are on the move in our community and in our lives carrying out the Great Commission. These are some of the ways that we live out our calling, either through financial support, volunteering, or both:
- Souper Bowl of Caring
- St. John’s Home
- Rally Day in the Park
- Riverside Days Parade
- Riverside Days Community Worship
- Thanksgiving Community Worship
- SAFE Food Voucher program
- Quilter’s
- The Banquet
- VBS
- Help Your Neighbor Sunday
- Springfield Area Food Shelf
- Luther House of Study\St. Paul’s Seminary
- World Hunger
- Mission Mexico
- India Missions
- SON – Spiritual Orphans Network
- Trunk or Treat
- Springfield School Teachers
- Ronald McDonald House
- Operation Christmas Joy
