Board of Deacons
President
Pete Mumford
Vice President/Secretary
Dennis Wagner
Worship
Dave Lovhaug
Fellowship
Nancy Frank
Resources
Ted Jacobson
Financial Stewardship
John Ladenthin
Spiritual Growth
(Adult)
Steve Miller
Spiritual
Growth
(Children)
Lisa Bennett
Spiritual Growth
(Youth)
Vicki Barth
Communication
Katherine Skrade
Service
Deanna Thompson
New Ministries/Long
Range Planning
Darin Gunderman
Early Learning Center Ministry
Sande Sunde-Thein
Witness/Outreach
Hille Kersten
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Board of Deacons
GVLC is a community that believes each
person is shaped for serving God with their own
unique talents and gifts. Our Board of
Deacons is a team of leaders who apply their spiritual
gifts, time, and talents in our various ministry
areas to create the culture, worship style, and
activities of GVLC. All members of our church
community are encouraged to discover their unique
talents and gifts, and to find the perfect way
to get involved and serve God through our ministries.
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President
– Pete Mumford
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Pete
coordinates the functions, plans and activities
of the congregation to further the work of Christ's
Kingdom. He leads our Deacon's meetings and congregational
meetings, and enforces Constitution and Bylaws
of the congregation. He also appoints special
committees.
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Vice President/Secretary –
Dennis Wagner
Dennis
supports the spiritual, physical, and material
welfare of our staff. He records the minutes of
all Voters Assembly and Board of Deacon meetings
for anyone to review, and oversees the activities
of the Treasurer.
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Worship
– Dave Lovhaug
 Dave
oversees the worship of our congregation so that
we provide a variety of opportunities for people
to encounter God in a meaningful and inspirational
way. His team provides worship support, such as
greeters and ushers. He promotes the worship life
of the Pastor(s) and congregational members, and
supports the Pastor(s) by supervising everything
pertaining to congregational worship including
music, drama, and technology.
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Spiritual
Growth (Children) – Lisa Bennett
Lisa
works with our Director of Family Life Ministries
to provide a spiritual foundation for our children
(6 th grade and under) to connect with Jesus as
their friend and Savior. She provides on-going
Christian education (for example, Sunday School
and mid-week activities), and special growth opportunities
throughout the year -- (Vacation Bible School
, Christmas Faire, dramatic skits, and more).
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Resources
– Ted Jacobson
Ted
oversees the management of our facilities, grounds,
and equipment. He and his team also represent
the church in legal matters pertaining to facilities,
grounds, and equipment, and ensure protection
of the church against loss or damage.
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Financial
Stewardship – John Ladenthin
John
oversees the management of the finances of our
congregation. He works with our Treasurers to
ensure financial stability through a developed
program of giving, counting, recording, auditing,
and budgeting. He also initiates programs that
foster Biblical stewardship attitudes of our time,
talents, and treasures.
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Spiritual
Growth (Adult) – Steve Miller
Steve's
ministry helps our adult members (aged 21 and
older) develop a stronger relationship with Jesus
Christ through study and application of God's
Word. Steve works with others to provide a variety
of adult educational opportunities including Bible
classes, topical studies, and other learning programs.
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Fellowship
– Nancy Frank
Nancy
works to strengthen both the spiritual and social
relationships between congregation members. She
works with other members to maintain a system
for "soul accounting" by blending new members
into GVLC -- fostering an atmosphere of cooperation,
trust, and enjoyment.
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Spiritual
Growth (Youth) – Vicki Barth
Vicki
works with our Youth Ministries Coordinator to nurture the spiritual foundation
of our (junior high, senior high, and post-high
school) youth by involving them in the work of
Jesus, promoting Christian fellowship through
activities and events, and by providing on-going
Christian education on Sunday mornings and during
mid-week activities.
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Communications
– Katherine Skrade
Katherine
publicizes the work of our congregation, both
internally and externally, though a variety of
communication channels -- integrating the work
of our congregation into the community, and communicating
with the staff and congregation to keep everyone
current on church news and activities.
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Service
– Deanna Thompson
Deanna
coordinates and maintains existing service programs
and develops new service opportunities within
our congregation. She also helps members discern,
nurture, develop, and apply their spiritual gifts
and talents within the Kingdom of God.
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New
Ministries/Long Range Planning - Darin Gunderman
Darin
identifies and develops new ministry opportunities
and plans future development and expansion opportunities
of Christ's work.
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Early Learning Center
Ministry – Sande Sunde-Thein
Sande
chairs the Early Learning Center Board which conducts tuition-based
early childhood education programs based on God's
love. The board sets guidelines for program operation,
oversees program evaluation and long-range planning,
and reaches out to children and their families.
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Witness/Outreach
– Hille Kersten
Hille
and her team work with the members of GVLC to
welcome people into an active relationship with
Jesus Christ and with our church family. They
develop strategies and programs to encourage members
to share their faith and reach out to unbelievers.
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