The Church Council





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  The Council is the governing body of the Evangelical Covenant Church.  The council has regular meetings the third Monday each month at 6:30. Voting members of the Council are elected for two year terms at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church which is held in July. Elected Council members oversee specific areas of ministry in consultation with one or more members of the pastoral staff. Ministry areas and leaders are:

  • Congregational Life
    • Mike Rasch and Pastor Dean Nelson
    • Senior Adult Ministry, Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, Recreational Ministry, Hospital/Nursing Home visitation, Adult Christian Education
  • Student Life
    • Ann Johnson and Pastor Jim Murphy
    • Middle School & High School Programing, Education & Services, Youth Conferences & Trips, College Life Ministry
  • Family Life and Outreach
    • Colin and Tara Heglund and Pastor Doug Giese
    • Missions, Evangelism, Community Outreach, Covenant 101, Hospitality, Library, Assimilation, Young Family Ministry, Ushers/Greeters & Information Center
  • Worship and Arts
    • Ekren Miller
    • Music Ministry, Multi-Media, Sound & CD Ministry, Drama, Communion, Baptisms & Dedications, Church Decorating, Special Events & Concerts, Worship Committee
  • Children's Ministries
    • Janna Williams and Donna Beattie 
    • Sunday School, ROCK (Children's Church), Bible Buddies, Nursery, Children's Musical, Vacation Bible School, Camp
  • Whole Life Ministries
    • Mark Miller and Parish Nurse Vicky Mannson
    • Victory in Christ Ministry, Counseling Ministry, Theophostic Prayer Ministry, Parish Nurse Ministry
  • Properties
    • --- and Pastor Paul Anderson
    • Building Maintenance, Property Security, Building & Property Use, Church Van
  • Elders
    • Gary Gilbertson, Jackie Hall, Pat Brittain, Don Olson
    • Visioning, Prayer, Pastoral Support
  • Finance
    • Dave Moffett and Pastor Paul Anderson
    • Budget Preparation, Annual Audit, Financil Reports, Legal & Insurance
  • Stewardship and Human Resources
    • ---- and Pastor Paul Anderson 
    • Stewardship, Elected Leadership Nomination, Leadership Development, Estate & Financial Planning, Memorials, Food Service, Directory