Leadership

St. John’s leadership team consists of a Congregation Council and subcommittees of the council. Approximately 90 volunteers are involved in this leadership.

CONGREGATION COUNCIL

The Congregation Council has general oversight of the life and activities of the congregation, and in particular its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. 

Administration
This committee is responsible for providing managerial assistance to the church staff and congregational council for all St. John’s property and policies, and shall maintain adequate insurance for all church property.

Christian Education
This committee is responsible for the educational programs for all ages of St. John's congregation. The committee’s responsibilities include Sunday School programs, Vacation Bible School, confirmation, adult education programs, mentally challenged education program and our church library. The committee assists in the selection of curriculum and the recruitment of teachers and volunteers, and development of other programs to support the continued growth of our educational programs.

Church Property
This committee is responsible for the maintenance of all church property so that it is safe and in good repair.

Congregational Involvement
This committee is responsible for fostering relationships in the congregation by organizing and planning opportunities for the community of St. John’s Church to be together.

Evangelism
This committee is an opportunity to meet and welcome prospective members to St. John’s. New member sponsorship is an ongoing support for new members. Committee members assist with the new member orientation held three times a year and are responsible for creating St. John’s outreach brochure.

Finance
This committee exercises oversight of all the financial affairs of the congregations to make sure that they are being conducted efficiently. Offerings are counted on Sunday mornings by members of this committee.

Social Ministry
This committee submits and is responsible for the Benevolence Fund Budget. It is the goal to increase the commitment of the congregation in serving the Lord, in a variety of ways.

Stewardship
This committee is an active committee involved in developing, coordinating and maintaining programs supporting the financial stability of the congregation. This includes the Annual Pledge commitments, Time and Talent commitments, the automated Simply Giving Program, regular Sunday Offerings and any special offerings or programs for the church’s ongoing operations.

Women of the ELCA
Every woman of St. John's is invited to grow in faith, use her gifts, support each other and minister by action! For some great information, go to www.elca.org. Participate in a circle, use leadership skills on the Board, fellowship during lefse workshops or quilting, and travel with us to other sites to share with the larger community of women!

Worship and Music
This committee oversees that the worship services are conducted in a faith-filled, faithful way according to the guidelines of the ELCA. Groups under the umbrella of Worship and Music are: Chancel Choir, children’s choirs, ushers, readers, liturgists, nursery, Decorating Committee, Banner Committee and Worship Preparation vounteers.

Youth Ministry
“It is the mission of St. John’s Youth Ministry to build young people as whole people in Jesus Christ.”

In order to fulfill this mission, a team of adults and youth are needed. This team, or committee, is committed to meeting monthly to pray for youth as well as to plan, promote and implement events for youth and their families. These events range from several hours to several weeks and include social, recreational, and spiritual components. The Youth Ministry Committee also oversees 2-3 fund-raisers each year.