Networks and Coalitions
Audit Committee
Chairperson: Rob King, Valley
Members: Rebecca Hittner, Omaha; Marsha McKinsey, Lincoln.
Budget & Finance Committee
Chairperson: Rev. Robert Hayden, Wahoo.
Members: Bill Biggs, Omaha; Teri Dreessen, Yutan; Dan Friedlund, Omaha; Tom Garvey, Omaha; Wayne Grupe, Omaha; Connie Jacobson, Holdrege;
Kevin Karas, Gretna; Rev. William Koeber, Wayne; Martin Malley, Papillion; Gayle Wichman, Omaha.
Candidacy Committee
Chairperson: Jennifer Carnahan, Holdrege .
Members: Rev. Keith Brozek, Hebron; Rev. Dr. Michelle Carlson, Kearney; Rev. Ron Drury, Hickman; Rev. Dr. James Fruehling;
Rev. Kathryn Gerking, Omaha; William Huelle, Scottsbluff; Rev. Dr. Inba Inbarasu, Omaha; Beth Meyer, Fremont; Deacon Susan Claire Meyer, Elkhorn;
Deryl Nissen, Marquette; Suzanne Olson, Wayne; Rev. Glenda Pearson, Ord; Rev. Dr. Jose Rodriguez, ELCA Representative; Rex Rogers, Tekamah–
Candidacy Coordinator; Mike Unverferth, Raymond; Amy Wagner, Lincoln.
Micah 6:8 (Justice/Hunger/Global Mission)
Chairperson: Jenny Sharrick,.
Members:
Staff Liaison: Rev. Rebecca Sheridan,
Deacons
Members:
Staff Liaison: Deacon Timothy Siburg
Leadership Committee
Members: Deacon Timothy Siburg, Fontanelle; Deacon Sunni Richardson, Lincoln
Committee for Outreach
Chairperson: Rev. Marcia Dorn, Wolbach
Members: Rev. Lance Ferguson, Lincoln; Ron Lau, Omaha; Rev. Eric Spruth-Janssen, Humboldt; Rev. Andreas Stein, Bennington; Dennis Remington, Fremont; David Hingst, Hooper; Rev. Bill Schroeder, Grand Island.
Rural Ministry
Chairperson: . Rev. Brenda Pfeifly
Members: Rev. Breen Sipes, Jordan Rasmussen, Pat Fiorese , Rev. Marilyn Haseman, Rev. Kim Belken, Rev. Sandra Braasch and 2019 host
Pastors: Rev. Don Hunzeker, Rev. Marsha Dorn, and Rev. Kari Foss
Synod Staff Liaison: Rev. Steve Meysing
Nominating Committee
Chairperson: Rev. Stephanie Tollefsen, Fremont
Members: Rev. Andrew Chavanak, Falls City; Wayne Grupe, Omaha; Gary Hein, Lincoln; Rev. Cara Jensen, Pierce; Rev. DeAnn Meyer, Wakefield;
Rev. Patrick Sipes, Byron; Greg Stoj, Omaha; Amy Woods, Bellevue.
Theological Education Initiative
Members:
Transitional/Interim Ministry
Members:
Stewardship
Members:
Staff Liaison: Deacon Timothy Siburg
Disaster Response
Members:
Staff Liaison: Rev. Steve Meysing
Racism Awareness
Co- Chairs: Michelle DeRusha & Brad Johnson
Members:
