Zion Lutheran Church
Bismarck, North Dakota
Encouraging and Supporting one another
through Word and Sacrament

Lay Leadership
Professional Staff
History

Lay Leadership

The Board of Lay Ministry - comprises the spiritual leaders of the congregation and assists the pastors in their spiritual oversight of the congregation.

The Board of Evangelism - coordinates the outreach and evangelism efforts of our congregation.

The Board of Youth - oversees and takes care of programs that apply to the young people of our congregation.

The Board of Education - oversees and helps coordinate the various educational activities that take place at Zion.

The Board of Stewardship - coordinates with the pastors to oversee the stewardship of time, treasure and talents of the members of Zion.

The Board of Fellowship - coordinates fellowship events at Zion such as dinners, receptions and special events.

The Board of Church Properties - takes care of the needs of our church property and other various needs, such as equipment and supplies. 

 

 The Officers of Zion Lutheran Church

The Congregational President - oversees the general operation of the congregation and presides over the Voters Assembly.

The Congregational Vice-President - oversees the activities of the church council of Zion which coordinates scheduling and makes recommendations to the Voters Assembly.

The Congregational Treasurer - accounts for all offerings and income at Zion. The treasurer also pays the bills and reports to the various boards.

The Congregational Secretary - records minutes of all official proceedings of the congregation
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BOARD OF LAY MINISTRY
CHAIRMAN –
Harley Trautman 
VICE-CHAIRMAN – Vacant
SECRETARY - Gary Semmel
Carl Jacobson
Larry Ewer
Doug Davison
Pat Hoffman
 

 

BOARD OF CHURCH PROPERTIES
CO-CHAIRMEN - 
  Rodger Buchholz & Larry  Norheim
Steve Gahner
Barry Coleman
Allan Heid
Dean Murry
Ryan Sailer
Richard Krell
Norm Albers
 


 

BOARD OF EVANGELISM
CHAIRMAN -
James Rath
VICE-CHAIRMAN - Vacant
Lois Bickel
Clayton Schumaker
Bill Freymiller
Ronda Hearthfield
Pat Riepl

 

BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP
CHAIRMAN -
Bob Mehrer
VICE-CHAIRMAN - Vacant
SECRETARY - Judy Mastel
Mike Daffinrud
Dwain Fick
Gertie Helm
Alice Kvam
Melody Hintz
 

 

BOARD OF YOUTH
CO- CHAIRPERSONS – Bonnie Chase & Denise Faber
VICE-CHAIRMAN –
SECRETARY – Bonnie Chase
Shannon Henke
Heather Miller
Pam Abeling
Lynette Schumaker
Darren Suchy
Russ Weixel 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHAIRMAN -
Wilbur Pfenning
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR -Pam Nelson
SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDANT -
Kelly Schwehr
Llona Sailing
Jodie Stoltenow
Kristin Nistler
Karla Whittey
Wanda Mehring
 

 

BOARD OF FELLOWSHIP
CHAIRMAN –
Bruce & Lynette Schumaker
VICE-CHAIRMAN –
Mary Bollinger
Tania Gerving
Betty Thornton
Shawna Zittleman
Lori Hinz

 

CHURCH COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
- Larry Ewer
VICE-PRESIDENT -Jeff Hinz
PAST PRESIDENT -
SECRETARY -
Bonnie Chase
TREASURER - Fred Ehrhardt
ASSISTANT
TREASURERS -
Sue Jacobson & Betty Thorton