Elected Leaders
Get involved in leadership
St. Luke’s runs on the people below. Every committee here is made up of members of this congregation, elected by Charge Conference, serving three-year terms.
Whether what moves you is outreach, worship, finance or the governance that keeps all of it honest, there is a place for you. Terms rotate every year, and the nominating work starts long before Charge Conference — so if you are interested, the time to say so is now rather than in the autumn.
Church Council
The Church Council is St. Luke’s primary leadership body, guiding the mission, the ministry and the strategic direction of the church. It oversees the decisions that keep every ministry pointed at the same vision, provides spiritual leadership and financial oversight, and holds the work of the committees below together.
Brittany Vega, Chair; Gary Schneider, Vice Chair · Chairpersons: Endowment, Finance, Inclusiveness, Stewardship, Staff-Parish, Trustees, Vision Committee · Executive Leadership Team: Executive Directors and Pastors
1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December)
Class of 2026
Rotating off this year
- Carolyn Dannen
- Jeanne Ellis
- Ryan Arnold
- Sharon Adelhelm
- Lily Mackenzie
- Jim Hudson
- Bonita Thomas
- Debby Zutter
- Jon Crump
Class of 2027
- Fabian Lazarte
- Cindy Barron
- Josh Stanley
- Tammy Stubblefield
- Reed McCoy
- David Denholm
- Kathy Haworth
- Mark Adelhelm
- Caroline Musgrove
Class of 2028
- Nancy Blackford
- Dorathy Nevitt
- Beth Ely
- Carlos Bonilla
- Carin Anderson
- David Russell
- Quentin Brown
- Chelsea Moerles
- Jim Reitz
- Bill Zayas
Executive Committee
Church Council Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Lay Leader · Chairpersons: Finance, Inclusiveness, Stewardship, Staff-Parish, Trustees · Senior Administrative Team: Lead Pastor, Executive Director of Administration
1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November)
24 and More Vision Team
Jon Crump and Debby Zutter, Co-Chairs
Supplemental School Team
- Jenn Stiles Williams
- Katy Slack
- Bill Zayas
- Joseph D’Ambrosi
- Bradley Roberts
Leadership Academy
- Melissa Cooper
- Phyllis VanDyke Thompson
- Janet Burnley
- Joseph Gardner
Revenue Models / Stewardship
- Jon Crump
- Jim Atchison
- Sarah Newton
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Steve Mackinnon
- Caryn Royer
Counseling Center / Mental Health
- Jad Denmark
- Kim Paredes
Branding
- Laura Lorenz
- Harris D’Ambrosi
- Jackie Dantonio
- Jeff Larson
Environmental Responsibility
- Sanyie Kazan
- Cynthia Kohn
- Katy Williams
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Caryn Royer, Chair · Primary Staff Liaison, Pastor Jad Denmark
4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December)
Class of 2026
Rotating off this year
- Ke’Lee Parnell
- Alice Williams
- Susan Warren
- Lillie Thomas
- Amy Fritz
Class of 2027
- Caryn Royer
- Dan Vargas
- Linda Leonard Woods
- Brian Wurme
- Margaret Boisvert
Class of 2028
- Natalie Padavano
- Madison King
- Helen Brun
Lay Leadership
Lead Pastor: Chair, Jad Denmark, Executive Staff as needed
3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December)
Class of 2026
Rotating off this year
- Joseph Gardner
- Raymond Waguespack
- Tom Hoback
- Debbie McNary
- Faith Boles
Class of 2027
- Janet Burnley
- Kathleen McCorvie
- DD Barber
Class of 2028
- Christine Kindred
- Shelia Barchuk
Board of Trustees
Mona Shestak, Chair; Ed Conger, Vice-Chair; Scooter Leonard, Staff Liaison
2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December)
Class of 2026
Rotating off this year
- Sam Dienes
- Mike Frazee
- Ed Conger
Class of 2027
- Mona Shestak
- Tom Ballew
- Tom Parham
Class of 2028
- Jeff Slack
- Susan Brown Vitkavage
- Kellie Brinker
Committee on Staff-Parish Relations
Cynthia Kohn, Chair; Brian Dreibelbis, Vice Chair; Scooter Leonard, Staff Liaison; all clergy
2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November), BLC Room 206
Class of 2026
Rotating off this year
- Brian Dreibelbis
- Gwen White
- AK Kneeld
Class of 2027
- Alan Skaggs
- Lisa Williams
- Todd Parnell
- David Miller
Class of 2028
- Joseph Gardner
- Scott Davidson
- DD Barber
Committee on Finance
Ben Witten, Chair; Jim Dobson, Vice-Chair; Scooter Leonard, Staff Liaison; Andrea Whisnant, Church Accountant; Jenn Stiles-Williams, Clergy
3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November)
Class of 2026
Rotating off this year
- Ben Witten
- Dwight Richert
- Susan Conger
Class of 2027
- Holly McNaull
- Jody Burttram
- Jim Dobson
Class of 2028
- Hannah Kennedy
- Dan McHenry
- Nick Gangestead
Committee on Stewardship
Casey Strong, Chair; Melissa Cooper / Jad Denmark, Staff Liaison
4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. of odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November)
Class of 2026
Rotating off this year
- Judy Colorado
- Jacquelyn McKay
- Carol Banga
Class of 2027
- Casey Strong
- Juan Cambold
- Joe Folger
- Christina Gonzalez
Class of 2028
- David Drews
- Alison Williamson
- Dani Koontz
Committee on Endowment
Tom Johnson, Chair; Richard McFadyen, Vice Chair; Melanie King, Secretary; Scooter Leonard, Staff Liaison
3rd Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. (February, May, August, November)
Class of 2026
Rotating off this year
- Tom Johnson
- Janet Klosterboer
- Richard McFayden
- Debby Zutter
Class of 2027
- Amy Lord
- Melanie King
- Susan Brown
Class of 2028
- Tita Parham
- Karen Brown
- Steve Smith