2025 MINISTRY TEAMS
THE CHURCH COUNCIL [Year term expires, as of January]
- Chris Zimmerman, President [2026] Council.President@Eternal-Love.org
- Dan Feld, Vice President [2027] Council.VicePresident@Eternal-Love.org
- Shane LaBarge, Treasurer [2026] Financial.Treasurer@Eternal-Love.org
- Adam Grissom, Secretary [2027] Council.Secretary@Eternal-Love.org
- Russ Scherbarth, Financial Secretary [2027] Financial.Secretary@Eternal-Love.org
- Kevin Ebeling, Shepherding [2027] Shepherding.Director@Eternal-Love.org
- James Kruse, Education [2026] Education.Director@Eternal-Love.org
- Jon McElroy, Fellowship [2026] Fellowship.Director@Eternal-Love.org
- <Vacant>, Outreach [2026] Outreach.Director@Eternal-Love.org
- Zach Pamer, Stewardship [2026] Stewardship.Director@Eternal-Love.org
- Clay Funk, Worship [2027] Worship.Director@Eternal-Love.org
- Rick Bodway, Properties [2026] Properties.Director@Eternal-Love.org
- Pete Neuberger, Wee Love Chairman [2027] Preschool.Chairman@Eternal-Love.org
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
Director James Kruse
- Sunday School Coordinator: Jan Voeks
- SS Pre-K & K Leader Team: Barb Benner, Tara Gilmore, Caroline Odell
- SS Craft Leader Team: Danielle Brick, Jessica Decet, McKenna Giese, Michelle Giese, Sarah McElroy, Emma Rademaker
- SS Leader Teaching Team (1st-6th grade): Bethany Andersen, Johanna Funk, Kristie Zuleger
- SS Snack Coordinator: Susan Gomoll
- SS Music Leader: John Gomoll
- Youth Bible Study Leader Team: Kevin Ebeling, James Kruse
- VBS Coordinator: Michelle Giese
- Youth Ministry: vacant
- Library: Connie Juetten and Cathy Tiede
- FVL Delegate: Dar Tiede
- Catechism class instructor: Pastor Backus
- Cradle Roll: Bonnie Kruse
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Director Clay Funk
- Usher Coordinator: Neil Jeske
- Altar Care Team: Donna King, Nicole LaBarge, Barb Miller, Donna Utke, Janice Welch, Joy Zeman
- Choir Director: Clay Funk
- Banner Coordinators: Kurt & Barb Smith
- Worship Technology Coordinator: Adam Grissom
- Sound Technicians: Adam Grissom, Brenda Grissom, Michael LaBarge,, Cassie Payne, Russ Scherbarth
SHEPHERDING MINISTRY
Director Kevin Ebeling
- Funeral Committee: Bill Neubauer
- Office Manager Supervision: Chris Zimmerman/Pastor
- Women’s Ministry: vacant
- Member Care Committee: Patty Ferrante, Dennis Oldenburg, Dan Wallander, Chris Zimmerman
FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY
Director Jon McElroy
- Team: Jayne Brett, Kevin Ebeling, Lori Marzahl, Michelle Giese, Kurt & Barb Smith, Janice Welch
- Book Club: Connie Juetten
- Dartball: Cassie Payne
- Afterglow Coordinator: Donna King
PROPERTIES MINISTRY
Director Rick Bodway
- Electrical/Lighting Supplies vacant
- Exterior (landscaping) vacant
- Exterior (equipment, buildings) vacant
- Fire Systems
- Safety & Accident Report Team: Dave Huebner, Bill Neubauer
- Supplies: Kevin Ebeling
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Director (Vacant)
- Greeter Scheduling: Office Manager
- Web Site: Office Manager
- Facebook Management Team: Cassie Payne, Sarah McElroy
- Visitor Follow Up Team: Adam Schwede, Dar Tiede, Janice Welch, Tori Ross, Erica Rodman, Ariel Stilp, Laura Zimmerman
STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY
Director Zach Pamer
- Nominating Chairman: Dakota Ross
- Financial Secretary: Russ Scherbarth
- Counting Teams: Brian & Linda Gantenbein, Dar & Cathy Tiede, Bill Neubauer, Sarah Somers
- Volunteer Scheduling: Office Manager
- Synod Missions Contact: vacant
- Food Pantry Coordinators: Joe & Verna Wachtendonk
WEE LOVE LEARNING CENTER BOARD
Co-Chairmen Pete Neuberger, Dave Payne
- Wee Love Director & Teacher: Kara Krull
- Members at large: Christi Feld, Tara Gilmore, Jeff Johnson
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
- Winterfest Baskets vacant
- College Care Packages vacant
- Birthday Cards vacant
- LWMS Rep: Susan Balza
- Special Meals
MUSICIANS
- Keyboard: Laura Bobbe, Tod Frenz, Lisa Neuberger, Jake Odell, Ben Rusch
- Flute: Clay Funk, Carol Gagnow, Bonnie Kruse
- French horn: Steve Funk
- Trumpet: Johanna Funk
- Trombone: Ben Rusch, Dave Sawall
- Cantors: Emma Bodway, Mehgan Clark, Tod Frenz, Clay Funk, Johanna Funk, Bethany Kempfert, Maleah LaBarge, Adam Schwede, Alyssa Schwede
- Swamp Strings: John Gomoll, Jim Hildeman, Bethany Kempfert, Matthew Foxen, Brenda Mears