Church Council
Church Council is composed of members of the congregation who strive to demonstrate Christian leadership principles and represent you! We welcome you to please reach out to Mike Binion, Donna Doss, Bruce Knapp, Ali McLaughlin, Shawn McNamara, Lindsay Moretti, Dori McPherson, Elisabeth Hipke, Jennifer Riley, Kelsi Gauze or Pat Shope at any time, or email with any questions or comments. Church Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
2024 Church Council Officers
Chair: Jen Riley
Vice Chair: Shawn McNamara
Secretary: Elisabeth Hipke
Treasurer: Pat Shope
Members of the Church Council serve and lead the following committees:
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: By obtaining input from current Church Council members, the congregation and other church leaders, the Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating new Church Council candidates when appropriate.
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE: The purpose of the Communication Committee is to ensure adequate communication between the Church Council and the membership of St. Paul Lutheran Church through newsletter articles, informational meetings, and requesting suggestions and concerns from members.
POLICY COMMITTEE: The Policy Committee ensures the Church Council follows the current policies and ensures any changes made to the policy are documented.
FINANCE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE (FTFC): The purpose of the FTFC is to oversee and report upon all budgeted and non-budgeted financial expenditures of the congregation.
COMMITTEE OF PLANNED GIVING MINISTRIES: The purpose of this committee is to distribute partial funding towards missions and ministries of St. Paul Lutheran Church. These funds are acquired through gifts, bequests and other sources.