Governing Board

Governing Board members are selected from Bethel’s partner churches, and the board includes several at-large positions. This board oversees the mission, vision, and policies of the Bethel Community.

Officers

Bebe Abraham
St John Lutheran | Ramona

Pastor Karl Breddin, Vice President
St. John Lutheran | Madison

Maria Feldhaus, Secretary
Bethany Lutheran | Howard

Dawn Barber, Treasurer
St. Jacobs | Colton, Chester

Directors

Nancy Bloker, Grace Lutheran | Nunda

Cindy Dannenbring, Trinity Lutheran | Madison

Sandra Elenkiwich, Our Saviors | Flandreau

Mark Ellingson, Midway Lutheran | Colman

Phil Hoffman, First Lutheran | Colton

Pastor Steve Lindley, Trinity Lutheran | Madison

Natalie Olson, Lake Madison Lutheran | Rutland

Vacant director positions include:

  • Pastor

  • Pastor at-large

  • Representative from St John Lutheran, Madison

  • Representative from Colman Lutheran, Colman

Contact us if you’re interested in a director position.


The Foundation Board of Directors manages the fundraising efforts on behalf of the Bethel Community. Members are volunteers; they serve 3-year terms.

We have positions open on the Foundation Board of Directors. Contact us if you are interested in serving.

Officers

Joanne Clausen, President | Nunda

Lori Maher, Vice President | Rutland

Kristen Boyle, Treasurer | Sioux Falls

Directors

Roxie Ebdrup | Madison

Virginia Lemme | Wentworth

Jeri Nelson | Colman

Roger Olson | Rutland

Karen Youmans | Madison

Dawn Barber | Chester - Gov Board Liaison