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