Board of Directors
Helping to lead our congregation
The Board of Directors of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is responsible for selecting, evaluating and compensating the Lead Pastor and overseeing Lead Pastor succession planning, as well as providing counsel and oversight on the selection, evaluation, development and compensation of associate pastors and senior management.
In addition, the Board reviews, monitors and, where appropriate, approves fundamental financial and business strategies and major ministry activities. Lastly, the Board assesses major risks facing the Church and reviews options for their mitigation; and ensures processes are in place for maintaining the integrity of the organization, including the integrity of the financial statements, the integrity of compliance with law and ethics, the integrity of relationships with members and the community, and the integrity of relationships with other stakeholders (such as the ELCA, other area churches, etc.).
Executive Committee

Vern Andren
President
Term Expires 2026

Betsy Johnson
Vice President
Term Expires 2025

Karen Smith
Secretary
Term Expires 2027

Tyler Gold
Treasurer
Term Expires 2025
Board Members

David Vogt
Term Expires 2025

Paul Hutson
Term Expires 2027

Elizabeth Deterding
Term Expires 2026

Deni Naumann
Term Expires 2026

Tonya Schram
Term Expires 2027

Board of Directors Minutes
Please note, minutes for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee are posted after approval at the following meeting.