The Board of Governance

The Board of Governance is a group of elected members dedicated to work on the strategic and level of Hope Lutheran Church and School. This Board:

_Represents Jesus and His mission to people in the community and in the world.
_Upholds the principles that guide the Congregation in its mission.
_Supports the pastoral leadership of the Congregation and the administrative leadership of the School.
_Oversees the business of the congregation to ensure that our resources and decisions align with the mission of sharing Christ’s love.
_Monitors the performance of staff and volunteers to foster a culture of excellence and faithfulness in service.

Through prayerful consideration and collaborative leadership, the Board of Governance seeks to faithfully steward the congregation’s resources, ensuring that every decision is based on and guided by the Word of God.

Members:

  • Mike Goetz – Chairperson
  • Rob Andriulaitis – Vice-Chairperson
  • Roger Fast – Treasurer
  • Michele Malmberg – Secretary
  • Steven Reilly – Governance Elder
  • Brenda Horton
  • George Intile
  • Tyrone Lengert
  • Janet Zotzman
  • Lucas Albrecht – Pastor
  • Danny Nagtegaal – Principal

Council of Teams

The Council of Teams at Hope Lutheran Church is a collaborative body committed to fulfilling our mission: Active in Love, Growing in Christ. Guided by the question, “What can we do better together than apart?”, this council meets periodically to align our efforts, foster unity, and to work on the life of the congregation.

Composed of the leaders of various ministry teams, the Council provides a forum for planning joint initiatives. Each team brings its perspective and expertise, ensuring that the diverse needs of our congregation and community are met with creativity and care.

Grounded on God’s Word, the Council works to identify opportunities for growth and service. Whether planning outreach events, strengthening discipleship programs, or enhancing communication across ministries, the goal is to embody Christ’s love and advance His kingdom.

Team Leaders

  • Bible Study: Bruce Forrieter
  • Children’s Ministry: Michele Malmberg, Brenda Horton and Pam Williams
  • Communication: Joyce Din
  • Elders: Bruce Forrieter
  • Evangelism: TBA
  • Facilities: George Intile
  • Fellowship: Jean Gettle
  • Financial Team Leaders: Roger Fast & Emily Reilly
  • LWML: Linda Schiefke
  • Memorial Services reception: Sara Towriss
  • Music Coordination: Pastor Lucas
  • Stewardship: TBA
  • Sunday Team: Christine Intile
  • Video and Sound: Paul Botelho
  • Youth and Young Adults: Daniel Simpson

Elders

The Board of Elders at Hope Lutheran Church is a dedicated group of men who work with the Pastor giving support to the spiritual and pastoral care of our congregation. Guided by the biblical principles outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-13, we strive to be Christlike in our faith life and service.

In partnership with our Pastor, we dedicate ourselves to study, prayer, and meaningful discussions. We pray for our congregation and community, and seek ways to provide encouragement and care. This work is carried out in cooperation with our Pastor and we support him in study, prayer and discussion.  We seek God’s guidance to see where we can be of service in their need. Elders also try to help resolve issues that can arise within the family of believers.

Members:

Bruce Forrieter – head Elder

George Intile

Bill Wilson

Reg Zotzman

Steven Reilly

Simon Verboom