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Bethel leadership,
​Standing Boards and Teams

Current Leaders, Leadership Opportunities and Members

​(opportunities are in red)

Governing Board

2022 Governing Board
​ELECTED TO ROLE
  • Treasurer – Jeff Eichner (3 year term – rolls off at end of 2026)
  •  Financial Secretary – Andrea Wait (3 year term– rolls off at end of 2026)
APPOINTED BY ELDERS
  • Elder Representative – Mike Bandman
​ELECTED TO GOVERNING BOARD
  • At-Large Member #1/Secretary – Holly Traynor (3-year term – rolls off at end of 2026)
  • At-Large Member #2/President – Stephanie Bunnell (3-year term – rolls off at the end of 2026)  
  • At-Large Member #3 – Diane Sanders (2-year term – rolls off at end of 2025)​
  • At-Large Member #4 – David Wait (3-year term – rolls off at the end of 2025)  
  • At-Large Member #5 – Paul Delassus (3-year term – rolls off at end of 2027) 
  • At-Large Member #6 – Chuck Kozlik (3-year term – rolls off at end of 2027) 

Board of Elders

2022 Board of Elders: [email protected]​g
  • Mike Bandman
  • Bob Souza
  • Paul DeLassus
  • Jack Warneke
  • Nick Kazarian 
  • Scott Gutzke
  • Elder#7 (OPEN)
  • Elder #8 (OPEN)
STRUCTURE
  • Board of Elders requires six or more Elected elders.
  • The Elders are divided into three separate teams: Spiritual Oversight, Worship, and Discipleship. The Elders may recruit and train other volunteers from the congregation to serve with them.
  • Chairman and Secretary should be elected from the Board of Elders to serve a 1-year term beginning on January 1st. 
  • The Board of Elders appoints one Elder to serve on the Governing Board. 
  • The Board of Elders appoints two elders to serve on the Human Resources Board ​

Human Resources Board

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Human Resources (HR) Board, overseen by the Board of Elders, meets as needed to fulfill its responsibilities:
  • Review, approve and recommend to the Governing Board the compensation, benefits and vacation arrangements for the staff, including, but not limited to, the Pastor, office staff, Preschool Director, teachers, musicians, and any other staff.
  • Develop and maintain a staff organization chart.
  • Develop and maintain an Employee Handbook to ensure compliance with all laws and fair treatment for all staff.
  • Establish a performance review procedure for all staff.
  • Develop any other policies and procedures necessary to provide for the needs of the staff.
  • Serve as a primary resource for employees experiencing conflicts in the workplace.
  • Ensure all information discussed in Human Resources Board meetings is kept confidential.
​HR LEADERSHIP
The Chair of the Human Resources Board shall be elected by the Board from among its board members:
  • Elder #1, appointed by the Board of Elders: TBD
  • Elder #2, appointed by the Board of Elders: TBD
  • Congregation member #1, appointed by the Board of Elders: OPEN
  • Congregation member #2, appointed by the Board of Elders: OPEN
  • Member of the Governing Board, appointed by the President: TBD
  • Voting member of the Preschool Board, appointed by the Preschool Board: TBD
  • The Pastor (Advisory Member)

Altar Guild

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Altar Guild contributes to Bethel by creating an inspirational atmosphere and spiritual mood in which congregants may worship. We are a small group of servants who volunteer and dedicate themselves to the custodial preparation of worship services by preparing the physical environment, placing and maintaining elements essential to the worship service within the designated space. Our area of responsibilities include: presenting the altar in a specific planned arrangement, cleaning and maintaining linens, paraments, silver altar ware, wine trays and communion wafers, flower arrangements; seasonally changing the paraments throughout the year to agree with the liturgical color calendar and support of the Elders in preparation of the worship service, presenting the wine flagon, chalice and individual wine cup trays for their use and cleaning after use. Items used and soiled such as the linens are washed, ironed and stored by the Altar Guild. If additional cleaning and repair of paraments and/or linens are needed, the Altar Guild takes care of this. Other work includes dusting and cleaning the immediate altar space, filling candles with oil and otherwise keeping the storage and work-space clean and tidy. We always have room for new members so please contact a member of the Altar Guild if you are interested.
​LEADERSHIP
The Altar Guild works together as a team; members are appointed and overseen by the Board of Elders.
​ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS
  • Sheila Bunnell
  • Shari Hoppe
  • Linda Moran
  • Diane Sanders 
  • Emily Schaefer
  • Marilyn Schill
  • Margie Tatgenhorst
  • Andrea Wait
  • Dawn Werfelmann  
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Property Board

  • Chair: Open
  • Board Members: 
    • Monte Stoltzman
    • Don Heidlauf
    • Warren Regnier
    • ​Norm Balliet

Board of Christian Education

  • Chair: Kristina White (2025-2026)
  • Board Members: 
    • Vice-Chair: (OPEN)
    • SS Superintendent: Emily Schaefer
    • SS Superintendent: Jose Rayos 
    • VBS Director: Diane Sanders 
    • Bible Study Coordinator: (OPEN)
    • At-Large Member: (OPEN)
    • At-Large Member: (OPEN)
    • Pastor (Advisory Member)
  • Sunday School Teachers:  Elizabeth Blasko, JJ Jones, Dan Novacek, Erin Novacek, Cindy Daluga, Karen Kozlik, Claudine Rayos, Michelle Bereczky,  Carla Thompson  & Ben Sanders
  • Bible Study Leaders: Pastor
  • Confirmation Lay Leaders: Cindy Daluga and Elizabeth Blasko

Preschool Board

  • ​​Chair: Kathy Delassus (2025-2026)
  • Board Members:
    • Karen Kozlik (2025-2026)
    • Sue Frendreis (2025-2026)
    • ​Board Member - OPEN
    • Parent Representative - OPEN 
    • Donna Stutzman, Director (Advisory Member) 
    • Pastor (Advisory Member)

Generosity Team

  • Chair: OPEN 
  • Team Members: Linda Moran, Elizabeth Blasko

Board of Young Peoples Programs

  • Chair: Erin Novacek
  • Team Members: Alicia Kazarian, Susan Squires, Jodi Megerle, Diane Sanders, Andrea Wait, Carla Thompson and Stephanie Bunnell

Care in Community Team

  • Chair: Dave Ross
  • Team Members: Cindy Daluga, Diane Boehm, Sue Bandman, Kathy DeLassus, Sue Frendreis, Carla Thompson, Susan Squires, Yassi Moringe, Elizabeth Blasko and Marsha Julian ​

Disciple Care Team

  • Disciple Care Coordinator: Cindy Daluga
  • Team: Erin Novacek, Emily Schaefer, Paul DeLassus, Sue Bandman

Financial Counters

  • Counters: Monte Stoltzman, Dave Ross, Cheryl Ross, Michelle Chudy, Andrea Wait, Joan Blasko, Margie Tatgenhorst, Diane Sanders, Chris Mason

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Bethel Lutheran Church & Preschool  |  5110 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL  60031  |  (847) 244-9647  |  [email protected]
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