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
Jackie Voelker, President
Colman Lutheran | Colman
Pastor Karl Breddin, Vice President
St. John Lutheran | Madison
Maria Feldhaus, Secretary
Bethany Lutheran | Howard
Dawn Barber, Treasurer
St. Jacobs | Colton, Chester
Directors
BeBe Abraham, St. John Lutheran |Ramona
Nancy Bloker, Grace Lutheran | Nunda
Mark Ellingson, Midway Lutheran | Colton
Pastor Ramona Hayes, Our Saviors | Flandreau
Phil Hoffman, First Lutheran | Colton
Kathie Johannsen, St. John Lutheran | Madison
Pastor Steve Lindley, Trinity Lutheran | Madison
Natalie Olson, Lake Madison Lutheran | Rutland
Vacant director positions include:
Pastor
Pastor at-large
Representative from Trinity Lutheran, Madison
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.
The Foundation Board and members of the Bethel Community give a heartfelt thank you to those members whose terms on the board expired in 2024: Marv Eich, Donna Fawbush and Floyd Rummel. We appreciate your years of dedicated service to Bethel.
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
Roger Olson | Rutland
Jeralyn Nelson | Colman
Dawn Barber | Gov Board Liaison