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: Floyd Rummel, Donna Fawbush. 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

Marv Eich | Winfred

Roger Olson | Rutland

Jeralyn Nelson | Colman

Dawn Barber | Gov Board Liaison