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.

Officers

Floyd Rummel, President | Madison

Joanne Claussen, Treasurer | Nunda

Directors

Lori Maher | Rutland

Donna Fawbush | Madison

Marv Eich | Winfred

Roger Olson | Rutland

Jeralyn Nelson | Colman

Kristen Boyle | Sioux Falls

Dawn Barber | Gov Board Liaison