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Our talented members are also very active volunteers who help lead our church with a wide array of ministries. They include:
2026 Officers
Chairperson: Steve Kanda
Vice-Chairperson: Cam Johnson
Secretary: Kim Steiner
Treasurer: Roger Schmitt
Leadership
Board of Trustees:
Oversees the organizational governance of our church. Trustees ensure we operate ethically, show fiscal responsibility, and remain true to our mission and values. Also oversee the church pledges, tithes and offerings, and maintain Winnetka Covenant’s property and facilities.
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Roger Schmitt, Jon Heintzelman co-chairs
Grant Bramley, Robin Magnusson, Peter A. Nelson, Susan Schmitt, Anthony Broad-Crawford, Tom Rivi
Board of Deacons (Diaconate):
Helps the pastoral staff with the spiritual nurture and care of our members. This includes serving communion; interviewing, recommending and welcoming new members; making sure members are informed about major church events; hosting and providing refreshments for special services like funerals and memorials; visiting shut-ins; and organizing card, flower and church greeter ministries.
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Kurt Kovacic, Chair
Steve Rhodes, Rachel Curran, Chant Sayavongsa, Anna Lund, Don Anderson, Sue Kelly, Erika Milbratz, Mary Rhodes, Viktoria Oehring, Dan Gingrich, Debbie O'Donovan
Board of Christian Formation:
Supports the pastoral staff in planning adult and children’s Sunday school, as well as other educational opportunities that encourage Christian growth.
Anne Bassett and Karen Bowen, Co-Chairs
Anne Bassett, Annabelle Fogel, Katie Kanda, Tresor Moolo, Matt Davis, Michelle Gad, Kat Knotts
Missions Committee:
Allocates financial support to a dozen local, national and international missions, and also supports 19 missionaries who serve on five continents.
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Linnea Johnson, Chair​
Rachel Rescorl, Rachel Bramley, Rich Goodwin, Laura Werling, Marcia Jimenez
Community Engagement:
Creates opportunities to connect Winnetka Covenant with our local community. Encourages members to invite and welcome newcomers, and find ways to share our faith with our surrounding neighbors.
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Jed Bassett, Chair
Dave Johnson, Linda Kusel, Kass Anderson, Julie Hextell, Aaron Kaat
Nominating Committee:
Prepares a slate of candidates each year who will serve in areas of their giftedness and interests to help lead and support our church boards and committees.
Brian Madvig, Chair
Colette Quackenbush, Kitti Steiner, John Lindahl, Joan Wallgren
Stewardship Committee:
Encourages and promotes good stewardship in the congregation, especially through annual pledge drive and planned giving programs.
Karla Fogel, Steve Sudhoff, Aubrey Davis
Personnel Committee:
Facilitates and develops effective relations between pastors, staff, and congregation.
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Peter C. Nelson, Chair
Cindy Buettgen, Kelly Quackenbush