Our Staff
To reach any of our staff or council members, please contact the church office at
815-369-5552 or email us at goodshepherdlena@outlook.com.
Betty Allen,
Church Secretary
Jay Andrews,
Treasurer
Janis Kurth,
Choir Director
Karen Niemeier,
Organist
Tena Rackow,
Pianist
Martin Luther,
Reformer
Note: Rev. Dr. Luther cannot be reached directly through the church office.
A Fun Retelling of the Story of Martin Luther
Church Council
Council meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the church.
Council Officers, 2025
President: Kristy Patterson
Vice President: Michelle Andrews
Secretary: Janis Kurth
Treasurer: Jay Andrews
Council Members, 2025
Donna Gullickson, Dale Gullickson, Chris Fahr
Standing Committees
Worship / Music
Stewardship
Learning / Youth
Service
Finance
Property
Additional Committees/Task Teams/Organizations
Staff Support / Mutual Ministry
Executive
Scholarship
Nomination
Audit
Memorial
Building Trust Fund Board
Website
Women of the ELCA
Men's Ministry