Worship God. Follow Jesus. Serve others. Make Disciples.
WORSHIP GOD. FOLLOW JESUS.
SERVE OTHERS. MAKE DISCIPLES.
What is a Church Council? The Church Council acts as Advent's Board of Directors. There are 9 people elected for a term of 2 years on a rotational basis. The Council meets once a month, on the third Monday starting at 6:30 pm.
Each Council member serves as a council liaison to one standing committee (typically meets once a month). Council members are available to church members and visitors for comments, concerns and compliments.
Tom Heiby
President of the Congregation
Tom runs AdventELC Council meetings, Congregational meetings, and also serves on the Worship & Witness Team.
Brent Welch
Vice President
Brent serves at the VP of AdventELC. The VP runs meetings when the President is absent and is head of the Nominations Committee. Brent also serves on the Parish Life Team.
Robert Goldie
Treasurer
Bob is our Treasurer and makes sure the congregation is fiscally faithful. Bob also serves on the Administration Team.
Amy Lytle
Secretary
Amy is the Secretary of Council. She takes the minutes of Council meetings and keeps records of actions. She serves on the Administration Team.
Craig Dame
Member
Craig is a member of Council. He also serves on the Administration Team.
Trevor Downing
Member
Trevor is a member of Council. He serves on the Parish Life Team.
Rev. Aaron Layne
Pastor
Pastor Aaron Layne sits on Church Council. He reports to and advises the Council each month. He serves on Council and teams ex officio.
Del Phillips
Member
Del is a member of Council. He serves on the Administration Team and helps with property matters around AdventELC.
Norma Pitts
Member
Norma is a member of Council and longtime member of Advent. She is involved in many ministries and serves on the Worship & Witness Team.
Jane Prause
Member
Jane is a member of Council. She serves on the Worship and Witness Team.
Nancy Neiner
Member
Nancy is a member of Council and serves on the Social Concerns Team and is passionate about the YWCA Family Shelter.
Bob Swinehart
Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary is responsible for collecting and recording all money received through the regular offering, through the mail, and by electronic deposit. Bob coordinates Advent's volunteers for the Bed Brigade.
How does the Church Council and all of the teams work together with the Staff?
*DYFM stands for Director of Youth and Family Ministries
