Worship God. Follow Jesus. Serve others. Make Disciples.
Church Office Hours are variable.
Please call 614.451.3639 or email office@adventelc.org if you need to arrange an in-person meeting.
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 6:00 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.
Brent Welch
President of the Congregation
Brent runs AdventELC Council meetings, Congregational meetings, and also serves on the Parish Life Team.
Trevor Downing
Vice President
Trevor serves at the VP of AdventELC. The VP runs meetings when the President is absent and is head of the Nominations Committee. Trevor is the contact person for The Bed Brigade. He also serves on the Parish Life 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. ​
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 is an active member of choir.
Robert Goldie
Treasurer
Bob is our Treasurer and makes sure the congregation is fiscally faithful. Bob also serves on the Administration Team.
Dustin Bunch
Member
Dustin is currently serving on his first term on Advent's Council. He also serves on the Parish Life Team.
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.
Joe Bolzenius
Member
Joe is a member of Council.
Roy Hart
Member
Roy is a member of Council.
How does the Church Council and all of the teams work together with the Staff?
*DYFM stands for Director of Youth and Family Ministries
Council Packets, Special Meeting and Annual Report Minutes
Council Packet 08/21/18