Governance & Leadership

Christ Lutheran Church is a member of the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Christ Lutheran is constitutionally governed with authority vested in the Voters Assembly of church membership, delegated to the Church Council to administer all affairs of the church and its ministries. The Christ Lutheran Constitution and By-laws can be found on our website below. 

Mark Richards, Head Elder

Mark Richards is a big help as Head Elder. If you wonder how the white cloth gets on the cross at Easter, it is Mark who climbs the high ladder.

Matt Hyatt

Matt Hyatt stepped into the role of elder in June 2021. Matt brings years of experience in web development to Christ Lutheran Church and School, blessing us with professional media to share our mission and ministry beyond our doors.

Bill Reichert

Bill Reichert attends to the details of each upcoming church service. Sunday. Bill visits the Christ Lutheran congregational shut-ins and provides the opportunity for communion. Bill is the longest-serving elder and is a former head elder.

Brad Turnbaugh

Brad Turnbaugh serves in Youth Ministries.

Walter Bloss

Walter Bloss faithfully serves during church services and provides years of experience to our elders.

Poul Erik Norgaard

Poul Erik has a seminary degree and preaches in local LCMS churches as needs arise. He joined the Elder Board in May of 2021 and is the father to two Christ Lutheran School Alumni.

Church Council Officers

Elected:

President: Terry Balog
Vice President: Dan Silagy
Secretary: Anna Maggio
Assistant Treasurer: Bob Galvan
Treasurer: Bob Campbell
Chair of Elders: Mark Richards
Chair of Trustees: Rhu Maggio
Chair of Board of Christian Education: Annette Balog

Ex-Officio & Non-Voting:

Pastor: Pastor Jonathan Brandenburg
School Principal (Interim): Anna Maggio

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