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2014 SYNOD ASSEMBLY NOMINATIONS SYNOD COUNCIL SECRETARY - 4 Years (2014-2018)

SYNOD COUNCIL SECRETARY

Position: Synod Council Secretary Mount Rainier Conference- Lay Name: Monica Hurley Occupation: Self-employed; Consultant (Fundraising/Non-profit management) Past Elected/appointed synodical experience: Synod Assembly Banquet Chair (asked/accepted), Synod Assembly Usher Chair (asked/accepted), Synod Council Member (elected), Synod Council Secretary (appointed)

Personal/Congregational Experience: Sunday School Teacher, Choir, Personnel Committee: Calvary Lutheran Church, Federal Way 1996-2000. Sunday School Teacher, Choir, Stewardship Chair, Fellowship Chair, Worship Team, Altar Guild: Creator Lutheran Church, Bonney Lake, WA 2001-current. Various roles in community groups such as Rotary (Service Above Self)

Why I wish to serve: When I was first asked to consider running for synod council, I was already working full time, managing a family, volunteering for Relay for Life, on the board at the Tacoma Lutheran Home, deeply involved in my local church in various roles and I wondered where there would be time to do anything else. I prayed about the role and ultimately submitted my nomination form.

Over the past few years on the synod council, I’ve worked closely with some of the most dedicated volunteers who profess the Good News of Jesus Christ and hold closely to the mission of the SWWA Synod. With the election of our new Bishop in 2013, I felt even more strongly a call to continue to be involved as we build leaders within our churches and spread the Gospel wider through new mission starts, strong stewardship worship trainings/support, and building relationships between and among people and congregations as a reminder that God is alive in and through us. “God’s Work: Our Hands” is the theme that churchwide branded a few years ago; I strongly believe our synod is a work in progress – God’s work in progress. It is a privilege and responsibility I take seriously to do the work of the synod secretary the past few months. I pray for wisdom, grace and diligence if elected.

SYNOD COUNCIL – 3 Years (2014-2017)

SYNOD COUNCIL - Position # 1

Position: Synod Council Position # 1 Tacoma Narrows Conf- Clergy Name: Rev. Heinz Malon Occupation: Pastor

Past elected/Appointed Synodical Experience: Currently serving as Tacoma Narrows Conference Representative to Synod Council.

Personal/Congregational Experience: Pastor at Key Peninsula Lutheran, Lakebay.

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5/09/2014 SYNOD COUNCIL - Position # 3 Position: Synod Council Position #3 MISS Conference-Clergy Name: Rev. Randy Olson Occupation: Chaplain, Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community Past elected/appointed synodical experience- Congregational Ministries Board; Chair of Planning Committee for several Synod Assemblies; Synod Nominating Committee Chair; Current Synod Council member

Personal/Congregational Experience Lead Pastor, Christ Lutheran, Lakewood; Contract Pastor, Mountain View Lutheran, Edgewood; Interim Pastor, Hope Lutheran, Tacoma, Stewardship Committee, Redeemer Lutheran, Fircrest.

Why do I wish to serve: Having been involved with the Church in this synod for the past 17 years, I care deeply about our governance and mission. My recent experience (completing an unexpired term) on the Synod Council provided an exciting opportunity to continue to be part of expanding and deepening the mission of Christ’s Church in Southwestern Washington.

SYNOD CONSULTATION COMMITTEE

Position: Discipline Committee Position #1 Evergreen Conference-clergy Name: Rev. Ronald McClung Occupation: ELCA Pastor Past elected/appointed synodical experience: None so far.

Personal/congregational experience: Served as pastor at Shepherd of the Hills, Stevenson from 2007-2013; Hospital Chaplain for almost 6 years; Youth pastor in another tradition for 11 years; 1 year CPE Residency; Receive some Family Systems training.

Statement of why you wish to serve: Now that I live closer to the Synod Office, I would love the opportunity to serve occasionally at a synodical level, to support the Bishop, congregations and pastors in need.

SYNOD DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE

SYNOD DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE -Position #1 (6 years) 2014-2020

Position: Discipline Committee Position #1 Evergreen Conference-clergy Name: Rev. Eric Wooldridge Occupation: ELCA Pastor Past elected/appointed synodical experience: None.

Personal/congregational experience: 2 years: Associate Pastor, Messiah Lutheran Church, Auburn

Statement of why you wish to serve: I hope to serve the Synod on a board or committee. Whether in this position or another, I plan to serve faithfully.

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SYNOD NOMINATING COMMITTEE -Position #1 (3 years) 2014-2017

Position: Synod Nominating Committee Position #1 Mount Rainier Conference-Clergy Name: Rev. John Schier-Hanson Occupation: Pastor

Past elected/appointed synodical experience: Director of Lower Susquehanna Synod Youth Gathering (5 years), Nominating Committee (Lower Susquehanna Synod, 3 years)

Personal/congregational experience: Pastor at: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Newville, PA; Centerville Lutheran Church, Centerville, PA; Christ Lutheran Church, Lewisburg, PA; Trinity Lutheran Church, Kirkwood, MO; Zion Lutheran Church, Ferguson, MO; Spanaway Lutheran Church, Spanaway, WA; Member at Christ Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, AP while serving as a long-term care chaplain (2001-2007); Sunday School Teacher.

Statement of why you wish to serve: Serving on the nominating committee is a vital role in providing ongoing momentum and new energy to synodical programming and committees. My past experience in this capacity has provided opportunities to become acquainted with a wide range of people in a synod. SYNOD NOMINATING COMMITTEE -Position #2 (3 years) 2014-2017

Position: Synod Nominating Committee Position #2 Evergreen Conference-Lay Male Name: Mr. Larry Bengtson Occupation: Retired Judge

Past elected/appointed synodical experience: Currently serves on Synod Nominating Committee. Personal/congregational experience: Statement of why you wish to serve:

Position: Synod Nominating Committee Position #3 South Sound Clergy Name: Occupation:

Past elected/appointed synodical experience: Personal/congregational experience: Statement of why you wish to serve:

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5/09/2014 SYNOD NOMINATING COMMITTEE -Position #4 (2 years) 2014-2016

Position: Synod Nominating Committee Position #4 Lower Columbia Conference-Clergy Name: Rev. Angela Renecker Occupation: Pastor

Past elected/appointed synodical experience: Southwestern WA Synod Candidacy Committee Personal/congregational experience: Member, Our Savior’s Lutheran in Bellingham, WA; Associate Pastor, 1995-1999, Bethel Lutheran Shoreline, WA; Pastor, 2000-2012, Faith Lutheran, Elma, WA; Pastor, 2012-present, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran, Winlock, WA

Statement of why you wish to serve: I want to be useful, and to stay better connected with the larger church (also, I was asked!)

Position: Synod Nominating Committee Position #2 Ft. Vancouver Conference-Lay Male Name: Mr. Mike Leisle Occupation: Retired

Past elected/appointed synodical experience: None.

Personal/congregational experience: A member of St. Andrew since 1980, serving as President, Vice President, Call Team member, and Personnel Team Chair. I completed the Community of lay Ministers training in 2010.

Statement of why you wish to serve: This is an opportunity to serve the church beyond St. Andrew.

Position: Synod Nominating Committee Position #2 Coastal Conference-Clergy Name: Rev. Robert Hoem Occupation: ELCA Pastor

Past elected/appointed synodical experience: Personal/congregational experience: Currently serving as Pastor at Galilean Lutheran, Ocean Shores. Statement of why you wish to serve:

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PLU MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE -Position #5 (3 years) 2014-2017 4 Position: PLU Member Representative Position #5 Evergreen Conference-Clergy Name: Rev. Walter Rice Occupation: Minister Past elected/appointed synodical experience: Synod Council and Synod Secretary in Eastern WA/Idaho Synod

Personal/congregational experience: 34+ years of ordained ministry serving 5 congregations. Currently serving Trinity, Enumclaw last 2 years. Previously, 13 years at Bethlehem, Sedro- Woolley.

Statement of why you wish to serve: I have raised a PLU graduate. I consider the University a vital resource for our synod and for the church. Trinity has had numerous students from this congregation, some current.

PLU MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE -Position #6 (3 years) 2014-2017

Position: PLU Member Representative Position #6 Fort Vancouver Conference-Clergy Name: Rev. Tom Tweed Occupation: Pastor Past elected/appointed synodical experience: Currently serve as PLU Member Representative, and past Synod Assembly Chair. Personal/congregational experience:

Statement of why you wish to serve:

PLU MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE -Position #7 (3 years) 2014-2017

Position: PLU Member Representative Position #7 Peninsula Conference-Lay Female Name: Ms. Lisbeth Lusk Occupation: homemaker

Past elected/appointed synodical experience: Currently filling this position, previously on Synod Nominating Committee and Synod Council.

Personal/congregational experience: Council member, Sunday School teacher. Statement of why you wish to serve: I enjoy keeping in touch with PLU.

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