Board of Directors

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Welcome!
As you explore our website, you will see references to “Knowing. Growing. Going." Have you ever asked “Is this church the right place for me? Or “Can I trust that my offerings will be spent to further our mission? Or even “How can I serve?” The DRLC Board is committed to answering these questions and more to maintain the highest level of integrity and trust with the congregation. We are committed to show transparency in all that we do as your Board of Directors! We hope to know, grow and go with you here and in our community!
Board of Directors Graphic

To the left is a brief description of how your Board of Directors governs at Divine Redeemer. The steward’s (members) of DRLC are the holders of all congregational authority (see the organizational chart below – the executive pastor aka senior pastor is Pastor Seth Flick). You have delegated this authority to conduct and perform acts and affairs of the congregation in its stead between annual meetings to your elected Board.

The Board of Directors primary responsibilities are to ensure that our strategic plan is followed, that the financial integrity of the congregation is maintained and that we keep each of you informed on our board and congregational activities.  The board uses Carver’s policy based governance model.  What this means is that we have established operational limits of the day to day operation at DR, and we are charged with monitoring these activities to ensure these limits are maintained and our mission is fulfilled. 

Our current strategic plan was established in 2011. Outreach, Assimilation and Stewardship were the primary focuses. Through this plan, we have been able to accomplish great things – but we are far from done and we need your continued prayers and support.

The Board of Directors thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Board.  We hope that you share the Board’s excitement at the tremendous progress made in the recent years and further share in our optimism for Divine Redeemer as we look forward to a bright future!

If you have specific questions regarding any topic or you are interested to serve on the Board or other committees in the future, please contact us at bod@drlc.org

God bless you and your family!

Meet the Board

DENNIS GEHRKE
Past President
Term ends 2024

ROB CHANDLER
President
Term ends 2024

TRISH LANGE 
President-Elect
Term ends 2024

TRACY HOLT
Director
Term ends 2024

MARK BAHR
Director
Term ends 2024

BEN WEHMEIER
Director
Term ends 2026

TIM TIMMERMAN
Director
Term Ends 2024

JASON HYNES
Director 
Term ends 2025

SUSAN LAABS
Director
Term ends 2026

RENEE KANDLER
COO-Advisory to BOD

PASTOR SETH FLICK
Executive Pastor/COO

Voters' Meeting Information

December 10, 2023 Voting Results

Motion was passed that the congregation would move forward in the process to interview candidate of Concordia Seminary Saint Louis for a potential 3rd pastor.
Board Members elected: Susan Laabs and Ben Wehmeier
Lay Elders elected: Jim Braun, Mike Uttech, and Rick Johns

May 21, 2023 Voting Results

Budget passed

April 16, 2023 Voting Results

181 in favor of expansion - 97.3% yes!

 

LINKS

Board Policy Manual, Constitution, and Bylaws

Board Meeting Minutes


Master Expansion Plan