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Territory Coordinators
Territory Coordinators serve as key connectors between LOM organizations and the broader LOM network. They maintain communication with staff from LOM organizations within their assigned territory, sharing updates and important news with the LOM Executive Director and Webmaster.
Their responsibilities include:
- Organizing volunteers to plan Territory Gatherings and other events.
- Exploring collaboration opportunities with ministry partners across the ELCA, other denominations, and professional associations.
- Identifying trends and needs within their territory that could be addressed through LOM-wide or territory-specific initiatives.
- Encouraging financial support for LOM from organizations and individuals.
All Territory events and activities are open to LOM members nationwide and will be promoted across the entire LOM network. LOM provides administrative support, including event registration through the LOM website.
East Territory
West Territory
West Midwest Territory
East Midwest Territory
Deb Roberts, Lutherlyn (PA) (ELCA Regions 7, 8, & 9)
Margie Fiedler, Flathead (MT) (ELCA Regions 1 & 2)
Joel Abenth, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp (ELCA Region 3)
Eric Knueve, Bethel Horizons (WI)
(ELCA Regions 4, 5 & 6)
Board of Directors
The Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Board of Directors consists of nine members elected by the LOM membership, one ELCA Churchwide Representative, and two members elected by the board. The board is responsible for managing the affairs of the organization, defining the mission and vision statements of the organization for review and approval by the membership, and relate to the ELCA churchwide organization. The board also engages in planning for specific goals and objectives that will ensure the organization is an effective tool for ministry by its member organizations and the church. It also maintains proper standards for ethical and legal operation. Here is a list of the current Board of Directors:
Dave Jarvis, President – dave@lomnetwork.org
Leah Pletscher, Vice President- leah@lomnetwork.org
Karen Muse, Secretary- secretary@lomnetwork.org
Dallas Shealy, Treasurer- treasurer@lomnetwork.org
Please e-mail the treasurer if you would like to review a copy of this organization’s Form 990.
Rev. Kelsey Green
Laney Herauf
Jessica Jackson
Rev. Ed Kay
Tami Lewis-Ahrendt
Rev. Matt O’Rear
Amanda Rasner
Rozella White
Executive Director: Don Johnson
Committees
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries is an organization that relies heavily on volunteer involvement. We rely on the work and dedication of our Board of Directors and committees to keep us relevant and moving forward in our service to members. Committees are listed below. If you would like to know more about any committee, or are interested in sharing your gifts by serving on a committee, please contact the chair person indicated below.
The Curriculum Committee is responsible for developing a yearly curriculum to be used by Outdoor Ministry sites. They also seek input and ideas on how to streamline and improve the development and distribution of the annual curriculum. Current members: Kjell Bakken, Kelsey Brown (LOM Board Liaison), Maddie Glanz, Stephanie Engel, Frank Johnson (committee chair), Ellie Powers, Amanda Randall, Jena Vander Broek. Curriculum manager: Rev. Mary Lindberg.
The Development Committee works to raise awareness of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries beyond our sites, seeking new supporters and ways to keep LOM financially sound. They also help to spearhead the annual LOM Auction as well as inviting members to give additional gifts to LOM. Current members: Meggan Manlove, Chair; Jason Gerdes, Jennifer Hellie, Dave Jarvis (board liaison), Don Johnson,
David Larson, and Carlee Wood.
The Diversity Committee strives to enhance diversity in LOM and its member organizations by: providing resources to help educate on diversity; reviewing policies and strategic plans for engagement of diversity; and serving as a sounding board to engage issues around diversity. Current members: Branden Hunt, Chair and Board Liaison; Darryl Thompson Powell, Board Liaison; Nicole McCarthy, Khabo Bersford.
The Education Committee identifies, encourages, promotes, develops and/or assists in developing educational events in response to the needs of Lutheran Outdoor Ministry professionals. This committee is also responsible for the endorsement of additional educational opportunities, Board training, and Compass Points. Current Members: Jessica Pina, chair; Leah McDougall, board liaison; Collin Grooms, Dana Isaacson, Gretchen Bachman, Jesse Klosterboer and Judy Smith.
The LTE Committee is responsible for planning, staffing, conducting, and evaluating the annual Leadership Training Events – Identity and Vision Track, Structure and Operations Track, and Service and Program Track. Current Members: Karen Rumage – Chair; Anthony Briggs, Nathan Pile, Susan Troutman, Tracy Polzin, and Randy Youngquist-Thurow, Events Coordinator
The Nominating Committee makes nominations for members of the Board of Directors and for members of the Nominating Committee. These elected positions are voted on at the annual conference. Current Members: CJ Clark, chair; Chris Moe, Deanna Christensen, Tom Powell, Hannah Loeffler-Kemp, Jacob Kvale. Board liaison with voice but no vote: Chris Olson Bingea.
The Recognition Committee is in charge of the recognitions that take place at the annual conference. Current Members: Jody Johnson, chair; Matt O’Rear, Board Liaison; Dan Scharnhorst, Matt Baumhardt, Amy Ecklund, Eric Knueve, Lee Lindeman, and Tracy Polzin.
Strategic Planning Task Force is charged with developing the process for bringing forward LOM’s next Strategic Plan that the LOM Board will propose to the LOM membership. Current Members: chair: Jacob Sorenson, Gretchen Bachman, Jon Halvorson, Jen Bacher, Jesse Weiss, Leah McDougall, Mark Donald, and Deanna Christensen.