Church Staff

Executive Team

Pastor John Kunze
John Kunze

Senior Pastor

Pastor Dustin Lappe
Dustin Lappe

Associate Pastor

Pastor Andy Greer
Andy Greer

Associate Pastor

Erik Borgmeyer
Erik Borgmeyer

Executive Business Director

Natalie Heidtbrink

Director of Worship & Engagement

Scott Ernstmeyer

Director of Ministry Development

Ministry Leaders & Support Team

Pastor David Loeschen
David Loeschen

Assistant Pastor

Matt Stueber
Matt Stueber

Elementary School Principal

Cassie Thelen
Cassie Thelen

Early Childhood Director

Scott Guenther
Scott Guenther

Director of Digital Ministries

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Sarah Dibbern

Director of Youth Ministries

Jo Newman
Jo Newman

Director of Communications

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Rebecca Bimler

Administrative Assistant

Mandy Fry
Mandy Fry

Finance Assistant

Katherine Ruder
Katherine Ruder

Church Receptionist

Sara Ernstmeyer
Sara Ernstmeyer

Hospitality/Worship Assistant

Amy Lofgren
Amy Lofgren

Wedding Coordinator

Marty Haniszewski
Marty Haniszewski

Properties Manager

Lay Leadership Board

Wally Piepho

BOARD CHAIR

Jeff Searcy

VICE CHAIR

Matt Dibbern

BOARD SECRETARY

Ronald Schwab

BOARD TREASURER

Rich Aldag

BOARD MEMBER

Jonathan Burnham

BOARD MEMBER

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Lisa Davis

BOARD MEMBER

Don Kuca

BOARD MEMBER

Matt Lentell

BOARD MEMBER

Austin Oerman

BOARD MEMBER

Stew Spath

BOARD MEMBER

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Susan Volker

BOARD MEMBER

About LLB

  • We usually refer to the Lay Leadership Board as the LLB.
  • The LLB is a group of 12 congregation members who serve 3-year terms, voted into office during an annual congregational vote.
  • There are no term limits, so board members can serve as many terms as they like, as long as they are voted into office
  • The board meets monthly, along with the senior pastor and the executive business director.
  • They work with the Senior Pastor and input from the congregation to develop the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Messiah.
  • They help set policies for Messiah, and assist in developing a strategic plan for our church.
  • They monitor the strategies, goals, and results of the Senior Pastor and the Staff.

Meeting Minutes

Messiah Ministries Policy Manual

Feel free to contact any of the board members for more info

Elder Team

Chris Hamilton

Head Elder

Welcome!

All of us who are connected to Messiah are considered one big family, and we are called to care for one another. Messiah’s Board of Elders exists to help make sure each member of our family gets the care they need. We pair each household with two elders as points of contact and connection. You’ll find your elders below. Use the first letter of your last name to find which two Elders are yours.

Your elder can help you with:

  • Prayer requests/Someone to pray with you and for you
  • Care needs/Setting up visitation
  • Connecting you with Bible studies, events, and ways to serve
  • Connecting you with pastors or other staff to meet your needs
  • Welcoming your guests or anyone you know who might be visiting Messiah
Keith Volker

Last Names A-C

Jim Kirk Elder
Jim Kirk

Last Names A-C

J.D. Herman

Last Names D-G

Ladd Petitt

Last Names D-G

Tony Bartels Elder
Tony Bartels

Last Names H-K

Scott Schmidt

Last Names H-K

Ryan Dolezal

Last Names L-P

Steve Bors

Last Names L-P

Kenny Blair

Last Names R-S

Tom Roberts

Last Names R-S

Chris Hamilton

Last Names T-Z

Doug Smith

Last Names T-Z

Zach Hansen

Syracuse Satellite

ECDC Staff

Elementary Staff