Church Council

Elected members of the congregation who oversee Mount Olive’s ministry, finances and facilities alongside the pastor and staff.

The congregation seated in the sanctuary

01Executive committee

Executive committee

Mark PaschPresident(507) 269-7130
Kris LiedtkePresident Elect(507) 358-2089
Loren ElseSecretary(507) 259-9051
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Bob NelsonTreasurer(507) 990-9088
Dave MickelsonFacility / Grounds(507) 398-0165
Becky LashinskiMutual Ministry(612) 619-4833
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Rob NelsonFinance & Stewardship(218) 371-6853

02Full council

Full church council

Each council member represents one area of ministry and serves as the link to its ministry team.

Ministry teams

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Donna MillerAdult Faith Ministry(507) 216-6329
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Nathan MannixChildren, Youth & Family Ministry(507) 722-5123
Don HalleyEndowment Fund(507) 202-0446
Sherry Sanden WillService & Social Outreach Ministry(507) 696-6072
Lara SmoleyWorship & Music Ministry(507) 226-1739
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Noah MannixYouth Council Representative

03Governance

How we make decisions

Mount Olive is governed by its Constitution and Bylaws, with an annual meeting of the congregation and a council elected from among the members.

Confirmation students also share their Faith Statements at a Church Council meeting before Affirmation of Baptism — one of the council’s favorite evenings of the year.