Council of Directors

The Council of Directors serves as the approving authority of the mission, finances, and property of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. This group is made of up of representatives from our five regions, both pastors and lay-leaders, as well as the directors of each of our ministries.

Next Meeting

Theological Council: October 1-2, 2024
Council of Directors: October 3-4, 2024
Biennial Convention: June 8-11, 2024 (Learn More)

Meeting Minutes

  • Meeting minutes are available by request on a password protected page

Members

Voting Members:
  • Chairman: Mr. Jeff Kleveland (Pacific) / term ends 2028
  • Rev. Paul Larson (CLB President) / term ends 2026
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  • Mr. Dennis Rude (Canada) / term ends 2026
  • Rev. Harold Rust (Canada) / term ends 2026
  • Mrs. Dena Rokos (Canada) / term ends 2028
  • Mr. Scott Dunsmore (Eastern) / term ends 2028
  • Rev. Aage Larsen (Eastern) / term ends 2028
  • Mr. Matthew DeKok (Eastern) / term ends 2026
  • Mr. Joel Torgerson (Central) / term ends 2028
  • Rev. Adam Krog (Central) / term ends 2028
  • Mr. Michael Swenson (Central) / term ends 2026
  • Pastor Scott Skones (Western) / term ends 2028
  • Mr. Doug Bounds (Western) / term ends 2026
  • Mr. Charles Strand (Western) / term ends 2028
  • Rev. Dirk McIvor (Pacific) / term ends 2028
  • Mr. Warren Hall (Pacific) / term ends 2026
  • Rev. Mark Nienow / Secretary / term ends 2028
Non-Voting Members:
  • Vice-Chairman:  Dr. Troy Tysdal / President of Lutheran Brethren Seminary
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  • Rev. Paul Tjelta / Director of Operations
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  • Mr. LaWayne Rogness / Director of Finance & Personnel
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  • Rev. Brandon Pangman / Director of North American Mission
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  • Dan Venberg / Director of International Mission
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  • Tim Mathiesen / Director of Communications & Prayer
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  • Mrs. Karen Stenberg / Director of Women’s Ministries
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