Meet the Staff

GLC Congregational Council & Elected Members

Board of Administration
Weldon Abarr - Congregation Presdient
Randy Sniezek - Congregation VP
Phyllis Athen
Delayne Stokke
Cindy Kruckenberg
Wayde Klingbeil
Pastor Tom, Member by Consitituion

Board of Congregational Life
Betsy Buffington - Chair
Deb Metz
Sharon Popp
Darsi Christian
An'Nyce Hoff
Betsy Buffington

Board of Education, Primary
Leah McConville - Chair
Deb Adolphson
Keathen Winter
Mary Rotto
Deb Adolphson
Jan Boehme

Board of Education, Secondary
Andrew Ricklefs - Chair
Betty Upstill
CoAnne Hartmann
Randy Sniezek
Allison Eness
Mark Vandenberg

Board of Evangelism
Listi Hadaway
Darsi Christian
Allison Eness
Sharon Berryhill
Margie Scott
Peggy Jobe

Board of Finance
Guy Frerichs - Chair
Jon Popp
Joel Kruckenburg

Board of Outreach & Social Responsibilties
Kevin & Emily Jensen - Chairs
Carol Peterson
Darlene Doerder - Loaves and Fishes
Doug Eggers
David & Sharon Berryhill

Board of Property
Jeff Taylor - Chair
Joel Kruckenburg
Bob Gibson
Chad Christian

Board of Stewardship
Pam Abarr - Char
Peg Uthe

Board of Worship/Music/Arts
Cathy Adams - Chair
Tina Swart
Deb Anderson
Kelly Gauck
Julie Lenz
Jane Paul

Board of Youth
Mary Vannoy - Chair
Pam Vandenburg
Sharon Popp
Jan Boehme
Delayne Stokke
Vicky Strom
Steve Gent
Dennis Kuntz
Margie Scott

APPOINTED POSITIONS
Church Treasurer: Jon Popp
Financial Secertary: Joel Kruckenberg
Council Secertary: Dorothy Schumer

 

Pastor Tom Prochnow

glcpastortom@q.com

Pastor Tom was called as pastor at Gilbert Lutheran Church on July 1, 1985. He is a graduate of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Prior to coming to Gilbert, he served as state director for Prison Fellowship of Iowa (1981-1985) and chaplain with Lutheran Social Service of Iowa (1978-1981) while living in Des Moines. His first call was to Our Savior's Lutheran Church and also the Iowa State Penitentiary in Ft. Madison (1972-1978).

He is married to Sharon and they have three children - living in Duluth Mn., St. Louis Park, Mn, and Naperville, Il. and three grandchildren.

Pastor Tom served on the Southeastern Iowa Synod Council for 12 years and was dean of Conference 1 of the Southeastern Iowas Synod. In addition, he served on the boards of United Way of Story Council, Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp, Bethany Life Communities, Friendship Ark Homes and Arc of Story County. He also served on the Advisor Board of the Gilbert School District. He presently serves on the board for Habitat of Humanity for Central Iowa and chairs the admissions/human rights committee for Friendship Ark Homes.

He enjoys reading, walking, golfing, helping his children with construction projects, geocaching, playing cards and visiting his children and grandchildren. 

Pastor Cathy Daharsh

glcpastorcathy@q.com

 Pastor Cathy joined Gilbert Lutheran Church in August of 2009 as a recent graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary. Pastor Cathy and Pastor Tom work together in all the ministries of Gilbert Lutheran. Pastor Cathy has taken a lead role in the areas of worship, baptism, primary education, and youth. Prior to beginning ordained ministry, Pastor Cathy served a congregation in Sheboygan, WI as Director of Youth and Family. She also was an elementary teacher and a high school volleyball coach in Sheboygan.

Pastor Cathy interests include serving on the Advisory Committee for the Gilbert School District. She is also a board member for the Story City Decategorization and Empowerment Committee. She enjoys playing volleyball, running, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Pastor Cathy is married and has two sons.

Pastor Cathy enjoys getting to know people and their stories. She is excited about the many ministry opportunities at Gilbert and the surrounding area. She has a heart for social justice and serving others.


Dan Wright - Custodian


Judy Fitz - Nursery Attendant


If you would like to send an email directly, you can reach us in the follow ways:

Church Office

gilbertlutheran@q.com

Pastor Tom

glcpastortom@q.com

Pastor Cathy

glcpastorcathy@q.com

 

 

Gilbert Lutheran Church  PO Box 270  135 School Street  Gilbert, IA  50105
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