LEADERS OF THE AALC JOINT COUNCIL Executive Committee Presiding Pastor: Rev. Dr. Franklin E. Hays Ass't. Presiding Pastor: Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins Secretary to The AALC: Rev. Philip Hofinga Treasurer to The AALC: Dr. Dan Kruger ALTS President (Advisory): Rev. Richard Shields Administrative Ass't to The AALC: Rev. Joe Dapelo, pro-tem Association Council Eastern Region: Rev. Irvin Stapf, Mr. Mark Wachtman Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Clyde Awtrey, Mrs. Elinor Halvorson West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Michael Main, Mr. John Malchow North Plains Region: Rev. Robert Dennis, Mr. Duane Dokken Western Region: Rev. Gregory Stenzel, Dr. Paul Swyhart Treasurer to The AALC (Advisory): Dr. Dan Kruger Administrative Ass't to The AALC: Rev. Joe Dapelo, pro-tem National Home Mission Developer (Advisory): Secretary to The AALC (Sec'y to Assoc. Council and Jt. Council): Rev. Philip Hofinga

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Eastern Region: Rev. Jim Weed, (Chairman), Mr.Tom Eggers
Greater Heartland Region: Mr. Mark Leonard, Rev. Gary Lissy
West Great Lakes Region: Mr. Jerry Pitmon,Mr. Jerry Wiita
North Plains Region: Rev. Gary Benson, Mr. Greg Boschee
Western Region: Mr. George Hurst, Rev. Jonathon Kibler-McCabe
Advisor: Rev. Dr. Franklin E. Hays, Presiding Pastor
ALTS President (Advisory): Rev. Richard Shields
National Home Mission Developer (Advisory):
Administrative Ass't to The AALC: Rev. Joe Dapelo, pro-tem
Treasurer to The AALC (Advisory): Dr. Dan Kruger


REGIONAL PASTORS

Eastern Region: Rev. Dennis Cook
Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Roger Twito
West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Michael Main
North Plains Region: Rev. David Huskamp
Western Region: Rev. Greg Stenzel

REGIONAL CHAIRMEN

Eastern Region: Rev. Fred Balke
Greater Heartland Region: Mr. Ken Burrington
West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Dan Sollie
North Plains Region: Mr. Gordon Olson
Western Region: Dr. Paul Swyhart

AMERICAN LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

President: Rev. Richard P. Shields
Registrar: Rev. Dr. FranklinE. Hays
Academic Dean:

AGENCY FOR PROFESSIONAL CHAPLAINS

Supervisor of Agency Ass't. Presiding Pastor: Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins
Campus Section Director:
Institutional Section Director: Rev. James G. Kloster
Military Section Director: Rev. Richard T. Day

THE AALC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rev. Tom Baumgarten, President
Rev. Paul Hueter, Secretary
Ms. Marie Easter, Treasurer
Ms. Brenda Eberling
Rev. Morris Kirchhoff
Secretary to The AALC: Rev. Phillip Hofinga, ex-officio
Treasurer to The AALC: Dr. Dan Kruger, ex-officio



COMMISSIONS OF THE AALC

AMERICAN MISSIONS – Supports the work of American mission congregations:

Chair: Dr. Paul Swyhart

 BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUDICATION

Chair:

COMMISSIONED CHURCH WORKERS

Chair:

CLERGY – Oversees interviewing, and referral to the Joint Commission, of applicants for pastoral Call in The AALC.

Chair: Rev. Roger Twitto

DOCTRINE AND CHURCH RELATIONS – Develops doctrinal statements clarifying The AALC's theological positions on issues that confront the Christian church. The Commission also participates in discussions that explore possibilities for inter-church cooperation.

Chair: Rev. Philip Hofinga

EVANGELISM – Seeks to identify and provide resources for member congregations that will enhance their outreach ministries.

Chair: Brigitte Gassman

HIGHER EDUCATION – Guide and oversee American Lutheran Theological Seminary in it's training of pastors prior to certification for call to member congregations.

Chair: Rev. John Anderson

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Chair:

NOMINATING

Chair:

PARISH EDUCATION –Seeks resources and means to enhance Christian education in member congregations.

Chair: Mrs. Carol Lorthioir

PENSIONS – Strives to secure dependable, affordable and adequate care for TAALC pastors, and congregation staff members, and their families, through major medical insurance coverage, retirement accounts, and long term care provisions.

Chair: Rev. Gary Benson

PUBLICATIONS – Oversees The AALC's publications including the Evangel and its internet website.

Chair: Rev. Gary Lissy

STANDING COMMITTEE FOR MEN

Chair:

WOMEN OF L.I.F.E – A womens' auxilliary that develops Bible Study materials for personal growth-in-faith, and supports the ministries of The AALC.

Chairwoman: Mrs. Kathy Buhr & Mrs. Audry Stapf

WORLD MISSIONS – Supports the work of mission efforts around the world including:

World Mission Prayer League (WMPL)
Latin American Lutheran Mission (LALM)
Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT)
Lutheran Association of Missionary Pilots (LAMP)
Lutheran Estonian American Friends (LEAF)
Tartu Academy of Theology
Servant Unique Family Ministries
East European Missions Network (EEMN)
Project Timothy-Kenya
The Sending Place – Lutherans At Mission Body and Soul (LAMBS)


Chair: Rev. Darrel Deuel

YOUTH ACTIVITIES – Plans and supervises youth gatherings, at a national level, that will encourage youth of THE AALC in Christian faith, growth, service, and fellowship, and to witness to the unchurched and unconverted.

Chair: Mr. Pat Dean