THE CHURCH COUNCIL
The Church Council is made up of twelve (12) confirmed members of the congregation and meets on a monthly basis. The Council oversees the entire work of the congregation and sets policy. Click here to contact the Council.
The Council consists of the following committees:
- Administrative Committee
- Mutual Ministry Committee
- Long-Range Planning Committee
- Personnel Committee
MEET THE STAFF AT LORD OF LIFE
 Faith Formation
Vicky Roberts (Email)
is our Director of Faith Formation.
Holly Jo Deltgen (Email)
is our Director of Children's Ministry.
Jennifer Seaks-Finley (Email)
is our Director of Teen Life Ministries
Music Ministry
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Interim Director of Worship and Music -
Pamela J. Tamburello (Email)
Pamela (Pam) Tamburello comes to Lord of Life after having served in Lutheran churches for 25 years. She studied at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she received her training in instrumental music. In addition, she studied at Concordia University-Chicago (at that time known as Concordia College-River Forest) where she completed the Director of Parish Music program, which prepares church workers desiring to serve as church musicians and educators. In her years of service to the church, she has conducted instrumental and vocal ensembles, handbell choirs and served as organist/pianist. As she works with the worship and music team to provide quality worship in three distinct styles, it is her goal to be the non-anxious presence that assists Lord of Life during this time of transition.
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Teen Life Ministries
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Director of Teen Life Ministries - Jennifer Seaks-Finley (Email)
Jennifer Seaks-Finley joined our ministry team in September 2007. She has 12 years of Youth & Family Ministry experience in both congregations and as a Bible Camp Director. Her mission for the teens of Lord of Life is to create disciples who grow up into faithful adults and parents. Her vision is to partner with current parents and aide in equipping them to be strong faith models within the home.
Jennifer also believes strongly in setting up Teen Life Ministries that involves many different healthy adult mentors in meaningful relationships with our teens. These include mentor teams to our Junior High confirmation small groups, mentors for our Senior High Wednesday night ministry, mentors for our monthly Senior High Guys Only and Girls Only ministries, and other various retreats, mission trips, and events where adults and teens interact in faith giving ways.
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Social Ministry
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Director of Outreach Ministries - Anne Swetich (Email)
is Director of Social Ministry. She has been active in Social works since college graduation, initially working and living among the poor in Appalachia,(outhouse included!), then working as a counselor at a home for emotionally disturbed teenage girls. She later worked as a medical social worker in various settings including serving as Director of Soc. Services at West Houston Medical Center, to rehab hospitals. She and her husband , Peter, have 2 daughters. With grace and passion, Anne continues in this position, increasing her hours from 15 to 20 hours a
week. Besides her regular responsibilities, she also will be discerning ways to interpret better our
support for the mission of our synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Global Missions also will be a new venture as she takes a trip to Peru, our synod's companion synod.
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Daily Life Ministry
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Director of Ministry in Daily Life - Beth Goetting (Email)
Beth is originally from Michigan, and after college worked in health care for 25 years. After moving more than several times to different areas in the U.S. due to husband's (Mark's) job, Beth settled in the Houston area 5 years ago joining Lord of Life.
After several years, the family transferred to Joyful Life, a mission church of LOL. Beth served as the secretary on the board of trustees, and enjoyed the experience of being a part of the formation of a new congregation. The Goetting family is now back at Lord of Life and Beth has joined Lord of Life as Director of Ministry in Daily Life,
"I am excited to be able to work with our incoming members and look forward to sharing some new and creative ideas in hopes of expanding this ministry's resources for the whole LOL congregation. Part of my job is to make sure our new members feel welcome and help introduce them into some of the many diverse ministries LOL has to offer by way of assessing their spiritual gifts. My goal is to create a follow-up relationship with our members and be of assistance to them in achieving their goal of securing a lifelong fulfilling experience in their church home."
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Administration
Director of Finance - Lanette Jackson (Email)
She lives near Cleveland, Texas. She has over 30 years experience in church office work serving churches in Houston and Conroe before coming to Lord of Life in November 1993. Lanette oversees the financial, building and property and office administration areas of the church. She will remain connected to the Finance Ministry Team. Lanette is married to Chester Hartt, a high school math teacher.
Office Manager - Kathy Greer (email)
Kathy joined the Lord of Life staff in 1999, working 4 days each month editing the LifeLine newsletter. We are thrilled that Kathy is now working 32 hours each week as Office Manager, coordinating and developing our communication, managing our membership data base and records, handling technology issues, and discerning ways to support the rest of the staff. Kathy, her husband, Nolan, and daughter, Ashley, have been members of Lord of Life since 1992.
Julia Wilkerson
is the full-time housekeeper at Lord of Life. She joined our staff in October 1999. She is responsible for the general cleaning of the building. Julia lives in Cleveland and is a single parent with an eleven-year-old son, Josh.
Building Superintendent - Brad Fludgate
Nursery Coordinator - Debbie Fraga (Email)
COMMITTEES OF THE CHURCH
Worship and Music Committee
The Worship and Music Committee is responsible for assisting the Congregational Council in seeing that the services of worship are conducted regularly and in accordance with the liturgy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The committee provides for the recruitment, training and scheduling of worship assistants such as ushers, deacons, Altar Guild, communion assistants and acolytes.
Christian Education Committee
The Christian Education Committee oversees the conduct and promotion of all educational. programs of the congregation: Adult and Children's Sunday school, Adult Bible Study, the Confirmation process, Vacation Bible School and Summer Sunday School, the summer camps and mid-week Bible studies. The committee utilizes materials that are in accord with the confession of faith of the congregation and the Lutheran Church.
Witness Committee
The Witness Committee is responsible for providing a program of outreach ministry which calls into active involvement in our mission persons within and outside of our congregation. It also seeks out the "unchurched" persons in our community to offer them the joy -and support of our Christian Fellowship and engages in dialogue with those members who are currently inactive in our church life.
Stewardship Committee (Volunteers)
The Stewardship Committee is responsible for promoting the expression of Christian faith in daily living, especially as that expression involves a person's use of his/her time, talent, and treasure.
Outreach Ministry Committee
The Outreach Ministry Committee is responsible for providing a program of service and social ministry which develops ways of involving the Lord of Life members in the ministry of our congregation as it reaches out to serve our local and worldwide community. The committee also sustains current ministries and identifies new opportunities to minister to groups and persons with special needs within the congregation and in the community. The committee also serves as advocate of the concerns of the world community - especially ELCA ministries such as World Hunger Appeal and missionary support. The committee makes Lord of Life known in the community as a congregation that cares and is interested in meeting human needs. The "Care and Share" groups, who assist members in time of need, are also under the umbrella of the Outreach Ministry Committee.
Fellowship Committee
The Fellowship Committee is responsible for providing programs which enhance the interpersonal relationship of various ages and interests of the congregation. Through The Parish Life Sub-Committee, the members address specific interest adult programs, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), cultural arts, main events activities (Oktoberfest and Progressive Dinners), camping and golf outings, and fellowship events for senior citizens.
Teen Life Ministries
Teen Life Ministries is responsible for providing programs which enhance the interpersonal relationships among the youth of the church. This committee consists of 2 teams made up of junior and senior high adult mentors that regularly participate in and evaluate current ministries. Confirmation Mentors make a 2-year commitment. Senior High Mentors make a 1-year commitment. Director of teen Life Ministry: Jennifer Seaks-Finley.
Property Committee
The Property Committee is responsible for the proper maintenance and protection of all property of the congregation. It cares for properties of the congregation, maintains buildings and grounds, directs any modifications to the property, furnishings or additions, and oversees the scheduled use of the facilities.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for administering the financial support of the congregation's ministry. The committee exercises oversight of all the financial affairs of the congregation to make sure they are being conducted efficiently, giving particular attention to the prompt payment of all obligations and to regular forwarding of benevolent monies to the Synodical treasurer.
Mutual Ministry Committee
The Primary purpose of the Mutual Ministry Committee is to affirm and strengthen the mission of the congregation and the ministry of the staff. The duties of the Mutual Ministry Committee include:
• To listen, confer, and maintain dialogue with the pastors, staff, and members of the congregation on a scheduled and "as needed" basis.
• To help resolve situations of conflict by emphasizing the points on which there is agreement.
• To strive to maintain a climate of openness, honesty, trust, and communication and dialogue between parties.
• To keep the channels of communication open and to ensure that the communication is real dialogue.
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee was established by the Church Council to prepare the descriptions for all paid staff positions, including the pastor(s) of the church, to review the performance of the staff at no less than an annual basis, and to consult with staff persons.
Long-Range Planning Committee
This Committee is composed of Church Council members who prepare a long-range plan for the ministry and life of Lord of Life Lutheran Church. The goal is to keep five years "ahead" in terms of direction and goals for our life as the Body of Christ.
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