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Our Council and Staff

The goal of our church council and staff is to help foster a friendly, welcoming environment that enables us to achieve our mission and have a positive impact on others. Council and staff members listen to ideas, suggestions and concerns, while developing and implementing a strategic plan and vision for the congregation that aligns with our mission.

Staff members

Tammy Lewis

Tammy Lewis Middle School Ministries Coordinator MSYouth@stjohndepere.org

Kim ZimmermanKim Zimmermann Administrative Assistant (920) 336-1082 office@stjohndepere.org

Jill QuigleyJill Quigley Children’s Choir and Praise Band Director (920) 336-1082 office@stjohndepere.org

Stephanie ZinkelStephanie Zinkel Music Director and Organist (920) 336-1082 office@stjohndepere.org

Cassie Tingo Adult Choir Director (920) 336-1082 office@stjohndepere.org

Sarah VissersSarah Vissers High School Ministries Coordinator youth@stjohndepere.org

Hollie Lindemann High School Mission Trip Coordinator missiontrip@stjohndepere.org

2024 Council Members

Sean Day – President As President of the council, Sean presides at all meetings of the congregation and the congregational council. He is also the council’s liaison to the Trust Fund committee. Sean also serves as part of the Executive Committee.

 Steve Leiterman – Vice President As council Vice President, Steve provides   assistance to Sean, Council President. He   assumes the duties of the President in Sean’s   absence and is the council liaison for Long   Range Planning for the property. Steve also serves as part of the Executive Committee.

Kourtney Feldhausen – Secretary As Secretary, Kourtney keeps the minutes   at Council meetings and the   congregational meeting. Kourtney, along   with the rest of the council, helps lead the   congregation in living our mission. She   also helps in setting short- and long-term   goals, while encouraging involvement of   all members in the life of the church.   Kourtney also serves as part of the Executive Committee.

Mike McMullen – Treasurer Mike oversees all financial aspects of the church and is part of the executive committee. He works very closely with our Finance Team to ensure financial reporting is accurate and cash management best practices are being followed. Mike closely monitors the church budget and balance sheet to keep the council and the congregation well informed about the financial position and fiscal health of the church. Mike also serves as part of the Executive Committee.

Amy Labelle Amy serves as the council liaison to the Worship & Music team. Working closely with Jill Quigley, Children’s Choir and Praise Band Director; Cassie Tingo, Choir Director; Stephanie Zinkel, Music Director and Organist; and the rest of the team to create an engaging worship experience. This includes developing musical opportunities for all ages to share their gifts during worship.

Tom BaciakTom Baciak Tom is the liaison to the Property & Management team, which is responsible for the planning, administration, maintenance, repairs, inventory, replacement, protection, improvement and use of all properties of the congregation. Some of the team’s activities include facility improvements, facility repairs, facility maintenance, security ministry, snow removal, lawn care and more.

Susan Van AstenSusan Van Asten Susan Van Asten serves as the council liaison to the Celebration and Outreach team which helps facilitate opportunities for us to live our faith and enrich lives within and outside of St. John. Celebration and Outreach provides ministry help in different ways to many areas of the church and community. Just a few examples include working with New Community Shelter, De Pere Christian Outreach, Woodside Lutheran Home, Lutheran World Relief, food pantries and more.

Katie Schneekloth

Katie Schneekloth Katie oversees the Family and Youth Ministries (Faith Formation) team, which plans, administers and coordinates the educational programs of the congregation for all ages.

Kim RonsmanKim Ronsman Kim serves as the Council liaison to the Stewardship  team-exploring ways to involve members in church activities, volunteering within the congregation and community as well as in active giving.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

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Creating a positive impact

We’re a congregation that cares. As Christians, we care about others and strive to have a positive impact on other people’s lives. Whether it’s someone in our congregation, our community or our world, we’re there in times of need, in times of joy and all the times between.

We demonstrate our caring spirit every day. We volunteer. We reach out to charitable organizations.  Whether it’s painting a house, donating food or raising funds to buy fruit trees for others across the globe, we help our neighbors in need. Read more about our people and our congregation »

What’s happening

Worship and building updates

September 21, 2022

The Congregation Council has amended its Covid-19 protocol.  Effective September 21, 2022, St. John will no longer be requiring that masks be worn based upon the Brown County Covid-19 Community Transmission Rate.  Any individual who needs to or prefers to wear a mask is welcomed to do so. The Congregation Council will continue to monitor the situation and adjust these protocols as needed.

The 8:00 a.m. (9:00am summer) service will be livestreamed and available on our YouTube channel. 

The Council continues to review information from health officials and will modify our guidelines as is appropriate.

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Our Pastor

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Our Mission

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