The Selection Committee met with those who applied for Governance Board seats over the course of two days. Each candidate was asked the requisite questions provided in the Governance Board booklet. The time together was soaked in prayer and mutual appreciation. After deep listening and consideration the following Governance Board is proposed for approval at our Church Conference on June 23rd in the sanctuary following worship.

Board Chair: Bryan Carter
Finance (2 years): Marty Shimko
Finance (3 years): Judy Tucker
Social Justice: Muria Kruger
Spiritual Formation: Kristin Zinsmaster
Staff Relations (2 years): Jeff Niblack
Staff Parish Relations (3 years): Liz Buckingham
Trustees (2 years): John Carroll
Trustees (3 years): Betsi Roach
Volunteer/Leadership Development: Chrissy Dahlheimer
Designated Alternate (Voice with no vote): Larry Dunbar
Clergy: Rev. Elizabeth Macaulay

Hennepin is blessed with great leaders. We are excited to name and bless those listed below as well as all who engage in ministries of all kinds through Hennepin UMC. God is clearly up to something powerful.

Thanks for your prayers and presence during this process. The work of the Governance Board Task Force bore grace-filled fruit. We thank Marla Tipping, Tom Arneson, Lynne Carroll, Liz Buckingham, Ginger Sisco and Pastor Elizabeth Macaulay for the excellence of their care for this process.

In Appreciation,
The Governance Board Selection Team:
Kathryn Johnson
Dennis Behl
Barry Schaub
Jane Mylrea
Rev. Elizabeth Macaulay