DISTRICT COUNCIL
The Heartland District Council meets the third Saturday of every month to oversee programs and assistance offered by the District.
The Council also serves as a central contact point for networking within the District and supports and encourages networking opportunities for congregations and clergy.
The council is comprised of both lay snd clergy and represent our congregations from a wide area of the District.
Ministries overseen by the Council include Women of the Word, Neighborhood Groups, Mission Support, Conflict Resolution, Seminarian Scholarships, and Clergy Certification and Call Process.
District Service Coordinator
This position is vacant
District Council President
Rev. Phillip Nielsen
Immanuel Lutheran Church - Harlan, IA
2nd Term Ends: 2025
District Council Vice President
Rev. Raleigh White
1st Term - expires 2027
District Council Secretary
Rev. Cindy Cone
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church - Norfolk, NE
3rd Term Ends: 2026
Pastoral Advisor to Heartland District Women of the Word
Treasurer
Sherry Hartwig
Bethel Lutheran Church - Holdrege, NE
2nd Term Ends: 2025
WOW Pastoral Advisor
Rev. Leah Krotz
Pastoral advisor for Heartland District Women of the Word
Trinity Lutheran - Bruning, Nebraska
1st Term expires 2025
Mike Williams
1st Term - expires 2026
Rev. Joe Love
1st Term - expires 2027
Rev. Don McMillan
1st Term - expires 2027
Rev. Ann Auten
1st Term - expires 2027
Marilyn Schlake
1st term expires 2026
Barry Eldad
1st term expires 2025
