District Council

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 Council President

Rev. Raleigh White

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St. Paul Lutheran - Osceola, NE

1st Term - expires 2027




District Council Vice President

Rev. Joe Love

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Peace Lutheran - Deshler, NE

1st Term - expires 2027




District Council Secretary

Marlene Vermeer Campbell

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Peace Lutheran - Sioux Center, IA

1st Term - expires 2028




District Council Treasurer

Sherry Hartwig

Christ Lutheran - Pickrell, NE




WOW Pastoral Advisor

Rev. Leah Krotz

Pastoral advisor for Heartland District Women of the Word

Trinity Lutheran - Bruning, Nebraska

2nd Term - expires 2028




District Council Webmaster

Marilyn Schlake

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Christ Lutheran - Pickrell, NE

1st term - expires 2026




District Service Coordinator

Position Currently Vacant




Rev. Ann Auten

St. John Lutheran - Athol, KS

1st Term - expires 2027




Barry Eldad

Our Savior's Lutheran - Audubon, IA

2nd term - expires 2028




Rev. Don McMillan

Emmanuel Lutheran - Goodland, KS

1st Term - expires 2027




Pastor Laura Webb

Elkhorn Lutheran, Elkhorn, NE

1st term - expires 2028