LEADERSHIP

Governing Board & Elders

Governing Board

The Governing Board consists of nine members of the church who serve a term of service of three years.  The Governing Board ensures that a strategic direction of the congregation is the driving force for all activities and related ministries.

Antone drinkard - Board President

My family and I started going to St. Matthew in July 2021. I have served on the Governing Board as the Board Briefing Coordinator and assisted in outreach. I have also served at many different churches in several different capacities. In coming to St. Matthew, I felt the call to join this specific family and serve. I am compelled by the peace of the Spirit to serve and filled by the love coming from this community of disciples.

Favorite Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Favorite Vacation Destination: Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: A simple hot green tea

Shaylyne krumdieck - VICE PRESIDENT, Orientation/training coordinator

I have been a part of the St. Matthew family for 10 years. I volunteer on the AV team assisting with service sound and currently serve as the Vice President on the Governing Board. I love this church and our congregation. I want to help make decisions that impact members and guests. I want to see our church continue to grow and reach more families, bringing them to know the love of Jesus.

Favorite Restaurant: Kru | Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
Favorite Vacation Destination: Maui
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: White Chocolate Mocha

MATTHEW STRINDEN - DIALOGUE COORDINATOR

Katie Nuss - Personnel COmmitTEE chair

I have been part of the St Matthew family for more than 15 years now. Previous to serving on the board now, I served on the Fellowship board under the old structure and used to work quite a few shifts in the nursery at the green church. When I was asked to consider a board position I just knew it was time to give back to our congregation and the St Matthew community. I like to learn about how our church is growing and what ways we can all work to enhance the family we have at St. Matthew

Favorite Restaurant: Ruth Chris
Favorite Vacation Destination: Probably Hawaii, but anywhere tropical
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Irish cream Cold brew

Kevin GEORGESON - Briefing Coordinator

I am excited to serve as Briefing Coordinator on the St. Matthews board. Our family has been apart of St. Matthews since 2010, and I feel led by God to serve in this way. Our family has grown in the church and enjoy being a part of services, youth, and choir. My personal background includes leadership, training and education. I look forward to using those skills to help St. Matthew grow.

Favorite Restaurant: My kitchen/backyard
Favorite Vacation Destination: National Parks
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Hot Americano or Chai Tea

Bonnie Tangen - Treasurer

My husband and I joined St Matthew in spring of 2015. I served on the Council as the Financial Secretary. I have been on the Governing Board as the Recording Secretary and now as the Treasurer.

I have also helped with offering counting, led the prayer partner group, participated/facilitated First Place for health. I feel it is important to serve The Lord with your gifts. He gives each of us different gifts and in my professional life, I have been in leadership most of my adult life. I love being part of the leadership of my church. It is where the action is. Where you can be impactful. At my previous church, I also served in mulitple leadership positions. It is where I can use my gifts and serve.

Favorite Restaurant Olive Garden
Favorite Vacation Destination: Maui, Hawaii
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Iced chai latte with coconut milk

Chris cantrell - Recording Secretary

Having grown in faith through the ministry of St. Matthew over the last 16 years, I am thankful for my faith in Jesus and want to give back to the ministry that has blessed me so much. My legal background and communication skills will be a great asset to the Board, particularly in the area of developing our Ministry team. St. Matthew needs to continue to grow great people and I want to be part of finding and growing them. I am excited to see St. Matthew grow while maintaining our “small church” identity - that welcoming, personal energy we have always had.


James Moen - OKR Coordinator

I have been at St. Matthew for 23 years - served on church council for 2 terms, an elder for 2 terms and governing board currently in 2nd term. I am compelled to serve on leadership at St. Matthew to ensure all groups are heard & represented.

Favorite Restaurant: Fat’s
Favorite Vacation Destination: Anywhere (as long as it’s a vacation)
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: dark roast coffee

Douglas Brauer - Nominating Committee Chair

Elders

The role of our elders consists of…

  • Providing spiritual guidance for ministry teams and staff

  • Supporting the direction of ministry through leadership of the MATs.

  • Caring for, nurturing, encouraging, and supporting pastors and staff

  • Assisting pastors in the care, nurture, and encouragement of individuals and families within the fellowship

dave clawson - Head Elder and Inspiring Hope

I’ve been a member for 16 years. I have served on multiple boards and positions, most recently as the MAT elder for the Inspire Hope team and service elder. I want to help develop the mission of our congregation and it's growth, believing my many years of church membership will be a great benefit.

Favorite Restaurant: Lucille's
Favorite Vacation Destination: Maui
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Mocha

Tommy Hintz - Apprentice/small groups

I have been connected with St Matthew for 2.5 years. I currently serve as a MAT Elder for the Apprentice and Small Groups MAT. I also help teach Confirmation to our 7th & 8th grade students, and this past summer I was a chaperone for the high school kids on their trip to Houston for the LCMS Youth Gathering. Out of the great love that God has blessed me with I want to share the love of Jesus with those I come in contact with. I enjoy walking along side people on their faith journey. I love to develop and use the gifts that God has given me for Kingdom work.

Favorite Restaurant: Pattaya Cafe - Thai
Favorite Vacation Destination: Disneyland
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Galaxy Fish Lemonade @ Dutch Bros

Jeffrey Krumdieck - family ministry

I have been attending St. Matthew's for 25 years. I am involved with the leadership team on the Board of Elders and currently the MAT Elder for Family Ministries. I grew up attending St. Matthew's and have always felt at home here. I felt that it was now my time to join the leadership team that helped shaped me and continue the pattern to help others grow in their faith.

Favorite Restaurant: Anatolian Table
Favorite Vacation Destination: I love a cozy cabin in the woods
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Dark Chocolate Mocha

Sam Lucero - Worship Arts

I have been a part of St Matthew for 3 years. I am currently the MAT Elder for Worship Arts. I am compelled to serve as leadership to serve God. I believe that God is doing great things through St. Matthew and I want to support that as much as I am able.

Favorite Restaurant: Bubba Gumps
Favorite Vacation Destination: Hawaii
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Raspberry white mocha

Jeff Wiedeman - Student Ministry

I have served in leadership for 3 years and am the MAT Elder for Youth Ministries. I have been active in student ministry, specifically club 56 on Wednesday night. I love being a part of the leadership team here at St. Matts. I get to interact with others, serve the people if this church and get involved with community activities.

Favorite Restaurant: Chinese or Thai
Favorite Vacation Destination: Europe
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Americano with an extra shot.

Patrick Reimnitz - Hospitality

I have been part of St. Matthew’s since September 2021, have served as an elder since June 2022 and currently the MAT Elder for Hospitality. I believe in St. Matthew's vision, which is the mission Jesus has laid on us.

Favorite Restaurant: Chili's
Favorite Vacation Destination: Anywhere I can scuba dive
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: White Chocolate Mocha

Bill Broders - First Impressions/connect

I served for four years on the Church Council, ten years leading our Life Group and four years as an Elder. There was a need and I felt God was directing me use my gifts and help fulfill the need.

Favorite Restaurant: Macaroni Grill
Favorite Vacation Destination: Kauai
Favorite Starbucks Beverage: Don’t go to Starbucks