Section Convention of Synod

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1 Section Convention of Synod Nominations Committee Report

2 NOMINATIONS FOR 51 st QUEENSLAND DISTRICT SYNOD 2018 OFFICIALS BISHOP FIRST ASSISTANT BISHOP SECOND ASSISTANT BISHOP SECRETARY Pastor Paul Smith Pastor Mark Vainikka Pastor Ben Hentschke Margit Hubbers * denotes sitting member; numbers in brackets indicate the number of years to serve) COMMITTEE District Church Council (DCC) 5 Pastors + 8 Lay Members Pastors Sitting Members NOT up for election Pastor Mark Brinkmann Pastors Nominees Bishop First Assistant Bishop Second Assistant Bishop (1) Vacant Lay Members Sitting Members NOT up for election Secretary Michael Klatt Andrew Spyropoulos Danielle Robinson Lay Members Nominees Cheryl Steinhardt* Helen Mibus* Adam Richardson* Vacant Constitutions (8) 2 or 3 Pastors + 5 or 6 Lay Members Council for Ministry and Mission (CMM) Council (13) 5 or 6 Pastors 6 appointed by DCC 1 nominated by LYQ 6 elected by Synod Council Executive (3), comprising a chair, vice-chair and secretary; three (3) additional members, including a pastor, a lay worker and a lay member. Pastor Carl Thiele Vacant (1) Michael Klatt Kerryn Simpfendorfer Graeme Drapper* Helen Howard* Vacant (1) Pastor Noel Burton Lay Person Robert Knock Chair Pr David Schuppan* Vice-Chair Vacant (1) Secretary Vacant Lay Worker- Carl Eckermann Grant Cummins (Benjamin Lyons ratification only as LYQ nominee only) Council for Lutheran Education QLD (CLEQ) Schools Council, Administration & Governance (6) - members shall be actively involved in school or early childhood services administration or Page 1 of 2 Jodie Hoff Anthony Dyer Debbie West-McInnes Gary Fulton* Tim Kotzur* Ray Ebert

3 COMMITTEE Pastors Sitting Members NOT up for election Pastors Nominees Lay Members Sitting Members NOT up for election Lay Members Nominees governance in Lutheran SCHOOLS. Parish Pastor (1) Michael Neldner Classroom Teacher (3) Brenton Altmann Vacant (1) Parent of Student (2) not professional educators Katrina Hibberd Mark Newton Lutheran Services Council (LSC) (10, 2 Pastors only) At least eight (8) of these positions shall be reserved for people who are Active Communicant Members. Up to two (2) Council members may be non-lutheran but shall be active members of other Christian denominations Vacant (1) Clare Seligmann Leena Vuorinen Andrew Stanke Bobby Rolison Council for Lutheran Youth of Queensland (CLYQ) (1 Pastor and 8 Lay plus Director of M&M) Nominations (at least 5, min. 3 Lay) Nominated by DCC and elected by Synod Parish Alignment (6) 1 appointed by DCC To be held dormant until resolved by DCC Michael Mayer Ian Grieshaber Jill Shepherdson David Truss Adrian Muller Norm Auricht Stuart Jaeschke* Simon LaBlack* Jennifer Danslow* Mark Gierus* Keziah Sydes* Jodie Hoff* Meagan Dull* Janelle Anderson* Vacant (1) Vacant (1) Colin Donges* A Foster* R Unverzagt Page 2 of 2

4 NOMINEE INFORMATION FOR DISTRICT CHURCH COUNCIL (DCC) PASTOR MEMBERS One Vacancy LAY MEMBERS Cheryl Steinhardt Current Lay Member DCC Personal profile: Married to Ross Steinhardt (Chair of Redeemer Laidley and former Chair of Faith Lutheran College Plainland). Three married children and five grandchildren. Multiple business owner/partner with husband. Living outside of Gatton on cattle property at Woodlands Road. Service to the Church: Current Member of LCAQD Church Council since Synod 2010, DCC Representative on LYQ Council, Vice Chair (former Chair) of Lockyer Valley Lutheran Parish, Member of Redeemer Laidley Council, Worship Committee, Stewardship Committee and Family/Youth Committee. Past Baptised and confirmed at Redeemer Laidley, Sunday School teacher for 19 years, various church committees and choirs. Service to Community: Various sporting and school committees in numerous executive positions since 1986 and member of local council of commerce. Governance and Skill Set training and experience: LCAQD Councilor since 2010 Governance training with LCAQD Chair of Lockyer Valley Lutheran Parish three year (constitutional change) Delegate numerously for Synod Delegate numerously for Parish council Served as LCAQD Disaster representative and delegate (personal hardship both 2011 and 2013) Business owner since 1985, Multiple business owner since 2008 Various work related certificates for the hospitality industry Diploma of Business with working to study for MBA (Management) 1

5 Helen Mibus Occupation LYQ Business Manager Current service: o Lay Member DCC o Treasurer, St John s Ipswich Past service o DD Zone Youth President o Secretary LYA o Treasurer Luther Heights Youth Camp o Assistant secretary LYQ Executive o Karalee Community Kindergarten Treasurer Skill set o Accounting o Business management o Community Organisation experience o Church involvement Adam Richardson Current service: o Lay Member DCC since April 2018 o Principal, Good News Lutheran School o Secretary, Lutheran Principals Australia (Qld) o Worshipping at Good News, Middle Park & Living Faith, Murrumba Downs Qualifications o Graduate Diploma of Theology (Education) ALC 1997 o Bachelor of Education (Honours) QUT 1994 o Associate Diploma Applied Science (Chemistry) QUT 1988 Skill set: o Leadership o Management o Education NOMINEE INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL FOR MINISTRY & MISSION (CMM) Vice-Chair (1 year), Secretary positions vacant for 2-year term Pastor David Schuppan Nomination to CMM as Chair Current CMM Vice Chair Lead Pastor Living Faith, Murrumba Downs Skill set pastor, board experience and training 2

6 Carl Eckermann New nomination to CMM as Lay Worker Member Our Saviour, Rochedale Occupation - Ministry Development Coordinator, Our Saviour Rochedale Previous roles in community and local church: o Director Lutheran Youth of Queensland o Previously employed in outdoor education centres Googa, Ballon o Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Middle Park Youth ministry leader, youth advocacy team chairman, congregation chairman, church councilor, worship director Skill set extensive experience in church ministry and governance, community development, sales and marketing. Grant Cummins New nomination to CMM Member Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship, Toowoomba o Current Church Council member o Former Vice-Chair o Active council member since 2010 o LCAQD Synod Delegate Occupation Senior Youth Worker with Safe Places Roles in community and local church o Leader and Director Christian Life Week; 15 years service to CLW including establishing CLW at Koojarewon o Youth Leader o Child Safety Officer with Department of Communities Child Safety o Advocate for foster carers with Foundations Care Skill set Public speaking, organisation NOMINEE INFORMATION FOR CONSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE Graeme Drapper Current member Constitutions Committee - Secretary Member St John s, Corinda Occupation Semi retired Corinda Ministry Team Chair QLECS Secretary Good News Lutheran College Council Skills- accounting, governance, leadership 3

7 Helen Howard Current member Constitutions Committee Member St Andrew s, Tallebudgera Occupation Retired Assist with various duties at St Andrew s kitchen & upkeep of altar vestments Skills management positions for 30 years NOMINEE INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL FOR LUTHERAN EDUCATION QUEENSLAND (CLEQ) Timothy Kotzur Current member CLEQ Administration and Governance Member Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rochedale Occupation Head of College, St Peter s Lutheran College (Indooroopilly and Springfield) Current Chair CLEQ Chair LEQ IR/HR Committee Member Bond University Medical Program admissions panel Hard Skill set Education, governance, leadership, finance, human resources, industrial relations Soft Skill set critical thinking, listening, effective decision making, common sense Gary Fulton Current member CLEQ Administration and Governance Member Living Faith Congregation, Murrumba Downs Occupation Solicitor, Notary Public, Company Director President Elect Rotary Club, Pine Rivers Vice Chair Grace Lutheran College Council (member for 20 years) Past Chair Living Faith Lutheran Church Council Past Councilor Living Faith Lutheran Primary School Council Director of QLECS Legal Officer Pine Rivers RAAF Sub-branch Past Secretary Pine Rivers Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association Past President Society of Notaries Inc. Honorary Solicitor Meals on Wheels Pine Rivers Inc. 4

8 Ray Ebert New nomination to CLEQ Governance and Administration Member Living Faith, Murrumba Downs Occupation Public servant (Sports Adminstrator) Chair Living Faith Lutheran Primary School Council Former Chair Our Saviours Lutheran Church Dayboro Member Queensland Olympic Council Executive Board member ; Vice President Executive Board Former member Rowing Queensland Inc (Deputy Chair), Rowing Australia Board member, Life member Pine Rivers Rowing Club, Manager Australia senior rowing team Skill set 24 years working in governance environment Rev Michael Neldner New nomination to CLEQ Parish Pastor Service to LCAQD: St Paul s Congregation, Caboolture, Qld, May 2016 present Bethania Lutheran Congregation, Qld, 1 July Ashmore, Trinity Lutheran College Qld, Novar Gardens, Immanuel Lutheran College, SA, Rothwell, Grace Lutheran College, Qld, Sandgate Lutheran Parish, Qld, Governance Experience: Participation in the following Councils in the years of service to those communities: Bethania Lutheran Primary School Council Trinity Lutheran College Council Immanuel College Council Grace Lutheran College Council Council member: St Andrews Lutheran College Council, Qld, Mark Newton New nominee to CLEQ Parent representative Member Redeemer, Laidley Occupation Office/Sales Manager Chair Faith College Council, Plainland Former Elder Redeemer Laidley Finance and Education Committee member Primary School Investigative Team Vice President Laidley squash club Skills strategic planning, risk management, succession planning, finance, business management 5

9 NOMINEE INFORMATION FOR LUTHERAN SERVICES COUNCIL (LSC) Jennifer Danslow Current Member LSC Member St Peter s Indooroopilly Occupation Process Engineer Bach Engineering (Chemical); Grad Dip in Business Administration St Peter s Lutheran College Foundation Director Girl Guides and Scouts Activity leader QLD Performing Arts Team Member St Peter s Lutheran College Council Skills HR, business development, project management Simon LaBlack Current Member LSC Member St Peter s Springfield o Play drums in church band o Assist with communion Occupation Lawyer / Business Owner Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Admitted to QLD Supreme Court and High Court of Australia Current QLS Principal Practicing Certificate Member of Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Stuart Jaeschke Current Member LSC (Vice Chair) Member Prince of Peace, Everton Hills Occupation Bookkeeper and Business Owner BTech (Mech Eng); Grad Dip (Control & Measurement Systems); MBA (Technology Management); Diploma in Project Management; Cert IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) Current Treasurer Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Current Treasurer and Foundation member Pine Rivers Municipal Brass Band Current member and previous Treasurer of The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce Current Chair Finance Audit & Risk Management Committee of DCC Pastor Mark Gierus Current Member LSC Pastor Mackay Community Lutheran Church 6

10 NOMINEE INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL FOR LUTHERAN YOUTH OF QUEENSLAND (CLYQ) Jodie Hoff Current Member CLYQ Member Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Woongoolba Principal LORDS Member of CLEQ Recently held the position of Chair Curriculum Committee CLEQ Member of ALWS Advisory Group Skills education, leadership, governance Keziah Sydes Current Member CLYQ Member Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Rochedale o Youth leader o Worship leader Current Occupation - Marketing and Communication Officer Skills music, marketing, communication Meagan Dull Current Member CLYQ Vice Chair Member Good News Lutheran Church, Middle Park Current Occupation Merchandise marketing planner Skills honest, reliable Janelle Anderson Current Member CLYQ Member Lockyer Valley Principal Faith Lutheran College Skills Leadership formation, organisational management, master planning, strategic planning NOMINEE INFORMATION FOR NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Nil 7

11 In - Confidence LCAQD DCC Decision Required Council or Committee Appointment / Re- Appointment NOMINATION FORM I,.... hereby nominate:.... For the following Committee/Council. For the position of:. Signed by nominator:... I hereby accept nomination for the above:. (Nominee) Details of Nominee: (All Sections are to be completed) Name:.. Phone: Address:.. Postcode:.... Congregation: Pastor Signature (1) Occupation: (2)... Positions (in community and local church) Positions presently held:.. Skill set (2).. Note: 1. The pastor in signing the form is certifying the nominee is an active communicant member of the congregation and is of good standing within the congregation. 2. A short biography of the applicant should be attached to this form In - Confidence Council_appointment_nomination_form_standing_committee_V1 12.docx Version 1.12 Approved at DCC