Members of ABT Synod Council, Fall 2022
The Synod Council is the governing body of the Synod mandated by the Synod in convention to carry out functions and responsibilities for the Synod between conventions. It governs in accordance with the Synod Constitution, Bylaws, Council’s Governance Manual and the resolutions of the Synod Convention.
Details regarding the composition of the Council and their responsibilities may be found in Article XIII of the Synod Constitution and Part VII of the Synod Bylaws.
Current members and their terms are listed below:
Officers:
Bishop Trish Schmermund – term expires 2030
Deacon Karen Wedman (chair) – term expires 2027
Paul Ellison (treasurer) – term expires 2027
Keith Scheidt (secretary) – term expires 2030
Nyajuok Kulang: Southwestern Area, Lay representative – term expires 2027
The Rev. Dr. Phil Holck: Southwestern Area, Rostered representative – term expires 2027
Dr. Joy Berg – East Central Area, Lay representative – term expires 2027
The Rev. Jeff Decelle – East Central Area, Rostered representative – term to 2027
Gail Dygdala – West Central Area, Lay representative – term to 2027
The Rev. John Lentz – West Central Area, Rostered representative – term to 2027
Sylvia Becker – Northern Area, Lay representative – term to 2027
The Rev. Heidi Wachowiak – Northern Area, Rostered representative – term to 2027
Ian Stewardson – Southern Area, Lay representative – term to 2027
The Rev. Matt Gillard – Southern Area, Rostered representative – term to 2027
The Rev. Dr. Scott Sharman – Full Communion Partner Representative
Guests at Synod Council Meetings:
Sheryl Dubois (National Church Council representative)
The Rev. Anna Thede (Northern Area Dean)
The Rev. Calvin Skriver (East Central Area Dean)
The Rev. Matt Lyseng (West Central Area Dean)
The Rev. Dr. Tim Wray (Southwestern and Southern Area Dean)