BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Eastern Region: Rev. Jim Weed, Chairman
West Great Lakes Region:
Eastern Region: Mr. Henry Wachtman
West Great Lakes Region: Mr. Jerry Pittmon
Greater Heartland Region: Dr. Dan Krueger
Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Arne Bjelland, Secretary
North Plains Region: Rev. Gary Benson
North Plains Region: Mr. Jerry Wiita
Western Region: Mr. George Hurst
Western Region: Rev. Tom Baumgarten
Rev. Franklin E. Hays, Presiding Pastor, The AALC
Rev. Richard P. Shields, President, ALTS
Mr. Jim Daman, Treasurer, The AALC

REGIONAL PASTORS

Eastern Region: Rev. Irvin Stapf
Greater Heartland Region: Rev. Roger Twito
West Great Lakes Region: Rev. Mark Homp
North Plains Region: Rev. David Huskamp
Western Region: Rev. Greg Stenzel

The AALC FOUNDATION

Chair: Rev. Paul Hueter

AMERICAN LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

President: Rev. Richard P. Shields
Registrar: Rev. Franklin Hays
Academic Dean:

AGENCY FOR PROFESSIONAL CHAPLAINS

Campus Section Director:
Institutional Section Director: Rev. James G. Kloster
Military Section Director: Rev. Richard T. Day



COMMISSIONS OF THE AALC


AMERICAN MISSIONS – Supports the work of American mission congregations:

Chair: Dr. Paul Swyhart

National Home Mission Developer: Rev. Rich Shields

 BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUDICATION

Chair:

CHARITIES

Chair: Duanne Dokken

CLERGY – Oversees interviewing, and referral to the Joint Commission, of applicants for pastoral Call in The AALC.

Chair: Rev. Darrel Deuel

DOCTRINE AND CHURCH RELATIONS – Develops doctrinal statements clarifying The AALC's theological positions on issues that confront the Christian church. The Commission also participates in discussions that explore possibilities for inter-church cooperation.

Chair: Rev. Phillip Hofinga

EVANGELISM – Seeks to identify and provide resources for member congregations that will enhance their outreach ministries.

Chair: Brigitte Gassman

HIGHER EDUCATION – Guide and oversee American Lutheran Theological Seminary in it's training of pastors prior to certification for call to member congregations.

Chair: Rev. Greg Stenzel

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Chair:

NOMINATING

Chair:

PARISH EDUCATION –Seeks resources and means to enhance Christian education in member congregations.

Chair: Mrs. Carol Lorthioir

PENSIONS – Strives to secure dependable, affordable and adequate care for TAALC pastors, and congregation staff members, and their families, through major medical insurance coverage, retirement accounts, and long term care provisions.

Chair: Rev. Gary Benson

PUBLICATIONS – Oversees The AALC's publications including the Evangel and its internet website.

Chair: Rev. Gary Lissy

STANDING COMMITTEE FOR MEN

Chair:

WOMEN OF L.I.F.E – A womens' auxilliary that develops Bible Study materials for personal growth-in-faith, and supports the ministries of The AALC.

Chairwoman: Mrs. Kathy Buhr & Mrs. Loree Bieker

WORLD MISSIONS – Supports the work of mission efforts around the world including:

World Mission Prayer League (WMPL)
Latin American Lutheran Mission (LALM)
Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT)
Lutheran Association of Missionary Pilots (LAMP)
Lutheran Estonian American Friends (LEAF)
Tartu Academy of Theology
Servant Unique Family Ministries
East European Missions Network (EEMN)
The Sending Place – Lutherans At Mission Body and Soul (LAMBS)

Chair: Rev. Darrel Deuel

WORSHIP AND MUSIC – Seeks to enhance the quality and integrity of worship among member congregations.

Chair: Patricia Horntvedt

YOUTH ACTIVITIES – Plans and supervises youth gatherings, at a national level, that will encourage youth of THE AALC in Christian faith, growth, service, and fellowship, and to witness to the unchurched and unconverted.

Chair: Mr. Pat Dean