Commissions/Committees

Advises and assists development, delivery, and evaluation of Christian education/formation programs for families, children, and adults.
Four-year appointed term.

Ms. Cynthia Benkelman
17 Willowbrook Close
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 261-9636
Term: 2020

The Rev. Wren Blessing (Chair)
PO Box 2020
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 442-2230, ext. 105

Dr. Jamie Sherman
5 West Olive
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-1772
Term: 2020

Ms. Julie Sisler (Camp Site Manager)
41524 Melita Island Road
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 849-5718

Ms. Gretchen Strohmaier
130 S. 6th St. E
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2167
Term: 2020

Assists bishop with issues involving ordained clergy, including identifying those suited for ministry; guiding and caring for those engaged in the ordination process. Oversees training and continuing education for ordained and lay ministers.
Four-year appointed term.

The Rev. Louise Baker
PO Box 431
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 890-5864
Term: 2020

The Rev. Pattiann Bennett
200 Terning Drive W.
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-7233
Term: 2018

The Rev. Glen Gleaves
26 Tanager Lane
East Helena, MT 59635
(406)223-9624
Term: 2018

Ms. Barb Hoag
PO Box 417
McAllister, MT 59740
(406) 682-4032
Term: 2019

The Ven. Roxanne Klingensmith

1717 S. Black #53
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 580-4748
Term: 2019

Mr. Terry Montgomery

310 Walnut
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-3845
Term: 2018

The Rev. Donnel O’Flynn
735 2nd Ave. East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 261-6368
Term:  2020

Ms. Ruth Ann Shuler
1956 University St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 227-7424
Term: 2019

Supports congregational growth and stewardship by helping congregations identify vision and mission as well as providing training in newcomer evangelism and other types of community outreach.
Three-year appointed term.

Dr. Mary Cavalier
330 S. 11th Street
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 220-0091
Term: 2020

The Rev. Sue Eades
PO Box 1374
Dillon, MT 59725
(406)683-2735
Term: 2018

Mr. Rick Harden
2527 Reardon Road
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 209-2637
Term: 2020

The Rev. Canon Clark Sherman (Chair)
5 West Olive
Bozeman,  MT 59715
(406)585-1772
Term: 2020

Ms. Daryl Todd
74-711 Dillon Road Unit 9305
Sky Valley Resort Space #816
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
(406) 579-7618
Term: 2020

Primarily responsible for creating a budget for Diocesan Council review. Reviews grant requests and audits.
Three-year appointed term.

Ms. Barb Hagen (Staff)
PO Box 2020
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 442-2230, ext. 102

The Rev. Rick Johnson
PO Box 819
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 442-5175
Term: 2018

Mr. Carl Thomas
163 Falcon Lane
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-4619
Term: 2018

Ms. Kathy Thomas (Secretary)
163 Falcon Lane
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-4619
Term: 2018

Mr. Bill Warnock
PO Box 807
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 995-7988
Term: 2019

Ms. Martha Winford
716 W. Park Avenue
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-9752
Term: 2020

The Rev. Steven Yurosko (Chair)
110 6th Ave. E
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 223-4581
Term: 2018

Advisory to bishop. Ecclesiastical Authority if no bishop is able or authorized to act.
Three-year elected term.

The Rev. Donna Gleaves (President)
26 Tanager Lane
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 223-9588
Term: 2019

The Rev. Terri Grotzinger
509 Westview Dr.  #4B
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 552-8022
Term: 2020

Mr. Rick Harden
2527 Reardon Rd
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 209-2637
Term: 2020

Ms. Mary Messina
PO Box 128
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 366-9841
Term: 2019

Dr. Pru Randall
5 Starview Court
Missoula, MT 59802
(406)721-2772
Term: 2018

The Rev. Greg Smith
5 West Olive
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406)585-1772
Term: 2018