GOVERNING BODIES

DIOCESAN COUNCIL

Implements actions assigned by diocesan convention, which includes reviewing programs and goals as well as determining budget policy.
Three-year elected term.

Meet the Council

  • The Rev. Aimee Altizer

    Vice President
    Term: 2025

  • The Rev. Jim Jones

    Term: 2026

  • Ms. Jean Buer-Mott

    Treasurer
    Term: 2025

  • Ms. Noelle Kent

    Secretary
    Term: 2025

  • Mr. John Bertram

    Term: 2026

  • Ms. Katherine Basirico

    Term: 2027

  • The Rev. Terri Grotzinger

    Term: 2025

  • Ms. Dorothy DeHart

    Term: 2026

  • The Ven. Roxy Klingensmith

    Term: 2026

  • The Rev. Rowan Larson

    Term: 2027

  • Mr. Jim Mitchell

    Term: 2027

  • Ms. Jenanne Solberg

    Term: 2025

  • Mr. Jim Wiley

    Term: 2025

  • Rev. Paul Nelson

    Term: 2027

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Board of Examining Chaplains
Examines postulants and candidates for ordination.
Three-year appointed term.

  • The Rev. Janis Hansen

    Term: 2027

  • The Rev. Terri Grotzinger

    Term: 2025

  • The Rev. Greg Smith

    Term: 2026

  • The Rev. Canon Gary Waddingham

    Term: 2025

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Disciplinary Board
…in conjunction with the Diocese of Idaho.
Examines clergy misconduct as mandated by diocesan canons.
Three-year elected term.

  • Ms. Gayle Gransbery

    Term: 2027

  • The Ven. Roxy Klingensmith

    Term: 2027

  • The Rev. Valerie Webster

    Term: 2026

  • Ms. Melinda Schell

    Term: 2025

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FOUNDATION BOARD
Reviews investment and endowment funds held by the diocese and churches.
Four-year elected term.

  • The Rev. Connie Campbell-Pearson

    Term: 2028

  • Jean Buer-Mott

    Term: 2025
    Diocesan Treasurer

  • Mr. Julianne Burkhardt

    Chancellor

  • Ms. Kerry Johnson

    Foundation Secretary

  • The Rev. Lynne Matthews

    Term: 2028

  • Mr. Michael Moffitt

    Term: 2026

  • Rev. Aimee Altizer

    Term: 2025
    Diocesan Council Vice-President

  • The Rt. Rev. Marty Stebbins

    Bishop & President

  • Scott Jourdonnais

    Term: 2025
    Standing Committee President

  • Jay Flynn

    Term: 2026

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COMMISSION ON MINISTRY
The Commission on the Ministry 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.

  • Hon. George Kimmet

    Term: 2028

  • Rev. Sadie Koppelberger

    Term: 2027

  • The Rev. Alana Cruse

    Term:2028

  • The Rev. Glen Gleaves

    Term: 2025

  • Mr. Rick Harden

    Term: 2025
    Chair

  • The Rev. Greg Smith

    Term: 2026

  • Ms. Nancy Shively

    Term: 2026

  • Ms. JoAnn Bristol

    Term: 2028

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LITURGY COMMITTEE

  • Terry Montgomery

  • Rev. Gretchen Strohmaier

    Chair

  • Rev. Connie Campbell-Pearson

  • Rev. Sadie Koppelberger

  • Barb Myers

  • The Rt. Rev. Marty Stebbins

    Bishop & President

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

  • Mr. Mark Dvarishkis

    Term: 2027

  • Ms. Doris Gerstner

    Term: 2026

  • Ms. Sharon Hatley

    Term: 2025

  • Michael Jackson

    Term: 2026

  • Jean Buer-Mott

    Term: 2025
    Diocesan Treasurer

  • Ms. Sherry McCormack

    Term: 2025

  • Mr. Carl Thomas

    Term: 2027

  • Ms. Kathy Thomas

    Term: 2027
    Secretary

  • Rev. Hank Tuell

    Term: 2025

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PROVINCE VI

  • Gretchen Swift

  • Rev. Corinne Denegre

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

  • Rev. Stephen Day

    Term: 2027

  • Rev. Gretchen Strohmaier

    Term: 2025

  • Ms. Anne Leininger

    Term: 2027

  • Rev. Mary-Alice Jones

    Term: 2026

  • Ms. Lucia Solorzano Work

    Term: 2025
    Secretary

  • Mr. Scott Jourdonnais

    Term: 2026

Standing Committee Information

Standing committee members meet six to eight times per year. Some meetings are held via conference call and some meetings are held in person. Locations and days of meetings vary.

Travel expenses are reimbursed when requested.

From the Diocesan canons:

CANON 4 THE STANDING COMMITTEE

Section 1. DUTIES. The Standing Committee shall be the Bishop's Council of Advice pursuant to the Constitution, Canons and Convention of this Diocese and The Episcopal Church; if there is no Bishop able or authorized to act, the Standing Committee shall be the Ecclesiastical Authority.

OFFICERS

  • Ms. Julianne Burkhardt

    Chancellor

  • Mr. George Kimmet

    Vice Chancellor

  • The Rev. Gary Waddingham

    Diocesan Historiographer

  • The Rev. Valerie Webster

    Ecumenical Officer

Chancellor to the Bishop
Provides professional counsel and services requested by the Bishop. Chancellors are communicants in good standing also admitted to legal practice in Montana.
Appointed.

Diocesan Historiographer
The diocesan historiographer keeps track of the history of the diocese which may include updating the out-of-date book on the diocese and other projects.  This also includes historical pictures, journals, etc.

Ecumenical Officer
Acts as the bishop’s deputy regarding ecumenical as well as interfaith matters of local, diocesan and national concern.
Appointed.