• 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.

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02/07/23
Diocesan Council Minutes/ Archives
02/07/23
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09/01/21
Job Description for Diocesan Council Members
09/01/21
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01/17/23
Serving on Diocesan Council
01/17/23
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The Rev. Aimee Altizer

Term: 2026

The Very Rev. Scott Anderson

Term: 2023

Ms. Jean Buer-Mott

Term: 2024

Ms. Laura Catlin (Secretary)

Term: 2023

Ms. Alana Cruse

Term: 2023

Mr. Mark Dvarishkis (Treasurer)

Term: 2023

The Rev. Terri Grotzinger

Term: 2025

Mr. Rick Harden

Term: 2023

The Rev. Mary Alice Jones

Term: 2023

The Rev. Heidi Jones-Magee

Term: 2024

The Rev. Randy Pendergraft (Vice-President)

Term: 2024

Mr. Leo Schuman

Term: 2024

Ms. Jenanne Solberg

Term: 2025

Mr. Jim Wiley

Term: 2025

BOARDS

BOARD OF EXAMINING CHAPLAINS

Examines postulants and candidates for ordination.
Three-year appointed term.

The Rev. Janis Hansen

Term: 2024

The Rev. Terri Grotzinger

Term: 2025

Ms. Gretchen Strohmaier

Term: 2024

The Rev. Canon Gary Waddingham

Term: 2025

DISCIPLINARY BOARD

…in conjunction with the Diocese of Idaho.

Examines clergy misconduct as mandated by diocesan canons.
Three-year elected term.

Mr. John Fletcher

Term: December 31, 2025

Ms. Gayle Gransbery

Term: December 31, 2024

The Ven. Roxy Klingensmith

Term: December 31, 2024

The Rev. Valerie Webster

Term: December 31, 2023

FOUNDATION BOARD

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

The Rev. Connie Campbell-Pearson

Term: 2024

Mr. Mark Dvarishkis (Diocesan Treasurer)

Term: 2023

Mr. Brad Foster (Chancellor)

Mr. Don Gimbel

Term: 2026

Ms. Kerry Johnson
(Foundation Secretary)

The Rev. Charlie Knuth

Term: 2024

Mr. Michael Moffitt

Term: 2026

The Rev. Randy Pendergraft (Diocesan Council Vice-President)

Term: 2023

The Rt. Rev. Marty Stebbins (Bishop & President)

Ms. Sandy Williams (Standing Committee President)

Term: 2023

COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Click here to learn more about the commission and meet the members!

The Rt. Rev. Marty Stebbins (Chair)

Bishop

Dave Campbell

Diocesan Resource Staff; Camp Marshall Executive Director

CHRISTIAN FORMATION COMMITTEE

This committee is currently being reformatted.  All  Formation Leads at congregations are asked to Contact David Campbell at [email protected] or 800-247-1391 ext 104.

More opportunities coming!

COMMISSION ON MINISTRY

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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

Mr. Mark Dvarishkis (Diocesan Treasurer)

Term: 2023

Ms. Doris Gerstner

Term: 2023

Ms. Sharon Hatley

Term: 2024

The Rev. Rick Johnson

Term: 2023

Ms. Sherry McCormack

Term: 2025

Mr. Carl Thomas

Term: 2024

Ms. Kathy Thomas (Secretary)

Term: 2024

Rev. Hank Tuell

Term: 2025

PROVINCE VI

Gretchen Swift

Rev. Corinne Denegre

STANDING COMMITTEE

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

Date
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06/13/23
Mr. John Fletcher
06/13/23
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06/13/23
Standing Committee Duties & Responsibilities
06/13/23
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The Rev. Theresa Kelley Bergmann

Term: 2024

The Rev. Donna Gleaves (Secretary)

Term: 2025

Mr. Dean Martin

Term: 2024

The Rev. Melinda St. Clair 

Term: 2023

Ms. Sandy Williams (President)

Term: 2023

Ms. Lucia Solorzano Work

Term: 2025

OFFICERS

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.

Mr. Brad Foster

Chancellor

Ms. Julianne Burkhardt

Vice Chancellor

The Rev. Gary Waddingham

Diocesan Historiographer

The Rev. Valerie Webster

Ecumenical Officer