2024 Church Council
​Congregation: Please contact the following for questions about church leadership and our ministries

Kathleen Parks* ​
Karin Johnson*
Sue Thoreson*
Sonja Kropp
​Craig Hoppler 

Denise Sawyer
Paula Fowler
Larry Reintsma
Pastor Kyle Merkle* 

​* Management Team​

Officers 

• President - Kathleen Parks
• Vice-President - Karin Johnson 
• Secretary - Sue Thoreson 

Calvary Staff

Rev. Kyle Merkle, Lead Pastor

Pastoral

Pastor Kyle is a dynamic and thoughtful leader, devoted to fostering love and grace within the congregations he’s served. With energy and passion, he guides individuals to experience God's transformative power. Through his dedicated leadership and unwavering belief in the inherent worth of every individual, Pastor Kyle continues to inspire and uplift those around him, leaving a legacy of compassion and spiritual enrichment wherever he serves.

Admin

Kari Stone, Office Administrator

Kari Stone is delighted to serve the Calvary community as the Office Administrator. She brings a background of Accounting,
Facilities Management, Education, and Horticulture. Kari grew up in the Lutheran church and treasures its worship, liturgy, hymns and traditions. She hopes to be a helpful resource for anyone who needs assistance with our online resources, church ministries, and worship services.

Music

Tony Willing, Church Musician

Tony Willing serves as Calvary's Church Musician. With decades of experience, Tony is proficient in multiple instruments, his favorite being the Organ here at Calvary. Tony composes many of the pieces featured during Worship and leads the Deeper Life Band which plays at the 11:15 a.m. Worship.