MN South District Oversight
Information about the board of directors, circuit visitors, and District committees
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is elected once every triennium at the district convention. The board meets once per quarter to discuss District business and provide accountability and guidance.
Click here for a printable list of the 2025-2028 board members
Click here for a printable list of the 2022-2025 board members
Click here for a printable list of the 2018-2021 board members
Board members, click the button below to access the secure BOD portal
Board Members (2025 - 2028)
President: Rev. Dr. Lucas V. Woodford
Secretary: Rev. Brian Thorson
Treasurer: Mrs. Jolene Peterman
Region 1 | East Metro
Third Vice President Rev. Dr. Joshua Miller
Rev. Kurt Klaus, Ms. Alfrieda Baldwin, Open
Region 2 | West Metro
Second Vice President Rev. Dr. Brent Parrish
Rev. Matthew Johnson, Mr. Calvin Kuhlman, & Mr. Bill Lindig
Region 3 | Southeast MN
Fourth Vice President Rev. Jonathan Vollrath
Rev. Greg Schlicker, Mr. David Ruhnke, & Mr. Rich Gomels
Region 4 | Southwest MN
First Vice President Rev. Mark Loder
Rev. James “J.J.” Stefanic, Mr. David Koosman, & Mr. Daniel Uttech
Commissioned Ministers
Mr. Michael Harvey & Mr. Jay Schutte
BOD Meeting Dates 2025 - 2028
Board of Directors will meet on the following dates for the 2025-2028 triennium. Dates may be subject to change as the Board develops their own schedule.
2025: September 22-23, December 9
2026: February 28, May 5, September 21-22, December 8
2027: February 20, May 4, September 20-21, December 7
2028: February 19, May 2
Board Business
The approved minutes of the Board meetings are found in the drop-down menus below.
Circuit Visitors
Each of the 24 circuits in our District have a pastoral Circuit Visitor who helps the pastors in his circuit with the call process as well as offering monthly Winkels with Bible studies, support, and encouragement.
Circuit Visitor Portal
Circuit Visitors have access to the secure CV Portal (below) for documents, recordings, and other information to assist them in their role.
District committees
District committees are appointed following the triennial District convention. Committees are listed below by overseeing staff member.
Dr. Phillip Johnson: Congregational Mission Formation Committee & Stewardship Committee
Rev. Vue Lee: Missions Committee
Sean Martens: Schools / Commissioned Ministers Committee, Personnel Committee
Rev. Stefan Wismar: Ministerial Health Committee & Pre-Seminary Interview Committee
Pres. Lucas Woodford: Constitution & Membership Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Executive Committee, Handbook Committee, Policy Committee