Who Serves Us

Who Serves Us

Many Who Serve

Salem is served by many workers. We have a pastor and five teachers who have been specially trained and called by the Holy Spirit to serve full-time. These pastors and teachers have studied God’s Word and the Lutheran Confessions, which are the correct interpretation of God’s Word, in our synod’s schools. We are also served by a dedicated staff who care for the secretarial and custodial needs of our church and school.

Voters and Church Council

Along with Salem’s part-time workers and full-time workers and called workers, Salem’s voters meet every three months to discuss and decide the regular business of the church. The Church Council meets every month to carry out these decisions and to take care of other necessary items of interest.

Boards

There are also four Boards that support the regular operation of the church: Elders, Deacons, Christian Education, and Church Properties. The elders oversee the spiritual welfare of our members. The deacons act as the financial secretaries of the congregation and coordinate the usher staff. The Board of Christian Education exists to assist parents in the spiritual education of their children. The Board of Church Properties supervise the repair and upkeep of the church’s properties.

Sisters Serving Christ

This group maintains Salem’s worship space and cares for the chancel area. They prepare the elements for the Sacrament of Holy Communion. They prepare funeral suppers. They also encourage each other and support the mission work of our church body.

Pastor James Bare

Bachelor of Arts – Northwestern College

Master of Divinity – Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary

At Salem since 1998

Esther Matthies

Church Secretary

church@salemowosso.org

Emily Gorzalski

Grades 1-2

Bachelor of Science in Education – Martin Luther College

At Salem since 2009

Carol Janetzke