Shepherding Elders

The Shepherding Elders meet monthly and perform the following duties: 


Pastoral Care: Determine and oversee the system of pastoral care.

Shepherding Ministries: Oversee and encourage those charged with the shepherding ministries.

Care Ministry: Work with the Care Ministry of Covenant Life so that needs are met within the congregation and the community.

Prayer: Regularly pray for the needs of the congregation.

Contact: Maintain regular contact with the congregation of Covenant Life Church.

Profession of Faith: Hear profession of faith for young adults and new Christians.

Records: Provide information to CLC administrative staff in order to maintain accurate records on the membership of Covenant Life.

Restorative Care: Oversee the restorative care of wayward members.

Communion: Oversee the regular celebration of communion.

Reports: Report to the Governing Board quarterly and share minutes monthly.

Classis: Provide appropriate contact with Classis.



Shepherding Elders Nomination Brochure




  • Shepherding Elder, Chair

    Jerry Troke

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  • Shepherding Elder-S

    Larry Alderink

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  • Shepherding Elder-A,H, O, X, Y, Z

    Pat Ballast

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  • Shepherding Elder-B

    Howie Glass

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  • Shepherding Elder-E,F,G

    Jeanie Hitchcock

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  • Shepherding Elder-P,Q,R

    Tamara Lubic

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  • Shepherding Elder-T,U,W

    Jeff Meehleder

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  • Shepherding Elder- C, D

    Ruth Saukas

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  • Shepherding Elder-V

    Brian Sipe

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  • Shepherding Elder-I,J,K

    Helena Veurink

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  • Shepherding Elder-L,M,N

    Bob Westdorp

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Governing Elders

The Governing Elders have four purposes: Prayer, Monitoring,

Advising, and Deciding. They meet monthly to perform this function

but may have additional tasks based on circumstances.


Governing Elders Nomination Brochure