Advisory Council



Multiple representatives from each of the Washington synods and Lutheran Community Services Northwest comprise the Advisory Council and meet quarterly to review, discuss and establish areas of focus for the church's advocacy in our state. The Advisory Council also provides staff support and works to secure the financial future of the office.


Northwest Washington Synod
Rev. Carol Jensen - Council Chair
St. John United Lutheran Church, Seattle

Rev. Ron Moe-Lobeda
University Lutheran Church, Seattle

Dr. Bill Grace
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Bellevue

Rev. Charlie Mays
University Lutheran Church, Seattle

Kathy Long
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Bellevue


Southwestern Washington Synod
Beth Ann Johnson
Mountain View Lutheran, Edgewood

Rev. Dr. Eugene Wiegman
Salishan Lutheran Church, Tacoma

Ann Giles
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Vancouver

Norma Turner
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles


Eastern Washington / Idaho Synod
Rev. Ron Moen
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Quincy

Phoebe Nelson
Grace Lutheran Church, Wenatchee

Rev. Shelly Wee
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Spokane

Rev. John Hergert
First Lutheran Church, Pasco


Ex-Officio
Roberta Nestaas, CEO
Lutheran Community Services Northwest