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Staff

The Synod Staff works with congregations in candidacy, the call process, formation, leadership development, stewardship, evangelism, church finance, property administration, congregational management, and conflict resolution. The staff also maintains the roster and carries out work in accounting and communication.

Rev. Julie Schneider-Thomas

Synod Bishop

(517) 321–5066, ext. 1
bishopjst@mittensynod.org

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Scott Torkko

Rev. Scott Torkko

Assistant to the Bishop
(517) 321–5066, ext. 2
storkko@mittensynod.org

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Kate Van Valkenburg

Rev. Kate Van Valkenburg

Director of Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop
(517) 321–5066, ext. 3
dem@mittensynod.org

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Ms. Shannan Boerema

Director of Communication and Administration
(517) 321–5066, ext. 0
communication@mittensynod.org

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Rev. Alex Aivars

Director of Technology
(517) 321–5066, ext. 4
alex@mittensynod.org

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Rebecca Bossenbroek

Ms. Rebecca Bossenbroek

Director of Finance

finance@mittensynod.org

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