Jeff Bibler, President
Jeff is a lifelong Lutheran from Valparaiso, IN and a graduate of Valparaiso University. He has been an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Houston, TX) since 1974 and has worked for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2000. Jeff brings a wealth of leadership skills, wise insight, and superb organizational experience to the Board. In Jeff's words, "CALMS is an exciting avenue for direct, tangible participation in world missions and carrying out the Great Commission."
David Reed, Secretary
David is a member of Carmel Lutheran Church (Carmel, IN). Not only is he actively involved in missions within his congregation, he also serves as a missions representative for his District. David brings a lot of experience and incredible passion to our Board. In David's words, "The primary reason that our church supports CALMS is because of the concept of missionaries training student pastors who in turn share the good news of Jesus Christ in their communities. Our church can also provide support to the pastors and churches through funding and mission visits." He goes on to say: "I enjoy serving on the Board of Directors because of the challenges involved with growing CALMS, involving other congregations, and expanding the reach of CALMS to other countries in Central America and the Caribbean.
Lori Newhouse, Board Member
Lori is a member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church (Cedarburg, WI). She currently serves the congregation and its day school as development director. In addition to the funding concerns of the congregation and school, Lori's ministry area has recently been expanded to offering short-term mission opportunities to the congregation. She led a team from her church to Gualan and La Union, Guatemala in early 2009.
Lori is eager to expand her congregation's partnership with CALMS to the mutual benefit of both CALMS and the members of First Immanuel. "It's so important for Lutherans to participate in carrying out the Great Commission. I'm blessed to be part of extending God's kingdom in Central America."
Sean Chapman, Member at Large
Sean Chapman serves as director of family life at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska--a CALMS' partner congregation. Sean's passion is helping children and families become involved in God's mission and serving Jesus. He is not only leading his own congregation's efforts in partnership with CALMS, but is also helping CALMS develop our community development strategy in the village of La Avanzada in the mountains of Guatemala.
Rick Rosenhagen, Member at Large
Carolyn Pali, Member at Large
Ron Hart, Member at Large
