AREA MINISTRY 5

14 congregations in South Central Kansas

"Disciples Together in Mission"














Central States Synod
816.861.6584
Toll-free 866-915-3548

Contact Us

 

Executive Committee*

  • Area Ministry Dean
    Pr. Tim Leaf
    Phone: 316-522-1091; Email: mail@rxluth.com
  • Area Ministry Chair
    Donn Bischoff
    Phone: 316-722-7373; Email: donnhb@yahoo.com
  • Area Ministry Secretary
    Elaine Harvey
    Phone: 316-744-2935; Email: Elaine.Harvey@wichita.edu
  • Area Ministry Treasurer
    Lynne Kreft
    Phone: 316-788-5421; Email: lesandlynne@cox.net
  • Area Ministry Synod Council Member
    Larry Ehrlich
    Phone: 316-685-1619; Email: lehrlich@renderkamas.com
  • Youth Committee Member
    Jennifer Hannon
    Phone: 620-662-8622; Email: jhannon@emanuel-hutchinson.org
  • At-large member from the Area
    Jackie Volbrecht (Women)
    Phone: 316-267-1968; Email: jackie@estates.kscoxmail.com
  • Newsletter Editor
    Pr. Sally Fahrenthold
    Phone: 316-683-8649; Email: sallyf@cox.net


    * Specific duties and responsibilities for the Executive Committee and Governing Council are defined in the Area Ministry 5 constitution.

Congregational Listing

A listing of the congregations may be downloaded. Please click below for your preference of file. Congregations are listed in alphabetical order by city.


Area Ministry Newsletter

The newsletters are in a PDF format. Questions regarding the newsletter should be directed to Pr. Sally Fahrenthold, 316-683-8649; Email: sallyf@cox.net. Newsletter deadline is the 5th of each month.


Activities, events, programs, opportunities

  • State Fair - Volunteers staff a booth at the State Fair, providing information about ELCA churches in Kansas
  • Youth Activities - Youth from across the Area participate in a variety of joint activities throughout the year.
  • Bethany House of Studies
    Contact: Ms. Amy Truhe
    Phone: 785-452-0969; Email: dtruhe@cox.net
  • Parish Ministry Associate Program
    AM Coordinator: Bill Peterson; Email: bjpete@ikansas.com
  • Christian Education - Area 5 churches have initiated a Christian Education group. Any individuals interested in developing their educational resources and skills can participate in the meetings to exchange ideas for Christian Education.