Committees

Sterling's leadership and coordination functions by the many volunteers who serve on committees. Committees are great ways to get involved at Sterling by sharing your gifts in these unique ways. If you have questions or ideas for any of these committees feel free to contact them or contact us.

Church Council

Sterling's church council is responsible for the operation and function of the church. They meet together monthly to discern the direction of Sterling and to make check in with all the various ministries. Meetings are open to all Sterling members. See the Events Calendar for the next meeting date.

Members of Church Council:
Chair: Norm Voth
Treasurer: Mac Reimer
Head Deacon: Peter Entz
Chair of Missions and Service: Ralph Bartel
Family Ministries Coordinator: Jeff Hiebert
Head Trustee: Tim Knight
Members at Large: Monica Derksen, Riley Bartel
Recording Secretary: Eva Loewen
Pastor(s): Kennedy Froese

Pastoral Care Team

The Pastoral Care Team (PCT) is responsible for the overall care (spiritual, physical, emotional) of Sterling members and attendees. Through pastoral visits, crisis care, spiritual discernment, prayer, special worship services, help in big life events, and care groups, the PCT seeks to encourage community life at Sterling. 

Members of the Pastoral Care Team:
Head Deacon: Peter Entz
Deacons: Peter & Sandy Entz, Ryan Klassen, Betty Hosein
Care Group Coordinator: Ryan Klassen
Pastor(s): Kennedy Froese

Family Ministries Team

The Family Ministry Team seeks to grow young people in faith so that they can have safe places to have fun and learn more about God. Through Sunday School, VBS Camps, youth groups, College and Career Groups and the mentorship program, The Family Ministry Team provides opportunities for young people to get involved and grow in their faith.

Members of the Family Ministries Team:
Coordinator: Jeff Hiebert
Sunday School Coordinator: Chrystal Hiebert
VBS Camp Coordinators: Chrystal & Jeff Hiebert
Cross Lake VBS Camp Coordinators: Ralph Bartel & Nicole Nobess
Youth Program Coordinators: Kennedy Froese
Young Adults Coordinator: Kennedy Froese
Mentorship Program Coordinator: -
Welcome Baby Coordinator: -

worship Committee

Sterling's Worship Committee finds new and creative ways of planning our Sunday morning worship services. They meet to discuss ideas, choose sermon topics, plan special services and themes for the different church seasons, and to continually ask questions of what it means to gather together for worship.

Members of the Worship Committee:
Chair: Ed Hoeppner
Music Coordinator: Lorraine Voth
Children's Feature Coordinator: -
Music Team Leaders: Byron Zehr, Corinne Friesen Loewen, Mikaela Hoeppner
Worship Leaders: Ed Hoeppner, Corinne Friesen Loewen, Emily Hiebert, Craig Neufeld, Breanna Penner
Member at Large: -
Pastor(s): Kennedy Froese

Missions and Service COmmittee

Sterling is involved in many missions programs and service initiatives. The Missions and Service Committee encourages Sterling by providing various opportunities to support missions in our own church or around the world. They meet regularly to grow the relationships we have with various organizations and workers, as well as to find new and creative ways to encourage Sterling to be involved in mission work. The Food and Social committee plans and looks after the various events and gatherings at Sterling.

Members of Missions & Service Committee:
Co-Chairs: Ralph Bartel, Janet Bartel
MCC & MDS Rep: Andrew Stoesz
Food & Social Committee Rep: Gladys Rich
Gift Discernment Committee Coordinator: -
Mom’s Group Coordinator: -
Pastor(s): -

Trustees

The trustees take care of Sterling's physical space so that we can have a safe and beautiful space to meet and worship. They make sure things run smoothly and are in charge of changes and renovations.

Trustees:
Head Trustee: Tim Knight
Trustees: Eldon Reimer

Pastoral Congregation Relations Committee

The Pastoral Congregation Relations Committee (PCRC) cares for the relationship between the pastor and the congregation. They meet regularly with the pastor and members of Sterling to hear how things are going and how we can grow together. They are also responsible for the pastoral review.

Members of the Pastoral Congregation Relations Committee:
Chair: Ken Bartel
Members: -

Ad Hoc Committees

From time to time, we have Ad Hoc Committees that serve different functions for the church. Our current Ad Hoc Committees include:

Constitutional Review Committee - Daryl Dyck, Riley Bartel, Rhiannon Wiebe
Fundraising Committee - Melissa Reimer, Andrew Stoesz, Tom Tessier