Meet the Staff and Leaders
Who We Are
Our Team & Leadership
Our church is guided by an incredible team of leaders and staff who serve the people of St Matthew and the wider community through preaching, pastoral care, local leadership, outreach, and more. In addition to supporting our community, our staff help us grow in faith and provide support to our church family when we need it.
Our Pastor: Robert Appold
Senior Pastor
Known for his warm and engaging preaching style, Pastor Rob has been the pastor of St. Matthew since January, 2005. He has a huge heart for people and will welcome anyone with a handshake and probably a hug. Pastor Rob has served churches in Western Canada (Luseland, Sask.), Munger, (MI) and Lansing, (MI). He and his wife Liz have four grown children, 3 boys and 1 girl. He enjoys all sports and pretty much anything outdoors from hunting and fishing to croquet.
Spiritual Formation Team
Lori Wieneke
Director of Spiritual Formation
Aidan Hunt
Student Ministries Leader
Stephanie Sherman
Middle School Ministry Leader
Worship & Communications
Matthew Starner
Pastor of Worship & Communications
Adam VanderStelt
Worship Arts Leader
Operations
CJ Geluso
Operations & Connections Coordinator
Joan Koczenasz
Controller
Remember your leaders, who spoke the Word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. – Hebrews 13:7
Board of Directors
Reach the board at
boardofdirectors@stmatthewgr.com
Matt Briggson
Treasurer
Loree Frank
Board Member
Kurt Hein
Vice Chair
Brandon Lupp
Board Chair
Robin Neeley
Board Member
Nathan Schilling
Board Member
Karen Syrek
Board Member
David Wassilak
Board Member
Elders
Matt Bamberg
Elder
Bob Brandau
Elder
Scot Fay
Elder
Dave Gieger
Elder
Scott Leistner
Elder
Paul Lytikainen
Elder
Randy Ooserhouse
Elder
Stan Syrek
Elder
Doug Vogt
Elder