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 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: Position Currently Open

  • Head Deacon: Betty Hosein

  • Chair of Missions and Service: Position Currently Open

  • Family Ministries Coordinator: Chrystal Hiebert

  • Head Trustee: Brian Bergen

  • Members at Large: Monica Derksen, Riley Bartel

  • Recording Secretary: Eva Loewen

  • Pastor(s): Teresa Enns Zehr, 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: Betty Hosein

  • Deacons: Peter & Sandy Entz, Ryan Klassen, Betty Hosein

  • Care Group Coordinator: Ryan Klassen

  • Pastor(s): Teresa Enns Zehr, 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: Chrystal 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: Position Currently Open

  • Welcome Baby Coordinator: Corrine Friesen Lowen

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: Naomi Friesen

  • Children's Feature Coordinator: Position Currently Open

  • Music Team Leaders: Byron Zehr, Corinne Friesen Loewen, Mikaela Hoeppner, Tobian Penner

  • Worship Leaders: Ed Hoeppner, Corinne Friesen Loewen, Emily Hiebert, Craig Neufeld,

  • Member at Large: Position Currently Open

  • Pastor(s): Teresa Enns Zehr, 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: Position Currently Open

  • Mom’s Group Coordinator: Position Currently Open

  • Pastor(s): Teresa Enns Zehr, Kennedy Froese

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: Brian Bergen

  • Trustees: Eldon Reimer, Tom Tessier

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: Craig Neufeld, Lenore Friesen, Tanice Lee

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