Church Council
Purpose and Responsibilities
The Congregational Council has general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, and in particular its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Randy Taylor, President
Donna Weisensel, Vice President
Shelly Seehafer, Secretary
Marty Seitz, Treasurer
The Congregational Council has general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, and in particular its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Randy Taylor, President
Donna Weisensel, Vice President
Shelly Seehafer, Secretary
Marty Seitz, Treasurer
Bristol Lutheran Church Staff
Pastor Tim Knipfer
Pastor Tim Knipfer was called and ordained into the ELCA Lutheran Church, to serve Bristol Lutheran Church in June, 2018. He graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree at Wartburg Seminary. While his first occupation was in construction, he has a long commitment to youth ministry serving for 16 years as a volunteer and on staff as director of youth ministries. Currently Pastor Tim and his wife, Mary Kay, live in Sun Prairie and have 4 grown children named Molly, Josh, Jake, and Anna and two grandchildren. Pastor Tim also serves at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Waterloo.
Pastor Tim Knipfer was called and ordained into the ELCA Lutheran Church, to serve Bristol Lutheran Church in June, 2018. He graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree at Wartburg Seminary. While his first occupation was in construction, he has a long commitment to youth ministry serving for 16 years as a volunteer and on staff as director of youth ministries. Currently Pastor Tim and his wife, Mary Kay, live in Sun Prairie and have 4 grown children named Molly, Josh, Jake, and Anna and two grandchildren. Pastor Tim also serves at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Waterloo.
Debra McMichael, Parish Secretary
Debra has been serving at St. Paul's in Waterloo since July 4th, 2021. She began at Bristol in August of 2022. Debra's educational and prior work experience was in technology. Her proudest accomplishment is founding and running a dog rescue and shelter called Big Hearts Little Paws.
Debra has been serving at St. Paul's in Waterloo since July 4th, 2021. She began at Bristol in August of 2022. Debra's educational and prior work experience was in technology. Her proudest accomplishment is founding and running a dog rescue and shelter called Big Hearts Little Paws.
Our Music Director position is currently open