Hope Lutheran Church ELCA · Farmington Hills, MI
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Hope Lutheran Church ELCA · Farmington Hills, MI

Strategic Planning Council

The Strategic Planning Council helps guide the shared work of Hope Lutheran Church through faithful leadership, thoughtful planning, and responsible stewardship.

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Council Focus

  • Supporting Hope’s mission and ministries
  • Planning for the congregation’s future
  • Encouraging transparency and communication
  • Stewarding church resources responsibly

About the Council

How the council serves Hope

The Strategic Planning Council serves as Hope Lutheran Church’s elected leadership body. Working alongside pastoral and staff leadership, the council helps oversee the congregation’s mission, ministry planning, finances, facilities, and long-term priorities.

The council also helps bring important matters to the congregation, supports communication between ministry areas, and encourages thoughtful planning for Hope’s future.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

Council Updates

In the interest of greater transparency, the Strategic Planning Council shares an update following its regular meetings. These updates summarize major discussions and decisions while highlighting some of the work taking place throughout Hope.

Latest Update

September 2026 Council Update

Meeting held September 15, 2026

An update from Hope’s Strategic Planning Council following its September meeting.

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August 2026 Council Update

Meeting held August 18, 2026

An update from Hope’s Strategic Planning Council following its August meeting.

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July 2026 Council Update

Meeting held July 21, 2026

An update from Hope’s Strategic Planning Council following its July meeting.

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Council Leadership

Evan Finley

Evan Finley

President

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028

Open

Vacant

Director of Leadership

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028

Mike King

Mike King

Director of Finance

July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

JH

John Herrle

Director of Facilities

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028

Mike Thomas

Mike Thomas

Director At-Large

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Agusta Stephens

Agusta Stephens

Director At-Large

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028

Kristine Cherry

Kristine Cherry

Director At-Large

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028

Joyce Tunnard

Joyce Tunnard

Recording Secretary

Non-voting member

Documents

These documents are provided to help the congregation stay informed about the work of the Strategic Planning Council.

Questions for the Council?

Members of the congregation are encouraged to stay connected to the work of the Strategic Planning Council. Questions may be directed to the church office.

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