The Synod Council serves as the Southwestern Texas Synod board of directors and as the interim legislative authority between meetings of the Synod Assembly.
Officers & Council Members

The Rev. Sue Briner
Bishop

Carol Semper
Vice President

Leslie Blalock
Treasurer

Monica Buie
Secretary

Greg Althaus

Bianca Blaney

Tim Clark

Graciela Conklin

Rev. Gabriella Conklin

Deacon Lisa Diana

Rev. Ryan Dockery

Cody Jones

Johnnie Jordan

Rudy Losoya

Rhyker Love

Jason Miranda

Deacon Brianna Morris-Brock

Rev. Hepzibah Penumaka

Michael Saulnier

Michelle Schlinke

Denise Schulz

Ann Schwartz

Mike Stallings

Rev. Adam Varner
Advisory Members

Rev. Candice Combs
Committee of Deans Chair

Rev. Cecilia Sukniac
Ministry Team Chair

Rebecca Guengerich
Ministry Team Chair

Lisa Lopez
Women of the ELCA Representative
