Synod Council
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
Leigh Ingram
Vice President
Leslie Blalock
Treasurer
Monica Buie
Secretary
Ann Schwartz
Michael Saulnier
Nate Thomas
Bianca Blaney
Carol Semper
Elva Cope
Michelle Schlinke
Tim Clark
Denise Schulz
Greg Althaus
Johnnie Jordan
Rudy Losoya
Mike Stallings
Ronny Dentler
Deacon Brianna Morris-Brock
Deacon Lisa Diana
Rev. Heather Hansen
Rev. Gary Conklin
Rev. Hepzibah Penumaka
Advisory Members
Rev. Candice Combs
Committee of Deans Chair
Rev. Jake Fain
Ministry Team Chair
Rebecca Guengerich
Ministry Team Chair
Lisa Lopez
Women of the ELCA Representative
Dennis Hickey
Lutheran Men in Mission Representative
