LEADERSHIP TEAM MINUTES
February 2026
Members Present: Jim Vogel, Tim Orlowski, Mike Shinners, Jerrod Klug, JoJo Moore, Pastor Bill, Pastor Ben, Steve Wolf, Michael Babler
Victory Stories
Recent worship attendance has been strong, with 404 at the 9:00am service on 2/1.
31 people have attended Discover in January & February. One new family’s first experience with Victory was through Touch-a-Truck last July.
Recent worship attendance has been strong, with 404 at the 9:00am service on 2/1.
31 people have attended Discover in January & February. One new family’s first experience with Victory was through Touch-a-Truck last July.
Staffing
Michael Babler presented a breakout session at the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in January. The topic was how digital outreach can support personal evangelism.
Pastor Ben is continuing his classes with Bethany Lutheran College. In the fall, he will begin his counseling internship.
Victory is exploring the possibility of having a Senior Vicar from the Seminary beginning in the fall.
Michael Babler presented a breakout session at the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in January. The topic was how digital outreach can support personal evangelism.
Pastor Ben is continuing his classes with Bethany Lutheran College. In the fall, he will begin his counseling internship.
Victory is exploring the possibility of having a Senior Vicar from the Seminary beginning in the fall.
Gather
Upcoming special services:
Upcoming special services:
- Ash Wednesday - 2/18 at 6:30pm
- Maundy Thursday - 4/2 at 6:30pm
- Good Friday - 4/3 at 6:30pm
- Easter Saturday - 4/4 at 5:00pm
- Easter Sunday - 4/5 at 7:30, 9:00, & 10:30am
Groups
The WELS Youth Rally is coming up this summer in Bowling Green, OH. 12 teens have already expressed interest in attending.
The WELS Youth Rally is coming up this summer in Bowling Green, OH. 12 teens have already expressed interest in attending.
Grow
Generous
Victory was blessed in December with higher than average offerings. Total offerings year-to-date are up 6.8%.
Go
Other
Pastor Bill reviewed Victory’s core values and guiding principles with the Leadership Team.
Victory was blessed in December with higher than average offerings. Total offerings year-to-date are up 6.8%.
Go
Other
Pastor Bill reviewed Victory’s core values and guiding principles with the Leadership Team.
Next Meeting: TBD