Jessica Bordeleau is a forgiven daughter of God; that is her primary identity and meaning.  Her second most significant callings in life are as a wife, sister, daughter and friend.  Jessica earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Concordia University, Wisconsin and a M.A. in Systematic Theology from Concordia Seminary, St Louis.  She has worked in educational, youth and outdoor ministry for the past 7 years.  She currently serves as the Project Manager for the LCMS Youth Ministry Office.  She loves writing and has authored articles, Bible studies and devotions for various publications.  She is crazy about the arts (drama, photography, dance, film, literature, music…), international travel, nature and anything outdoors.  She is passionate about mentoring young people, the importance of theology in the world view of a Christian, and the value of life.  She and her husband, Adrian, live in a little brick house just west of St Louis.

Jessica Bordeleau is a forgiven daughter of God; that is her primary identity and meaning.  Her second most significant callings in life are as a wife, sister, daughter and friend.  Jessica earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Concordia University, Wisconsin and a M.A. in Systematic Theology from Concordia Seminary, St Louis.  She has worked in educational, youth and outdoor ministry for the past 7 years.  She currently serves as the Project Manager for the LCMS Youth Ministry Office.  She loves writing and has authored articles, Bible studies and devotions for various publications.  She is crazy about the arts (drama, photography, dance, film, literature, music…), international travel, nature and anything outdoors.  She is passionate about mentoring young people, the importance of theology in the world view of a Christian, and the value of life.  She and her husband, Adrian, live in a little brick house just west of St Louis.

Barb is an educator and a Licensed Professional Counselor for Lutheran Counseling Services in Dallas, Texas. She has served Synod on a variety of committees and special task forces concerning Family Life and Mental Health issues. Presently she serves on the Committee for Ministerial Health for the Texas District. Barb has written a variety of articles and Bible studies for the LCMS and the Texas District. Most recently, she wrote a discussion paper for the CTCR consultations on "Scriptural Relationship of Man and Woman." Barb led two sectionals for our first national WLI conference in 2006, and she will lead two more for our conference in April, 2008. Barb, and her husband, Jerry, Executive Director Emeritus of Dallas Lutheran High School, live in Garland, Texas. They have four children and six grandchildren.

Barb is an educator and a Licensed Professional Counselor for Lutheran Counseling Services in Dallas, Texas. She has served Synod on a variety of committees and special task forces concerning Family Life and Mental Health issues. Presently she serves on the Committee for Ministerial Health for the Texas District. Barb has written a variety of articles and Bible studies for the LCMS and the Texas District. Most recently, she wrote a discussion paper for the CTCR consultations on "Scriptural Relationship of Man and Woman." Barb led two sectionals for our first national WLI conference in 2006, and she will lead two more for our conference in April, 2008. Barb, and her husband, Jerry, Executive Director Emeritus of Dallas Lutheran High School, live in Garland, Texas. They have four children and six grandchildren.

As a life long member of the Lutheran Church, I have been the benefactor of many blessings; many facilitated by the organized church. Baptized as an infant and confirmed as a young teen, I received my elementary education and bachelor’s and master’s degrees thorough the educational system of the Lutheran Church. I now am employed at Concordia University Wisconsin.

As a life long member of the Lutheran Church, I have been the benefactor of many blessings; many facilitated by the organized church. Baptized as an infant and confirmed as a young teen, I received my elementary education and bachelor’s and master’s degrees thorough the educational system of the Lutheran Church. I now am employed at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Lois serves as the Director of the Women's Leadership Institute. She is a Commissioned Minister of Religion—Teacher in The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and taught for over 35 years in both Lutheran and public schools in Illinois, California, and Wisconsin. She graduated from Concordia, River Forest in 1970 and earned her MA in Reading/Language Arts from Cardinal Stritch College in 1991. She has also served as a conference speaker and consultant for Lutheran schools.

Her husband and best friend, Tom, has retired after 41 years of teaching in Lutheran Schools but will continue to serve part time in the music ministry at First Immanuel Lutheran, Cedarburg, WI. Their son, Jon, teaches religion and coaches at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, IL. His wife, Heather, teaches 3^rd grade and coaches at St. Paul Lutheran School in Des Peres, MO.

 Lois’s hobbies include devotional writing, walking, reading, singing, and spending time with Tom enjoying their beloved Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Lois serves as the Director of the Women's Leadership Institute. She is a Commissioned Minister of Religion—Teacher in The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and taught for over 35 years in both Lutheran and public schools in Illinois, California, and Wisconsin. She graduated from Concordia, River Forest in 1970 and earned her MA in Reading/Language Arts from Cardinal Stritch College in 1991. She has also served as a conference speaker and consultant for Lutheran schools.

Her husband and best friend, Tom, has retired after 41 years of teaching in Lutheran Schools but will continue to serve part time in the music ministry at First Immanuel Lutheran, Cedarburg, WI. Their son, Jon, teaches religion and coaches at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, IL. His wife, Heather, teaches 3^rd grade and coaches at St. Paul Lutheran School in Des Peres, MO.

 Lois’s hobbies include devotional writing, walking, reading, singing, and spending time with Tom enjoying their beloved Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Nancy Graf Peters lives in Poughkeepsie, New York, and works part time an adult education instructor for county-wide bilingual GED classes. She serves as editor-in-chief of the Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly magazine for the LWML, and is a member of the board of directors of Atlantic District–LCMS and the Lutheran Care Center nursing home. She has served as Spanish translator on seven MOST Ministries mission trips to Latin America. She and her husband, Richard, attend Our Savior Lutheran Church, Fishkill, New York, where she teaches Sunday school and is a lay reader. They have a married daughter.

Nancy Graf Peters lives in Poughkeepsie, New York, and works part time an adult education instructor for county-wide bilingual GED classes. She serves as editor-in-chief of the Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly magazine for the LWML, and is a member of the board of directors of Atlantic District–LCMS and the Lutheran Care Center nursing home. She has served as Spanish translator on seven MOST Ministries mission trips to Latin America. She and her husband, Richard, attend Our Savior Lutheran Church, Fishkill, New York, where she teaches Sunday school and is a lay reader. They have a married daughter.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Dr. Gresley began working in Nursing education in 1969 when she moved from a head nurse position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis to an instructor position in staff development at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Dr. Gresley began working in Nursing education in 1969 when she moved from a head nurse position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis to an instructor position in staff development at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Terry was born in Austin, Texas and married Gerald Kieschnick (Jerry) January 29, 1966.  Their family includes a son, Andrew; a daughter, Angie; her husband (their son‑in‑love), Todd; and two grandchildren, Kolby, 11, and Kayla, 10

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Terry was born in Austin, Texas and married Gerald Kieschnick (Jerry) January 29, 1966.  Their family includes a son, Andrew; a daughter, Angie; her husband (their son‑in‑love), Todd; and two grandchildren, Kolby, 11, and Kayla, 10

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Ruth Koch is a mental health educator and National Certified Counselor. Trained in both social work and counseling, she specializes in conflict management, grief education, and everyday mental health issues that impact personal and family relations.

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Ruth Koch is a mental health educator and National Certified Counselor. Trained in both social work and counseling, she specializes in conflict management, grief education, and everyday mental health issues that impact personal and family relations.

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A graduate of the Marquette University School of Journalism, Marlys Taege Moberg has an honorary doctor of letters from Concordia University Wisconsin. In her career, she has taught high school English and Journalism, served as a correspondent for the Lake Country Reporter, edited the Home Section of the Waukesha Freeman, and been editor-in-chief of the Badger Lutheran Newspaper and the Lutheran Woman's Quarterly. During her 20 years on the staff of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, she worked first as Public Relations Director, then as Development Director, and finally as Corporate Affairs Administrator.

A frequent speaker at Christian conference and women's retreats on encouragement, women in Christian history, disability issues and communication trends, she is the author of six books, including And God Gave Women Talents, Women Through the Bible (both by Concordia Publishing House), two historical volumes for the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) and two for Bethesda (its 75^th anniversary and 100^th anniversary histories).

The author of numerous Bible studies, topic studies and articles, her writing has appeared in the "Lutheran Witness" magazine, "Portals of Prayer," "The Best of Portals of Prayer" (both Concordia Publishing House), "Special Education Today" (LifeWay), and "Light from the Word" (Wesley Press, Indianapolis).

She was the first public relations director for the international LWML, the first woman to serve as president of the Association of Lutheran Development Executives, the first woman to be named "Key person of the Year" by the CUW Century Club, and the first woman president of the Century Club (now Friends of Concordia). She also was one of the first women to serve on the Editorial Commission for Official Periodicals and the Board for Communication Services of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

A graduate of the Marquette University School of Journalism, Marlys Taege Moberg has an honorary doctor of letters from Concordia University Wisconsin. In her career, she has taught high school English and Journalism, served as a correspondent for the Lake Country Reporter, edited the Home Section of the Waukesha Freeman, and been editor-in-chief of the Badger Lutheran Newspaper and the Lutheran Woman's Quarterly. During her 20 years on the staff of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, she worked first as Public Relations Director, then as Development Director, and finally as Corporate Affairs Administrator.

A frequent speaker at Christian conference and women's retreats on encouragement, women in Christian history, disability issues and communication trends, she is the author of six books, including And God Gave Women Talents, Women Through the Bible (both by Concordia Publishing House), two historical volumes for the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) and two for Bethesda (its 75^th anniversary and 100^th anniversary histories).

The author of numerous Bible studies, topic studies and articles, her writing has appeared in the "Lutheran Witness" magazine, "Portals of Prayer," "The Best of Portals of Prayer" (both Concordia Publishing House), "Special Education Today" (LifeWay), and "Light from the Word" (Wesley Press, Indianapolis).

She was the first public relations director for the international LWML, the first woman to serve as president of the Association of Lutheran Development Executives, the first woman to be named "Key person of the Year" by the CUW Century Club, and the first woman president of the Century Club (now Friends of Concordia). She also was one of the first women to serve on the Editorial Commission for Official Periodicals and the Board for Communication Services of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

Pam Moksnes, a native of Minnesota, graduated with honors from Augsburg College in Minneapolis and completed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in 1989. Pam has held leadership responsibilities in both the financial field and college administration. Most recently, she worked in the roles of Manager of Lutheran Community Services, Regional Partner and Senior Financial Consultant at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a fortune 500 firm. Pam previously held the position of Vice President of a Minneapolis financial planning firm and worked as a Mortgage Banker. She also served as a Regional Manager and Gift Planning Counselor with the LCMS Foundation, following an early career position as Director of Admissions and Alumni of a local college. Pam is well known regionally as a woman with passion and commitment to helping others reach their career, financial and estate planning goals. She is a frequent speaker at events and seminars. She is involved as a volunteer in numerous activities with her home congregation and non-profit organizations. She serves on the National Board of Directors for the LCMS Extension Fund. Some of her professional achievements include Outstanding Young Women in America, Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities, Mortgage Banker of the Year, Million Dollar Round Table and the Harvest, Development and Counselor of the Year (LCMS Foundation) awards. She lives near Minneapolis with her husband, Mark, and their youngest son. Pam is one of the two new Advisory Board members of the Women’s Leadership Institute.

Pam Moksnes, a native of Minnesota, graduated with honors from Augsburg College in Minneapolis and completed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in 1989. Pam has held leadership responsibilities in both the financial field and college administration. Most recently, she worked in the roles of Manager of Lutheran Community Services, Regional Partner and Senior Financial Consultant at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a fortune 500 firm. Pam previously held the position of Vice President of a Minneapolis financial planning firm and worked as a Mortgage Banker. She also served as a Regional Manager and Gift Planning Counselor with the LCMS Foundation, following an early career position as Director of Admissions and Alumni of a local college. Pam is well known regionally as a woman with passion and commitment to helping others reach their career, financial and estate planning goals. She is a frequent speaker at events and seminars. She is involved as a volunteer in numerous activities with her home congregation and non-profit organizations. She serves on the National Board of Directors for the LCMS Extension Fund. Some of her professional achievements include Outstanding Young Women in America, Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities, Mortgage Banker of the Year, Million Dollar Round Table and the Harvest, Development and Counselor of the Year (LCMS Foundation) awards. She lives near Minneapolis with her husband, Mark, and their youngest son. Pam is one of the two new Advisory Board members of the Women’s Leadership Institute.

I grew up in west-central Minnesota on a dairy farm near New York Mills, Minnesota. I earned my bachelor’s degree in English with two minors, history and coaching, from Moorhead State University in 1979. Though my original intention was to teach I entered Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and received my Master of Divinity degree in 1983. I continued with a Master of Theology degree from Princeton Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey, in 1984. Following graduate school, I was pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Butternut, Wisconsin, from 1984-1996. I came to Concordia University in 1996 as a professor in theology. I completed my Ph.D. through Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri in May, 2004. In 2006, I was awarded the Faculty Laureate award among the faculty of Concordia University Wisconsin.

My family includes my wife, Holly, from Moorhead, Minnesota, where we were married in 1979. We have three children, Christy, born 1983, Stephen, born 1986, and Nicole, born 1990. One lazy tomcat, Rocket, fills out the Paavola household. We live in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. My hobbies include motorcycling, restoring and driving our 1917 Model T Ford car, woodworking, and running.

I grew up in west-central Minnesota on a dairy farm near New York Mills, Minnesota. I earned my bachelor’s degree in English with two minors, history and coaching, from Moorhead State University in 1979. Though my original intention was to teach I entered Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and received my Master of Divinity degree in 1983. I continued with a Master of Theology degree from Princeton Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey, in 1984. Following graduate school, I was pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Butternut, Wisconsin, from 1984-1996. I came to Concordia University in 1996 as a professor in theology. I completed my Ph.D. through Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri in May, 2004. In 2006, I was awarded the Faculty Laureate award among the faculty of Concordia University Wisconsin.

My family includes my wife, Holly, from Moorhead, Minnesota, where we were married in 1979. We have three children, Christy, born 1983, Stephen, born 1986, and Nicole, born 1990. One lazy tomcat, Rocket, fills out the Paavola household. We live in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. My hobbies include motorcycling, restoring and driving our 1917 Model T Ford car, woodworking, and running.

Rev. Dr. John W. Saleska is the Director of the Concordia Bible Institute.  He was a professor for 23 years at Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, IN, teaching such courses as Old and New Testament, Bible Psychology, Counseling, and Homiletics.  He was also chairman of the Department of Pastoral Ministry and Missions.  Before that he taught for 23 years at St. John’s College in Winfield, KS.  He has received degrees from St. Paul’s College, Concordia, MO and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.  His graduate work in Psychology and Guidance and Counseling was done at Washington University in St. Louis and Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.  He received an honorary doctorate from Concordia University, River Forest, Il.  Dr. Saleska joined the Concordia Bible Institute as Director in December of 2000.  Currently he also serves on the Advisory Board of the Women’s Leadership Institute of Concordia University Wisconsin.  He and his wife, Sallie, are the parents of four children and grandparents of thirteen children.

Rev. Dr. John W. Saleska is the Director of the Concordia Bible Institute.  He was a professor for 23 years at Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, IN, teaching such courses as Old and New Testament, Bible Psychology, Counseling, and Homiletics.  He was also chairman of the Department of Pastoral Ministry and Missions.  Before that he taught for 23 years at St. John’s College in Winfield, KS.  He has received degrees from St. Paul’s College, Concordia, MO and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.  His graduate work in Psychology and Guidance and Counseling was done at Washington University in St. Louis and Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.  He received an honorary doctorate from Concordia University, River Forest, Il.  Dr. Saleska joined the Concordia Bible Institute as Director in December of 2000.  Currently he also serves on the Advisory Board of the Women’s Leadership Institute of Concordia University Wisconsin.  He and his wife, Sallie, are the parents of four children and grandparents of thirteen children.

Donna Streufert is a teacher and writer. She has written materials for adult Bible classes, Sunday school, devotional books, the Lutheran Day School curriculum, vacation Bible School courses and feature articles for various publications. She authored four LifeLight Bible study courses for adults and served as general editor for the “Heart” books (A Place to Rest Your Heart and In the Mirror of Your Heart) published by CPH/LWML.

For the LWML she has written Mustard Seeds, Bible studies and feature articles. She has served as Bible study editor for Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly. In 1997 she was appointed Editor-in-Chief. She recently retired after serving for eight years. She served as Bible study leader for the national LWML conventions in 1981 in Milwaukee, in 1999 in Minneapolis, and in Tampa, FL in June 2005.

Donna has a degree in education fro Valparaiso University and has taught full or part-time until moving to South Bend, IN in 1993. Most recently she taught part-time at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, WI where she served on the Board of Regents from 1995-2007. In May of 2002 Concordia awarded her an honorary doctor of letters. The same year she was instrumental in establishing the Women’s Leadership Institute at Concordia.

Currently the Streuferts live in South Bend, IN where Rev. Daniel Streufert is pastor emeritus of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Streuferts have a daughter, Mary, and a son, Paul. Mary has recently completed a Lily Fellowship, teaching theology in Christ College at Valparaiso University. Paul is a professor of classics and comparative literature at the University of Texas in Tyler, TX.

Donna Streufert is a teacher and writer. She has written materials for adult Bible classes, Sunday school, devotional books, the Lutheran Day School curriculum, vacation Bible School courses and feature articles for various publications. She authored four LifeLight Bible study courses for adults and served as general editor for the “Heart” books (A Place to Rest Your Heart and In the Mirror of Your Heart) published by CPH/LWML.

For the LWML she has written Mustard Seeds, Bible studies and feature articles. She has served as Bible study editor for Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly. In 1997 she was appointed Editor-in-Chief. She recently retired after serving for eight years. She served as Bible study leader for the national LWML conventions in 1981 in Milwaukee, in 1999 in Minneapolis, and in Tampa, FL in June 2005.

Donna has a degree in education fro Valparaiso University and has taught full or part-time until moving to South Bend, IN in 1993. Most recently she taught part-time at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, WI where she served on the Board of Regents from 1995-2007. In May of 2002 Concordia awarded her an honorary doctor of letters. The same year she was instrumental in establishing the Women’s Leadership Institute at Concordia.

Currently the Streuferts live in South Bend, IN where Rev. Daniel Streufert is pastor emeritus of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Streuferts have a daughter, Mary, and a son, Paul. Mary has recently completed a Lily Fellowship, teaching theology in Christ College at Valparaiso University. Paul is a professor of classics and comparative literature at the University of Texas in Tyler, TX.

Sandy Thompson lives with her husband, Jerry, in Carmel, Indiana. She is a mother of five sons and a grandmother of twelve. Currently Sandy is serving on the LCEF Board of Directors, the Lutheran Disabilities Ministry Advisory Board and her congregation’s Mission Task Force to plant another church. She is a Congregational Services Assistant for the Indiana District LCMS particularly assisting schools and congregations in focusing ministry through the planning process. Formerly Sandy was very involved with the LWML and Family Connection of the Lutheran Family Association. Now days she particularly enjoys reading, genealogy, and traveling by boating.

Sandy Thompson lives with her husband, Jerry, in Carmel, Indiana. She is a mother of five sons and a grandmother of twelve. Currently Sandy is serving on the LCEF Board of Directors, the Lutheran Disabilities Ministry Advisory Board and her congregation’s Mission Task Force to plant another church. She is a Congregational Services Assistant for the Indiana District LCMS particularly assisting schools and congregations in focusing ministry through the planning process. Formerly Sandy was very involved with the LWML and Family Connection of the Lutheran Family Association. Now days she particularly enjoys reading, genealogy, and traveling by boating.

Bonnie Treloar serves as the Associate Director of the Women's Leadership Institute. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master of Arts degree in Learning Disabilities from Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee, WI. She then embarked upon a 31-year teaching career in special education in the Cedarburg, WI public schools with 27 of those years being at Webster Middle School. While there, she had the opportunity to initiate a new special education service delivery model and followed through on three phases of this leadership in the subsequent six years. In the last eight years of her tenure, she mentored first-year teachers and teachers new to the district and served on three district level committees and eight building level committees. In June, 2006, following her retirement, she became a DPI-certified PDP team member.

Her church home for the past twenty-seven years has been First Immanuel Lutheran in Cedarburg where she has enjoyed many volunteer activities such as Share-a-Meal, LWML Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Membership on the FIL Church Council, Chair of the Board of Christian Growth, and, most recently, as part of a team investigating a new governance at FIL. She has recently been commissioned as a Stephen Minister.

In May 2007, she and her husband, Bill celebrated their 30th anniversary. He is the owner of a small business, KAMP SYNERGY, INC. in Milwaukee which designs, manufactures, and installs integrated systems for water controls. Their son, Andrew, is attending Humboldt State University in Northern California surrounded by the ocean, stately redwoods, and rain forests. All three of them enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, jazz, and family.

Bonnie Treloar serves as the Associate Director of the Women's Leadership Institute. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master of Arts degree in Learning Disabilities from Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee, WI. She then embarked upon a 31-year teaching career in special education in the Cedarburg, WI public schools with 27 of those years being at Webster Middle School. While there, she had the opportunity to initiate a new special education service delivery model and followed through on three phases of this leadership in the subsequent six years. In the last eight years of her tenure, she mentored first-year teachers and teachers new to the district and served on three district level committees and eight building level committees. In June, 2006, following her retirement, she became a DPI-certified PDP team member.

Her church home for the past twenty-seven years has been First Immanuel Lutheran in Cedarburg where she has enjoyed many volunteer activities such as Share-a-Meal, LWML Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Membership on the FIL Church Council, Chair of the Board of Christian Growth, and, most recently, as part of a team investigating a new governance at FIL. She has recently been commissioned as a Stephen Minister.

In May 2007, she and her husband, Bill celebrated their 30th anniversary. He is the owner of a small business, KAMP SYNERGY, INC. in Milwaukee which designs, manufactures, and installs integrated systems for water controls. Their son, Andrew, is attending Humboldt State University in Northern California surrounded by the ocean, stately redwoods, and rain forests. All three of them enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, jazz, and family.