The Northwestern Ohio Synod is pleased to announce Cheryl Sondergeld as our new Program Assistant for Mission Advancement. She will be leading our event planning and coordination, coordinating volunteers, and will provide some administrative support for our professional staff.

Cheryl has 15 years of lay ministry experience working with parish education, outreach ministries, youth and family ministries, visitation ministries and coordinating volunteers, special events and retreats. She enjoys horse back riding, walking, reading, traveling, history, community projects, and spending time with friends and family.  She resides in Gibsonburg with her husband Jeff, of 27 years, and their three children, Holden, Soren and Camden.

Cheryl will begin July 31st and can be reached at cheryl.sondergeld@nwos-elca.org.