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Congregations and Leaders in Transition

Life is a series of transitions from birth to death. At best, transition, though painful, can provide individuals and communities with a time of reflection, vision and opportunity to effect creative change. At worst, transitions can be disruptive and discouraging, leaving individuals and/or communities drained of spirit or hope. In all instances, transitions are made easier if there is a system of nurture and support in place to assist, coach, mentor or advise the individual and/or community through the time of transition. For individuals this support and nurture may come from parents, friends, partners and/or colleagues. For communities this support and nurture is more formalized and may be provided by someone who is appointed, elected or hired to assist the community in transition.

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Current congregations in transition

  • Gethsemane, Brookfield (solo) (Interim/2 year term call: Grant Quever)
  • St. John’s, Brookfield, (associate)**
  • Immanuel, Cedarburg (solo)  (Interim:  Suellen Myers) MET
  • Christ the King, Delafield (solo)  (Interim:  Gary Johnson)
  • Grace, Kenosha (solo)
  • Lord of Life, Kenosha (solo)  (Interim:  Kris Totzke)***
  • Divine Word-Pentecost, Milwaukee (Pulpit Supply-Rev. Carol Hegland)
  • Immanuel, Milwaukee (Pulpit supply, Arlen Solem)
  • Lake Park Lutheran, Milwaukee (Youth and Family Minister)**
  • Lutheran Church of the Great Spirit, (solo) Milwaukee (Interim: Rev. Michael Steinke)**
  • Our Savior Lutheran (solo), Milwaukee (Interim Pastors are Diane Olson and Kristin Berglund)
  • Wellington Park (solo), Milwaukee  (pulpit supply–Rev. Barsnick)
  • Bethel (solo), Muskego (Interim:  Paul Ihlenfeld)
  • Christ the King, Pt. Washington (Covenanted minister:  Jon Breimeier)
  • Bethania, Racine, (Covenant Pastor-Rev. Heather Bumstead)
  • Messiah, Racine (solo) (Interim: Lee Longrie)
  • Our Savior, Racine (solo) (Interim:  Ron Ballew)
  • St. Paul/Zion, Racine  (pulpit supply)***
  • Christ Our Savior, Sussex**
  • St. Matthew’s, Wauwatosa (Associate Pastor)**
  • Christ the Servant, Waukesha (Interim:  Rev. Gary Erickson)**

MET – in Mission Exploration Team process (no candidates received at this time)
* – Call Committee formed
** – Names submitted
*** – Call extended

Current leaders in transition

 

  • The Rev. Lowell Timm retired from Capitol Drive, Milwaukee
  • The Rev. Gary Grindeland called to Grace Lutheran in Bayonne, New Jersey
  • The Rev. Anne Strickert called to Bethesda Lutheran, Ames, Iowa
  • The Rev. John Bischoff, called to St. Paul/Zion, Racine
  • The Rev. Karen Pahl installed at  St. Luke, Waukesha, April 7th
  • The Rev. Elizabeth Davis, installed on May 5 at  Cross, Ixonia
  • The Rev. David Zandt, from Christ the Servant, Waukesha, to transitioning off the ELCA roster
  • The Rev.  Chris Manke called as Lead Pastor, St. Matthew’s, Wauwatosa
  • The Rev. Jane Fryda called to Emmanuel and Gethsemane, Racine
  • The Rev. Andrew Nyren called to Prince of Peace, Milwaukee
  • The Rev. Mark Doidge ordained and called  to Holy Communion/Bethania, Racine
  • The Rev. Sheila Rawn called  to St. Mary’s, Kenosha
  • The Rev. Alexis Twito called to Capitol Drive, Milwaukee
  • The Rev. Scot Ruffatto called to Mt. Olive, Mukwonago
  • The Elias Kitoi Nasari to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Racine
  • The Rev. Andy Fetters called to St. Mark, Waukesha
  • The Rev. Jay Ford called to Galilee in Pewaukee
  • The Rev. Paula Canby (first call) ordained and called   to Faith-Santa Fe, Milwaukee
  • The Rev. Marilyn Miller (first call) ordained and called to Reformation, Milwaukee
  • The Rev. Mark Thompson called to Memorial, Milwaukee
  • The Rev. Jacob Werkheiser (first call)  ordained and called  to Vernon, Mukwonago
  • The Rev. Jim Ahlquist called to Christ the King, Brookfield

 

Rostered Leaders Recently Deceased 

  • The Rev. Pamela Kerschner on April 11, 2013
  • The Rev. James Shadduck on December 31, 2012