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