PASTORS - ORDINATIONS
Ministerial Candidate Glenn A. Mertz, June 22, 2025, Grace, Elyria, OH
PASTORS - INSTALLATIONS
Rev. Theodore A. Hoham, July 13, 2025, Associate Pastor, Immanuel, Alexandria, VA
Rev. Samuel L. Bobby, July 6, 2025, Senior Pastor, Redeemer, Lincoln, NE
Rev. Glenn A. Mertz, June 22, 2025, Special Ministry Pastor, Grace, Elyria, OH
COMMISSIONED WORKERS - COMMISSIONINGS
Commissioned Minister Candidate Kara L. Doerr, 8-24-2025, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Commissioned Minister Candidate Aubrey E. Rathke, 8-10-2025, Christ the Shepherd, Alpharetta, GA
Commissioned Minister Candidate Jacob C. Hopfensperger, 8-10-2025, Advent, Zionsville, IN
Commissioned Minister Candidate Emma L. Stegall, 8-3-2025, Ascension, Beverly Hills, MI
COMMISSIONED WORKERS - INSTALLATIONS
Ms. Kara L. Doerr, 8-24-2025, Teacher, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Miss Aubrey E. Rathke, 8-10-2025, Director of Christian Education, Christ the Shepherd, Alpharetta, GA
Mr. Jacob C. Hopfensperger, 8-10-2025, Teacher, Advent, Zionsville, IN
Miss Amy J. Heuer, 8-9-2025, Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH
Mrs. Emma L. Stegall, 8-3-2025, Director of Parish Music, Ascension, Beverly Hills, MI
TRANSFER IN - Commissioned/Ordained
Mr. Steven R. Wilson, September 1, 2025, Michigan District
Miss Amy J. Heuer, July 31, 2025, Texas District
The Rev. Theodore A. Hoham, July 1, 2025, Indiana District
TRANSFER OUT - Ordained/Commissioned
The Rev. Daniel K. Greg, August 18, 2025, Northern Illinois District
Mr. Ryan D. Meyer, August 1, 2025, Southern Illinois District
Miss Grace Amling, July 31, 2025, Pacific Southwest District
Mrs. Ashley R. Graf, July 23, 2025, Michigan District
The Rev. James A. Bretthauer, II, July 7, 2025, Texas District
Mr. Michael H. Grundstrom, July 1, 2025, Rocky Mountain District
Rev. Robert E. L. McCanless, June 9, 2025, Mid-South District
Rev. Joel A. C. Dietrich, June 1, 2025, Southern Illinois District
Mrs. Karla K. Rendahl, May 5, 2025, Texas District
Rev. Craig S. Rendahl, May 5, 2025, Texas District
Rev. Gary L. Oehlerts, May 5, 2025, Texas District
Rev. Christopher J. Kolupa, May 1, 2025, Northern Illinois District
TRANSFER IN - Congregations/Schools
TRANSFER OUT - Congregations/Schools
RESIGNED/REMOVED
Rev. Thomas J. Fisher, May 21, 2025, Resigned
APPOINTMENTS
NEW CHURCH STARTS
INITIAL MEMBERSHIP OF CONGREGATION
OFFICIAL NAME CHANGE
CLOSINGS - CONGREGATIONS
CLOSINGS - SCHOOLS
CHANGE OF STATUS
Mr. Keith L. Vieregge, August 1, 2025, Active to Emeritus
Mrs. Patricia A. Zanta, July 30, 2025, Candidate to Emeritus
The Rev. Oliver C. Washington, Jr., July 30, 2025, Candidate to Emeritus
Mrs. Annette M. Campbell, July 30, 2025, Candidate to Emeritus
The Rev. Dr. Elwood E. Mather, III, July 28, 2025, Candidate to Emeritus
The Rev. Kenneth J. Kramer, July 28, 2025, Candidate to Emeritus
Mr. Thomas K. Guilford, July 15, 2025, Candidate to Emeritus
Mr. Noah L. Bauer, July 1, 2025, Active to Candidate
The Rev. Steven E. Sutterer, July 1, 2025, Active to Emeritus
Mr. Craig E. Mellendorf, June 20, 2025, Candidate to Emeritus
Ms. Meaghan M. Hessenthaler, June 18, 2025, Active to Emeritus
Ms. Renee M. Westphal, June 18, 2025, Active to Candidate
Deaconess Brenda M. Ryan, June 16, 2025, Candidate to Emeritus
CALLED TO GLORY
Rev. Henry V. Gerike, August 6, 2025
Rev. Dr. Keith L. Johnson, July 6, 2025
CALLING CONGREGATIONS
All Saints, Slippery Rock, PA, Sole Pastor
Angelica, Allen Park, MI, Sole Pastor
Apostolic, Moses Lake, WA, Sole Pastor
Ascension, Tucson, AZ, Senior Pastor
Celebration, Saint Johns, FL, Sole Pastor
Christ, West Olive, MI, Sole Pastor
Concordia, Berwyn, IL, Sole Pastor - Call Accepted
Faith, Arlington Heights, IL, Sole Pastor
Faith, Tucson, AZ, Sole Pastor
First, Kingsville, ON, Canada, Sole Pastor
First Trinity, Pittsburgh, PA, Senior Pastor
Gethsemane, Windsor, ON, Canada, Senior Pastor
Good Shepherd, Toledo, OH, Sole Pastor
Holy Spirit, Elk Grove Village, IL, Sole Pastor
Immanuel, Alexandria, VA, Associate Pastor - Call Accepted
Messiah, Parker, AZ, Sole Pastor
Prince of Peace, Medina, OH, Sole Pastor
Prince of Peace, Menomonee Falls, WI, Associate Pastor
Redeemer, St. Clair Shores, MI, Sole Pastor
Shepherd of the Pines, Payson, AZ, Sole Pastor
St. John the Divine, Chicago, IL, Sole Pastor
St. John's, Pembroke, ON, Canada, Sole Pastor
St. Mark's, Janesville, WI, Sole Pastor
Trinity, Villa Park, IL, Sole Pastor
West Portal, San Francisco, CA, Senior Pastor
Zion, Detroit, MI, Sole Pastor