PASTORS - ORDINATIONS
Ministerial Candidate Jonathan S. Lackey, July 9, 2023, St. Paul's, Cullman, AL
Ministerial Candidate Blake J. Martzowka, July 8, 2023, St. Thomas, Streetsboro, OH
Ministerial Candidate Benjamin N. Janssen, July 2, 2023, Holy Cross, Pittsburgh, PA
PASTORS - INSTALLATIONS
The Rev. Jason J. Hong, August 6, 2023, Sole Pastor, Crosspoint, Sahuarita, AZ
The Rev. Jonathan S. Lackey, July 23, 2023, Sole Pastor, Grace, Vine Grove, KY
The Rev. Blake J. Martzowka, July 8, 2023, Sole Pastor, St. Thomas, Streetsboro, OH and Christ, Mantua, OH (Ohio District)
The Rev. Benjamin N. Janssen, July 2, 2023, Associate Pastor, Holy Cross, Pittsburgh, PA
The Rev. Curtis D. Stephens, July 1, 2023, Sole Pastor, Trinity, Scarsdale, NY
The Rev. Michael D. Scheer, June 25, 2023, Headmaster/Principal, Our Savior, Hartland, MI
COMMISSIONED WORKERS - COMMISSIONINGS
Candidate Andria J. Reimer, August 27, 2023, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Candidate Grace E. Kelle, August 27, 2023, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Candidate Michael H. Grundstrom, August 27, 2023, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Candidate Grace A. Wilshire, August 20, 2023, Redeemer, Oakmont, PA
Candidate Elizabeth G. Paul, August 13, 2023, Advent, Zionsville, IN
COMMISSIONED WORKERS - INSTALLATIONS
Ms. Andria J. Reimer, August 27, 2023, Teacher, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Ms. Grace E. Kelle, August 27, 2023, Teacher, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI,
Mr. Michael H. Grundstrom, August 27, 2023, Teacher, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Mrs. Grace I. L. Amling, August 27, 2023, Teacher, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Ms. Grace A. Wilshire, August 20, 2023, Teacher, Redeemer, Oakmont, PA
Ms. Elizabeth G. Paul, August 13, 2023, Teacher, Advent, Zionsville, IN
TRANSFERS IN - Ordained/Commissioned
Deaconess Barbara R. Hemme, September 5, 2023, Northern Illinois District
The Rev. Robert E. L. McCanless, August 22, 2023, Eastern District
The Rev. Ferdinand O. Bahr, August 16, 2023, South Wisconsin District
Miss Grace I.L. Amling, June 30, 2023, South Wisconsin District
The Rev. Curtis D. Stephens, June 19, 2023, SELC District
TRANSFERS OUT - Ordained/Commissioned
The Rev. Daniel E. Grams, September 25, 2023, Kansas District
Ms. Emily Woock, August 27, 2023, Northern Illinois District
Rev. Dr. Edward A. Naumann, August 18, 2023, Northern Illinois District
Mrs. Kerrie R. Roesler, August 1, 2023, Texas District
Mrs. Cheryl L. Poppe, July 31, 2023, SELC District
Rev. Dwayne R. Hendricks, July 21, 2023, California-Nevada-Hawaii District
Mrs. Lori A. Kelling, July 1, 2023, Pacific Southwest District
Deaconess Jane E. Cole, June 26, 2023, Mid-South District
The Rev. Joshua P. Moldenhauer, June 10, 2023, Minnesota South District
Ms. Laurie J. Steinke, June 6, 2023, Florida-Georgia District
TRANSFER IN - Congregations/Schools
TRANSFER OUT - Congregations/Schools
RESIGNED/REMOVED
APPOINTMENTS
NEW CHURCH STARTS
INITIAL MEMBERSHIP OF CONGREGATION
OFFICIAL NAME CHANGE
CLOSINGS - CONGREGATIONS
CLOSINGS - SCHOOLS
CHANGE OF STATUS
The Rev. Gerald E. Luck, September 25, 2023, Active to Emeritus
The Rev. Ben C. Eder, September 1, 2023, Active to Emeritus
The Rev. Michael A. Johnson, Sr., July 10, 2023, Active to Candidate
The Rev. Dr. Christian F. Just, July 8, 2023, Active to Emeritus
Mrs. Hillary R. Czernicki, June 16, 2023, Active to Candidate
Mrs. Judy L. Lillquist, June 16, 2023, Active to Emeritus
Mrs. Deborah L. Farrar, June 16,2023, Active to Emeritus
CALLED TO GLORY
CALLING CONGREGATIONS
Ascension of Christ, Beverly Hills, MI, Sole Pastor
All Saints, Slippery Rock, PA, Sole Pastor
Christ the King, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, Sole Pastor
Concordia, Akron, OH, Sole Pastor
Concordia, Berwyn, IL, Sole Pastor
Faith, Arlington Heights, IL, Sole Pastor
Faith, Naples, FL, Associate Pastor
Faith, Tucson, AZ, Sole Pastor
Gethsemane, Windsor, ON, Canada, Sole Pastor
Grace, Oberlin, OH, Sole Pastor
Grace, Mitchell, ON, Canada - Sole Pastor
Grace English, Chicago, IL, Sole Pastor
Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI, Senior Pastor
Holy Cross, Cleveland, OH, Sole Pastor
Hope, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Sole Pastor
Hope, Syracuse, NY, Sole Pastor
Peace, Fremont, IN, Associate/Assistant Pastor
Peace, New Berlin, WI, Sole Pastor
Peace of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA, Sole Pastor
Pilgrim, Kenmore, NY, Sole Pastor
Redeemer, Lincoln, NE, Senior Pastor
Redeemer, North Tonawanda, NY, Sole Pastor
Redeemer, Oakmont, PA, Sole Pastor
Shepherd of the Mountains, Pinetop, AZ, Sole Pastor
St. Paul's, St. Clair Shores, MI, Sole Pastor
West Portal, San Francisco, CA, Associate Pastor