PASTORS - ORDINATIONS

PASTORS - INSTALLATIONS
Rev. M. Todd Zill, September 27, 2025, Sole Pastor, Shepherd of the Pines, Payson, AZ
Rev. Christopher J. Kolupa, September 7, 2025, Special Ministry Pastor, Concordia, Berwyn, IL
Rev. Theodore A. Hoham, July 13, 2025, Associate Pastor, Immanuel, Alexandria, VA
Rev. Samuel L. Bobby, July 6, 2025, Senior Pastor, Redeemer, Lincoln, NE

COMMISSIONED WORKERS - COMMISSIONINGS 
Commissioned Minister Candidate Kara L. Doerr, August 24, 2025, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Commissioned Minister Candidate Aubrey E. Rathke, August 10, 2025, Christ the Shepherd, Alpharetta, GA
Commissioned Minister Candidate Jacob C. Hopfensperger, August 10, 2025, Advent, Zionsville, IN
Commissioned Minister Candidate Emma L. Stegall, August 3, 2025, Ascension, Beverly Hills, MI

COMMISSIONED WORKERS - INSTALLATIONS
Mr. Steven R. Wilson
, September 28, 2025, Director of NextGen Ministries, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Ms. Kara L. Doerr, August 24, 2025, Teacher, Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Miss Aubrey E. Rathke, August 10, 2025, Director of Christian Education, Christ the Shepherd, Alpharetta, GA
Mr. Jacob C. Hopfensperger, August 10, 2025, Teacher, Advent, Zionsville, IN
Miss Amy J. Heuer, August 9, 2025, Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH
Mrs. Emma L. Stegall, August 3, 2025, Director of Parish Music, Ascension, Beverly Hills, MI

TRANSFER IN - Commissioned/Ordained
The Rev. Santiago E. Keinbaum, September 30, 2025, Florida-Georgia District
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. Steven E. Sutterer, September 19, 2025, Michigan District
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

TRANSFER IN - Congregations/Schools

TRANSFER OUT - Congregations/Schools

RESIGNED/REMOVED  
Mrs. Adrienne D. Scott, September 8, 2025, Removed
Mr. Jonathan P. Hilmer, September 8, 2025, Removed
Rev. Amadeus L. Gandy, August 31, 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
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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 - Call Accepted
Christ, West Olive, MI, Sole Pastor
Faith, Arlington Heights, IL, Sole Pastor
Faith, Tucson, AZ, Sole Pastor
First, Kingsville, ON, Canada, Sole Pastor
First Trinity, Pittsburgh, PASenior Pastor - Call Accepted
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
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Associate Pastor
Redeemer, St. Clair Shores, MI, 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