Call Report – October 28, 2019

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

10/22/2019 – 10/28/2019

The call report details when pastors, teachers, and staff ministers change positions within WELS. The Conference of Presidents oversees and coordinates the calling process.


NO DECISION REPORTED

Pastors Current call New call Date issued
Rev Thomas Voss Holy Trinity LC
Des Moines WA
St Matthew LC
Freeland MI
St John LC
Saginaw MI
Pastor
8/25/2019
Rev Joshua Shandor King of Kings LC
Little Rock AR
St Michael’s LC
Fountain City WI
Pastor
8/27/2019
Rev Leon Ehlert Beautiful Savior LC
Green Bay WI
Hmong Asia
Missionary
9/4/2019
Rev Kevin Westra Beautiful Savior LC
Grove City OH
Bethlehem LC
Hortonville WI
Associate Pastor
9/8/2019
Rev Donald Buch Retired Peace LC
Bradenton FL
Pastor; Retirement Call
9/22/2019
Rev Samuel Hacker III Grace LC
Flint MI
St Mark LC
Wallace MI
Holy Cross LC
Daggett MI
Pastor
9/24/2019
Rev Bart Brauer Emmanuel LC
Tempe AZ
Immanuel LC
Greenville WI
Associate Pastor
9/29/2019
Rev Jonathan Hackbarth Salem LC
Woodbury MN
Salem LC
Milwaukee WI
Associate Pastor
9/30/2019
Rev Kevin Boushek Beautiful Savior LC
La Porte IN
The Springs LC
Sparks NV
Pastor
10/2/2019
Rev Patrick Freese Trinity LC
Abita Springs LA
Shepherd of the Hills LC
Winchester VA
Pastor
10/6/2019
Rev Joshua Free Abiding Peace LC
Elgin IL
Good Shepherd LC
Beloit WI
Pastor
10/6/2019
Rev Charles Vannieuwenhoven Northdale LC
Tampa FL
Good Shepherd LC
Beaver Dam WI
Pastor
10/6/2019
Rev Patrick Freese Trinity LC
Abita Springs LA
Prince of Peace LC
Yankton SD
Pastor
10/6/2019
Rev James Plocher St Luke LC
Vassar MI
St John’s LC
Pardeeville WI
Pastor
10/7/2019
Rev Neil Birkholz Hong Kong Mission Shepherd LC
Albuquerque NM
Pastor
10/8/2019
Rev Frederick Schleg Beautiful Savior LC
Everett WA
Faith LC
Excelsior MN
Pastor
10/9/2019
Rev Dr Wade Johnston Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee WI
Bethany LC
Gibsonia PA
Pastor
10/9/2019
Rev Stephen Wiesenauer Hong Kong Mission One Asia Team
Leader
10/10/2019
Rev Joel Russow Faith LC
Tallahassee FL
Wesley Chapel FL
Missionary
10/10/2019
Rev Derek Bartelt Christ the Vine LC
Temecula CA
Gethsemane LC
Tigard OR
Pastor
10/13/2019
Rev John Holtz One Africa Team Trinity LC
Eugene OR
Pastor
10/13/2019
Rev Benjamin Kratz Our Savior LC
Birmingham AL
St Paul LC
Wisconsin Rapids WI
Associate Pastor
10/14/2019
Rev Mark Schroeder Luther Preparatory School
Watertown WI
Faith LC
Antioch IL
Associate Pastor
10/15/2019
Prof Andrew Naumann Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Saginaw MI
Bethlehem LC
Menomonee Falls WI
Associate Pastor
10/15/2019
Rev Aaron Schumann Faith LC
Pittsburg KS
St Luke LC
Watertown WI
Associate Pastor
10/16/2019
Rev Jason Enderle Trinity LC
Ashland WI
Our Savior LC
Phillips WI
Cross of Glory LC
Washington MI
Pastor
10/16/2019
Rev Derek Bartelt Christ the Vine LC
Temecula CA
Shepherd of Peace LC
Norfolk NE
Pastor
10/16/2019
Rev Mark Parsons Faith LC
Fond du Lac WI
Prince of Peace LC
Yuma AZ
Pastor
10/16/2019
Rev Christopher Koschnitzke St John LC
Waterloo WI
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Latin
10/16/2019
Prof Thomas Kock Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
Mequon WI
Board for Home Missions
Mission Counselor
10/17/2019
Rev Timothy Wilkens Southridge LC
Kennewick WA
Trinity LC
Sturgis SD
Pastor
10/17/2019
Rev Jesse Johnston Mt Calvary LC
Menasha WI
Resurrection LC &
Good Shepherd LC
Phoenix AZ
Pastor
10/20/2019
Rev Tony Hansen Great Plains Lutheran High School
Watertown SD
St Peter LC
Brodhead WI
Pastor
10/20/2019
Rev Timothy Wahl Morning Star LC
Jackson WI
Trinity LC
Nicollet MN
Pastor
10/20/2019
Rev Steven Prahl Foundation LC
Peyton CO
Our Savior’s LC
Zion IL
Pastor
10/21/2019
Rev Michael Vogel St Paul LC
Calgary AB Canada
Lord of Life LC
Thornton CO
Pastor
10/21/2019
Rev Richard Warnecke Christ LC
Pewaukee WI
Peace LC
Kokomo IN
Pastor
10/22/2019
Rev Matthew Sprunger Zion LC
Sanborn MN
Immanuel LC
Kewaunee WI
Pastor
10/22/2019
Rev Joel Schwartz Peace LC
Trinity FL
St Paul’s LC
Menomonie WI
Associate Pastor
10/22/2019
Rev Nathan Strutz Resurrection LC
Verona WI
Good Shepherd LC
Benton Harbor MI
Pastor
10/23/2019
Rev Timothy Rosenow St Paul LC
Prescott WI
Good Shepherd LC
Kearney NE
Pastor
10/23/2019
Rev Andrew Schultz St John (Barre Mills) LC
La Crosse WI
Grace LC
Vail AZ &
Benson AZ
Associate Pastor
10/27/2019
Teachers Current call New call Date issued
Mr Steven Biedenbender St Paul’s LS
New Ulm MN
Faith LS
Antioch IL
Teacher; Upper Grades, Music
10/15/2019
Mr Michael Fetcenko St Paul LS
Onalaska WI
Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 7
10/15/2019
Ms Lindsay Maas   Risen Savior LS (East Campus)
Milwaukee WI
Principal
10/15/2019
Mr Timothy Vogel Shepherd of the Hills LS
La Mesa CA
King of Kings LS
Maitland FL
Principal; Grades 6-8
10/15/2019
Mr Nathan Schultz Peace LS
Hartford WI
St John LC
Wauwatosa WI
Principal
10/15/2019
Mr Joshua Roth Immanuel LS
Salem OR
Faith LS
Tacoma WA
Principal
10/15/2019
Mr Timothy Mielke Shoreland Lutheran High School
Somers WI
Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8)
Racine WI
Administrator; Dean of Students
10/15/2019
Miss Leah Nass California Lutheran High School
Wildomar CA
Shoreland Lutheran High School
Somers WI
Teacher; Science
10/15/2019
Miss Emily Marggraf St Peter’s LS
Sturgeon Bay WI
Our Redeemer LS
Madison WI
Teacher; Grades 1-2
10/15/2019
Miss Erin Keese St Marcus LS
Milwaukee WI
MLC Early Childhood Learning Center
New Ulm MN
ECM Teacher
10/15/2019
Miss Gina Radue Great Plains Lutheran High School
Watertown SD
Cornerstone Lutheran Network
Salem LS
Milwaukee WI
Administrator; Dean of Students
10/15/2019
Mr Christopher Olson Christ LS
North Saint Paul MN
Cornerstone Lutheran Network
Salem LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Upper Grades, Departmentalized, ELA
10/15/2019
Mr Peter Langebartels St Marcus LS
Milwaukee WI
Cornerstone Lutheran Network
Salem LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Upper Grades, Departmentalized, Science
10/15/2019
Miss Elizabeth Henke Risen Savior Christian Academy
Pooler GA
Risen Savior LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 2
10/15/2019
Mrs Jennifer Hennen Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Risen Savior LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 6
10/15/2019
Mrs Kristin Christie Salem LS
Milwaukee WI
Risen Savior LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 5
10/15/2019
Mr Daniel Hahm Shoreland Lutheran High School
Somers WI
Arizona Lutheran Academy
Phoenix AZ
Teacher; English
10/15/2019
Mr Ian Watson Resurrection LS
Rochester MN
Arizona Lutheran Academy
Phoenix AZ
Teacher; English
10/15/2019
Mr Kyle Bender St Paul LS
Beverly Hills FL
Immanuel LC
Greenville WI
Principal
10/15/2019
Mr Philip Kurbis Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Doral FL
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
New Ulm MN
Director of Technology
10/15/2019
Miss Lindsay Ernst Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
CrossLife LC
Pflugerville TX
ECM Director
10/15/2019
Mr James Henrickson Calvary LS
Dallas TX
Divine Savior LC-Liberty Hill
Liberty Hill TX
Principal
10/15/2019
Miss Catharyn Waggoner Our Savior’s LS
Zion IL
Divine Savior LC-Liberty Hill
Liberty Hill TX
ECM Teacher
10/15/2019
Miss Heidi Schone Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Holy Trinity LS
New Hope MN
Teacher; Grades 3 & 4, Spanish
10/15/2019
Mr Andrew Danner St Paul LS
Plymouth NE
Holy Trinity LS
New Hope MN
Principal; Grades 5-8 Social Studies
10/15/2019
Mr Jeffrey Loberger Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Principal
10/15/2019
Mrs Karyn Clemons Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
New Ulm MN
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
New Ulm MN
Teacher; English
10/15/2019
Mrs Stephanie Olson Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Teacher; Middle Grades
10/15/2019
Mrs Carissa Priewe Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Teacher; Flex Teacher
10/15/2019
Mrs Ruth Pahmeier Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Teacher; Upper Grades
10/15/2019
Mrs Rachel Wordell Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Teacher; Lower Grades
10/15/2019
Mr Nathan Gartner Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
Huron Valley Lutheran High School
Westland MI
Teacher; Athletic Director & Coach
10/16/2019
Mr Philip Gustafson St Mark LS
Eau Claire WI
Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus
Watertown WI
Principal
10/16/2019
Mr Thomas Plitzuweit Commission on Lutheran Schools
Waukesha WI
St Matthew’s LS
Oconomowoc WI
Principal
10/16/2019
Prof Jonathan Laabs Martin Luther College
New Ulm MN
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Choral Director
10/16/2019
Mrs Willette Cambrice   Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; English Teacher
10/16/2019
Mr Joshua Johnson Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee WI
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Director of Technology
10/16/2019
Mr Joseph Janke Manitowoc Lutheran High School
Manitowoc WI
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; English & Coaching
10/16/2019
Mr Benjamin Carlovsky Abiding Word LS
Houston TX
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Theology & Coach
10/16/2019
Mr Luke Beilke Ascension LS and Preschool
Sarasota FL
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Doral FL
Administrator; Dean of Students
10/16/2019
Mr Keith Hackbarth St John LS
Wauwatosa WI
Neenah LS (3-8)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Grade 6
10/16/2019
Miss Christine Wempner Emmanuel LS
Tempe AZ
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Doral FL
Teacher; Grade 2
10/16/2019
Mr Martin Santos California Lutheran High School
Wildomar CA
Martin Luther College
New Ulm MN
Admissions Counselor
10/16/2019
Mrs Kari Oakland Martin Luther LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (PreK)
Neenah WI
Teacher; 3K Preschool
10/16/2019
Mrs Carolyn VonDeylen Trinity LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (PreK)
Neenah WI
Teacher; 3K Preschool
10/16/2019
Mrs Lisa Baehman Trinity LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (K-2)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Kindergarten
10/16/2019
Miss Alyssa Stuebs Martin Luther LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (K-2)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Grade 1
10/16/2019
Mrs Shelley Christian Martin Luther LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (K-2)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Grade 2
10/16/2019
Mrs Jill McGovern Trinity LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (3-8)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Grade 3
10/16/2019
Mrs Karrie Race Martin Luther LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (3-8)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Grade 4
10/16/2019
Mrs Amanda Weinrich Martin Luther LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (3-8)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Grade 5
10/16/2019
Mr Tyler Tesch Trinity LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (3-8)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Grade 7
10/16/2019
Mr Colin Paustian Trinity LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (3-8)
Neenah WI
Teacher; Grade 8
10/16/2019
Mr Tyler Weinrich Trinity LS &
Martin Luther LS
Neenah WI
Neenah LS (3-8)
Neenah WI
Principal
10/16/2019
Miss Kristin Mantey Cornerstone Early Learning Center
Hugo MN
Good Shepherd Early Childhood Center
Sioux Falls SD
ECM Director
10/17/2019
Mrs Lauren Hoppe St Mark LS
Green Bay WI
Atonement LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 2
10/17/2019
Miss Meredith Milbrath Risen Savior LS
Mankato MN
Atonement LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 6
10/17/2019
Miss Rachel Struck Eastside LS
Madison WI
Atonement LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 7
10/17/2019
Mr Colin Paustian Trinity LS
Neenah WI
Atonement LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 8
10/17/2019
Mr Kyle Seim St Paul LS
Lake Mills WI
Pilgrim LS
Menomonee Falls WI
Principal; Grades 5 & 6
10/17/2019
Mr Jeffrey Wetzel St Paul LS
Muskego WI
St Paul LS
Muskego WI
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology
10/17/2019
Miss Amy Hankemeier St Luke LS
Oakfield WI
St Paul LC
Beverly Hills FL
Teacher
10/20/2019
Mr Alexander Hunt Good Shepherd LS
Sioux Falls SD
St Paul LC
Beverly Hills FL
Teacher; Grades 7-8, Vice Principal
10/20/2019
Ms Maria Gines Zion LS
Monroe MI
Risen Savior LC
Lakewood Ranch FL
ECM Director
10/20/2019
Mr Jared Rathje Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
Deltona FL
Trinity LC
Caledonia WI
Principal
10/20/2019
Mr Christopher Mueller St John LS
Watertown WI
St John LS
Baraboo WI
Principal; Upper Grades
10/20/2019
Mrs Cynthia Gut   Trinity LS
Waukesha WI
Teacher; Grade 7, Athletic Director
10/20/2019
Mr Justin Eternick Trinity LS
Jenera OH
St Stephen LS
Beaver Dam WI
Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized
10/20/2019
Mrs Emilee Nemmers   Abiding Word LS
Houston TX
Teacher; Grade 1
10/20/2019
Miss Karla Opperman Concordia Preschool
Eau Claire WI
St Peter LC
Clovis CA
ECM Director
10/20/2019
Mr Nathan Reich St Paul LS
Green Bay WI
St Mark LS
Citrus Heights CA
Principal
10/20/2019
Mr Justin Krause Christ the King School
Palm Coast FL
Holy Trinity LC
Wyoming MI
Principal; Grades 6-8
10/20/2019
Mr Nathan Bauer Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
St John LC
Mukwonago WI
Teacher; Grades 5 & 6, Athletic Director
10/20/2019
Ms Justine Smith Peace LS
Kissimmee FL
St Paul’s LC
Columbus OH
ECM Teacher
10/20/2019
Mr Christopher Holman Crown of Life LS
Warren MI
Cross of Glory LS
Peoria AZ
Principal
10/20/2019
Miss Melissa Mittelstadt First Steps Early Learning Center
La Crescent MN
St John’s LS
Newburg WI
ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call
10/20/2019
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm Trinity LS
Caledonia WI
Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; K5
10/20/2019
Mr Paul Ihde St Paul LS
Stevensville MI
Emanuel LS
New London WI
Principal
10/20/2019
Miss Sarah Howell Small Steps Christian Learning Center
Port Orange FL
Victory Preschool
Jacksonville FL
ECM Director
10/20/2019
Mrs Naomi Porth Pilgrim LS
Menomonee Falls WI
Mt Calvary LC
Waukesha WI
Teacher; Grade 1
10/21/2019
Mr Casey Pufahl Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Winnebago Lutheran Academy
Fond du Lac WI
Director of Bands
10/21/2019
Mr Thomas Welch Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Doral FL
Winnebago Lutheran Academy
Fond du Lac WI
Guidance & Registration Coordinator
10/21/2019
Mrs Nicole Krause First LS
La Crosse WI
Christ-St John’s LS
West Salem WI
Teacher; Grades 1 & 2
10/21/2019
Mr Philip Stuebs St John-St James LS
Reedsville WI
Westside Christian School
Middleton WI
Teacher; Grades 5 -8
10/22/2019
Miss Sarah Rautenberg Building Blocks Christian Academy
Los Angeles CA
Cornerstone Early Learning Center
Christ LC
North St Paul &
Hugo MN
ECM Teacher
10/22/2019
Mr Matthew Augustine Zion LS
Chesaning MI
Immanuel LC
Medford WI
Principal; Grades 6-8
10/27/2019
Miss Sarah Detro St Marcus LS
Milwaukee WI
Zion LC
Denver CO
ECM Director
10/27/2019
Mr Kevin Klug Holy Trinity LS
Okauchee WI
Apostles LS & Lutheran High School
San Jose CA
Principal
10/27/2019
Miss Heather Schmidt St Paul LS
Franklin WI
Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Plantation
Missouri City TX
Teacher; Grades 3-4
10/27/2019
Mr Ryan Jaeger St John’s LS
Two Rivers WI
Peace LC
Kissimmee FL
Principal
10/27/2019
Ms Elizabeth Eckert Immanuel LS
Medford WI
Immanuel LS
Medford WI
Teacher; Call made permanent
10/27/2019
Staff Ministers Current call New call Date issued
Mr Ryan Kummerow   St John’s LC
Juneau WI
Salem LC
Lowell WI
Staff Minister
9/29/2019
Mr Galen Holzhueter   Camp Croix
Danbury WI
Camp Director
10/23/2019


CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers Current call New call Date accepted
Mrs Christine Leathers Trinity LS
Kiel WI
Trinity LS
Kiel WI
ECM Director & Lead Teacher
10/23/2019
Mrs Jeannine Kreis Trinity LS
Kiel WI
Trinity LS
Kiel WI
ECM Teacher; Provisional Call
10/23/2019
Mr Lucas Krogmann Luther Preparatory School
Watertown WI
Luther Preparatory School
Watertown WI
Professor of music
10/23/2019
Mr Christopher Bartsch Atonement LS
Milwaukee WI
Atonement LS
Milwaukee WI
Academic Dean
10/27/2019


CALLS DECLINED

Pastors Current call New call Date declined
Rev James Borgwardt Redeemer LC
Fond du Lac WI
Bethany LC
Fort Atkinson WI
Associate Pastor; Academy President
10/22/2019
Rev Philip Moldenhauer Our Redeemer LC
Madison WI
First LC
Lake Geneva WI
Pastor
10/22/2019
Rev Kenneth Mellon (ELS) Trinity LC
West Bend WI
Grace LC
Osceola WI
Pastor; Retirement Call
10/24/2019
Rev John Backus Christ the Lord LC
Clearwater FL
Goodview Trinity LC
Goodview MN
Pastor
10/25/2019
Rev Anthony Allard Grace LC
Sioux City IA
Zion LC
Marathon WI
St John LC
Edgar WI
Pastor
10/25/2019
Rev Daniel Naumann Grace LC
Prairie Du Chien WI
Our Savior’s LC
Wausau WI
Pastor
10/25/2019
Rev Peter Sternberg St John LC
Red Wing MN
Resurrection LC
Aurora IL
Associate Pastor
10/25/2019
Rev Douglas Lange Ascension LC
Jacksonville NC
First German LC
Manitowoc WI
Associate Pastor
10/25/2019
Rev James Panning St Paul’s LC
Litchfield MN
Zion LC
Lansing MI
Pastor
10/26/2019
Rev Ross Else Emmaus LC
Phoenix AZ
Immanuel LC
Johnson Creek WI
Pastor
10/26/2019
Rev Jonathan Micheel Prince of Peace LC
Salt Lake City UT
St Paul’s LC
North Mankato MN
Associate Pastor
10/26/2019
Rev James Strand St Paul LC
Bloomer WI
Zion LC
Chesaning MI
Pastor
10/27/2019
Rev Peter Lindemann Zion LC
Egg Harbor WI
Christ LC
Baileys Harbor WI
Atonement LC
Milwaukee WI
Associate Pastor
10/28/2019
Teachers Current call New call Date declined
Mr James Wendland St Croix Lutheran Academy
West Saint Paul MN
Evergreen Lutheran High School
Tacoma WA
Principal
10/27/2019


CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors Home church Death date
Rev Robert Michel Bethlehem LC
Menomonee Falls WI
10/20/2019
Teachers Home church Death date
Mr Luther Kolander Abiding Word LC
Milwaukee WI
10/23/2019


RETIREMENT

Teachers Current call Date retired
Mrs Beth Wrobel St Paul LS
Onalaska WI
6/30/2020

View 2019 Assignments for Martin Luther College

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