Call Reports

Call Report – April 26, 2021

2021/04/26/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

4/20/2021 – 4/26/2021

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 Andrew Schroer	Redeemer LC Edna TX	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Caleb Bassett	Redeemer LC Fallbrook CA	Northwestern Publishing House Vice President of Publishing	3/18/2021
Rev W Gunn	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Robert Krueger	Immanuel LC Findlay OH	Ministry of Christian Giving Christian Giving Counselor; Michigan & North Atlantic Districts	4/7/2021
Rev Micah Koelpin	Good Shepherd LC Beloit WI	New Mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Matthew Scharf	Hope LC Manhattan KS	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Jonathan Hackbarth	Salem LC Woodbury MN	St John’s LC Sparta WI Associate Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Jonathan Kehren	Jerusalem LC Morton Grove IL	Ministry of Christian Giving Christian Giving Counselor; Western Wisconsin District	4/8/2021
Rev John Hering	Divine Peace LC Garland TX	Commission on Congregational Counseling Pastor; Counselor	4/8/2021
Rev Scott Bergemann	New Life LC Kenosha WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Frank Italiano Jr	Trinity LC Crete IL	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Jason Liebenow	St Paul LC Tipler WI St Mark’s LC Iron River MI St John’s LC Florence WI	St John LC & Emanuel LC Fairfax MN Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Tyler Shinnick	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	Salem LC Loretto MN Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Benjamin Radtke	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD	Zion LC Monroe MI Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Zachary Pudlo	Crown of Life LC West Saint Paul MN	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Mark Kaesmeyer	Cross of Christ LC Coon Rapids MN	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN Development Director; Director of Mission Advancement	4/11/2021
Rev Allen Kirschbaum	Spirit of Life LC Caledonia MI	Good Shepherd LC West Bend WI Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Jonathan Scharf	Abiding Grace LC Covington GA	Trinity LC Waukesha WI Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Micah Koelpin	Good Shepherd LC Beloit WI	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Allen Kirschbaum	Spirit of Life LC Caledonia MI	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Tony Hansen	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Aaron Jensen	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Micah Koelpin	Good Shepherd LC Beloit WI	Calvary LC Canyon Country CA Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev John Paustian	Zion LC Morgan MN	St John LC Burlington WI Associate Pastor	4/12/2021
Rev Andrew Schroeder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	4/12/2021
Rev Mark Tiefel	Emanuel LC New London WI	Christ LC Big Bend WI Pastor	4/13/2021
Rev Darin Warnecke	St John LC Sturgis MI	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	4/13/2021
Rev Mark Schutz	Hope LC Spearfish SD	St Lucas LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev Paul Fritz	St John LC Fremont WI	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev Nathan Buege	Victory of the Lamb LC Katy TX	Gethsemane LC Davenport IA Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev Mark Kahrs	Calvary LC Glenwood MN	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev David Backus	Eternal Love LC Appleton WI	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	4/15/2021
Rev David Frey	Living Word LC Mission Viejo CA	Calvary LC Bellevue WA Pastor	4/15/2021
Rev Kyle Bitter	St John LC Wauwatosa WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	4/17/2021
Rev Stephen Schmiel	Faith Evangelical LC Prior Lake MN	Our Savior LC Grafton WI Associate Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Joel Schwartz	Peace LC Trinity FL	Timothy LC Saint Louis Park MN Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Joshua Odell	St John LC Phelps WI Christ LC Eagle River WI	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Michael Willitz	Lord of Love LC Deforest WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Matthew Vik	St Paul’s LC Fort Atkinson WI	Brooklyn LC Brooklyn Park MN Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Dustin Blumer	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL	Mt Olive LC Overland Park KS Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Jonathan Kehl	Crown of Life LC New Orleans LA	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Dale Hella	St Peter LC Juneau WI	St Martin LC Rapid River MI Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Jason Jobs	St John LC Markesan WI	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	4/19/2021
Rev Silas Schmitzer	St Matthew LC Stoddard WI	Water of Life LC – Racine Campus & Caledonia Campus Racine WI Associate Pastor	4/19/2021
Rev Timothy Bode	Abiding Savior LC Elk River MN	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	4/20/2021
Rev M John Derme	Shepherd of the Mountains LC Reno NV	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	4/20/2021
Prof Michael Otterstatter	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	4/20/2021
Rev Steven Gabb	Hope LC Los Angeles CA	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	4/21/2021
Rev Thomas Glende	Beautiful Savior LC Fayetteville NC	Native American Administrative Committee Missionary ACTS Director	4/21/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	3/21/2021
Mrs Rosanna Mulske	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/24/2021
Ms Autumn Tietz		St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Grade 1, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/24/2021
Mrs Sarah McElroy		Riverview LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/28/2021
Mr Kevin Needham	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mr Nathan Deering	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO	St Matthew’s LS Stoddard WI Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/28/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	3/28/2021
Mrs Carin Schmiel		Bloomington LS Bloomington MN ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/31/2021
Mrs Pamela Perry	Salem LS Owosso MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/1/2021
Mr Anthony Perry	Salem LS Owosso MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	4/1/2021
Ms Evodia Noel		Grace LS Woodlands Saint George ECM Teacher; Kindergarten	4/5/2021
Mrs Alison Kolander	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Director	4/8/2021
Mr Steven White	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Principal; Grade 8	4/8/2021
Mrs Lindsay Voeltner	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Barre Patch Christian Childcare La Crosse WI ECM Director	4/11/2021
Mr Eric Brown	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	4/11/2021
Mrs Sarah Gabb	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	4/11/2021
Mrs Erin Becker		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Athletics, Less-Than-Half-Time	4/11/2021
Mr Timothy Kassulke	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	4/11/2021
Mrs Tammie Kassulke	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2	4/11/2021
Mr Erick Schalo	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Technology Coordinator	4/11/2021
Miss Judith Thrams	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/11/2021
Mr Christopher Maki	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Mount Lebanon LS Grades 5 – 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 8, Dept. Math	4/11/2021
Mrs Megan Dills	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	4/11/2021
Mrs Rebecca Lange	Immanuel Lutheran Preschool Findlay OH	Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI ECM Director	4/11/2021
Mr Timothy Vogel	Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA	St John LS Saginaw MI Principal; Grades 5-8	4/11/2021
Mr Scott Nerby	St Paul LS Tomah WI	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	4/11/2021
Mr David Backus	St John LS Manitowoc WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	4/11/2021
Mr Jonathan Ross	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	4/11/2021
Mr Kurt Maciejczak	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	4/11/2021
Ms Kylene Gilbert		Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	4/11/2021
Mr Kurt Steffen	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	4/11/2021
Mrs Laura Pufahl	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	4/12/2021
Mr Casey Pufahl	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Music	4/12/2021
Mrs Andrea Spanovich		Samuel LS Marshall MN ECM Director & Teacher	4/12/2021
Mr Brian Mensching	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	St John’s LS Burlington WI Principal; Grades 7-8	4/12/2021
Mrs Erin Mensching	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	St John’s LS Burlington WI Teacher; Grade 2, Music	4/12/2021
Mr Joel Lauber	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL Principal; Grades 6-8	4/12/2021
Mrs Sarah Lofsness	St John LS Libertyville IL	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	4/13/2021
Mrs Crystal Kesting	Emanuel LS New London WI	St Paul Lutheran Child Center Winneconne WI ECM Teacher; 4K Lead	4/13/2021
Mrs Beth Kramp	Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI	Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Preschool Menasha WI ECM Teacher	4/13/2021
Mr John Kaesmeyer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Vice-Principal, Athletic Director, 5-6 Homeroom, 3-8 Departmentalized	4/13/2021
Mrs Kelli Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/13/2021
Mr Joel Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	Illinois Lutheran High School Crete IL Teacher; Grades 7-9, 11 – Science, Technology	4/13/2021
Mr Scott Sievert	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	4/13/2021
Mr Samuel Schlicht		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	4/13/2021
Mrs Heather Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Trinity LS Marshfield WI Teacher; Kindergarten	4/14/2021
Mrs Natalie Thiel		Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/14/2021
Mrs Shana Beyersdorf		Our Savior LS Grafton WI Teacher; Primary Grades	4/14/2021
Mrs Rachel Markgraf	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/14/2021
Mr Jonathan Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Trinity LS Marshfield WI Principal; Grades 6-8	4/14/2021
Mr Thomas Stob	Zion LS Denver CO	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 3-4, Athletic Director	4/14/2021
Mr Timothy Hemling	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 7-8 Homeroom, Grades 5-8 Dept. Language Arts & History	4/14/2021
Dr Ryan Rathje	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	4/14/2021
Miss Kimberly Ehlke	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	4/14/2021
Mr Daniel Whitney		Risen Savior LS Mankato MN Principal; Grades 7-8, One-Year Call	4/14/2021
Mrs Laura Montez		Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	4/15/2021
Mr Ryan Loberger	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Principal	4/15/2021
Mrs Bethany Babinec	St John LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Kindergarten	4/15/2021
Mrs Christine Rindfleisch	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 5-6 Homeroom, Grades 5-8, Dept., Technology Director	4/15/2021
Mr Richard Holz		Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 8, Athletic Director, Provisional Call	4/15/2021
Mrs Ashley Hepner		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 4, Spanish	4/15/2021
Mrs Nicole Steenbock		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	4/15/2021
Miss Deborah Schultz	Emanuel Lutheran Preschool Tawas City MI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director & Lead Teacher	4/15/2021
Mr Bradley Gurgel	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	4/15/2021
Mr Paul Braun	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6, Technology	4/15/2021
Mr Justin Ohm	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 8	4/15/2021
Mr Kevin Zimmerman		Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Lower-Level Science, Coaching	4/15/2021
Mr Tyler Morgan	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	4/15/2021
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	4/15/2021
Mrs Bethany Parsons	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Extended Learning (Special Ed), Full-Time, Call made Permanent	4/15/2021
Mrs Jane Petoskey	St Stephen LS Adrian MI	St Stephen LS Adrian MI ECM Teacher; Call made Permanent	4/19/2021
Mr Scott Nerby	St Paul LS Tomah WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Half-Time Grades 5-6, Half-Time Principal	4/20/2021
Mrs Rachel Neumann	St Paul LS Tomah WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Administrative Leave, Grades 7-8, One Year Call	4/20/2021
Mrs Kelly Raabe	St John LS Mukwonago WI	St John LS Mukwonago WI Teacher; Kindergarten; Provisional Call	4/20/2021
Mrs Elisabeth Arnold		Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI Teacher; Art, Art History, One-Year Call	4/20/2021
Ms Lindsay Schneider		St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI ECM Teacher; 4K, One-Year, Provisional Call	4/21/2021
Mr Gary Gray	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; Grade 8, Middle School Math & Science, One-Year Call	4/25/2021
Mrs Janell Brown	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Teacher; Kindergarten	4/25/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev James Bourman	Retired	Grace LC Osceola WI Pastor; Retirement Call	4/19/2021
Rev Andrew Frey	St John LC Appleton WI	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Pastor	4/23/2021
Rev James Schmeling	St Paul LC Manistee MI	Peace LC Isabel SD Pastor	4/24/2021
Rev Jeffery Bolwerk	St Matthew LC Benton Harbor MI	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI Pastor	4/24/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Cindy Rockwell	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Teacher; Four-Year-Old Kindergarten	4/7/2021
Mr Timothy Treder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Interim Superintendent, One-Year Call	4/19/2021
Miss Jennifer Keller	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	Grace LS Kenai AK ECM Teacher; & Grades 5-8 (2 mornings)	4/19/2021
Mrs Cheryl Kopp	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Neenah LS (3-8) Neenah WI Teacher; Grade 5	4/20/2021
Mr Ryan Roth	Peace LS Livonia MI	Zion LS Monroe MI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Athletic Director, Coach	4/20/2021
Miss Lydia Schaser	St Marcus LC Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4-Year-Old Kindergarten, Lead	4/20/2021
Mrs Samantha Stange	St John LS Lewiston MN	St John LS Lewiston MN Teacher; Kindergarten	4/22/2021
Miss Kathleen Siverly	Roots to Wings Learning Center Lake City MN	St John LS Lake City MN Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/22/2021
Mr Brian Miller	Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Dept. Athletic Director, One-Year, Three-Quarter-Time Call	4/24/2021
Mrs Rachel Arndt	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St John’s LS Newburg WI ECM Teacher; Three-Quarter-Time Call	4/24/2021
Mrs Jamie Learman	St John LS Lomira WI	St John LS Lomira WI ECM Teacher; 3K & 4K, Half-Time, Call made Permanent	4/24/2021
Mr John Schleis	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Technology Coordinator	4/24/2021
Mr James Brohn	Morning Star LS Jackson WI	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal; Grade 8 Literature	4/25/2021
Mrs Kristin Nelson	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI ECM Teacher; Full-Time, Call made Permanent	4/25/2021
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Call made Permanent	4/25/2021
Mrs Connie Weilage	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN Teacher; Grade 1-2	4/26/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Randall Hughes	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St John LC Whitewater WI Pastor	4/9/2021
Rev Nathan Fager	St Paul LC Monroe MI	St Paul LC Clintonville WI Pastor	4/17/2021
Rev Joshua Olson	Shepherd of the Bay LC Lusby MD	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	4/21/2021
Rev Joel Tullberg	Shepherd of the Hills LC Lansing MI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	4/22/2021
Rev Galen Riediger	Christ LC West Salem WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Coordinating pastor	4/23/2021
Rev Joseph Johnson	Amazing Grace LC Portland OR	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	4/23/2021
Rev John Werner	Christ LC Mindoro WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	4/24/2021
Rev David Horton	Beautiful Savior LC Petoskey MI	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	4/24/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Miss Heidi Schone	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	4/16/2021
Mr Aaron Hartwig	St Paul LS North Fond du Lac WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	4/17/2021
Mrs Natalie Borgwardt	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	4/18/2021
Mr Peter Lemke	St John’s LS Jefferson WI	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL Principal; Grades 7-8	4/19/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	4/19/2021
Miss Michele Diener	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	4/20/2021
Miss Meredith Moeller	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE Teacher; Grades 3-4	4/20/2021
Mrs Erin LaPointe		St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI ECM Teacher; 4-Year-Old Kindergarten	4/21/2021
Mrs Miranda Dittmer	Mt Olive LS Mankato MN	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/21/2021
Mr Timothy Mueller Jr	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Director; Executive Director	4/21/2021
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/22/2021
Miss Cassandra Grys	St John LS Maribel WI	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	4/22/2021
Mrs Theresa Pratt	Beautiful Savior LS Cincinnati OH	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN ECM Teacher	4/23/2021
Mrs Rebecca Vedder	Emanuel First LS Lansing MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	4/23/2021
Mr Steven Thies	St John LS Watertown WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	4/23/2021
Mr David Liebhard	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	4/23/2021
Miss Nicole Lehman	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	4/23/2021
Mr Michael Albrecht	Christ Alone LS Thiensville WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades, Music Coordinator	4/24/2021
Miss Aimee Hardman	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/24/2021
Mr Donald Kolander	St Paul LS Cudahy WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	4/25/2021
Miss Ellen Zank	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	4/25/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Scott Wagner	Christian Giving Counselor – DK/MT Sioux Falls SD	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Development Director; Director of Mission Advancement	4/23/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Miss Jessie Kempky	St Paul LS Moline IL	5/31/2021
Mrs Kimberly Frey	St Paul LS Appleton WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Zweifel	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	6/30/2021
Mrs Abigail Cotter	Mt Calvary Early Childhood Ministry Flagstaff AZ	6/30/2021

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Mary Kurbis	Faith LS Tacoma WA	6/30/2021
Mrs Cheryl Ewald	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	6/30/2021
Mrs Dawn Welke	Scarville LS Scarville IA	6/30/2021

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Call Report – April 19, 2021

2021/04/19/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

4/13/2021 – 4/19/2021

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 James Bourman	Retired	Grace LC Osceola WI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/28/2021
Rev David Horton	Beautiful Savior LC Petoskey MI	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Andrew Schroer	Redeemer LC Edna TX	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev James Schmeling	St Paul LC Manistee MI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Randall Hughes	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St John LC Whitewater WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Jeffery Bolwerk	St Matthew LC Benton Harbor MI	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Caleb Bassett	Redeemer LC Fallbrook CA	Northwestern Publishing House Vice President of Publishing	3/18/2021
Rev Joshua Olson	Shepherd of the Bay LC Lusby MD	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	3/22/2021
Rev W Gunn	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Galen Riediger	Christ LC West Salem WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Coordinating Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Andrew Frey	St John LC Appleton WI	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Pastor	3/25/2021
Rev Joel Tullberg	Shepherd of the Hills LC Lansing MI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Robert Krueger	Immanuel LC Findlay OH	Ministry of Christian Giving Christian Giving Counselor; Michigan & North Atlantic Districts	4/7/2021
Rev Micah Koelpin	Good Shepherd LC Beloit WI	New Mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Matthew Scharf	Hope LC Manhattan KS	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Jonathan Hackbarth	Salem LC Woodbury MN	St John’s LC Sparta WI Associate Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Joseph Johnson	Amazing Grace LC Portland OR	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Jonathan Kehren	Jerusalem LC Morton Grove IL	Ministry of Christian Giving Christian Giving Counselor; Western Wisconsin District	4/8/2021
Rev John Hering	Divine Peace LC Garland TX	Commission on Congregational Counseling Counselor	4/8/2021
Rev Scott Bergemann	New Life LC Kenosha WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Frank Italiano Jr	Trinity LC Crete IL	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Jason Liebenow	St Paul LC Tipler WI St Mark’s LC Iron River MI St John’s LC Florence WI	St John LC & Emanuel LC Fairfax MN Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Tyler Shinnick	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	Salem LC Loretto MN Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Benjamin Radtke	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD	Zion LC Monroe MI Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Zachary Pudlo	Crown of Life LC West Saint Paul MN	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Allen Kirschbaum	Spirit of Life LC Caledonia MI	Good Shepherd LC West Bend WI Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev John Werner	Christ LC Mindoro WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Jonathan Scharf	Abiding Grace LC Covington GA	Trinity LC Waukesha WI Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Micah Koelpin	Good Shepherd LC Beloit WI	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Allen Kirschbaum	Spirit of Life LC Caledonia MI	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Tony Hansen	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Aaron Jensen	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Micah Koelpin	Good Shepherd LC Beloit WI	Calvary LC Canyon Country CA Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev John Paustian	Zion LC Morgan MN	St John LC Burlington WI Associate Pastor	4/12/2021
Rev Andrew Schroeder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	4/12/2021
Rev Mark Tiefel	Emanuel LC New London WI	Christ LC Big Bend WI Pastor	4/13/2021
Rev Darin Warnecke	St John LC Sturgis MI	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	4/13/2021
Rev Mark Schutz	Hope LC Spearfish SD	St Lucas LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev Paul Fritz	St John LC Fremont WI	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev Nathan Buege	Victory of the Lamb LC Katy TX	Gethsemane LC Davenport IA Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev Mark Kahrs	Calvary LC Glenwood MN	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev David Backus	Eternal Love LC Appleton WI	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	4/15/2021
Rev David Frey	Living Word LC Mission Viejo CA	Calvary LC Bellevue WA Pastor	4/15/2021
Rev Kyle Bitter	St John LC Wauwatosa WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	4/17/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Cindy Rockwell	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Teacher; Four-Year-Old Kindergarten	3/14/2021
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	3/21/2021
Miss Ellen Zank	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/21/2021
Miss Heidi Schone	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/21/2021
Mr Aaron Hartwig	St Paul LS North Fond du Lac WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/23/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	3/24/2021
Mrs Rosanna Mulske	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/24/2021
Ms Autumn Tietz		St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Grade 1, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/24/2021
Mrs Natalie Borgwardt	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	3/28/2021
Mrs Sarah McElroy		Riverview LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/28/2021
Miss Michele Diener	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/28/2021
Mr Kevin Needham	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mr Michael Albrecht	Christ Alone LS Thiensville WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades, Music Coordinator	3/28/2021
Mr Nathan Deering	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO	St Matthew’s LS Stoddard WI Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/28/2021
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/28/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	3/28/2021
Miss Meredith Moeller	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/29/2021
Mr Donald Kolander	St Paul LS Cudahy WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	3/29/2021
Mrs Connie Weilage	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN Teacher; Grade 1-2	3/29/2021
Miss Nicole Lehman	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	3/29/2021
Mr James Brohn	Morning Star LS Jackson WI	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal	3/30/2021
Mr David Liebhard	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	3/30/2021
Mrs Rebecca Vedder	Emanuel First LS Lansing MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	3/31/2021
Mrs Carin Schmiel		Bloomington LS Bloomington MN ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/31/2021
Mrs Pamela Perry	Salem LS Owosso MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/1/2021
Mr Anthony Perry	Salem LS Owosso MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	4/1/2021
Miss Jennifer Keller	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	Grace LS Kenai AK ECM Teacher; & Grades 5-8 (2 mornings)	4/5/2021
Ms Evodia Noel		Grace LS Woodlands Saint George ECM Teacher; Kindergarten	4/5/2021
Mrs Rachel Arndt	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St John’s LS Newburg WI ECM Teacher; Three-Quarter-Time Call	4/6/2021
Mrs Erin LaPointe		St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI ECM Teacher; 4-Year-Old Kindergarten	4/7/2021
Mrs Alison Kolander	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Director	4/8/2021
Miss Lydia Schaser	St Marcus LC Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4-Year-Old Kindergarten	4/8/2021
Mrs Cheryl Kopp	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Neenah LS (3-8) Neenah WI Teacher; Grade 5	4/8/2021
Mr Steven Thies	St John LS Watertown WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	4/8/2021
Mr Peter Lemke	St John’s LS Jefferson WI	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL Principal; Grades 7-8	4/8/2021
Miss Cassandra Grys	St John LS Maribel WI	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	4/8/2021
Mr John Schleis	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Technology Coordinator	4/8/2021
Mr Steven White	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Principal; Grade 8	4/8/2021
Mrs Lindsay Voeltner	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Barre Patch Christian Childcare La Crosse WI ECM Director	4/11/2021
Mrs Theresa Pratt	Beautiful Savior LS Cincinnati OH	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN ECM Teacher	4/11/2021
Mr Ryan Roth	Peace LS Livonia MI	Zion LS Monroe MI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Athletic Director, Coach	4/11/2021
Mr Eric Brown	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	4/11/2021
Mrs Sarah Gabb	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	4/11/2021
Mrs Erin Becker		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Athletics, Less-Than-Half-Time Call	4/11/2021
Mr Timothy Kassulke	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	4/11/2021
Mrs Tammie Kassulke	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2	4/11/2021
Mr Erick Schalo	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Technology Coordinator	4/11/2021
Rev Mark Kaesmeyer	Cross of Christ LC Coon Rapids MN	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN Development Director; Director of Mission Advancement	4/11/2021
Miss Judith Thrams	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/11/2021
Mr Christopher Maki	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Mount Lebanon LS Grades 5 – 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 8, Dept. Math	4/11/2021
Mrs Megan Dills	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	4/11/2021
Mrs Rebecca Lange	Immanuel Lutheran Preschool Findlay OH	Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI ECM Director	4/11/2021
Mr Timothy Vogel	Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA	St John LS Saginaw MI Principal; Grades 5-8	4/11/2021
Mr Scott Nerby	St Paul LS Tomah WI	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	4/11/2021
Mr David Backus	St John LS Manitowoc WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	4/11/2021
Mrs Samantha Stange	St John LS Lewiston MN	St John LS Lewiston MN Teacher; Kindergarten	4/11/2021
Mr Jonathan Ross	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	4/11/2021
Miss Aimee Hardman	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/11/2021
Mr Kurt Maciejczak	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	4/11/2021
Mr Kurt Steffen	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	4/11/2021
Mr Timothy Treder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Interim Superintendent, One-Year Call	4/11/2021
Mr Brian Miller	Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Departmentalized, Athletic Director	4/11/2021
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Call made Permanent	4/11/2021
Mrs Laura Pufahl	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	4/12/2021
Mr Casey Pufahl	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Music	4/12/2021
Mrs Andrea Spanovich		Samuel LS Marshall MN ECM Director & Teacher	4/12/2021
Mr Brian Mensching	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	St John’s LS Burlington WI Principal; Grades 7-8	4/12/2021
Mrs Erin Mensching	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	St John’s LS Burlington WI Teacher; Grade 2, Music	4/12/2021
Mr Timothy Mueller Jr	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Executive Director	4/12/2021
Mr Joel Lauber	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL Principal; Grades 6-8	4/12/2021
Mrs Sarah Lofsness	St John LS Libertyville IL	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	4/13/2021
Mrs Crystal Kesting	Emanuel LS New London WI	St Paul Lutheran Child Center Winneconne WI ECM Teacher; 4K Lead	4/13/2021
Mrs Beth Kramp	Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI	Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Preschool Menasha WI ECM Teacher	4/13/2021
Mr John Kaesmeyer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Vice-Principal, Athletic Director, 5-6 homeroom, 3-8 Departmentalized	4/13/2021
Mrs Kelli Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/13/2021
Mr Joel Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	Illinois Lutheran High School Crete IL Teacher; Grades 7-9, 11 – Science, Technology	4/13/2021
Mr Scott Sievert	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	4/13/2021
Mr Samuel Schlicht		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	4/13/2021
Mrs Heather Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Trinity LS Marshfield WI Teacher; Kindergarten	4/14/2021
Mrs Natalie Thiel		Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/14/2021
Mrs Shana Beyersdorf		Our Savior LS Grafton WI Teacher; Primary Grades	4/14/2021
Mrs Rachel Markgraf	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/14/2021
Mr Jonathan Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Trinity LS Marshfield WI Principal; Grades 6-8	4/14/2021
Mr Thomas Stob	Zion LS Denver CO	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 3-4, Athletic Director	4/14/2021
Mr Timothy Hemling	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 7-8 Homeroom, Grades 5-8 Dept. Language Arts & History	4/14/2021
Dr Ryan Rathje	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	4/14/2021
Miss Kimberly Ehlke	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	4/14/2021
Mr Daniel Whitney		Risen Savior LS Mankato MN Principal; Grades 7-8, One-Year Call	4/14/2021
Mrs Laura Montez		Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	4/15/2021
Mr Ryan Loberger	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Principal	4/15/2021
Mrs Bethany Babinec	St John LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Kindergarten	4/15/2021
Mrs Christine Rindfleisch	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 5-6 Homeroom, Grades 5-8, Dept., Technology Director	4/15/2021
Mr Richard Holz		Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 8, Athletic Director, Provisional Call	4/15/2021
Mrs Ashley Hepner		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 4, Spanish	4/15/2021
Mrs Nicole Steenbock		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	4/15/2021
Miss Deborah Schultz	Emanuel Lutheran Preschool Tawas City MI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director & Lead Teacher	4/15/2021
Mr Bradley Gurgel	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	4/15/2021
Mr Paul Braun	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6, Technology	4/15/2021
Mr Justin Ohm	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 8	4/15/2021
Mr Kevin Zimmerman		Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Lower-Level Science, Coaching	4/15/2021
Mr Tyler Morgan	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	4/15/2021
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	4/15/2021
Mrs Miranda Dittmer	Mt Olive LS Mankato MN	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/15/2021
Mrs Kristin Nelson	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI ECM Teacher; Full-Time, Call made Permanent	4/15/2021
Mrs Bethany Parsons	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Extended Learning (Special Ed), Full-Time, Call made Permanent	4/15/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Scott Wagner	Christian Giving Counselor – DK/MT Sioux Falls SD	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Development Director; Director of Mission Advancement	4/5/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Jon Wolff	St John LC Caledonia MN	St John LC Caledonia MN Pastor; Retirement Call	4/11/2021
Rev Mark Schroeder	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	4/17/2021
Rev Jordan Ertl	Atonement LC Milwaukee WI	St John LC Baraboo WI Associate Pastor	4/17/2021
Rev Christopher Schroeder	Pan de Vida / Bread of Life LC Santa Ana CA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	4/17/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Ms Angela Horneber	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Residential Life Advisor	4/12/2021
Mr Frederick Luehring	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI Administrator; One-Year Call	4/13/2021
Mrs Carol Luehring		Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI Teacher; Kindergarten – Grade 4, One-Year Call	4/13/2021
Miss Rebecca Balge	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – North Campus K – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Word of God	4/13/2021
Mr Justin Danell	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	4/13/2021
Mrs Shelley DeCleene	St John-St James LS Reedsville WI	St John LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA, Half-Time Call	4/13/2021
Mr Ian Watson	Resurrection LS Rochester MN	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	4/14/2021
Mrs Heidi Leibl	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Teacher; Grades 9-10, Coach, English, Social Studies	4/14/2021
Miss Emily Glodowski	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/15/2021
Mrs Katie Glowicki	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Teacher; Grades K5 – 4, One-Year Call	4/15/2021
Mr Matthew Neumann	St John LS Fox Lake WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Tech Director	4/15/2021
Mr Frank Van Brocklin	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal & Staff Minister	4/17/2021
Mrs Kara Schroeder		Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten	4/17/2021
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grades 5-6	4/17/2021
Mrs Jennifer Adelmeyer	St John LS Lomira WI	St John LS Lomira WI ECM Director & Kindergarten Teacher	4/18/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Matthew Werner	Grace LC Oshkosh WI	St Peter LC – North Campus Appleton WI Staff Minister; Minister of Discipleship	4/16/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Mark Jacobson	Grace LC Glendale AZ	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	4/14/2021
Rev Martin Luchterhand	Crown of Life LC Fort Myers FL	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	4/15/2021
Rev Bryant Laude	Zion LC Mobridge SD St Jacobi LC Glenham SD	Divine Peace LC Renton WA Pastor	4/15/2021
Rev Seth Dorn	St Stephen LC Beaver Dam WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Discipleship Pastor	4/16/2021
Rev Adam Gawel	St Andrew LC Chicago IL	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	4/17/2021
Rev Nathan Fager	St Paul LC Monroe MI	St Paul LC Clintonville WI Pastor	4/17/2021
Rev Steven Kahrs	Zion LC & St John LC Clatonia NE	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	4/18/2021
Rev Gary Bode	Valley View LC Helena MT	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	4/18/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Matthew Neumann	St John LS Fox Lake WI	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	4/10/2021
Miss Cliss Loescher	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead	4/11/2021
Mr Scott Huebner	St Peter LS Schofield WI	St Paul LS Bloomer WI Principal; Grades 5-8	4/12/2021
Mrs Jennifer Schopper	Bethlehem LS-South Menomonee Falls WI	Trinity-St Luke Western Ave Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Extended Learning Teacher	4/12/2021
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/12/2021
Mr Steven Springborn	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Middle & High School Music	4/12/2021
Mrs Jodi Virant	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	4/13/2021
Miss Karin Tiarks	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	4/13/2021
Miss Shawna Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN ECM Director	4/13/2021
Mrs Amy Larson	Riverview LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/14/2021
Mrs Stephanie Lamas		Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	4/14/2021
Miss Rachel Taasaas	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	King of Kings LS Maitland FL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/14/2021
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Grades 7-8 or 5-6 Homeroom, Science, Math	4/14/2021
Mr David Porth	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7 Homeroom, Music	4/14/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/14/2021
Mrs Karlie Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	St John LS Watertown WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	4/14/2021
Mr Todd Hackbarth	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Teacher; Science, Tech, Calculus	4/15/2021
Mrs Patricia Koestler		Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	4/15/2021
Miss Wendy Fischer	St John LS Fremont WI	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Grades 3-4	4/15/2021
Miss Marie Laich	Eastside LS Madison WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Kindergarten	4/16/2021
Mr James Schneck	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-12, Departmentalized	4/16/2021
Mrs Jennifer Bovee	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1	4/16/2021
Mr Andrew Becker	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	4/16/2021
Mrs Katherine Hosbach	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/16/2021
Mrs Naomi Porth		Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	4/16/2021
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Vice Principal	4/16/2021
Mr Matthew Lober	St John LS Juneau WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 9-12, Vice Principal, Dept. Math, Science	4/17/2021
Mrs Amy Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI ECM Director	4/17/2021
Mr William Hinz	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	4/17/2021
Mrs Amber Guthmiller	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Riverview LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Athletic Director	4/17/2021
Mr Steven Vasold	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Upper Grade Science	4/18/2021
Mr Joel Putz	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	4/18/2021
Mrs Leslie Brauer		Our Precious Lambs Preschool Omaha NE ECM Director	4/19/2021

RESIGNED

Pastors	Current call	Date resigned
Mr James Hoogervorst	St Lucas LC Kewaskum WI	4/8/2021
Mr Frank Rose	Grace LC Benson AZ & Vail AZ	4/14/2021
Rev Jonathan Zietlow	Grace LC Crivitz WI	8/29/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Miss Rebecca Hagglund	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	6/30/2021

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr David Habeck	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA	6/30/2021

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Call Report – April 12, 2021

2021/04/12/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

4/6/2021 – 4/12/2021

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 James Bourman	Retired	Grace LC Osceola WI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/28/2021
Rev Jordan Ertl	Atonement LC Milwaukee WI	St John LC Baraboo WI Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev David Horton	Beautiful Savior LC Petoskey MI	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Andrew Schroer	Redeemer LC Edna TX	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev James Schmeling	St Paul LC Manistee MI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Randall Hughes	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St John LC Whitewater WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Adam Gawel	St Andrew LC Chicago IL	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Jeffery Bolwerk	St Matthew LC Benton Harbor MI	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Martin Luchterhand	Crown of Life LC Fort Myers FL	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Caleb Bassett	Redeemer LC Fallbrook CA	Northwestern Publishing House Vice President of Publishing	3/18/2021
Rev Christopher Schroeder	Pan de Vida / Bread of Life LC Santa Ana CA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	3/18/2021
Rev Bryant Laude	Zion LC Mobridge SD St Jacobi LC Glenham SD	Divine Peace LC Renton WA Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Nathan Fager	St Paul LC Monroe MI	St Paul LC Clintonville WI Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Steven Kahrs	Zion LC Clatonia NE St John LC Cortland NE	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Gary Bode	Valley View LC Helena MT	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	3/21/2021
Rev Mark Schroeder	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Joshua Olson	Shepherd of the Bay LC Lusby MD	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	3/22/2021
Rev W Gunn	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Galen Riediger	Christ LC West Salem WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Coordinating Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Seth Dorn	St Stephen LC Beaver Dam WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Discipleship Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Mark Jacobson	Grace LC Glendale AZ	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	3/24/2021
Rev Andrew Frey	St John LC Appleton WI	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Pastor	3/25/2021
Rev Joel Tullberg	Shepherd of the Hills LC Lansing MI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Robert Krueger	Immanuel LC Findlay OH	Ministry of Christian Giving Office Christian Giving Counselor Michigan and North Atlantic Districts	4/7/2021
Rev Matthew Scharf	Hope LC Manhattan KS	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Jonathan Hackbarth	Salem LC Woodbury MN	St John’s LC Sparta WI Associate Pastor Associate Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Joseph Johnson	Amazing Grace LC Portland OR	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Jonathan Kehren	Jerusalem LC Morton Grove IL	Ministry of Christian Giving Office Christian Giving Counselor Western Wisconsin District	4/8/2021
Rev John Hering	Divine Peace LC Garland TX	Commission on Congregational Counseling Counselor	4/8/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Cindy Rockwell	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Teacher; Four-Year-Old Kindergarten	3/14/2021
Ms Angela Horneber	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Residential Life Advisor	3/16/2021
Miss Rebecca Balge	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – North Campus K – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Word of God	3/17/2021
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Vice Principal	3/17/2021
Mrs Amy Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI ECM Director	3/18/2021
Mrs Jodi Virant	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	3/21/2021
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	3/21/2021
Miss Ellen Zank	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/21/2021
Miss Heidi Schone	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/21/2021
Mr Frank Van Brocklin	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal & Staff Minister	3/21/2021
Mr Justin Danell	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	3/22/2021
Miss Karin Tiarks	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	3/22/2021
Mr Aaron Hartwig	St Paul LS North Fond du Lac WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/23/2021
Mrs Shelley DeCleene	St John-St James LS Reedsville WI	St John LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	3/24/2021
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Grades 7-8 or 5-6 Homeroom, Science, Math	3/24/2021
Mrs Karlie Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	St John LS Watertown WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/24/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	3/24/2021
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/24/2021
Mrs Rosanna Mulske	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/24/2021
Ms Autumn Tietz		St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Grade 1, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/24/2021
Mr Steven Springborn	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Middle & High School Music	3/25/2021
Mr Andrew Becker	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	3/25/2021
Miss Shawna Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN ECM Director	3/25/2021
Mr Joel Putz	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/25/2021
Mr Ian Watson	Resurrection LS Rochester MN	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	3/25/2021
Mrs Natalie Borgwardt	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	3/28/2021
Mrs Patricia Koestler		Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	3/28/2021
Mrs Amber Guthmiller	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Riverview LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Athletic Director	3/28/2021
Mrs Sarah McElroy		Riverview LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/28/2021
Mr James Schneck	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-12, Departmentalized	3/28/2021
Miss Michele Diener	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/28/2021
Mr Kevin Needham	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Principal, Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mr Michael Albrecht	Christ Alone LS Thiensville WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades, Music Coordinator	3/28/2021
Mrs Katherine Hosbach	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/28/2021
Mr William Hinz	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mrs Jennifer Bovee	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1	3/28/2021
Mr Nathan Deering	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO	St Matthew’s LS Stoddard WI Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/28/2021
Mrs Emily Brusenbach		St John LS Waterloo WI ECM Teacher	3/28/2021
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/28/2021
Mr Scott Huebner	St Peter LS Schofield WI	St Paul LS Bloomer WI Principal; Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	3/28/2021
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grades 5-6	3/28/2021
Mr Matthew Neumann	St John LS Fox Lake WI	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	3/28/2021
Mrs Leslie Brauer		Our Precious Lambs Preschool Omaha NE ECM Director	3/28/2021
Mr Matthew Lober	St John LS Juneau WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 9-12, Vice Principal, Dept. Math, Science	3/28/2021
Miss Meredith Moeller	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/29/2021
Miss Wendy Fischer	St John LS Fremont WI	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/29/2021
Mr Donald Kolander	St Paul LS Cudahy WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	3/29/2021
Mr Matthew Neumann	St John LS Fox Lake WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Tech Director	3/29/2021
Mrs Jennifer Schopper	Bethlehem LS-South Menomonee Falls WI	Trinity-St Luke Western Ave Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Extended Learning Teacher	3/29/2021
Mr Steven Vasold	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Upper Grade Science	3/29/2021
Mrs Connie Weilage	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN Teacher; Grade 1-2	3/29/2021
Miss Nicole Lehman	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	3/29/2021
Mrs Kara Schroeder		Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten	3/29/2021
Mrs Stephanie Lamas		Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/30/2021
Mrs Naomi Porth		Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	3/30/2021
Mr James Brohn	Morning Star LS Jackson WI	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal	3/30/2021
Miss Cliss Loescher	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead	3/30/2021
Mrs Heidi Leibl	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Teacher; Grades 9-10, Coach, English, Social Studies	3/30/2021
Mr David Liebhard	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	3/30/2021
Mr Todd Hackbarth	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Teacher; Science, Tech, Calculus	3/30/2021
Miss Marie Laich	Eastside LS Madison WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/31/2021
Mrs Rebecca Vedder	Emanuel First LS Lansing MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	3/31/2021
Mrs Amy Larson	Riverview LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/31/2021
Mrs Carin Schmiel		Bloomington LS Bloomington MN ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/31/2021
Mrs Pamela Perry	Salem LS Owosso MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/1/2021
Mr Anthony Perry	Salem LS Owosso MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	4/1/2021
Mr David Porth	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	4/1/2021
Miss Emily Glodowski	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/1/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/2/2021
Miss Jennifer Keller	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	Grace LS Kenai AK ECM Teacher; & Grades 5-8 (2 mornings)	4/5/2021
Ms Evodia Noel		Grace LS Woodlands Saint George ECM Teacher; Kindergarten	4/5/2021
Mrs Rachel Arndt	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St John’s LS Newburg WI ECM Teacher; Three-Quarter-Time Call	4/6/2021
Mrs Erin LaPointe		St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI ECM Teacher; 4-Year-Old Kindergarten	4/7/2021
Mrs Alison Rosenbaum	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Director	4/8/2021
Miss Lydia Schaser	St Marcus LC Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4-Year-Old Kindergarten	4/8/2021
Mrs Cheryl Kopp	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Neenah LS (3-8) Neenah WI Teacher; Grade 5	4/8/2021
Mrs Katie Glowicki	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Teacher; Grades K5 – 4, One-Year Call	4/8/2021
Mr Steven Thies	St John LS Watertown WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	4/8/2021
Mr Peter Lemke	St John’s LS Jefferson WI	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL Principal; Grades 7-8	4/8/2021
Miss Cassandra Grys	St John LS Maribel WI	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	4/8/2021
Mr John Schleis	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Technology Coordinator	4/8/2021
Mr Steven White	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Principal; Grade 8	4/8/2021
Mrs Lindsay Voeltner	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Barre Patch Christian Childcare La Crosse WI ECM Director	4/11/2021
Mrs Theresa Pratt	Beautiful Savior LS Cincinnati OH	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN ECM Teacher	4/11/2021
Mr Ryan Roth	Peace LS Livonia MI	Zion LS Monroe MI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Athletic Director, Coach	4/11/2021
Mrs Sarah Gabb	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	4/11/2021
Mrs Erin Becker		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Athletics, Less-Than-Half-Time Call	4/11/2021
Mr Timothy Kassulke	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	4/11/2021
Mrs Tammie Kassulke	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2	4/11/2021
Mr Christopher Maki	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Mount Lebanon LS Grades 5 – 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 8, Dept. Math	4/11/2021
Mrs Carol Luehring		Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI Teacher; Kindergarten – Grade 4, One-Year Call	4/11/2021
Mr Timothy Vogel	Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA	St John LS Saginaw MI Principal; Grades 5-8	4/11/2021
Mrs Samantha Stange	St John LS Lewiston MN	St John LS Lewiston MN Teacher; Kindergarten	4/11/2021
Mr Jonathan Ross	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	4/11/2021
Miss Aimee Hardman	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/11/2021
Mr Kurt Maciejczak	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	4/11/2021
Mr Kurt Steffen	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	4/11/2021
Mr Timothy Treder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Interim Superintendent, One-Year Call	4/11/2021
Mr Frederick Luehring	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI Administrator; One-Year, Half-Time Call	4/11/2021
Mr Brian Miller	Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Departmentalized, Athletic Director	4/11/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Matthew Werner	Grace LC Oshkosh WI	St Peter-The CORE Campus & North Campus Appleton WI Staff Minister; Minister of Discipleship	3/22/2021
Mr Scott Wagner	Christian Giving Counselor – DK/MT Sioux Falls SD	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Development Director; Director of Mission Advancement	4/5/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Aaron Odya	St Peter’s LC Eldorado WI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	4/6/2021
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor	4/10/2021
Rev Nathan Moldenhauer	Immanuel LC Greenville WI	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	4/10/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Dr Tammy Mielke		Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	4/5/2021
Mrs Michelle Behrens	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Kindergarten, Grade 1, Call made Permanent	4/5/2021
Mrs Erin Achey	St John LS Lake City MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	4/5/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Music Coordinator, Half-Time Call	4/6/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	4/6/2021
Mrs Rachel Mikovich	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/7/2021
Mrs Erin Krebs	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	St John LS Watertown WI Teacher; Special Ed, Half-Time Call	4/7/2021
Mrs Beth Rathje		Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Half-Time Call	4/7/2021
Mrs Sandra Brauer		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 3-4, Music, One-Year, Provisional Call	4/7/2021
Mrs Mary Knippel		St John LS Mukwonago WI ECM Teacher; 4-Year-Old Kindergarten	4/8/2021
Mr Joel Koschnitzke	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI Teacher; Grades 11-12, Business Instructor	4/8/2021
Mr Matthew Lange	Abiding Word LS Houston TX	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6	4/8/2021
Miss Barbara Arndt	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Riverview LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time Call	4/9/2021
Mrs Marilee Nolte	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	Trinity LS Waco NE Teacher; Grades K-3	4/10/2021
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Our Savior LS Grafton WI Principal; Grades 6-8, Grades 3-8 Math/Science	4/10/2021
Mr Jacob Ziel	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	4/10/2021
Mrs Janelle Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Grade 6	4/11/2021
Mrs Lisa Gumm	King of Kings LS Maitland FL	King of Kings LS Maitland FL ECM Director & Teacher, Three-Quarter-Time Call	4/11/2021
Mrs Jessica Krause	King of Kings LS Maitland FL	King of Kings LS Maitland FL Teacher; Grades 1-2, Call made Permanent	4/11/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Peter Sternberg	St John LC Red Wing MN	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ Associate Pastor	4/7/2021
Rev Brian Wrobel	Zion LC Gainesville FL	Water of Life LC – Racine Campus & Caledonia Campus Racine WI Associate Pastor	4/7/2021
Rev Darin Aden	St John St James LC Reedsville WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev Dr Wade Johnston	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	4/8/2021
Rev David Schneider	Cross of Christ LC Universal City TX	St John LC Mukwonago WI Pastor	4/9/2021
Rev Joshua Janke	Risen Savior LC Mc Farland WI	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	4/9/2021
Rev Allen Schleusener	Mt Olive LC Saint Paul MN	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev John Moll	St Paul LC Algoma WI	St James LC North Branch MI Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev John Ehlers	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Aaron Mueller	St Paul LC Howards Grove WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Timothy Berg	St Paul’s LC Rapid City SD	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	4/10/2021
Rev Jonathan Semro	Prince of Peace LC Houston TX	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Timothy Johnson	Zion LC Mercer WI St Paul LC Hurley WI Bethany LC Bruce Crossing MI	St Matthew LC Spring Valley WI St Peter LC Elmwood WI Pastor	4/11/2021
Rev Benjamin Tomczak	Bethel LC Sioux Falls SD	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	4/12/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Miss Molly Ring	St John LS Lake City MN	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	3/27/2021
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/29/2021
Mrs Rebecca Graumann	St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI	Peace LS Green Lake WI ECM Teacher	4/5/2021
Mr Daniel Kell	Christ LS Zumbrota MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	4/5/2021
Mrs Lauri Lettner	Immanuel LS La Crosse WI	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 1	4/5/2021
Mr David Stoltz	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	4/5/2021
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/5/2021
Mr D.H. Fuhrmann	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades, Technology Coordinator, Coach	4/5/2021
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 3-5	4/5/2021
Mrs Abigail Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/5/2021
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Illinois Lutheran High School Crete IL Teacher; Grades 7-9, 11 – Science, Technology	4/5/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Growing in Grace Preschool Spring Hill FL ECM Director	4/5/2021
Mrs Naomi Getka	Faith LS Tacoma WA	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	4/6/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	4/6/2021
Mr Nicholas Kressin	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	4/6/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Kindergarten	4/7/2021
Mrs Michelle Dressel	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher, School Choir Music Coordinator	4/8/2021
Mrs Emily Seeber	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3, Spanish	4/9/2021
Mr Jonathan Lindemann	St Paul LS Ixonia WI	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	4/10/2021
Miss Lynn Affeldt	St John’s LS Newburg WI	Zion Lutheran Preschool Mobridge SD ECM Teacher	4/10/2021
Mr Russell Klatt	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Departmentalized, Athletic Director	4/10/2021
Mr Shawn Herkstroeter	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	4/10/2021
Mrs Kathryn Meihak	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL Teacher; Grades 3-4, Dept. Science & Math	4/10/2021
Mrs Christine Rau	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	4/10/2021
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	4/10/2021
Mr Timothy Payne	St John’s LS Newburg WI	St Paul LS Stevensville MI Principal; Grades 7-8	4/10/2021
Mrs Ashley Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	4/10/2021
Mr Jacob Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	4/10/2021
Mrs Julia Marshall	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	4/10/2021
Mr Justin Marshall	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	4/10/2021
Mr Troy Yerks	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	4/11/2021
Mrs Deborah Weigand		St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5	4/11/2021
Mr Macord Johnson	Prairie LS Upper Site Fairfax MN	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	4/11/2021
Mr David Dodge	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	SEW Praesidium Oconomowoc WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	4/11/2021
Miss Tessa Heiling	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	4/11/2021
Mr Joshua Johnson	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Technology Director, Upper-Level Math, Coach	4/12/2021
Mr Paul Schulz	St John LS Manitowoc WI	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 5-8, Dept., Tech or AD	4/12/2021
Miss Kelly Wardell	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 5	4/12/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Grades 1-8 Art, Half-Time, Provisional Call	4/12/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Beth Vertz	Zion LS Egg Harbor WI	6/30/2021
Prof Sheena Finnigan	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021
Ms Elaina Mercier	Bethlehem LS Hortonville WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Louis Meyer	Mount Olive LC Appleton WI	4/12/2021
Teachers	Home church	Death date
Mrs Lisa Haag	Faith LC Fond du Lac WI	4/10/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Guy Bergenthal	St Matthew LC Spring Valley WI St Peter LC Elmwood WI	4/18/2021
Rev Thomas Smith	Emmanuel LC Owatonna MN	5/31/2021
Rev John Seelman	Immanuel LC Oshkosh WI	7/31/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Bethel Schmiege	Eastside LS Madison WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – April 5, 2021

2021/04/05/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

3/30/2021 – 4/5/2021

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 James Bourman	Retired	Grace LC Osceola WI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/28/2021
Rev Nathan Moldenhauer	Immanuel LC Greenville WI	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	3/1/2021
Rev Jordan Ertl	Atonement LC Milwaukee WI	St John LC Baraboo WI Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor	3/7/2021
Rev John Ehlers	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Allen Schleusener	Mt Olive LC Saint Paul MN	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Timothy Johnson	Zion LC Mercer WI St Paul LC Hurley WI Bethany LC Bruce Crossing MI	St Matthew LC Spring Valley WI St Peter LC Elmwood WI Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Darin Aden	St John St James LC Reedsville WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	3/11/2021
Rev David Horton	Beautiful Savior LC Petoskey MI	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Andrew Schroer	Redeemer LC Edna TX	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev James Schmeling	St Paul LC Manistee MI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Randall Hughes	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St John LC Whitewater WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Adam Gawel	St Andrew LC Chicago IL	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Dr Wade Johnston	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Timothy Berg	St Paul’s LC Rapid City SD	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Joshua Janke	Risen Savior LC Mc Farland WI	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Aaron Odya	St Peter’s LC Eldorado WI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Peter Sternberg	St John LC Red Wing MN	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Brian Wrobel	Zion LC Gainesville FL	Water of Life LC – Racine Campus & Caledonia Campus Racine WI Associate Pastor	3/16/2021
Rev Jonathan Semro	Prince of Peace LC Houston TX	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	3/16/2021
Rev Jeffery Bolwerk	St Matthew LC Benton Harbor MI	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Martin Luchterhand	Crown of Life LC Fort Myers FL	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Aaron Mueller	St Paul LC Howards Grove WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Caleb Bassett	Redeemer LC Fallbrook CA	Northwestern Publishing House Waukesha WI Vice President of Publishing	3/18/2021
Rev Christopher Schroeder	Pan de Vida / Bread of Life LC Santa Ana CA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	3/18/2021
Rev Bryant Laude	Zion LC Mobridge SD St Jacobi LC Glenham SD	Divine Peace LC Renton WA Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Nathan Fager	St Paul LC Monroe MI	St Paul LC Clintonville WI Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev David Schneider	Cross of Christ LC Universal City TX	St John LC Mukwonago WI Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Benjamin Tomczak	Bethel LC Sioux Falls SD	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev John Moll	St Paul LC Algoma WI	St James LC North Branch MI Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Steven Kahrs	Zion LC Clatonia NE St John LC Cortland NE	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Gary Bode	Valley View LC Helena MT	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	3/21/2021
Rev Mark Schroeder	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Joshua Olson	Shepherd of the Bay LC Lusby MD	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	3/22/2021
Rev W Gunn	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Galen Riediger	Christ LC West Salem WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Coordinating Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Seth Dorn	St Stephen LC Beaver Dam WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Discipleship Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Mark Jacobson	Grace LC Glendale AZ	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	3/24/2021
Rev Andrew Frey	St John LC Appleton WI	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Pastor	3/25/2021
Rev Joel Tullberg	Shepherd of the Hills LC Lansing MI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	3/27/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Beth Rathje		Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Half-Time Call	2/28/2021
Miss Molly Ring	St John LS Lake City MN	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	3/3/2021
Mr David Stoltz	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	3/7/2021
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/7/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Music Coordinator, Half-Time Call	3/9/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Grades 1-8 Art, Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/9/2021
Dr Tammy Mielke		Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	3/10/2021
Mr Jacob Ziel	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	3/11/2021
Mr Nicholas Kressin	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/11/2021
Mrs Deborah Weigand		St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/14/2021
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Our Savior LS Grafton WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/14/2021
Mrs Rebecca Graumann	St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI	Peace LS Green Lake WI ECM Teacher	3/14/2021
Mrs Erin Achey	St John LS Lake City MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/14/2021
Mrs Cindy Rockwell	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Teacher; Four-Year-Old Kindergarten	3/14/2021
Mr Jonathan Lindemann	St Paul LS Ixonia WI	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	3/15/2021
Mrs Abigail Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL Teacher; Kindergarten	3/15/2021
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Illinois Lutheran High School Crete IL Teacher; Grades 7-9, 11 – Science, Technology	3/15/2021
Ms Angela Horneber	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Residential Life Advisor	3/16/2021
Mrs Marilee Nolte	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	Trinity LS Waco NE Teacher; Grades K-3	3/16/2021
Miss Rebecca Balge	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – North Campus K – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Word of God	3/17/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Growing in Grace Preschool Spring Hill FL ECM Director	3/17/2021
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Vice Principal	3/17/2021
Mr Daniel Kell	Christ LS Zumbrota MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/17/2021
Mr Joel Koschnitzke	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI Teacher; Grades 11-12, Business Instructor	3/18/2021
Mrs Amy Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI ECM Director	3/18/2021
Mr David Dodge	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	3/18/2021
Mrs Michelle Behrens	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Kindergarten, Grade 1, Call made Permanent	3/18/2021
Mrs Jodi Virant	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	3/21/2021
Mrs Sandra Brauer		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Lower Grades & Music, Provisional Call	3/21/2021
Mrs Naomi Getka	Faith LS Tacoma WA	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/21/2021
Mr Paul Schulz	St John LS Manitowoc WI	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 5-8, Dept., Tech or AD	3/21/2021
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/21/2021
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 3-5, VBS	3/21/2021
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	3/21/2021
Miss Ellen Zank	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/21/2021
Miss Heidi Schone	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/21/2021
Mrs Emily Seeber	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/21/2021
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	3/21/2021
Mrs Kathryn Meihak	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL Teacher; Grades 3-4, Dept. Science & Math	3/21/2021
Mr Matthew Lange	Abiding Word LS Houston TX	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/21/2021
Mr Frank Van Brocklin	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal & Staff Minister	3/21/2021
Mr Justin Danell	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	3/22/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/22/2021
Miss Karin Tiarks	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	3/22/2021
Mr D.H. Fuhrmann	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades, Technology Coordinator, Coach	3/23/2021
Mr Aaron Hartwig	St Paul LS North Fond du Lac WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/23/2021
Mrs Michelle Dressel	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher, School Choir Music Coordinator	3/23/2021
Mr Joshua Johnson	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Technology Director, Upper-Level Math, Coach	3/23/2021
Miss Lynn Affeldt	St John’s LS Newburg WI	Zion Lutheran Preschool Mobridge SD ECM Teacher	3/24/2021
Mrs Shelley DeCleene	St John-St James LS Reedsville WI	St John LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	3/24/2021
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Grades 7-8 or 5-6 Homeroom, Science, Math	3/24/2021
Mrs Erin Krebs	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	St John LS Watertown WI Teacher; Special Ed, Half-Time Call	3/24/2021
Mrs Karlie Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	St John LS Watertown WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/24/2021
Mrs Rachel Mikovich	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Kindergarten	3/24/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	3/24/2021
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/24/2021
Mr Steven Springborn	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Middle & High School Music	3/25/2021
Mr Andrew Becker	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	3/25/2021
Miss Shawna Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN ECM Director	3/25/2021
Miss Kelly Wardell	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 5	3/25/2021
Mr Joel Putz	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/25/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Kindergarten	3/25/2021
Mr Ian Watson	Resurrection LS Rochester MN	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	3/25/2021
Mrs Christine Rau	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/25/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	3/25/2021
Mrs Ashley Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	3/25/2021
Mr Jacob Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/25/2021
Mrs Natalie Borgwardt	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	3/28/2021
Mrs Janelle Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/28/2021
Mrs Patricia Koestler		Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	3/28/2021
Mrs Amber Guthmiller	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Riverview LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Athletic Director	3/28/2021
Mrs Sarah McElroy		Riverview LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/28/2021
Mr James Schneck	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-12, Departmentalized	3/28/2021
Miss Michele Diener	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/28/2021
Mr Troy Yerks	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	3/28/2021
Mr Kevin Needham	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Principal, Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mr Michael Albrecht	Christ Alone LS Thiensville WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades, Music Coordinator	3/28/2021
Mrs Katherine Hosbach	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/28/2021
Mr Justin Marshall	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/28/2021
Mrs Julia Marshall	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/28/2021
Mr William Hinz	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mrs Jennifer Bovee	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1	3/28/2021
Mr Timothy Payne	St John’s LS Newburg WI	St Paul LS Stevensville MI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/28/2021
Mr Nathan Deering	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO	St Matthew’s LS Stoddard WI Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/28/2021
Mrs Emily Brusenbach		St John LS Waterloo WI ECM Teacher	3/28/2021
Mr Russell Klatt	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Departmentalized, Athletic Director	3/28/2021
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/28/2021
Mr Scott Huebner	St Peter LS Schofield WI	St Paul LS Bloomer WI Principal; Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	3/28/2021
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grades 5-6	3/28/2021
Mr Matthew Neumann	St John LS Fox Lake WI	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	3/28/2021
Mrs Leslie Brauer		Our Precious Lambs Preschool Omaha NE ECM Director	3/28/2021
Mr Matthew Lober	St John LS Juneau WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 9-12, Vice Principal, Dept. Math, Science	3/28/2021
Miss Meredith Moeller	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/29/2021
Miss Wendy Fischer	St John LS Fremont WI	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/29/2021
Mr Donald Kolander	St Paul LS Cudahy WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	3/29/2021
Mr Matthew Neumann	St John LS Fox Lake WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Tech Director	3/29/2021
Mrs Jennifer Schopper	Bethlehem LS-South Menomonee Falls WI	Trinity-St Luke Western Ave Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Extended Learning Teacher	3/29/2021
Mr Steven Vasold	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Upper Grade Science	3/29/2021
Mrs Connie Weilage	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN Teacher; Grade 1-2	3/29/2021
Miss Nicole Lehman	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	3/29/2021
Mrs Kara Schroeder		Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten	3/29/2021
Mrs Stephanie Lamas		Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/30/2021
Mrs Naomi Porth		Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	3/30/2021
Mr James Brohn	Morning Star LS Jackson WI	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal	3/30/2021
Miss Cliss Loescher	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead	3/30/2021
Mrs Heidi Leibl	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Teacher; Grades 9-10, Coach, English, Social Studies	3/30/2021
Mr David Liebhard	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	3/30/2021
Mr Shawn Herkstroeter	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	3/30/2021
Mr Macord Johnson	Prairie LS Upper Site Fairfax MN	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	3/30/2021
Mr Todd Hackbarth	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Teacher; Science, Tech, Calculus	3/30/2021
Miss Marie Laich	Eastside LS Madison WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/31/2021
Mrs Mary Knippel		St John LS Mukwonago WI ECM Teacher; 4K	3/31/2021
Mrs Rebecca Vedder	Emanuel First LS Lansing MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	3/31/2021
Mrs Amy Larson	Riverview LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/31/2021
Mrs Pamela Perry	Salem LS Owosso MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/1/2021
Mr Anthony Perry	Salem LS Owosso MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	4/1/2021
Mr David Porth	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	4/1/2021
Miss Emily Glodowski	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/1/2021
Mrs Rosanna Mulske	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	4/1/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	4/2/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Matthew Werner	Grace LC Oshkosh WI	St Peter-The CORE Campus & North Campus Appleton WI Staff Minister; Minister of Discipleship	3/22/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Rachel Zietlow	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten – K5	3/11/2021
Mr Austin Eisenmann	St Matthew’s LS Winona MN	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director; Teacher & Middle School Athletic Director	3/22/2021
Mrs Shelley Fix	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI ECM Director; Call made Permanent	3/29/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Boggs	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI Teacher; Grades 3 & 4, Half-Time, One-Year Call	3/29/2021
Mrs Lisa Mensching	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Director of Women’s Housing & Teacher	3/30/2021
Ms Alexis Wagner		Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 1, Provisional Call	3/31/2021
Mr Nicholas Trebesch	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grades 9-10, Geometry, Algebra	4/1/2021
Miss Cathy Tinkey	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Special Needs Program Teacher	4/2/2021
Miss Maria Reese	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Dorm Supervisor, One-Year Call	4/2/2021
Mr Matthew Kopp	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 9-11 English	4/2/2021
Mr Alexander Smith		Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 6-8	4/3/2021
Mr Christopher Denney	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Teacher; History, Athletic Director, Coach	4/4/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Aaron Schultz	Messiah LC Green Bay WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Noah Bater	Prince of Peace LC Thousand Oaks CA	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	3/28/2021
Rev Anthony Allard	Grace LC Sioux City IA	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	3/29/2021
Rev Dustin Sievert	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	3/30/2021
Rev Aaron Jensen	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	3/30/2021
Rev Philip Janke	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI	Mt Olive LC Overland Park KS Pastor	3/31/2021
Rev Joshua Sternhagen	Living Hope LC Commerce City CO	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	4/3/2021
Rev Jacob Haag	Redeemer LC Ann Arbor MI	Calvary LC Bellevue WA Pastor	4/5/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Ms Deborah Heiderich	St John LS Maribel WI	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	3/15/2021
Mrs Sarah Durkee	St John LS Baraboo WI	St Paul Lutheran Child Center Winneconne WI ECM Teacher; 4K Lead	3/26/2021
Mr Steven Hennig	Martin Luther LS Oshkosh WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	3/29/2021
Mrs Katherine Christensen	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	3/29/2021
Mr Jacob Zimmermann	St John LS Fremont WI	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL Principal; Grades 6-8	3/29/2021
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/29/2021
Mr David Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John’s LS Burlington WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/30/2021
Mrs Ann Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John’s LS Burlington WI Teacher; Grade 2, Music	3/30/2021
Mrs Anne Drewa	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN ECM Teacher; Pre-K Child Care Teacher	3/30/2021
Mr Chad Marohn	St Paul LS Howards Grove WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Principal	3/30/2021
Mr Joshua Gregovich	King of Grace LS Golden Valley MN	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/30/2021
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	3/31/2021
Ms Michelle Yotter	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Tech	3/31/2021
Prof Nathan Kieselhorst	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor of Education & Director of Field Experiences	4/1/2021
Mr Robert R Dusseau	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Director; Executive Director	4/1/2021
Miss Kaylen Orr	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	4/1/2021
Mrs Sarah Kaulitz	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Kindergarten	4/2/2021
Mr Aaron Krause	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Principal; Grade 8	4/2/2021
Mrs Melissa Borchardt	Trinity LS Bay City MI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	4/3/2021
Mr Philip Miller	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	4/3/2021
Miss Jennifer Lindloff	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Jerusalem LS Morton Grove IL Teacher; Grades 1-2	4/3/2021
Mr Zachary Seeger	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC	Trinity LS Marshfield WI Principal; Grades 6-8	4/3/2021
Mr Mark Holcomb	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Atkinson WI	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	4/5/2021
Mr Ryan Randall	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Principal; Grades 4-5	4/5/2021
Mrs Debra Bahlmann	Grace Lutheran Preschool Prairie du Chien WI	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN ECM Teacher; Lead	4/5/2021
Mr Jacob Geidel	Zion LS Rhinelander WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7	4/5/2021

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Call Report – March 29, 2021

2021/03/29/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

3/23/2021 – 3/29/2021

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

Correction: Anna Bartsch received a call to Mt. Lebanon, Milwaukee, Wis., not Atonement, Milwaukee, as was reported in the March 22 call report.

NO DECISION REPORTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date issued
Rev Aaron Jensen	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	2/27/2021
Rev James Bourman	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY	Grace LC Osceola WI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/28/2021
Rev Nathan Moldenhauer	Immanuel LC Greenville WI	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	3/1/2021
Rev Noah Bater	Prince of Peace LC Thousand Oaks CA	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev Jordan Ertl	Atonement LC Milwaukee WI	St John LC Baraboo WI Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Anthony Allard	Grace LC Sioux City IA	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Aaron Schultz	Messiah LC Green Bay WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor	3/7/2021
Rev John Ehlers	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Allen Schleusener	Mt Olive LC Saint Paul MN	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Dustin Sievert	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	3/9/2021
Rev Timothy Johnson	Zion LC Mercer WI St Paul LC Hurley WI Bethany LC Bruce Crossing MI	St Matthew LC Spring Valley WI St Peter LC Elmwood WI Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Darin Aden	St John St James LC Reedsville WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	3/11/2021
Rev Joshua Sternhagen	Living Hope LC Commerce City CO	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	3/13/2021
Rev David Horton	Beautiful Savior LC Petoskey MI	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Andrew Schroer	Redeemer LC Edna TX	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev James Schmeling	St Paul LC Manistee MI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Randall Hughes	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St John LC Whitewater WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Adam Gawel	St Andrew LC Chicago IL	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Dr Wade Johnston	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Timothy Berg	St Paul’s LC Rapid City SD	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Jacob Haag	Redeemer LC Ann Arbor MI	Calvary LC Bellevue WA Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Joshua Janke	Risen Savior LC Mc Farland WI	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Philip Janke	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI	Mt Olive LC Overland Park KS Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Aaron Odya	St Peter’s LC Eldorado WI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Peter Sternberg	St John LC Red Wing MN	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Brian Wrobel	Zion LC Gainesville FL	Water of Life LC – Racine Campus & Caledonia Campus Racine WI Associate Pastor	3/16/2021
Rev Jonathan Semro	Prince of Peace LC Houston TX	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	3/16/2021
Rev Jeffery Bolwerk	St Matthew LC Benton Harbor MI	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Martin Luchterhand	Crown of Life LC Fort Myers FL	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Aaron Mueller	St Paul LC Howards Grove WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Caleb Bassett	Redeemer LC Fallbrook CA	Northwestern Publishing House Waukesha WI Vice President of Publishing	3/18/2021
Rev Christopher Schroeder	Pan de Vida / Bread of Life LC Santa Ana CA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	3/18/2021
Rev Bryant Laude	Zion LC Mobridge SD St Jacobi LC Glenham SD	Divine Peace LC Renton WA Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Nathan Fager	St Paul LC Monroe MI	St Paul LC Clintonville WI Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev David Schneider	Cross of Christ LC Universal City TX	St John LC Mukwonago WI Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Benjamin Tomczak	Bethel LC Sioux Falls SD	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev John Moll	St Paul LC Algoma WI	St James LC North Branch MI Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Steven Kahrs	Zion LC Clatonia NE St John LC Cortland NE	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Gary Bode	Valley View LC Helena MT	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	3/21/2021
Rev Mark Schroeder	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Joshua Olson	Shepherd of the Bay LC Lusby MD	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	3/22/2021
Rev W Gunn	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Galen Riediger	Christ LC West Salem WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Coordinating pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Seth Dorn	St Stephen LC Beaver Dam WI	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor; Discipleship pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Mark Jacobson	Grace LC Glendale AZ	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	3/24/2021
Rev Andrew Frey	St John LC Appleton WI	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Pastor	3/25/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Ms Deborah Heiderich	St John LS Maribel WI	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	2/18/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Boggs	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI Teacher; Grades 3 & 4, Half-Time, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Shelley Fix	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI ECM Director; Call made Permanent	2/21/2021
Mrs Rachel Zietlow	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Ms Alexis Wagner		Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 1	2/23/2021
Prof Nathan Kieselhorst	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor of Education & Director of Field Experiences	2/28/2021
Mrs Beth Rathje		Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Half-Time Call	2/28/2021
Mrs Katherine Christensen	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	3/2/2021
Miss Molly Ring	St John LS Lake City MN	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	3/3/2021
Mrs Sarah Durkee	St John LS Baraboo WI	St Paul Lutheran Child Center Winneconne WI ECM Teacher; 4K Lead	3/7/2021
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	3/7/2021
Mr David Stoltz	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	3/7/2021
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/7/2021
Mrs Sarah Kaulitz	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/7/2021
Miss Cathy Tinkey	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Special Needs Program Teacher	3/7/2021
Mr Robert R Dusseau	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Director; Executive Director	3/8/2021
Mr David Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John’s LS Burlington WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/9/2021
Mrs Ann Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John’s LS Burlington WI Teacher; Grade 2, Music	3/9/2021
Ms Michelle Yotter	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Tech	3/9/2021
Mrs Anne Drewa	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN ECM Teacher; Pre-K Child Care Teacher	3/9/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Music Coordinator, Half-Time Call	3/9/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Grades 1-8 Art, Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/9/2021
Dr Tammy Mielke		Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	3/10/2021
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/10/2021
Mr Chad Marohn	St Paul LS Howards Grove WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Principal	3/10/2021
Mr Matthew Kopp	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 9-11 English	3/10/2021
Mr Jacob Zimmermann	St John LS Fremont WI	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL Principal; Grades 6-8	3/11/2021
Mrs Debra Bahlmann	Grace Lutheran Preschool Prairie du Chien WI	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN ECM Teacher; Lead	3/11/2021
Mr Jacob Ziel	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	3/11/2021
Mr Jacob Geidel	Zion LS Rhinelander WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7	3/11/2021
Mr Nicholas Trebesch	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grades 9-10, Geometry, Algebra	3/11/2021
Mr Nicholas Kressin	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/11/2021
Miss Maria Reese	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Dorm Supervisor, One-Year Call	3/11/2021
Mr Austin Eisenmann	St Matthew’s LS Winona MN	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director; Teacher & Middle School Athletic Director	3/11/2021
Mr Joshua Gregovich	King of Grace LS Golden Valley MN	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/14/2021
Miss Kaylen Orr	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	3/14/2021
Mrs Deborah Weigand		St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/14/2021
Miss Jennifer Lindloff	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Jerusalem LS Morton Grove IL Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/14/2021
Mr Philip Miller	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	3/14/2021
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Our Savior LS Grafton WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/14/2021
Mrs Rebecca Graumann	St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI	Peace LS Green Lake WI ECM Teacher	3/14/2021
Mr Steven Hennig	Martin Luther LS Oshkosh WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	3/14/2021
Mrs Erin Achey	St John LS Lake City MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/14/2021
Mrs Cindy Rockwell	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Teacher; Four-Year-Old Kindergarten	3/14/2021
Mr Jonathan Lindemann	St Paul LS Ixonia WI	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	3/15/2021
Mrs Abigail Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL Teacher; Kindergarten	3/15/2021
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Illinois Lutheran High School Crete IL Teacher; Grades 7-9, 11 – Science, Technology	3/15/2021
Ms Angela Horneber	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Residential Life Advisor	3/16/2021
Mr Christopher Denney	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Teacher; History, Athletic Director, Coach	3/16/2021
Mrs Marilee Nolte	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	Trinity LS Waco NE Teacher; Grades K-3	3/16/2021
Miss Rebecca Balge	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – North Campus K – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Word of God	3/17/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Growing in Grace Preschool Spring Hill FL ECM Director	3/17/2021
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Vice Principal	3/17/2021
Mr Daniel Kell	Christ LS Zumbrota MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/17/2021
Mr Joel Koschnitzke	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI Teacher; Grades 11-12, Business Instructor	3/18/2021
Mrs Melissa Borchardt	Trinity LS Bay City MI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	3/18/2021
Mr Ryan Randall	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Principal; Grades 4-5	3/18/2021
Mrs Amy Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI ECM Director	3/18/2021
Mr Alexander Smith		Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 6-8	3/18/2021
Mr David Dodge	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	3/18/2021
Mrs Michelle Behrens	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Kindergarten, Grade 1, Call made Permanent	3/18/2021
Mrs Jodi Virant	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	3/21/2021
Mr Mark Holcomb	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Atkinson WI	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	3/21/2021
Mrs Sandra Brauer		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Lower Grades & Music, Provisional Call	3/21/2021
Mrs Naomi Getka	Faith LS Tacoma WA	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/21/2021
Mr Paul Schulz	St John LS Manitowoc WI	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 5-8, Dept., Tech or AD	3/21/2021
Mr Zachary Seeger	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC	Trinity LS Marshfield WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/21/2021
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/21/2021
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 3-5, VBS	3/21/2021
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	3/21/2021
Miss Ellen Zank	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/21/2021
Miss Heidi Schone	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/21/2021
Mrs Emily Seeber	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/21/2021
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	3/21/2021
Mrs Kathryn Meihak	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL Teacher; Grades 3-4, Dept. Science & Math	3/21/2021
Mr Matthew Lange	Abiding Word LS Houston TX	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/21/2021
Mr Frank Van Brocklin	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal & Staff Minister	3/21/2021
Mr Justin Danell	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	3/22/2021
Mr Aaron Krause	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Principal; Grade 8	3/22/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/22/2021
Miss Karin Tiarks	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	3/22/2021
Mr D.H. Fuhrmann	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades, Technology Coordinator, Coach	3/23/2021
Mr Aaron Hartwig	St Paul LS North Fond du Lac WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/23/2021
Mrs Michelle Dressel	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher, School Choir Music Coordinator	3/23/2021
Mr Joshua Johnson	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Technology Director, Upper-Level Math, Coach	3/23/2021
Miss Lynn Affeldt	St John’s LS Newburg WI	Zion Lutheran Preschool Mobridge SD ECM Teacher	3/24/2021
Mrs Shelley DeCleene	St John-St James LS Reedsville WI	St John LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	3/24/2021
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Grades 7-8 or 5-6 Homeroom, Science, Math	3/24/2021
Mrs Erin Krebs	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	St John LS Watertown WI Teacher; Special Ed, Half-Time Call	3/24/2021
Mrs Karlie Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	St John LS Watertown WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/24/2021
Mrs Rachel Mikovich	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL Teacher; Kindergarten	3/24/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	3/24/2021
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/24/2021
Mr Steven Springborn	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Middle & High School Music	3/25/2021
Mr Andrew Becker	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	3/25/2021
Miss Shawna Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN ECM Director	3/25/2021
Miss Kelly Wardell	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 5	3/25/2021
Mr Joel Putz	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/25/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Kindergarten	3/25/2021
Mr Ian Watson	Resurrection LS Rochester MN	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	3/25/2021
Mrs Christine Rau	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/25/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	3/25/2021
Mrs Ashley Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	3/25/2021
Mr Jacob Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/25/2021
Mrs Janelle Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/28/2021
Mrs Patricia Koestler		Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	3/28/2021
Mrs Amber Guthmiller	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Riverview LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Athletic Director	3/28/2021
Mrs Sarah McElroy		Riverview LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	3/28/2021
Mr Troy Yerks	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	3/28/2021
Mr Michael Albrecht	Christ Alone LS Thiensville WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades, Music Coordinator	3/28/2021
Mrs Katherine Hosbach	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/28/2021
Mr Justin Marshall	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/28/2021
Mrs Julia Marshall	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/28/2021
Mrs Jennifer Bovee	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1	3/28/2021
Mr Nathan Deering	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO	St Matthew’s LS Stoddard WI Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/28/2021
Mrs Emily Brusenbach		St John LS Waterloo WI ECM Teacher	3/28/2021
Mr Russell Klatt	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Departmentalized, Athletic Director	3/28/2021
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/28/2021
Mr Scott Huebner	St Peter LS Schofield WI	St Paul LS Bloomer WI Principal; Grades 5-8	3/28/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	3/28/2021
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grades 5-6	3/28/2021
Mr Matthew Neumann	St John LS Fox Lake WI	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	3/28/2021
Mrs Leslie Brauer		Our Precious Lambs Preschool Omaha NE ECM Director	3/28/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Matthew Werner	Grace LC Oshkosh WI	St Peter-The CORE Campus & North Campus Appleton WI Staff Minister; Minister of Discipleship	3/22/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Paul Learman	Divine Peace LC Milwaukee WI	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Justin Pomije	Our Savior LC Gaylord MI Hope LC Indian River MI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Kelly Huet	St Andrew LC Middleton WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	3/28/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Lisa Charlson	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN ECM Director; Call to Full-Time	3/21/2021
Mrs Renee Hussman	St Paul LS Algoma WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/22/2021
Ms Lori Holicky		Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher; One-Year, Provisional Call	3/25/2021
Ms Jacqueline Plant		St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Grade 1, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/25/2021
Mr Karl Bauer	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	3/26/2021
Mrs Rebecca Guenther	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Call made Permanent	3/26/2021
Mrs Mandy Walker		St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; PM Kindergarten, Half-Time, One-Year Call	3/26/2021
Ms Jessica Zastrow		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/26/2021
Mrs Lisa Terek		St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; AM Kindergarten, One-Year, Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/26/2021
Miss Hannah Zabel	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Teacher; Dorm Supervisor & Teacher Grades 9-11	3/27/2021
Mr Karl Kuschel	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Math & Religion	3/27/2021
Mrs Anna Bartsch	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI Director of Student Services	3/28/2021
Mrs Carol Markgraf	St John’s LS Newburg WI	St John LS Wauwatosa WI ECM Teacher; Three-Quarter Time Call	3/28/2021
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	3/28/2021
Mrs Lydia Prange	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2, One-Year Call	3/28/2021
Ms Jess Lembke		Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor; Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Provisional Call	3/28/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr William Scharf	Salem LS Stillwater MN	Emanuel LC New London WI Staff Minister; Technology Director, 60%, One-Year Call	3/28/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Gregory Sitzman	Emanuel Redeemer LC Yale MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	3/21/2021
Rev Matthew Westra	Living Promise LC Morristown TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	3/22/2021
Rev Joel Sauer	St Peter’s LC Sturgeon Bay WI	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	3/23/2021
Rev Philip Moldenhauer	Our Redeemer LC Madison WI	St John LC Burlington WI Associate Pastor	3/24/2021
Rev Michael Gorte	Friedens LC Kenosha WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	3/25/2021
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Good Shepherd LC West Bend WI Associate Pastor	3/25/2021
Rev Timothy Patoka	Grace LC Tucson AZ	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	3/25/2021
Rev Cody Hauch	Trinity LC Wabeno WI Risen Savior LC Mountain WI	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	3/25/2021
Rev Timothy Shrimpton	Gloria Dei LC Belmont CA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	3/26/2021
Rev Jacob Scott	Zion LC Arlington WI	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	3/26/2021
Prof Karl Schmugge	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Aaron Mueller	St Paul LC Howards Grove WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Paul Biedenbender	Christ LC Denver CO	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Joshua Becker	Christ LC Saginaw MI	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev David Rosenau	St Mark LC Leesburg FL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev Daniel Westendorf	Crown of Life LC Warren MI	Calvary LC Canyon Country CA Pastor	3/27/2021
Rev David Pagel	Bethany LC Kenosha WI	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	3/28/2021
Rev David Rosenau	St Mark LC Leesburg FL	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	3/28/2021
Rev Caleb Free	Risen Savior LC Lakewood Ranch FL	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	3/28/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mrs Renee Pastorek	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	3/17/2021
Mrs Robin Paustian	St John LS Redwood Falls MN	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	3/22/2021
Miss Christine Wempner	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	St Matthew LS Spokane WA Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/23/2021
Mrs Patricia Koestler		St John LS Mukwonago WI ECM Teacher; 4K	3/23/2021
Mrs Rebecca Friske	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	3/23/2021
Mr Levi Dunsmoor	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	East Fork Lutheran High School Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grades 9-10, Science	3/23/2021
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	3/23/2021
Mr Gary Thoma	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Music	3/24/2021
Mr Eric Ziel	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	3/24/2021
Mrs Elisabeth Ziel	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2	3/24/2021
Mrs Rebekah Thoma	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	3/24/2021
Mrs Janna Needham		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Less-Than-Half-Time Call	3/24/2021
Mr Kristian Walta	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	3/24/2021
Mrs Jessica Bohl	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/24/2021
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	3/24/2021
Mr Adam Bohl	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	3/24/2021
Mr Darin Stewart	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN Teacher; Grades 7-8, STEM, Athletic Director	3/25/2021
Mr Benjamin Rank	Eastside LS Madison WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	3/25/2021
Miss Martha Lau	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Technology Coordinator	3/25/2021
Mrs Emily Everhart	Eastside LS Madison WI	Samuel LS Marshall MN ECM Teacher	3/25/2021
Mrs Kristine Wegner	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	3/26/2021
Mr Matthew Meitner	First LS La Crosse WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	3/26/2021
Mrs Sarah Greil	Redeemer Learning Center Tomahawk WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Danube MN ECM Teacher; 2-Year-Olds	3/26/2021
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Teacher; Science, Tech, Calculus	3/26/2021
Mrs Rachel Arndt	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Our Savior LS Grafton WI Teacher; Primary Grades	3/27/2021
Mr Luke Hartzell	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	3/27/2021
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/27/2021
Mr Daniel Johnson	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL Principal; Grades 7-8	3/27/2021
Mr Timothy Hochmuth	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	3/27/2021
Mrs Julia Pasch	St John LS Watertown WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten	3/27/2021
Mrs Elissa Ellermann	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	East Fork LS Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grade 6	3/28/2021
Miss Deborah Buelow	First LS Elkhorn WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/29/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Dr Todd Russ	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Grace in Action New Ulm MN Director; Grace in Action – Ministry Leadership Director	3/19/2021

RESIGNED

Pastors	Current call	Date resigned
Rev Joshua Bodden	Mt Calvary LC Waukesha WI	6/30/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Danielle Powers	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Kari Falck	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Joanna Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Morgan Lautz	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021
Mr Robert Ceasar	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Keith Schroeder	Bethel LC Bay City MI	3/25/2021
Teachers	Home church	Death date
Mrs Gayle Krause	Shepherd of the Valley LC West Fargo ND	3/26/2021

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr Paul Schultz	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	6/30/2021

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Call Report – March 22, 2021

2021/03/22/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

3/16/2021 – 3/22/2021

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

Correction: On the 3/1/2021 call report, it was reported incorrectly that Mr. Stephen Roekle resigned from Shoreland Lutheran High School, Somers, Wis. Instead, his limited-length call to Shoreland Lutheran High School expires on 6/30/2021.

NO DECISION REPORTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date issued
Rev Matthew Westra	Living Promise LC Morristown TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Justin Pomije	Our Savior LC Gaylord MI Hope LC Indian River MI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Gregory Sitzman	Emanuel Redeemer LC Yale MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Jacob Scott	Zion LC Arlington WI	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Paul Learman	Divine Peace LC Milwaukee WI	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Michael Gorte	Friedens LC Kenosha WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Good Shepherd LC West Bend WI Associate Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Kelly Huet	St Andrew LC Middleton WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Joshua Becker	Christ LC Saginaw MI	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Rev Joel Sauer	St Peter’s LC Sturgeon Bay WI	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Prof Karl Schmugge	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Timothy Shrimpton	Gloria Dei LC Belmont CA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Aaron Jensen	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	2/27/2021
Rev James Bourman	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY	Grace LC Osceola WI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/28/2021
Rev David Rosenau	St Mark LC Leesburg FL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev David Rosenau	St Mark LC Leesburg FL	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	3/1/2021
Rev Nathan Moldenhauer	Immanuel LC Greenville WI	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	3/1/2021
Rev Caleb Free	Risen Savior LC Lakewood Ranch FL	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	3/4/2021
Rev Noah Bater	Prince of Peace LC Thousand Oaks CA	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev Jordan Ertl	Atonement LC Milwaukee WI	St John LC Baraboo WI Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Anthony Allard	Grace LC Sioux City IA	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Paul Biedenbender	Christ LC Denver CO	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Timothy Patoka	Grace LC Tucson AZ	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Aaron Schultz	Messiah LC Green Bay WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev David Pagel	Bethany LC Kenosha WI	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Cody Hauch	Trinity LC Wabeno WI Risen Savior LC Mountain WI	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor	3/7/2021
Rev John Ehlers	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Allen Schleusener	Mt Olive LC Saint Paul MN	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Philip Moldenhauer	Our Redeemer LC Madison WI	St John LC Burlington WI Associate Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Dustin Sievert	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	3/9/2021
Rev Timothy Johnson	Zion LC Mercer WI St Paul LC Hurley WI Bethany LC Bruce Crossing MI	St Matthew LC Spring Valley WI St Peter LC Elmwood WI Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Daniel Westendorf	Crown of Life LC Warren MI	Calvary LC Canyon Country CA Pastor	3/10/2021
Rev Darin Aden	St John St James LC Reedsville WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	3/11/2021
Rev Joshua Sternhagen	Living Hope LC Commerce City CO	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	3/13/2021
Rev David Horton	Beautiful Savior LC Petoskey MI	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Andrew Schroer	Redeemer LC Edna TX	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev James Schmeling	St Paul LC Manistee MI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Randall Hughes	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	St John LC Whitewater WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Adam Gawel	St Andrew LC Chicago IL	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Aaron Mueller	St Paul LC Howards Grove WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Dr Wade Johnston	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Timothy Berg	St Paul’s LC Rapid City SD	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Jacob Haag	Redeemer LC Ann Arbor MI	Calvary LC Bellevue WA Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Joshua Janke	Risen Savior LC Mc Farland WI	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Philip Janke	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI	Mt Olive LC Overland Park KS Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Aaron Odya	St Peter’s LC Eldorado WI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Peter Sternberg	St John LC Red Wing MN	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Rev Brian Wrobel	Zion LC Gainesville FL	Water of Life LC – Racine Campus & Caledonia Campus Racine WI Associate Pastor	3/16/2021
Rev Jonathan Semro	Prince of Peace LC Houston TX	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	3/16/2021
Rev Jeffery Bolwerk	St Matthew LC Benton Harbor MI	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Martin Luchterhand	Crown of Life LC Fort Myers FL	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Aaron Mueller	St Paul LC Howards Grove WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Caleb Bassett	Redeemer LC Fallbrook CA	Northwestern Publishing House Waukesha WI Administrator; Vice President of Publishing	3/18/2021
Rev Christopher Schroeder	Pan de Vida / Bread of Life LC Santa Ana CA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	3/18/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	2/18/2021
Ms Deborah Heiderich	St John LS Maribel WI	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	2/18/2021
Mrs Janna Needham		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Less-Than-Half-Time Call	2/21/2021
Mr Karl Bauer	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	2/21/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Boggs	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI Teacher; Grades 3 & 4, Half-Time, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Shelley Fix	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI ECM Director; Call made Permanent	2/21/2021
Mrs Rachel Zietlow	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	2/23/2021
Ms Alexis Wagner		Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 1	2/23/2021
Mrs Robin Paustian	St John LS Redwood Falls MN	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	2/25/2021
Mrs Julia Pasch	St John LS Watertown WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten	2/25/2021
Mr Benjamin Rank	Eastside LS Madison WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	2/25/2021
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Teacher; Science, Tech, Calculus	2/25/2021
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	2/25/2021
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/25/2021
Mrs Renee Pastorek	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	2/25/2021
Ms Jess Lembke		Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor; Assistant Professor of Computer Science	2/26/2021
Mrs Rebecca Friske	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	2/28/2021
Prof Nathan Kieselhorst	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	2/28/2021
Mrs Beth Rathje		Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Half-Time Call	2/28/2021
Mrs Sarah Greil	Redeemer Learning Center Tomahawk WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Danube MN ECM Teacher; 2-Year-Olds	3/1/2021
Miss Christine Wempner	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	St Matthew LS Spokane WA Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/2/2021
Mrs Katherine Christensen	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	3/2/2021
Mr Eric Ziel	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	3/3/2021
Miss Molly Ring	St John LS Lake City MN	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	3/3/2021
Mrs Elisabeth Ziel	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2	3/3/2021
Mr Luke Hartzell	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	3/3/2021
Mr Matthew Meitner	First LS La Crosse WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	3/3/2021
Ms Jessica Zastrow		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/3/2021
Mrs Renee Hussman	St Paul LS Algoma WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/3/2021
Mrs Rebekah Thoma	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	3/7/2021
Mr Gary Thoma	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Music	3/7/2021
Mrs Sarah Durkee	St John LS Baraboo WI	St Paul Lutheran Child Center Winneconne WI ECM Teacher; 4K Lead	3/7/2021
Mr Daniel Johnson	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL Principal; Grades 7-8	3/7/2021
Miss Martha Lau	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Technology Coordinator	3/7/2021
Mrs Lydia Prange	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2, One-Year Call	3/7/2021
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	3/7/2021
Mr David Stoltz	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	3/7/2021
Mr Darin Stewart	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN Teacher; Grades 7-8, STEM, Athletic Director	3/7/2021
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/7/2021
Mrs Sarah Kaulitz	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/7/2021
Miss Cathy Tinkey	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Special Needs Program Teacher	3/7/2021
Mrs Rebecca Guenther	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN ECM Teacher	3/7/2021
Mrs Elissa Ellermann	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	East Fork LS Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grade 6	3/8/2021
Mr Levi Dunsmoor	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	East Fork Lutheran High School Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grades 9-10, Science	3/8/2021
Mr Robert R Dusseau	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Director; Executive Director	3/8/2021
Mrs Emily Everhart	Eastside LS Madison WI	Samuel LS Marshall MN ECM Teacher	3/8/2021
Mr David Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John’s LS Burlington WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/9/2021
Mrs Ann Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John’s LS Burlington WI Teacher; Grade 2, Music	3/9/2021
Mr Timothy Hochmuth	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	3/9/2021
Ms Michelle Yotter	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Tech	3/9/2021
Mrs Anne Drewa	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN ECM Teacher; Pre-K Child Care Teacher	3/9/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Music Coordinator, Half-Time Call	3/9/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Grades 1-8 Art, Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/9/2021
Dr Tammy Mielke		Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	3/10/2021
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/10/2021
Mrs Patricia Koestler		St John LS Mukwonago WI ECM Teacher; 4K	3/10/2021
Mr Chad Marohn	St Paul LS Howards Grove WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Principal	3/10/2021
Mr Matthew Kopp	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 9-11 English	3/10/2021
Mr Karl Kuschel	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Math & Religion	3/10/2021
Mr Jacob Zimmermann	St John LS Fremont WI	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL Principal; Grades 6-8	3/11/2021
Mrs Debra Bahlmann	Grace Lutheran Preschool Prairie du Chien WI	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN ECM Teacher; Lead	3/11/2021
Mr Jacob Ziel	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	3/11/2021
Mrs Kristine Wegner	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	3/11/2021
Mr Jacob Geidel	Zion LS Rhinelander WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7	3/11/2021
Mr Kristian Walta	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	3/11/2021
Mr Nicholas Trebesch	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grades 9-10, Geometry, Algebra	3/11/2021
Mr Nicholas Kressin	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/11/2021
Miss Maria Reese	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Dorm Supervisor, One-Year Call	3/11/2021
Mr Austin Eisenmann	St Matthew’s LS Winona MN	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director; Teacher & Middle School Athletic Director	3/11/2021
Mr Joshua Gregovich	King of Grace LS Golden Valley MN	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/14/2021
Miss Kaylen Orr	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	3/14/2021
Mrs Deborah Weigand		St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/14/2021
Miss Jennifer Lindloff	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Jerusalem LS Morton Grove IL Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/14/2021
Mr Philip Miller	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	3/14/2021
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Our Savior LS Grafton WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/14/2021
Mrs Rebecca Graumann	St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI	Peace LS Green Lake WI ECM Teacher	3/14/2021
Mr Steven Hennig	Martin Luther LS Oshkosh WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	3/14/2021
Mrs Rachel Arndt	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Our Savior LS Grafton WI Teacher; Primary Grades	3/14/2021
Mrs Erin Achey	St John LS Lake City MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/14/2021
Mrs Cindy Rockwell	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Teacher; 4K	3/14/2021
Mr Jonathan Lindemann	St Paul LS Ixonia WI	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	3/15/2021
Mrs Abigail Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL Teacher; Kindergarten	3/15/2021
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Illinois Lutheran High School Crete IL Teacher; Grades 7-9, 11 – Science, Technology	3/15/2021
Ms Angela Horneber	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Residential Life Advisor	3/16/2021
Mr Christopher Denney	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Teacher; History, Athletic Director, Coach	3/16/2021
Mrs Marilee Nolte	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	Trinity LS Waco NE Teacher; Grades K-3	3/16/2021
Miss Hannah Zabel	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Teacher; Dorm Supervisor & Teacher Grades 9-11	3/16/2021
Miss Rebecca Balge	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – North Campus K – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Word of God	3/17/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Growing in Grace Preschool Spring Hill FL ECM Director	3/17/2021
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Vice Principal	3/17/2021
Mr Daniel Kell	Christ LS Zumbrota MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/17/2021
Miss Deborah Buelow	First LS Elkhorn WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/17/2021
Mrs Lisa Terek		St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; AM Kindergarten, One-Year, Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/17/2021
Mrs Mandy Walker		St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; PM Kindergarten, One-Year, Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/17/2021
Mr Joel Koschnitzke	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI Teacher; Grades 11-12, Business Instructor	3/18/2021
Mrs Melissa Borchardt	Trinity LS Bay City MI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	3/18/2021
Mr Ryan Randall	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Principal; Grades 4-5	3/18/2021
Mrs Amy Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI ECM Director	3/18/2021
Mr Alexander Smith		Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 6-8	3/18/2021
Mr David Dodge	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	3/18/2021
Mrs Michelle Behrens	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Kindergarten, Grade 1, Call made Permanent	3/18/2021
Mrs Jodi Virant	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	3/21/2021
Mr Mark Holcomb	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Atkinson WI	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	3/21/2021
Mrs Sandra Brauer		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Lower Grades & Music, Provisional Call	3/21/2021
Mrs Naomi Getka	Faith LS Tacoma WA	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/21/2021
Mr Paul Schulz	St John LS Manitowoc WI	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grades 5-8, Dept., Tech or AD	3/21/2021
Mr Zachary Seeger	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC	Trinity LS Marshfield WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/21/2021
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/21/2021
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 3-5, VBS	3/21/2021
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	3/21/2021
Miss Ellen Zank	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/21/2021
Ms Jacqueline Plant		St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Grade 1, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/21/2021
Miss Heidi Schone	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/21/2021
Mrs Emily Seeber	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/21/2021
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	3/21/2021
Mr Matthew Lange	Abiding Word LS Houston TX	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/21/2021
Mr Adam Bohl	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	3/21/2021
Mr Frank Van Brocklin	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal & Staff Minister	3/21/2021
Mrs Anna Bartsch	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Director of Student Services	3/21/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Dr Todd Russ	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Grace in Action New Ulm MN Director; Grace in Action – Ministry Leadership Director	2/19/2021
Mr William Scharf	Salem LS Stillwater MN	Emanuel LC New London WI Staff Minister; Technology Director, 60%, One-Year Call	3/8/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Erich Westphal	Brooklyn LC Brooklyn Park MN	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	3/19/2021
Rev Justin Gran	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	3/20/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Rebekah Schmidt		St Luke LS Oakfield WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Half-Time Call	3/16/2021
Mrs Leslie Campbell	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/16/2021
Mrs Jeannine Kreis	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI ECM Teacher; Co-Lead Teacher, Three-Quarter Time, One-Year Call	3/16/2021
Mrs Melinda Bigelow	St Peter LS Appleton WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher 5K; One-Year Call	3/17/2021
Mrs Janelle Nitz	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/17/2021
Mr Nathan King	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; International Program Director, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/18/2021
Mrs Kayla Eisenmann	Luther High School Onalaska WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	3/18/2021
Mrs Gretchen Asmus		Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/20/2021
Mrs Jacquelyn Engelbrecht	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO ECM Teacher; Kindergarten, Pre-K	3/21/2021
Mrs Rachel Berger		Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN ECM Director; Assistant Director & Teacher	3/21/2021

ASSIGNMENT

Staff Ministers		Assignment	Date assigned
Mr Jason Petoskey		Salem LC Ann Arbor MI Staff Minister; Permanent Assignment	3/17/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Joel Vogel	St Mark LC Lincoln NE	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	3/15/2021
Rev David Bitter	St John LC Milwaukee WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	3/16/2021
Rev Benjamin Zak	St John LC Milwaukee WI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	3/16/2021
Rev Aaron Schumann	Faith LC Pittsburg KS	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	3/17/2021
Rev Jacob Schwartz	Star of Bethlehem LC New Berlin WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	3/17/2021
Rev Nathaniel Winkel	Mountain Valley LC Eagle CO	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	3/18/2021
Rev Joshua Free	Abiding Peace LC Elgin IL	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI Pastor	3/18/2021
Rev Benjamin Wessel	Woodlawn LC West Allis WI	Timothy LC Saint Louis Park MN Pastor	3/19/2021
Rev Brett Krause	Zion LC Denver CO	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	3/19/2021
Rev Brett Krause	Zion LC Denver CO	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	3/19/2021
Rev Gunnar Ledermann	Divine Peace LC Rockwall Rockwall TX	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	3/19/2021
Rev John Borgwardt	Living Word LC Waukesha WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	3/20/2021
Rev Benjy Pederson	Cross of Christ LC Coon Rapids MN	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Pastor	3/20/2021
Rev John Koester	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	3/20/2021
Mrs Laura Pufahl	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Choir/Music Lead – Grades K-2	3/15/2021
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	3/15/2021
Mrs April Richter	St Marcus LS – North Campus K – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI ECM Director	3/15/2021
Mrs Melissa Wieting	Trinity LS Minocqua WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	3/16/2021
Mr Michael Wieting	Trinity LS Minocqua WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/16/2021
Mr Philip Dretske	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Technology Director, Upper-Level Math, Coach	3/16/2021
Mr Paul Kanzenbach	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	3/16/2021
Mrs Mary Knippel		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	3/17/2021
Mr Philip Stuebs	St John-St James LS Reedsville WI	St Paul LS Franklin WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/17/2021
Mrs Sarah Spike	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	3/17/2021
Ms Bethany Ehlert	Trusting Hearts Preschool Manitowoc WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	3/18/2021
Mrs Stephanie Peitsmeyer	St Mark LS Lincoln NE	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/18/2021
Mr Jon Kulhanek	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Departmentalized, Athletic Director	3/18/2021
Mrs Leanne Prange	St John’s LS Burlington WI	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/19/2021
Miss Nicole Glodowski	St Paul LS Muskego WI	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/19/2021
Mrs Andrea Hahm	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/19/2021
Miss Kathleen VanOrman	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Kindergarten	3/19/2021
Miss Jennifer Keller	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/19/2021
Mr Zachary Cvikel	Morning Star LS Jackson WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	3/20/2021
Mrs Melissa Nehls		Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN Teacher; Grade 1-2	3/20/2021
Mrs Leah Vagts	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/20/2021
Mr Andrew Baxter	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	3/20/2021
Mrs Dina Dietzler	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 4	3/21/2021
Mr Gregory Schibbelhut	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Science	3/21/2021
Mrs Kristin Black	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/21/2021
Mrs Karena Falck	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time Call	3/21/2021
Mr Jeffrey Falck	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	3/21/2021
Mrs Jennifer Kreutz	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	3/21/2021
Mr Benton Witte	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	3/22/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Alicia Manning	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev John Kenyon	St Paul’s LC Stevensville MI	3/22/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Prof John Brenner	Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Mequon WI	6/30/2021
Rev Andrew Krause	Shepherd of the Valley LC West Fargo ND	6/30/2021

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Call Report – March 15, 2021

2021/03/15/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

3/9/2021 – 3/15/2021

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 Benjamin Wessel	Woodlawn LC West Allis WI	Timothy LC Saint Louis Park MN Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Matthew Westra	Living Promise LC Morristown TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev John Borgwardt	Living Word LC Waukesha WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Justin Pomije	Our Savior LC Gaylord MI Hope LC Indian River MI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev John Koester	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Erich Westphal	Brooklyn LC Brooklyn Park MN	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Jacob Schwartz	Star of Bethlehem LC New Berlin WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Benjamin Zak	St John LC Milwaukee WI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Gregory Sitzman	Emanuel Redeemer LC Yale MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Jacob Scott	Zion LC Arlington WI	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Paul Learman	Divine Peace LC Milwaukee WI	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Brett Krause	Zion LC Denver CO	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Aaron Schumann	Faith LC Pittsburg KS	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	2/21/2021
Rev David Bitter	St John LC Milwaukee WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Joel Vogel	St Mark LC Lincoln NE	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Michael Gorte	Friedens LC Kenosha WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Brett Krause	Zion LC Denver CO	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Good Shepherd LC West Bend WI Associate Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Kelly Huet	St Andrew LC Middleton WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Joshua Becker	Christ LC Saginaw MI	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Rev Joel Sauer	St Peter’s LC Sturgeon Bay WI	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Rev Justin Gran	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	2/24/2021
Prof Karl Schmugge	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Timothy Shrimpton	Gloria Dei LC Belmont CA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Aaron Jensen	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	2/27/2021
Rev James Bourman	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY	Grace LC Osceola WI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/28/2021
Rev Nathaniel Winkel	Mountain Valley LC Eagle CO	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev David Rosenau	St Mark LC Leesburg FL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev Joshua Free	Abiding Peace LC Elgin IL	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev Benjy Pederson	Cross of Christ LC Coon Rapids MN	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev David Rosenau	St Mark LC Leesburg FL	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	3/1/2021
Rev Nathan Moldenhauer	Immanuel LC Greenville WI	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	3/1/2021
Rev Caleb Free	Risen Savior LC Lakewood Ranch FL	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	3/4/2021
Rev Noah Bater	Prince of Peace LC Thousand Oaks CA	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev Jordan Ertl	Atonement LC Milwaukee WI	St John LC Baraboo WI Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Anthony Allard	Grace LC Sioux City IA	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Gunnar Ledermann	Divine Peace LC Rockwall Rockwall TX	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Paul Biedenbender	Christ LC Denver CO	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Timothy Patoka	Grace LC Tucson AZ	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Aaron Schultz	Messiah LC Green Bay WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev David Pagel	Bethany LC Kenosha WI	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Cody Hauch	Trinity LC Wabeno WI Risen Savior LC Mountain WI	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	3/7/2021
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor	3/7/2021
Rev John Ehlers	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Allen Schleusener	Mt Olive LC Saint Paul MN	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Philip Moldenhauer	Our Redeemer LC Madison WI	St John LC Burlington WI Associate Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Dustin Sievert	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	3/9/2021
Rev Timothy Johnson	Zion LC Mercer WI St Paul LC Hurley WI Bethany LC Bruce Crossing MI	St Matthew LC Spring Valley WI St Peter LC Elmwood WI Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Daniel Westendorf	Crown of Life LC Warren MI	Calvary LC Canyon Country CA Pastor	3/10/2021
Rev Peter Sternberg	St John LC Red Wing MN	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ Associate Pastor	3/14/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Jeannine Kreis	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI ECM Teacher; Co-Lead Teacher, Three-Quarter Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mr Nathan King	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; One-Year, Provisional Call	2/7/2021
Miss Jennifer Keller	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/16/2021
Mrs Kayla Eisenmann	Luther High School Onalaska WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	2/18/2021
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	2/18/2021
Ms Deborah Heiderich	St John LS Maribel WI	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	2/18/2021
Mr Andrew Baxter	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	2/21/2021
Mrs Stephanie Peitsmeyer	St Mark LS Lincoln NE	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/21/2021
Mrs Gretchen Asmus		Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/21/2021
Mrs Janna Needham		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Less-Than-Half-Time Call	2/21/2021
Mr Karl Bauer	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	2/21/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Boggs	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI Teacher; Grades 3 & 4, Half-Time, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Shelley Fix	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI ECM Director; Call made Permanent	2/21/2021
Mrs Laura Pufahl	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Choir/Music Lead – Grades K-2	2/22/2021
Mrs Melissa Nehls		Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN Teacher; Grade 1-2	2/22/2021
Mrs Sarah Spike	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Miss Kathleen VanOrman	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Mrs Rachel Zietlow	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	2/23/2021
Mrs Janelle Nitz	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/23/2021
Mrs Dina Dietzler	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 4	2/23/2021
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	2/23/2021
Ms Alexis Wagner		Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 1	2/23/2021
Mr Philip Stuebs	St John-St James LS Reedsville WI	St Paul LS Franklin WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/24/2021
Mrs Leah Vagts	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/25/2021
Mrs Robin Paustian	St John LS Redwood Falls MN	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	2/25/2021
Mrs Julia Pasch	St John LS Watertown WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten	2/25/2021
Mr Benjamin Rank	Eastside LS Madison WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	2/25/2021
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Teacher; Science, Tech, Calculus	2/25/2021
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	2/25/2021
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/25/2021
Mrs Renee Pastorek	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	2/25/2021
Ms Jess Lembke		Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor; Assistant Professor of Computer Science	2/26/2021
Mrs Rebecca Friske	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	2/28/2021
Mr Benton Witte	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	2/28/2021
Miss Nicole Glodowski	St Paul LS Muskego WI	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/28/2021
Ms Bethany Ehlert	Trusting Hearts Preschool Manitowoc WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	2/28/2021
Mrs Leslie Campbell	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/28/2021
Mrs Melissa Wieting	Trinity LS Minocqua WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	2/28/2021
Mr Michael Wieting	Trinity LS Minocqua WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/28/2021
Prof Nathan Kieselhorst	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	2/28/2021
Mrs Jacquelyn Engelbrecht	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO ECM Teacher; Kindergarten, Pre-K	2/28/2021
Mr Paul Kanzenbach	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	2/28/2021
Mrs Beth Rathje		Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Half-Time Call	2/28/2021
Mrs Sarah Greil	Redeemer Learning Center Tomahawk WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Danube MN ECM Teacher; 2-Year-Olds	3/1/2021
Mrs Leanne Prange	St John’s LS Burlington WI	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/1/2021
Miss Christine Wempner	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	St Matthew LS Spokane WA Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/2/2021
Mr Philip Dretske	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Technology Director, Upper-Level Math, Coach	3/2/2021
Mrs Katherine Christensen	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	3/2/2021
Mr Eric Ziel	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	3/3/2021
Miss Molly Ring	St John LS Lake City MN	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	3/3/2021
Mrs Elisabeth Ziel	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2	3/3/2021
Mrs Jennifer Kreutz	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	3/3/2021
Mrs Mary Knippel		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	3/3/2021
Mr Luke Hartzell	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	3/3/2021
Mr Matthew Meitner	First LS La Crosse WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	3/3/2021
Ms Jessica Zastrow		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/3/2021
Mrs Renee Hussman	St Paul LS Algoma WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/3/2021
Mrs Kristin Black	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/4/2021
Mrs Andrea Hahm	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/5/2021
Mrs Rebekah Thoma	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	3/7/2021
Mr Gary Thoma	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Music	3/7/2021
Mrs Sarah Durkee	St John LS Baraboo WI	St Paul Lutheran Child Center Winneconne WI ECM Teacher; 4K Lead	3/7/2021
Mr Daniel Johnson	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL Principal; Grades 7-8	3/7/2021
Miss Martha Lau	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Technology Coordinator	3/7/2021
Mr Jon Kulhanek	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Departmentalized, Athletic Director	3/7/2021
Mr Zachary Cvikel	Morning Star LS Jackson WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	3/7/2021
Mrs Lydia Prange	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2, One-Year Call	3/7/2021
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	3/7/2021
Mrs Rebekah Schmidt		St Luke LS Oakfield WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Half-Time Call	3/7/2021
Mr David Stoltz	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	3/7/2021
Mr Darin Stewart	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN Teacher; Grades 7-8, STEM, Athletic Director	3/7/2021
Mrs Rachel Berger		Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN ECM Director; Assistant Director & Teacher	3/7/2021
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/7/2021
Mrs Sarah Kaulitz	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/7/2021
Miss Cathy Tinkey	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Special Needs Program Teacher	3/7/2021
Mrs Melinda Bigelow	St Peter LS Appleton WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher 5K; One-Year Call	3/7/2021
Mrs Rebecca Guenther	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN ECM Teacher	3/7/2021
Mrs Elissa Ellermann	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	East Fork LS Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grade 6	3/8/2021
Mr Levi Dunsmoor	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	East Fork Lutheran High School Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grades 9-10, Science	3/8/2021
Mr Robert R Dusseau	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Director; Executive Director	3/8/2021
Mrs Emily Everhart	Eastside LS Madison WI	Samuel LS Marshall MN ECM Teacher	3/8/2021
Mr Gregory Schibbelhut	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Science	3/8/2021
Mr Jeffrey Falck	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	3/8/2021
Mrs Karena Falck	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time Call	3/8/2021
Mr David Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John’s LS Burlington WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/9/2021
Mrs Ann Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	St John’s LS Burlington WI Teacher; Grade 2, Music	3/9/2021
Mr Timothy Hochmuth	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	3/9/2021
Ms Michelle Yotter	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Tech	3/9/2021
Mrs Anne Drewa	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN ECM Teacher; Pre-K Child Care Teacher	3/9/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Music Coordinator, Half-Time Call	3/9/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Grades 1-8 Art, Half-Time, Provisional Call	3/9/2021
Dr Tammy Mielke		Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	3/10/2021
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/10/2021
Mrs Patricia Koestler		St John LS Mukwonago WI ECM Teacher; 4K	3/10/2021
Mr Chad Marohn	St Paul LS Howards Grove WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Principal	3/10/2021
Mr Matthew Kopp	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 9-11 English	3/10/2021
Mr Karl Kuschel	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Math & Religion	3/10/2021
Mrs April Richter	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI ECM Director	3/11/2021
Mr Jacob Zimmermann	St John LS Fremont WI	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL Principal; Grades 6-8	3/11/2021
Mrs Debra Bahlmann	Grace Lutheran Preschool Prairie du Chien WI	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN ECM Teacher; Lead	3/11/2021
Mr Jacob Ziel	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	3/11/2021
Mrs Kristine Wegner	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	3/11/2021
Mr Jacob Geidel	Zion LS Rhinelander WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7	3/11/2021
Mr Kristian Walta	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	3/11/2021
Mr Nicholas Trebesch	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grades 9-10, Geometry, Algebra	3/11/2021
Mr Nicholas Kressin	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/11/2021
Miss Maria Reese	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Dorm Supervisor, One-Year Call	3/11/2021
Mr Austin Eisenmann		St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director; Teacher & Middle School Athletic Director	3/11/2021
Mr Joshua Gregovich	King of Grace LS Golden Valley MN	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/14/2021
Miss Kaylen Orr	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	3/14/2021
Mrs Deborah Weigand		St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5	3/14/2021
Miss Jennifer Lindloff	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Jerusalem LS Morton Grove IL Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/14/2021
Mr Philip Miller	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	3/14/2021
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Our Savior LS Grafton WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/14/2021
Mrs Rebecca Graumann	St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI	Peace LS Green Lake WI ECM Teacher	3/14/2021
Mr Steven Hennig	Martin Luther LS Oshkosh WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	3/14/2021
Mrs Rachel Arndt	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Our Savior LS Grafton WI Teacher; Primary Grades	3/14/2021
Mrs Erin Achey	St John LS Lake City MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/14/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Dr Todd Russ	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Grace in Action New Ulm MN Director; Grace in Action – Ministry Leadership Director	2/19/2021
Mr William Scharf	Salem LS Stillwater MN	Emanuel LC New London WI Staff Minister; Technology Director, 60%, One-Year Call	3/8/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Luke Boehringer	Gethsemane LC Davenport IA	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	3/12/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Jessica Bohl	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Kindergarten	3/8/2021
Mrs Lindsey Thayer		Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Atkinson WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/8/2021
Mrs Jennifer Zenke		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 1-2 or 3-4	3/9/2021
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	3/9/2021
Ms Kattie Huber	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Kindergarten, One-Year Call	3/9/2021
Mr Brian Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director	3/12/2021
Mrs Kirsten Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	3/12/2021
Mrs Mary Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	3/14/2021
Mr Nolan Valus	St John LS Saginaw MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	3/14/2021
Mrs Courtney Valus	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Organ	3/14/2021
Mrs Stephanie Pasillas	Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	3/15/2021

ASSIGNMENT

Teachers		Assignment	Date assigned
Miss Hannah Stegman		St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA Teacher; Permanent Assignment	3/11/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Nathaniel Timmermann	Peace LC Otsego MI	St Lucas LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/8/2021
Rev Nathan Berg	Eastside LC Madison WI	Christ LC Big Bend WI Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Nicholas Guillaume	Grace LC Casa Grande AZ	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Jeffrey Grundmeier	Immanuel LC Sault Sainte Marie MI	New Mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	3/9/2021
Rev Daniel Frey	Gethsemane LC Lees Summit MO	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	3/11/2021
Rev Stephen Meyer	Resurrection LC Rochester MN	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	3/12/2021
Rev Timothy Westendorf	Abiding Word LC Highlands Ranch CO	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	3/12/2021
Rev David Wietzke	Crown of Life LC Pueblo West CO	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	3/12/2021
Rev Joel Sutton	One Latin America Team	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	3/12/2021
Rev Kurt Schaser	St John’s LC Newburg WI	Zion LC Monroe MI Associate Pastor	3/13/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Jordan Siegler	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	2/27/2021
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/6/2021
Mrs Carrie Dorst	Faith LS Antioch IL	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/7/2021
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	3/8/2021
Mrs Emily Crayton	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	3/8/2021
Mrs Alyssa Scharrer	Eastside LS Madison WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	3/8/2021
Mr Matthew Oppermann	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Atkinson WI	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal; Grade 8 Literature	3/9/2021
Mrs Amanda Endorf	St Paul LS Tomah WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/9/2021
Mr Micah Wendt	Immanuel LS Salem OR	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	3/9/2021
Mr Greg Obermiller	St John LS Lomira WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	3/10/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/10/2021
Mr Mark Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	3/11/2021
Mrs Sandra Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/11/2021
Mr Keith Hackbarth	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	3/11/2021
Mr Chad Czerwan	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/12/2021
Miss Barbara Noon	Beautiful Savior Preschool Clarksville TN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher	3/12/2021
Miss Amanda Ehrenberg	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher	3/12/2021
Mrs Jodi Brandel	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	3/12/2021
Mrs Lesley Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/12/2021
Mr Eric Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	3/12/2021
Mrs Nicole Zagrzebski		Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1	3/12/2021
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	3/12/2021
Mr Nathan Menges	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/12/2021
Mrs Edith Menges		Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/12/2021
Mrs Kristi Utsch	Immanuel LS Hutchinson MN	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/13/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	3/13/2021
Mr Albert Karnopp	St John LS Goodhue MN	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	3/14/2021
Mr Jason Schapekahm	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/14/2021
Mr Randy Peck	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	3/14/2021
Mr Samuel Korth	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades, Music Coordinator	3/14/2021
Mrs Karlie Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/14/2021
Mr Philip Haefner	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Stevensville MI Principal; Grades 7-8	3/15/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Debra Hamilton	Our Precious Lambs Preschool Omaha NE	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Teachers	Home church	Death date
Mr Grant Gentz	St Paul LC Lake Mills WI	1/11/2021
Miss Carmen Traub	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	3/13/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Glen Hieb	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH	6/30/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Carol Jeske	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – March 8, 2021

2021/03/08/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

3/2/2021 – 3/8/2021

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 Jeffrey Grundmeier	Immanuel LC Sault Sainte Marie MI	New Mission West San Antonio Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Benjamin Wessel	Woodlawn LC West Allis WI	Timothy LC Saint Louis Park MN Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Matthew Westra	Living Promise LC Morristown TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev John Borgwardt	Living Word LC Waukesha WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Nathaniel Timmermann	Peace LC Otsego MI	St Lucas LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev Timothy Westendorf	Abiding Word LC Highlands Ranch CO	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	2/10/2021
Rev Justin Pomije	Our Savior LC Gaylord MI Hope LC Indian River MI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Daniel Frey	Gethsemane LC Lees Summit MO	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev John Koester	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Erich Westphal	Brooklyn LC Brooklyn Park MN	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Jacob Schwartz	Star of Bethlehem LC New Berlin WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev David Wietzke	Crown of Life LC Pueblo West CO	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	2/15/2021
Rev Nathan Berg	Eastside LC Madison WI	Christ LC Big Bend WI Pastor	2/16/2021
Rev Joel Sutton	One Latin America Team	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	2/18/2021
Rev Benjamin Zak	St John LC Milwaukee WI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Gregory Sitzman	Emanuel Redeemer LC Yale MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Jacob Scott	Zion LC Arlington WI	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Kurt Schaser	St John’s LC Newburg WI	Zion LC Monroe MI Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Paul Learman	Divine Peace LC Milwaukee WI	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Luke Boehringer	Gethsemane LC Davenport IA	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Brett Krause	Zion LC Denver CO	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Aaron Schumann	Faith LC Pittsburg KS	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	2/21/2021
Rev David Bitter	St John LC Milwaukee WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Joel Vogel	St Mark LC Lincoln NE	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Michael Gorte	Friedens LC Kenosha WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Brett Krause	Zion LC Denver CO	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Good Shepherd LC West Bend WI Associate Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Kelly Huet	St Andrew LC Middleton WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Joshua Becker	Christ LC Saginaw MI	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Rev Joel Sauer	St Peter’s LC Sturgeon Bay WI	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Rev Justin Gran	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	2/24/2021
Prof Karl Schmugge	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Timothy Shrimpton	Gloria Dei LC Belmont CA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Aaron Jensen	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	2/27/2021
Rev James Bourman	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY	Grace LC Osceola WI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/28/2021
Rev Nathaniel Winkel	Mountain Valley LC Eagle CO	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev David Rosenau	St Mark LC Leesburg FL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev Stephen Meyer	Resurrection LC Rochester MN	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev Joshua Free	Abiding Peace LC Elgin IL	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev Benjy Pederson	Cross of Christ LC Coon Rapids MN	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Pastor	2/28/2021
Rev David Rosenau	St Mark LC Leesburg FL	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	3/1/2021
Rev Nathan Moldenhauer	Immanuel LC Greenville WI	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	3/1/2021
Rev Caleb Free	Risen Savior LC Lakewood Ranch FL	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	3/4/2021
Rev Noah Bater	Prince of Peace LC Thousand Oaks CA	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev David Pagel	Bethany LC Kenosha WI	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	3/7/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Jeannine Kreis	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI ECM Teacher; Co-Lead Teacher, Three-Quarter Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Ms Kattie Huber	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Kindergarten, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Jennifer Zenke		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/7/2021
Mr Keith Hackbarth	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/7/2021
Mr Nathan King	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; One-Year, Provisional Call	2/7/2021
Mrs Kristi Utsch	Immanuel LS Hutchinson MN	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/8/2021
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	2/9/2021
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/9/2021
Mrs Kirsten Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	2/9/2021
Mr Brian Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director	2/9/2021
Mr Jordan Siegler	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	2/10/2021
Mr Eric Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mrs Jessica Bohl	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Kindergarten	2/14/2021
Mrs Mary Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	2/14/2021
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	2/14/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/14/2021
Miss Barbara Noon	Beautiful Savior Preschool Clarksville TN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher	2/14/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mr Mark Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	2/14/2021
Mrs Sandra Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/14/2021
Mrs Lesley Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mrs Carrie Dorst	Faith LS Antioch IL	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/15/2021
Mr Chad Czerwan	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6	2/15/2021
Mr Nolan Valus	St John LS Saginaw MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	2/16/2021
Miss Jennifer Keller	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/16/2021
Mrs Courtney Valus	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Organ	2/16/2021
Mr Greg Obermiller	St John LS Lomira WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	2/17/2021
Mrs Kayla Eisenmann	Luther High School Onalaska WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	2/18/2021
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	2/18/2021
Ms Deborah Heiderich	St John LS Maribel WI	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	2/18/2021
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	2/21/2021
Mr Nathan Menges	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/21/2021
Mr Andrew Baxter	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	2/21/2021
Mrs Nicole Zagrzebski		Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1	2/21/2021
Mrs Alyssa Scharrer	Eastside LS Madison WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	2/21/2021
Mrs Emily Crayton	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Stephanie Peitsmeyer	St Mark LS Lincoln NE	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/21/2021
Mrs Gretchen Asmus		Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/21/2021
Mr Micah Wendt	Immanuel LS Salem OR	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	2/21/2021
Mrs Edith Menges		Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	2/21/2021
Mrs Janna Needham		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Less-Than-Half-Time Call	2/21/2021
Mr Karl Bauer	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	2/21/2021
Mr Philip Haefner	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Stevensville MI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/21/2021
Mr Jason Schapekahm	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	2/21/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Boggs	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI Teacher; Grades 3 & 4, Half-Time, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Shelley Fix	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI ECM Director; Call made Permanent	2/21/2021
Mrs Laura Pufahl	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Choir/Music Lead – Grades K-2	2/22/2021
Mrs Melissa Nehls		Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN Teacher; Grade 1-2	2/22/2021
Mrs Sarah Spike	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Miss Kathleen VanOrman	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Mrs Rachel Zietlow	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Mr Matthew Oppermann	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Atkinson WI	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal; Grade 8 Literature	2/23/2021
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	2/23/2021
Mrs Janelle Nitz	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/23/2021
Mrs Dina Dietzler	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 4	2/23/2021
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	2/23/2021
Ms Alexis Wagner		Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 1	2/23/2021
Miss Amanda Ehrenberg	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher	2/24/2021
Mrs Amanda Endorf	St Paul LS Tomah WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/24/2021
Mr Philip Stuebs	St John-St James LS Reedsville WI	St Paul LS Franklin WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/24/2021
Mrs Leah Vagts	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/25/2021
Mrs Robin Paustian	St John LS Redwood Falls MN	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	2/25/2021
Mrs Julia Pasch	St John LS Watertown WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten	2/25/2021
Mr Benjamin Rank	Eastside LS Madison WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	2/25/2021
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Teacher; Science, Tech, Calculus	2/25/2021
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	2/25/2021
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/25/2021
Mrs Renee Pastorek	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	2/25/2021
Ms Jess Lembke		Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor; Assistant Professor of Computer Science	2/26/2021
Mrs Rebecca Friske	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	2/28/2021
Mrs Jodi Brandel	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	2/28/2021
Mr Benton Witte	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	2/28/2021
Miss Nicole Glodowski	St Paul LS Muskego WI	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/28/2021
Mrs Stephanie Pasillas	Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	2/28/2021
Mrs Karlie Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/28/2021
Mr Samuel Korth	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades, Music Coordinator	2/28/2021
Mr Randy Peck	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	2/28/2021
Ms Bethany Ehlert	Trusting Hearts Preschool Manitowoc WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	2/28/2021
Mrs Leslie Campbell	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/28/2021
Mrs Melissa Wieting	Trinity LS Minocqua WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	2/28/2021
Mr Michael Wieting	Trinity LS Minocqua WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/28/2021
Mr Albert Karnopp	St John LS Goodhue MN	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	2/28/2021
Prof Nathan Kieselhorst	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	2/28/2021
Mrs Jacquelyn Engelbrecht	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO ECM Teacher; Kindergarten, Pre-K	2/28/2021
Mr Paul Kanzenbach	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	2/28/2021
Mrs Beth Rathje		Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Half-Time Call	2/28/2021
Mrs Sarah Greil	Redeemer Learning Center Tomahawk WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Danube MN ECM Teacher; 2-Year-Olds	3/1/2021
Mrs Leanne Prange	St John’s LS Burlington WI	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/1/2021
Mrs Lindsey Thayer		Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Atkinson WI Teacher; Grade 3, Half-Time Call	3/1/2021
Miss Christine Wempner	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	St Matthew LS Spokane WA Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/2/2021
Mr Philip Dretske	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Technology Director, Upper Level Math, Coach	3/2/2021
Mrs Katherine Christensen	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	3/2/2021
Mr Eric Ziel	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	3/3/2021
Miss Molly Ring	St John LS Lake City MN	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	3/3/2021
Mrs Elisabeth Ziel	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2	3/3/2021
Mrs Jennifer Kreutz	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	3/3/2021
Mrs Mary Knippel		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	3/3/2021
Mr Luke Hartzell	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	3/3/2021
Mr Matthew Meitner	First LS La Crosse WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	3/3/2021
Ms Jessica Zastrow		Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science, One-Year, Provisional Call	3/3/2021
Mrs Renee Hussman	St Paul LS Algoma WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	3/3/2021
Mrs Kristin Black	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	3/4/2021
Mrs Andrea Hahm	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/5/2021
Mrs Rebekah Thoma	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	3/7/2021
Mr Gary Thoma	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Music	3/7/2021
Mrs Sarah Durkee	St John LS Baraboo WI	St Paul Lutheran Child Center Winneconne WI ECM Teacher; 4K Lead	3/7/2021
Mr Daniel Johnson	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL Principal; Grades 7-8	3/7/2021
Miss Martha Lau	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Technology Coordinator	3/7/2021
Mr Jon Kulhanek	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 Departmentalized, Athletic Director	3/7/2021
Mr Zachary Cvikel	Morning Star LS Jackson WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	3/7/2021
Mrs Lydia Prange	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2, One-Year Call	3/7/2021
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	3/7/2021
Mrs Rebekah Schmidt		St Luke LS Oakfield WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Half-Time Call	3/7/2021
Mr David Stoltz	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	3/7/2021
Mr Darin Stewart	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN Teacher; Grades 7-8, STEM, Athletic Director	3/7/2021
Mrs Rachel Berger		Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN ECM Director; Assistant Director & Teacher	3/7/2021
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN Principal; Grades 7-8	3/7/2021
Mrs Sarah Kaulitz	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Kindergarten	3/7/2021
Miss Cathy Tinkey	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	St Paul LS Menomonie WI Teacher; Special Needs Program Teacher	3/7/2021
Mrs Melinda Bigelow	St Peter LS Appleton WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher 5K; One-Year Call	3/7/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Dr Todd Russ	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Grace in Action New Ulm MN Director; Grace in Action – Ministry Leadership Director	2/19/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Micah Martin	St John LC Mukwonago WI	St John LC Manitowoc WI Associate Pastor	3/5/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev Luke Thompson	St Paul LC Ottawa ON Canada	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	3/7/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted

Mrs Rachel Lemke	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Special Education, One-Year Call	2/10/2021
Ms Ellen Smith		Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Art, Provisional	2/24/2021
Mr John Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Schools Inc Crete IL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grades 9, 11, 12, Science	3/6/2021
Mrs Laura Schroeder	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	3/6/2021
Mrs Carla Lindhorst		Christ LS Big Bend WI Teacher; Kindergarten, School Music Ministry Coordinator	3/6/2021
Mr Kyle Raymond	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	3/6/2021
Mrs Nancy Leifer	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	3/6/2021
Mrs Taylor Wendland		St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	3/7/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Joseph Lindloff	Hope LC Irmo SC	Mt Olive LC Overland Park KS Pastor	3/4/2021
Rev Andrew Stuebs	Living Word LC Gray TN	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	3/5/2021
Rev John Qualmann	Immanuel LC Greenville WI	Salem LC Loretto MN Associate Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev Thomas Unke	Shepherd of the Hills LC Las Vegas NV	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev Robert Wassermann	Mt Calvary LC La Crosse WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev Douglas Tomhave	St Paul LC Lake Mills WI	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev John Stelter	St John LC Princeton WI	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	3/6/2021
Rev Joel Russow	Faith LC Tallahassee FL	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Pastor	3/6/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	2/27/2021
Mr Jonathan Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	3/1/2021
Mrs Heather Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time Call	3/1/2021
Mr James Livingston	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	3/1/2021
Mrs Rachel Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/1/2021
Mr Justin Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 5-6	3/1/2021
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	3/1/2021
Mr Philip Leyrer	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	3/2/2021
Mr Corey Pederson	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	3/2/2021
Mr Andrew Schoenfeld	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 9-12, Vice Principal, Dept. Math, Science	3/3/2021
Mr Paul Hoffman	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Principal, Grades 5-8	3/4/2021
Mr Craig Breitkreutz	Faith LS Antioch IL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	3/4/2021
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/4/2021
Mrs Joy Dorn	St John LS Lewiston MN	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	3/4/2021
Mr Benjamin Washburn	Peace LS Hartford WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	3/5/2021
Miss Kelly Presser	Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School Commerce City CO	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Teacher; Dorm Supervisor & Teacher Grades 9-11	3/5/2021
Mr Andrew Van Weele	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	3/5/2021
Mrs Katie Coudron	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Waco NE Teacher; Grades K-3	3/5/2021
Mr Kevin Proeber Jr	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7	3/5/2021
Mr Benjamin Pagel	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	3/5/2021
Mrs Valerie Follendorf	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 1	3/6/2021
Mr Peter Mathwig	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	3/6/2021
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	3/7/2021
Mr Nathan Gartner	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI Teacher; Grades 11-12, Business, Coaching	3/7/2021
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades	3/7/2021
Mr Daniel Maki	Beautiful Savior LS Cincinnati OH	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	3/8/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Brooke Prost	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	6/30/2021
Mr Seth Hahnke	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Heidi Fischer	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Mary Graber	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	6/30/2021
Mrs Joy Dorn	St John LS Lewiston MN	6/30/2021
Miss Lauren Donovan	Divine Peace LS Largo MD	6/30/2021
Mrs Mandi Buonincontro	St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Teachers	Home church	Death date
Prof Daniel Bilitz	St Paul LC Lake Mills WI	2/21/2021
Mr Merlin Meitner	St Paul LC Bloomer WI	3/5/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Victor Headrick	St John LC Manitowoc WI	4/4/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Karleen Oppermann	St Paul LS Fort Atkinson WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Michele Drska	St Paul Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Muskego WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – March 1, 2021

2021/03/01/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

2/23/2021 – 3/1/2021

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 Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Joel Russow	Faith LC Tallahassee FL	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Jeffrey Grundmeier	Immanuel LC Sault Sainte Marie MI	New Mission West San Antonio Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Micah Martin	St John LC Mukwonago WI	St John LC Manitowoc WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Benjamin Wessel	Woodlawn LC West Allis WI	Timothy LC Saint Louis Park MN Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Matthew Westra	Living Promise LC Morristown TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev John Borgwardt	Living Word LC Waukesha WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Robert Wassermann	Mt Calvary LC La Crosse WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Andrew Stuebs	Living Word LC Gray TN	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Nathaniel Timmermann	Peace LC Otsego MI	St Lucas LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev John Stelter	St John LC Princeton WI	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev Timothy Westendorf	Abiding Word LC Highlands Ranch CO	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	2/10/2021
Rev Luke Thompson	St Paul LC Ottawa ON Canada	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	2/12/2021
Rev Justin Pomije	Our Savior LC Gaylord MI Hope LC Indian River MI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Douglas Tomhave	St Paul LC Lake Mills WI	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Daniel Frey	Gethsemane LC Lees Summit MO	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev John Koester	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Erich Westphal	Brooklyn LC Brooklyn Park MN	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Jacob Schwartz	Star of Bethlehem LC New Berlin WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Joseph Lindloff	Hope LC Irmo SC	Mt Olive LC Overland Park KS Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev David Wietzke	Crown of Life LC Pueblo West CO	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	2/15/2021
Rev Nathan Berg	Eastside LC Madison WI	Christ LC Big Bend WI Pastor	2/16/2021
Rev Thomas Unke	Shepherd of the Hills LC Las Vegas NV	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	2/17/2021
Rev Joel Sutton	One Latin America Team	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	2/18/2021
Rev Benjamin Zak	St John LC Milwaukee WI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Gregory Sitzman	Emanuel Redeemer LC Yale MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev John Qualmann	Immanuel LC Greenville WI	Salem LC Loretto MN Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Jacob Scott	Zion LC Arlington WI	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Kurt Schaser	St John’s LC Newburg WI	Zion LC Monroe MI Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Paul Learman	Divine Peace LC Milwaukee WI	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Luke Boehringer	Gethsemane LC Davenport IA	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Brett Krause	Zion LC Denver CO	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Aaron Schumann	Faith LC Pittsburg KS	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	2/21/2021
Rev David Bitter	St John LC Milwaukee WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Joel Vogel	St Mark LC Lincoln NE	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Michael Gorte	Friedens LC Kenosha WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Brett Krause	Zion LC Denver CO	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	2/21/2021
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Good Shepherd LC West Bend WI Associate Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Kelly Huet	St Andrew LC Middleton WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Joshua Becker	Christ LC Saginaw MI	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Rev Joel Sauer	St Peter’s LC Sturgeon Bay WI	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Rev Justin Gran	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	2/24/2021
Prof Karl Schmugge	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Timothy Shrimpton	Gloria Dei LC Belmont CA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Aaron Jensen	St Stephen LC Adrian MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	2/27/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Rachel Lemke	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Special Education, One-Year Call	1/19/2021
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	1/31/2021
Mrs Jeannine Kreis	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI ECM Teacher; Co-Lead Teacher, Three-Quarter Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Ms Kattie Huber	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Kindergarten, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Nancy Leifer	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Laura Schroeder	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Ms Ellen Smith		Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Art, Provisional Call	2/1/2021
Mr Philip Leyrer	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	2/5/2021
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	2/7/2021
Mr Justin Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 5-6	2/7/2021
Mrs Jennifer Zenke		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/7/2021
Mrs Rachel Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021
Mr Keith Hackbarth	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/7/2021
Mr Corey Pederson	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	2/7/2021
Mr Nathan King	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; One-Year, Provisional Call	2/7/2021
Mrs Kristi Utsch	Immanuel LS Hutchinson MN	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/8/2021
Mr Nathan Gartner	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI Teacher; Grades 11-12, Business, Coaching	2/8/2021
Mr Benjamin Washburn	Peace LS Hartford WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	2/8/2021
Mr Kevin Proeber Jr	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7	2/8/2021
Mr Peter Mathwig	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/8/2021
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	2/9/2021
Mr Andrew Van Weele	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	2/9/2021
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/9/2021
Mrs Kirsten Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	2/9/2021
Mr Brian Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director	2/9/2021
Mr Jordan Siegler	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	2/10/2021
Mr Paul Hoffman	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Principal, Grades 5-8	2/10/2021
Mr James Livingston	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	2/11/2021
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	2/11/2021
Mr John Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Schools Inc Crete IL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grades 9, 11, 12, Science	2/11/2021
Mr Benjamin Pagel	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	2/11/2021
Mr Eric Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mrs Jessica Bohl	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Kindergarten	2/14/2021
Mrs Mary Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	2/14/2021
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	2/14/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/14/2021
Mr Daniel Maki	Beautiful Savior LS Cincinnati OH	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	2/14/2021
Miss Barbara Noon	Beautiful Savior Preschool Clarksville TN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher	2/14/2021
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades	2/14/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mr Mark Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	2/14/2021
Mrs Sandra Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/14/2021
Mr Andrew Schoenfeld	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 9-12, Vice Principal, Dept. Math, Science	2/14/2021
Mrs Lesley Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mr Craig Breitkreutz	Faith LS Antioch IL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mrs Carrie Dorst	Faith LS Antioch IL	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/15/2021
Mrs Valerie Follendorf	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/15/2021
Mrs Heather Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time Call	2/15/2021
Mr Chad Czerwan	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6	2/15/2021
Mr Jonathan Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	2/15/2021
Mr Nolan Valus	St John LS Saginaw MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	2/16/2021
Miss Jennifer Keller	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/16/2021
Mrs Courtney Valus	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Organ	2/16/2021
Mrs Katie Coudron	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Waco NE Teacher; Grades K-3	2/16/2021
Mrs Carla Lindhorst		Christ LS Big Bend WI Teacher; Kindergarten, School Music Ministry Coordinator	2/16/2021
Mr Kyle Raymond	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	2/16/2021
Mr Greg Obermiller	St John LS Lomira WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	2/17/2021
Mrs Kayla Eisenmann	Luther High School Onalaska WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	2/18/2021
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	2/18/2021
Ms Deborah Heiderich	St John LS Maribel WI	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	2/18/2021
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	2/21/2021
Mr Nathan Menges	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/21/2021
Mr Andrew Baxter	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	2/21/2021
Mrs Nicole Zagrzebski		Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1	2/21/2021
Mrs Alyssa Scharrer	Eastside LS Madison WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	2/21/2021
Mrs Emily Crayton	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Stephanie Peitsmeyer	St Mark LS Lincoln NE	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/21/2021
Mrs Gretchen Asmus		Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/21/2021
Mr Micah Wendt	Immanuel LS Salem OR	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	2/21/2021
Mrs Edith Menges		Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	2/21/2021
Mrs Janna Needham		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Less-Than-Half-Time Call	2/21/2021
Mr Karl Bauer	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	2/21/2021
Mr Philip Haefner	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Stevensville MI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/21/2021
Mr Jason Schapekahm	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	2/21/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Boggs	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI Teacher; Grades 3 & 4, Half-Time, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Shelley Fix	St John LS Lannon WI	St John LS Lannon WI ECM Director; Call made Permanent	2/21/2021
Mrs Taylor Wendland		St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	2/22/2021
Mrs Laura Pufahl	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Choir/Music Lead – Grades K-2	2/22/2021
Mrs Melissa Nehls		Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN Teacher; Grade 1-2	2/22/2021
Mrs Sarah Spike	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Christ LS Port Saint Lucie FL Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Miss Kathleen VanOrman	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Mrs Rachel Zietlow	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/22/2021
Mr Matthew Oppermann	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Atkinson WI	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal; Grade 8 Literature	2/23/2021
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	2/23/2021
Mrs Janelle Nitz	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/23/2021
Mrs Dina Dietzler	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 4	2/23/2021
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	2/23/2021
Miss Amanda Ehrenberg	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher	2/24/2021
Mrs Amanda Endorf	St Paul LS Tomah WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/24/2021
Mr Philip Stuebs	St John-St James LS Reedsville WI	St Paul LS Franklin WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/24/2021
Mrs Leah Vagts	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/25/2021
Mrs Robin Paustian	St John LS Redwood Falls MN	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	2/25/2021
Mrs Julia Pasch	St John LS Watertown WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten	2/25/2021
Mr Benjamin Rank	Eastside LS Madison WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	2/25/2021
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Teacher; Science, Tech, Calculus	2/25/2021
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	2/25/2021
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/25/2021
Mrs Renee Pastorek	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	2/25/2021
Ms Jess Lembke		Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Professor; Assistant Professor of Computer Science	2/26/2021
Mrs Rebecca Friske	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	2/28/2021
Mrs Jodi Brandel	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	2/28/2021
Mr Benton Witte	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Abiding Word LS Houston TX Teacher; Grade 3	2/28/2021
Miss Nicole Glodowski	St Paul LS Muskego WI	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/28/2021
Mrs Stephanie Pasillas	Holy Trinity LS Okauchee WI	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	2/28/2021
Mrs Karlie Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/28/2021
Mr Samuel Korth	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades, Music Coordinator	2/28/2021
Mr Randy Peck	Our Redeemer LS Madison WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	2/28/2021
Ms Bethany Ehlert	Trusting Hearts Preschool Manitowoc WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	2/28/2021
Mrs Leslie Campbell	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/28/2021
Miss Kelly Presser	Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School Commerce City CO	Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco NE Teacher; Dorm Supervisor & Teacher Grades 9-11	2/28/2021
Mrs Melissa Wieting	Trinity LS Minocqua WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	2/28/2021
Mr Michael Wieting	Trinity LS Minocqua WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/28/2021
Mr Albert Karnopp	St John LS Goodhue MN	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	2/28/2021
Prof Nathan Kieselhorst	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	2/28/2021
Mrs Jacquelyn Engelbrecht	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO ECM Teacher; Kindergarten, Pre-K	2/28/2021
Mr Paul Kanzenbach	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	2/28/2021
Mrs Beth Rathje		Redeemer LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Half-Time Call	2/28/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Dr Todd Russ	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Grace in Action New Ulm MN Director; Grace in Action – Ministry Leadership Director	2/19/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Darren Green	St Peter LC Monticello MN	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	2/26/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	2/27/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Kurt Nielsen	Zion LS Monroe MI	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 8, General Computer	2/20/2021
Mrs Kristi Bredendick	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Family and Consumer Science, Half-Time, One Year Call	2/22/2021
Miss Angela Birner	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	2/23/2021
Mrs Erica Jacobsen	Lakewood LS Lakewood WA	Lakewood LS Lakewood WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Call made Permanent	2/24/2021
Mrs Donna Woldt	St John LS Libertyville IL	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Preschool and Resource Teacher, Call made Permanent	2/25/2021
Mr Joel Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades PE & Science	2/27/2021
Mr Thomas Rosenow	St Paul LS Bloomer WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI Principal; Grades 6-8	2/28/2021
Mrs Leah Samuelson	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Teacher; Assistant Director & Lead Teacher	2/28/2021
Mrs April Glodowski	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Less-than-Half-Time, One-Year Call	3/1/2021
Mr Phillip Bunkowske	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 Religion, Athletic Director	3/1/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev David Cooper	Grace LC Waupun WI	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	2/23/2021
Rev Robert Frick	Mt Calvary LC Waukesha WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	2/24/2021
Rev James Seiltz	Salem LC Colorado Springs CO	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Daniel Walters	Good Shepherd LC Burnsville MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	2/25/2021
Rev Charles Learman	Retired	Hope LC Portland MI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/27/2021
Rev Michael Kober	Sola Fide LC Lawrenceville GA	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	2/27/2021
Rev Samuel Hacker III	Grace LC Flint MI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	2/27/2021
Rev Matthew Kiecker	St John LC Lomira WI	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	2/27/2021
Rev Steven Neuman	St John’s LC Pigeon MI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	2/27/2021
Rev Ryan Kolander	Palabra de Vida Detroit MI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	2/27/2021
Rev Michael Gehl	St John LC Wrightstown WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	2/28/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mrs Mary Naumann		Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Athletic Director, Three-Quarter-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-8 Art, Less-than-Half-Time, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	2/22/2021
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/22/2021
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	2/22/2021
Miss Rebecca Gervais	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	2/22/2021
Miss Aimee Hardman	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/23/2021
Mr Ryan Finkbeiner	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	2/23/2021
Miss Kathy Georgson	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	2/23/2021
Mrs Lindsay Voeltner	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Samuel LS Marshall MN ECM Teacher	2/23/2021
Miss Hannah Holzhueter	Morrison Zion LS Greenleaf WI	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN ECM Teacher; Lead	2/23/2021
Mrs Carrie Schumacher		St John LS Mukwonago WI ECM Teacher; 4K	2/24/2021
Mr Daniel Schulz	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	2/25/2021
Mr Justin Gut	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Science, Softball	2/25/2021
Mr Steven Biedenbender	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	2/26/2021
Mr Thomas McBryde	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5	2/27/2021
Mr Jonathan Ross	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Math & Religion	2/28/2021
Miss Karen Luehring	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Jerusalem LS Morton Grove IL Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/28/2021
Mr Darren Vogt	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	2/28/2021
Mrs Deborah Weigand		St Paul LS Cannon Falls MN ECM Teacher	3/1/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Sarah Roloff	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	6/30/2021
Mr Stephen Roekle	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Robert Kant	St Peter LC Saint Peter MN	2/23/2021
Rev Delmer Kannenberg	Trinity LC Hartford WI	2/26/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Martin Schoell	St Peter LC Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021
Rev Mark Smith	Trinity LC Saline MI	8/15/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr David Bartelt	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	6/30/2021
Miss Barbara Baumann	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE	6/30/2021

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Call Report – February 22, 2021

2021/02/22/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

2/16/2021 – 2/22/2021

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 Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Samuel Hacker III	Grace LC Flint MI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Joel Russow	Faith LC Tallahassee FL	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	1/28/2021
Rev James Seiltz	Salem LC Colorado Springs CO	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev Daniel Walters	Good Shepherd LC Burnsville MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev David Cooper	Grace LC Waupun WI	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	2/1/2021
Rev Matthew Kiecker	St John LC Lomira WI	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	2/2/2021
Rev Jeffrey Grundmeier	Immanuel LC Sault Sainte Marie MI	New Mission West San Antonio Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Michael Kober	Sola Fide LC Lawrenceville GA	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Micah Martin	St John LC Mukwonago WI	St John LC Manitowoc WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Benjamin Wessel	Woodlawn LC West Allis WI	Timothy LC Saint Louis Park MN Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Matthew Westra	Living Promise LC Morristown TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev John Borgwardt	Living Word LC Waukesha WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Darren Green	St Peter LC Monticello MN	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Robert Frick	Mt Calvary LC Waukesha WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Robert Wassermann	Mt Calvary LC La Crosse WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Andrew Stuebs	Living Word LC Gray TN	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Steven Neuman	St John’s LC Pigeon MI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	2/8/2021
Rev Ryan Kolander	Palabra de Vida Detroit MI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	2/8/2021
Rev Nathaniel Timmermann	Peace LC Otsego MI	St Lucas LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev John Stelter	St John LC Princeton WI	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev Timothy Westendorf	Abiding Word LC Highlands Ranch CO	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	2/10/2021
Rev Luke Thompson	St Paul LC Ottawa ON Canada	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	2/12/2021
Rev Justin Pomije	Our Savior LC Gaylord MI Hope LC Indian River MI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Michael Gehl	St John LC Wrightstown WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Douglas Tomhave	St Paul LC Lake Mills WI	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Daniel Frey	Gethsemane LC Lees Summit MO	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev John Koester	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Erich Westphal	Brooklyn LC Brooklyn Park MN	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Charles Learman	Retired	Hope LC Portland MI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/14/2021
Rev Jacob Schwartz	Star of Bethlehem LC New Berlin WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Joseph Lindloff	Hope LC Irmo SC	Mt Olive LC Overland Park KS Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev David Wietzke	Crown of Life LC Pueblo West CO	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	2/15/2021
Rev Nathan Berg	Eastside LC Madison WI	Christ LC Big Bend WI Pastor	2/16/2021
Rev Thomas Unke	Shepherd of the Hills LC Las Vegas NV	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	2/17/2021
Rev Joel Sutton	One Latin America Team	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	2/18/2021
Rev Benjamin Zak	St John LC Milwaukee WI	Christ LC Clarksville MD Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Gregory Sitzman	Emanuel Redeemer LC Yale MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	2/20/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Rachel Lemke	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Special Education, One-Year Call	1/19/2021
Miss Kathy Georgson	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	1/21/2021
Miss Rebecca Gervais	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	1/27/2021
Mr Steven Biedenbender	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	1/27/2021
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/31/2021
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	1/31/2021
Mrs Mary Naumann		Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Athletic Director, One-Year, Three-Quarter Time, Provisional Call	1/31/2021
Mr Joel Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades PE & Science	1/31/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-8 Art, One-Year, Less-than-Half-Time Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Jeannine Kreis	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI ECM Teacher; Co-Lead Teacher, One-Year, Three-Quarter Time Call	1/31/2021
Ms Kattie Huber	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Kindergarten; One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs April Glodowski	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Less-than-Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Nancy Leifer	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Ms Ellen Smith		Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Teacher: Art, Provisional Call	2/1/2021
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	2/4/2021
Mr Philip Leyrer	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	2/5/2021
Miss Hannah Holzhueter	Morrison Zion LS Greenleaf WI	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN ECM Teacher; Lead	2/7/2021
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	2/7/2021
Mr Ryan Finkbeiner	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	2/7/2021
Miss Aimee Hardman	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021
Mr Jonathan Ross	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Math & Religion	2/7/2021
Mr Justin Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 5-6	2/7/2021
Mrs Jennifer Zenke		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/7/2021
Mrs Rachel Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021
Mr Keith Hackbarth	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/7/2021
Mr Corey Pederson	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	2/7/2021
Mr Nathan King	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; One-Year, Provisional Call	2/7/2021
Mrs Lindsay Voeltner	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Samuel LS Marshall MN ECM Teacher	2/8/2021
Mrs Kristi Utsch	Immanuel LS Hutchinson MN	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/8/2021
Mr Thomas Rosenow	St Paul LS Bloomer WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI Principal; Grades 6-8	2/8/2021
Mr Nathan Gartner	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI Teacher; Grades 11-12, Business, Coaching	2/8/2021
Mr Justin Gut	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Science, Softball	2/8/2021
Mr Benjamin Washburn	Peace LS Hartford WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	2/8/2021
Mr Kevin Proeber Jr	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7	2/8/2021
Mr Peter Mathwig	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/8/2021
Mrs Donna Woldt	St John LS Libertyville IL	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Preschool & Resource Teacher, Call made Permanent	2/8/2021
Mrs Erica Jacobsen	Lakewood LS Lakewood WA	Lakewood LS Lakewood WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Call made Permanent	2/8/2021
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	2/9/2021
Mr Andrew Van Weele	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	2/9/2021
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/9/2021
Mrs Kirsten Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	2/9/2021
Mr Brian Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director	2/9/2021
Mr Phillip Bunkowske	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 Religion, Athletic Director	2/9/2021
Mr Jordan Siegler	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	2/10/2021
Mr Daniel Schulz	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	2/10/2021
Miss Angela Birner	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; Lead Preschool Teacher	2/10/2021
Mr Paul Hoffman	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Principal, Grades 5-8	2/10/2021
Mr James Livingston	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	2/11/2021
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	2/11/2021
Mr John Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Schools Inc Crete IL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grades 9, 11, 12, Science	2/11/2021
Mr Benjamin Pagel	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	2/11/2021
Mrs Deborah Weigand		St Paul LS Cannon Falls MN ECM Teacher	2/14/2021
Mr Eric Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mrs Jessica Bohl	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Kindergarten	2/14/2021
Miss Karen Luehring	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Jerusalem LS Morton Grove IL Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mrs Leah Samuelson	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Teacher; Assistant Director & Lead Teacher	2/14/2021
Mrs Mary Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	2/14/2021
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mr Darren Vogt	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	2/14/2021
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	2/14/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/14/2021
Mr Daniel Maki	Beautiful Savior LS Cincinnati OH	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	2/14/2021
Miss Barbara Noon	Beautiful Savior Preschool Clarksville TN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher	2/14/2021
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades	2/14/2021
Mr Thomas McBryde	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5	2/14/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mr Mark Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	2/14/2021
Mrs Sandra Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/14/2021
Mr Andrew Schoenfeld	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 9-12, Vice Principal, Dept. Math, Science	2/14/2021
Mrs Lesley Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mr Craig Breitkreutz	Faith LS Antioch IL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mrs Carrie Dorst	Faith LS Antioch IL	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/15/2021
Mrs Valerie Follendorf	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/15/2021
Mrs Heather Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time Call	2/15/2021
Mr Chad Czerwan	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6	2/15/2021
Mr Jonathan Biedenbender	Mt Calvary-Grace LS La Crosse WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	2/15/2021
Mr Nolan Valus	St John LS Saginaw MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	2/16/2021
Miss Jennifer Keller	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/16/2021
Mrs Courtney Valus	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Organ	2/16/2021
Mrs Katie Coudron	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Waco NE Teacher; Grades K-3	2/16/2021
Mrs Carla Lindhorst		Christ LS Big Bend WI Teacher; Kindergarten, School Music Ministry Coordinator	2/16/2021
Mr Kyle Raymond	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	2/16/2021
Mrs Carrie Schumacher		St John LS Mukwonago WI ECM Teacher; 4K	2/17/2021
Mr Greg Obermiller	St John LS Lomira WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	2/17/2021
Mrs Kayla Eisenmann	Luther High School Onalaska WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	2/18/2021
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	2/18/2021
Ms Deborah Heiderich	St John LS Maribel WI	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	2/18/2021
Mr Kurt Nielsen	Zion LS Monroe MI	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 8, General Computer	2/20/2021
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM Principal; Grades 4-5	2/21/2021
Mr Nathan Menges	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/21/2021
Mrs Nicole Zagrzebski		Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1	2/21/2021
Miss Emily Crayton	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Mrs Gretchen Asmus		Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/21/2021
Mrs Edith Menges		Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	2/21/2021
Mrs Janna Needham		St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Less-Than-Half-Time Call	2/21/2021
Mr Karl Bauer	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	2/21/2021
Mr Jason Schapekahm	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	2/21/2021
Mrs Laura Schroeder	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	2/21/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Dr Todd Russ	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Grace in Action New Ulm MN Director; Grace in Action – Ministry Leadership Director	2/19/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Noah Herrmann	Calvary LC Bellevue WA	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	2/20/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Jordan Hochmuth	Apostles Lutheran High School San Jose CA	Apostles Lutheran High School San Jose CA Teacher; Advanced Math, Coach	9/1/2020
Mr Stanley Yarwasky	Apostles Lutheran High School San Jose CA	Apostles Lutheran High School San Jose CA Teacher; Social Studies, Athletics	9/1/2020
Mrs Catherine Albrecht	Apostles Lutheran High School San Jose CA	Apostles Lutheran High School San Jose CA Teacher; Science, Algebra 1	9/1/2020
Ms Kaitlin Lange		Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Teacher; Art Instructor, Call made Permanent	2/15/2021
Mrs Jennifer Boll	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4, Call made Permanent	2/16/2021
Ms Shelley Kromschroeder	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN Teacher; Grades 5-8, Half-Time, Provisional Call	2/16/2021
Mrs Nicole Gibson	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI Teacher; Support Teacher, Lower Grades, Call made Permanent	2/17/2021
Mr Jared Brennan	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	2/18/2021
Mr Kurt Callaway		St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	2/19/2021
Mrs Emily Stoering	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN Teacher; Grades 5 & 6, Call made Permanent	2/19/2021
Mrs Brenda Harle	First LS La Crosse WI	First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Call made Permanent	2/20/2021
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	2/20/2021
Mrs Rebecca Wilkens	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, One-Year Call	2/20/2021
Mr Paul Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7 – STEM, Math, Science, Coaching	2/21/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Tony Hansen	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	2/16/2021
Rev Christopher Ewings	Faith LC Anchorage AK	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	2/16/2021
Rev Joel Naumann	St Mark LC Eau Claire WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	2/17/2021
Rev Philip Kiecker	Gethsemane LC Raleigh NC	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	2/17/2021
Rev Thomas Moldenhauer	Our Saviour’s LC Bismarck ND	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI Pastor	2/18/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	2/19/2021
Pastor Jon Cox	Bethel LC Galesville WI & Arcadia WI	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Aaron Steinbrenner	Peace LC Hartford WI	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	2/20/2021
Rev Daniel Olson	St Paul LC Onalaska WI	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	2/20/2021
Rev Douglas Lange	Ascension LC Jacksonville NC	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	2/20/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Mark Hesse	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	2/15/2021
Miss Tessa Heiling	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 5	2/15/2021
Mr Matthew Moeller	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	2/16/2021
Mr Ryan Jaeger	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/17/2021
Mr Joshua Rimpel	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	2/17/2021
Mrs Laura Jaeger	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	2/17/2021
Mrs Heidi Leibl	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/17/2021
Miss Emily Glodowski	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/18/2021
Mr John Schleis	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	2/18/2021
Ms Rachel Wendt	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; 4K	2/18/2021
Ms Noreen Wilson	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/19/2021
Mr Christopher Denney	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Vice Principal	2/19/2021
Mr Alexander Vandenberg	Zion LS Columbus WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	2/19/2021
Mr Erick Schalo	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Technology	2/19/2021
Prof Mark Stein	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	2/20/2021
Miss Rachel Taasaas	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	2/20/2021
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	2/20/2021
Mr Joel Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	East Fork Lutheran High School Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grades 9-10, Science, Math	2/21/2021
Mrs Kelli Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	East Fork LS Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grade 6, Coaching	2/21/2021
Mr Eric Fillner	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	2/21/2021
Mr Nicholas Trebesch	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Technology Director, Upper Level Math, Coach	2/21/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Rebecca Wockenfuss	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Calla Schoch	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH	6/30/2021
Mrs Karlie Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Teachers	Home church	Death date
Mr Peter Bauer	Grace LC Glendale AZ	2/19/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Conrad Prell	St Paul LC Hillsboro WI	9/5/2021
Rev Ellery Groth	Grace LC Clear Lake WI Zion LC Almena WI	11/30/2021
Rev Curtis Jahn	Northwestern Publishing House Waukesha WI	12/31/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr Randall Willms	St Paul LS Franklin WI	6/30/2021
Mr Robert Faust	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	6/30/2021
Mr Stephen Schultz	Bethany LS Kenosha WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Carole Panzer	Growing in Grace Preschool Spring Hill FL	6/30/2021

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Call Report – February 15, 2021

2021/02/15/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

2/9/2021 – 2/15/2021

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 Christopher Ewings	Faith LC Anchorage AK	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	1/4/2021
Rev Joel Naumann	St Mark LC Eau Claire WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	1/6/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Tony Hansen	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Samuel Hacker III	Grace LC Flint MI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Noah Herrmann	Calvary LC Bellevue WA	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Philip Kiecker	Gethsemane LC Raleigh NC	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	1/22/2021
Rev Douglas Lange	Ascension LC Jacksonville NC	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	1/24/2021
Rev Joel Russow	Faith LC Tallahassee FL	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	1/27/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	1/28/2021
Rev Thomas Moldenhauer	Our Saviour’s LC Bismarck ND	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev James Seiltz	Salem LC Colorado Springs CO	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev Daniel Walters	Good Shepherd LC Burnsville MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev David Cooper	Grace LC Waupun WI	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	2/1/2021
Rev Aaron Steinbrenner	Peace LC Hartford WI	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	2/1/2021
Rev Matthew Kiecker	St John LC Lomira WI	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	2/2/2021
Rev Jeffrey Grundmeier	Immanuel LC Sault Sainte Marie MI	New Mission West San Antonio Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Michael Kober	Sola Fide LC Lawrenceville GA	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Micah Martin	St John LC Mukwonago WI	St John LC Manitowoc WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Benjamin Wessel	Woodlawn LC West Allis WI	Timothy LC Saint Louis Park MN Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Matthew Westra	Living Promise LC Morristown TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev John Borgwardt	Living Word LC Waukesha WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Darren Green	St Peter LC Monticello MN	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Robert Frick	Mt Calvary LC Waukesha WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Robert Wassermann	Mt Calvary LC La Crosse WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Daniel Olson	St Paul LC Onalaska WI	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Andrew Stuebs	Living Word LC Gray TN	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	2/7/2021
Rev Steven Neuman	St John’s LC Pigeon MI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	2/8/2021
Rev Ryan Kolander	Palabra de Vida Detroit MI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	2/8/2021
Pastor Jon Cox	Bethel LC Galesville WI & Arcadia WI	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev Nathaniel Timmermann	Peace LC Otsego MI	St Lucas LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev John Stelter	St John LC Princeton WI	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev Timothy Westendorf	Abiding Word LC Highlands Ranch CO	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	2/10/2021
Rev Luke Thompson	St Paul LC Ottawa ON Canada	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	2/12/2021
Rev Charles Learman	Retired	Hope LC Portland MI Pastor; Retirement Call	2/14/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Jared Brennan	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	1/14/2021
Mr Mark Hesse	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	1/17/2021
Ms Noreen Wilson	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/18/2021
Mrs Rachel Lemke	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Special Education, One-Year Call	1/19/2021
Miss Kathy Georgson	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	1/21/2021
Mrs Jennifer Boll	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4, Call made Permanent	1/21/2021
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	1/24/2021
Mr Paul Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7 – STEM, Math, Science, Coaching	1/24/2021
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	1/24/2021
Mrs Emily Stoering	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN Teacher; Grades 5 & 6, Call made Permanent	1/26/2021
Miss Rebecca Gervais	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	1/27/2021
Mr Steven Biedenbender	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	1/27/2021
Mr Kurt Nielsen	Zion LS Monroe MI	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 8, General Computer	1/27/2021
Ms Rachel Wendt	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; 4K	1/28/2021
Prof Mark Stein	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	1/28/2021
Mr Erick Schalo	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Technology	1/31/2021
Mr John Schleis	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/31/2021
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	1/31/2021
Mr Kurt Callaway		St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Mary Naumann		Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Athletic Director, One-Year, Three-Quarter Time, Provisional Call	1/31/2021
Mr Joshua Rimpel	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	1/31/2021
Mr Ryan Jaeger	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/31/2021
Mr Joel Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades PE & Science	1/31/2021
Mrs Heidi Leibl	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/31/2021
Mr Matthew Moeller	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	1/31/2021
Mrs Brenda Harle	First LS La Crosse WI	First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Middle Grades, Athletics, Call made Permanent	1/31/2021
Ms Shelley Kromschroeder	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN Teacher; Grades 5-8, Half-Time, Provisional Call	1/31/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-8 Art, One-Year, Less-than-Half-Time Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Jeannine Kreis	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI ECM Teacher; Co-Lead Teacher; One-Year, Three-Quarter Time Call	1/31/2021
Ms Kattie Huber	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Kindergarten, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs April Glodowski	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Less-than-Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Nancy Leifer	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Laura Schroeder	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Miss Tessa Heiling	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 5	2/1/2021
Ms Ellen Smith		Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Art, Provisional Call	2/1/2021
Mr Christopher Denney	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Vice Principal	2/3/2021
Miss Emily Glodowski	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/3/2021
Mrs Kelli Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	East Fork LS Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grade 6, Coaching	2/4/2021
Mr Joel Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	East Fork Lutheran High School Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grades 9-10, Science, Math	2/4/2021
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	2/4/2021
Mr Eric Fillner	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	2/4/2021
Mr Philip Leyrer	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	2/5/2021
Miss Hannah Holzhueter	Morrison Zion LS Greenleaf WI	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	2/7/2021
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	2/7/2021
Mr Ryan Finkbeiner	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	2/7/2021
Miss Aimee Hardman	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021
Mr Jonathan Ross	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Math & Religion	2/7/2021
Mr Alexander Vandenberg	Zion LS Columbus WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	2/7/2021
Mr Justin Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 5-6	2/7/2021
Mrs Jennifer Zenke		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/7/2021
Mrs Rachel Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021
Mr Keith Hackbarth	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/7/2021
Mr Corey Pederson	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	2/7/2021
Mrs Laura Jaeger	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	2/7/2021
Mrs Rebecca Wilkens	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, One-Year Call	2/7/2021
Mr Nathan King	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; One-Year, Provisional Call	2/7/2021
Mrs Lindsay Voeltner	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Samuel LS Marshall MN ECM Teacher	2/8/2021
Mrs Kristi Utsch	Immanuel LS Hutchinson MN	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/8/2021
Mr Thomas Rosenow	St Paul LS Bloomer WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI Principal; Grades 6-8	2/8/2021
Mr Nathan Gartner	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI Teacher; Grades 11-12, Business, Coaching	2/8/2021
Mr Justin Gut	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Science, Softball	2/8/2021
Mr Benjamin Washburn	Peace LS Hartford WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	2/8/2021
Mr Kevin Proeber Jr	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7	2/8/2021
Mr Peter Mathwig	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	2/8/2021
Mrs Donna Woldt	St John LS Libertyville IL	St John LS Libertyville IL Teacher; Preschool & Resource Teacher, Call made Permanent	2/8/2021
Mrs Erica Jacobsen	Lakewood LS Lakewood WA	Lakewood LS Lakewood WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Call made Permanent	2/8/2021
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	2/9/2021
Mr Andrew Van Weele	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	2/9/2021
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/9/2021
Mrs Kirsten Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	2/9/2021
Mr Brian Kasten	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director	2/9/2021
Mr Phillip Bunkowske	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 Religion, Athletic Director	2/9/2021
Mr Nicholas Trebesch	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Technology Director, Upper Level Math, Coach	2/10/2021
Mr Jordan Siegler	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	2/10/2021
Mr Daniel Schulz	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	2/10/2021
Miss Rachel Taasaas	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	2/10/2021
Miss Angela Birner	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; Lead Preschool Teacher	2/10/2021
Mr Paul Hoffman	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Principal, Grades 5-8	2/10/2021
Mr James Livingston	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	2/11/2021
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	2/11/2021
Mr John Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Schools Inc Crete IL	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grades 9, 11, 12, Science	2/11/2021
Mr Benjamin Pagel	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	2/11/2021
Mrs Deborah Weigand		St Paul LS Cannon Falls MN ECM Teacher	2/14/2021
Mr Eric Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mrs Jessica Bohl	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Kindergarten	2/14/2021
Miss Karen Luehring	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Jerusalem LS Morton Grove IL Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mrs Leah Samuelson	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Teacher; Assistant Director & Lead Teacher	2/14/2021
Mrs Mary Dorn	Illinois Lutheran Elementary School Crete IL	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	2/14/2021
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Divine Peace LS Largo MD Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mr Darren Vogt	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS Teacher; Grades 5-8	2/14/2021
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Music	2/14/2021
Miss Allison Bovee	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	St Mark LS Eau Claire WI Teacher; Kindergarten	2/14/2021
Mr Daniel Maki	Beautiful Savior LS Cincinnati OH	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	2/14/2021
Miss Barbara Noon	Beautiful Savior Preschool Clarksville TN	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher	2/14/2021
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades	2/14/2021
Mr Thomas McBryde	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5	2/14/2021
Mr Bradley Essig	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021
Mr Mark Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	2/14/2021
Mrs Sandra Dobberstein	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/14/2021
Mr Andrew Schoenfeld	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 9-12, Vice Principal, Dept. Math, Science	2/14/2021
Mrs Lesley Kaesermann	St Paul LS Arlington MN	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/14/2021
Mr Craig Breitkreutz	Faith LS Antioch IL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	2/14/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Daniel Naumann	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	2/13/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	2/3/2021
Mrs Lisa Rouse	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English Foundations	2/5/2021
Mr Richard DeFrain	Peace LS Granger IN	Peace LS Granger IN Principal; K-8	2/7/2021
Mrs Connie Krueger	Trinity LS Jenera OH	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	2/8/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Wilde	Our Savior LS Wausau WI	Our Savior LS Wausau WI ECM Teacher; One-Year, Less-than-Half-Time Call	2/9/2021
Mrs Jill Hagen		St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 7, 5-8 Language Arts	2/9/2021
Mrs Nicole Cottman	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3 – East Campus	2/10/2021
Mr Jason Rupnow	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	2/10/2021
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	2/10/2021
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Bethany LS Hustisford WI Principal; Grades 5-8	2/11/2021
Mrs Emily Carr		Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grade 2, One-Year Call	2/13/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr James Dretske	St John’s LC New Ulm MN	St John’s LC New Ulm MN Staff Minister; One-Year, Half-Time Call	2/8/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Luke Myslik	Zion LC Peshtigo WI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	2/6/2021
Rev Jason Hacker	Grace LC Waukesha WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	2/8/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	2/8/2021
Rev Edward Ungemach III	Faith LC Antioch IL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	2/9/2021
Rev Jonathan Bare	Joint Mission Council	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	2/10/2021
Rev Andrew Schroeder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	2/11/2021
Rev Nathan Kassulke	Grace LC Tucson AZ	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	2/12/2021
Rev Jonathan Klein	Light of the Valley LC Layton UT	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	2/12/2021
Rev Timothy Wilkens	Southridge LC Kennewick WA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	2/12/2021
Rev Timothy Spaude	St Jacobi LC Greenfield WI	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	2/13/2021
Rev Aaron Boehm	Shepherd of the Hills LC La Mesa CA	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	2/13/2021
Rev Kevin Schultz	St Matthew LC Spokane WA	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Stephen Helwig	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev James Heffner	St John LC Two Rivers WI & Mishicot WI	Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Grace LC Dakota MN Pastor	2/14/2021
Rev Jonathan Loescher	Bethany LC Hustisford WI	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	2/14/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Steven Towne	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	2/6/2021
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	2/7/2021
Miss Angela Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	2/8/2021
Mrs Caitlin Bare	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	2/8/2021
Mr Timothy Payne	St John’s LS Newburg WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	2/9/2021
Mrs Michelle Korth	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/9/2021
Mr David Rust	St John LS Milwaukee WI Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	2/10/2021
Mrs Jamie Walta	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	2/10/2021
Mr Daniel Albrecht	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	2/10/2021
Mr David Porth	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades History & Music	2/10/2021
Miss Sarah Krajewski	Grace Lutheran Child Care Charlotte NC	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	2/11/2021
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2, Music	2/12/2021
Mr Aaron Trimmer	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	2/13/2021
Miss Lindsay Ernst	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	2/13/2021
Mrs Jennifer Trimmer	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	2/14/2021
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	2/15/2021
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Choir, Worship Music	2/15/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Nancy Qualmann	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Michelle Korth	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	6/30/2021
Mr Matthew Ivan	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	6/30/2021
Miss Olivia Knudsen	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Staff Ministers	Home church	Death date
Mr Daniel Hanke	St John’s LC Sparta WI	2/11/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev David Furno	St John LC Lake Benton MN Good Shepherd LC Pipestone MN	4/30/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Peggy Uttech	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – February 8, 2021

2021/02/08/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

2/2/2021 – 2/8/2021

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 Jason Hacker	Grace LC Waukesha WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Nathan Kassulke	Grace LC Tucson AZ	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Christopher Ewings	Faith LC Anchorage AK	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	1/4/2021
Rev Joel Naumann	St Mark LC Eau Claire WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	1/6/2021
Rev Daniel Naumann	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Aaron Boehm	Shepherd of the Hills LC La Mesa CA	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Edward Ungemach III	Faith LC Antioch IL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Luke Myslik	Zion LC Peshtigo WI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev James Heffner	St John LC Two Rivers WI St John LC Mishicot WI	Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Grace LC Dakota MN Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Tony Hansen	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Samuel Hacker III	Grace LC Flint MI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Stephen Helwig	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Andrew Schroeder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Noah Herrmann	Calvary LC Bellevue WA	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Timothy Spaude	St Jacobi LC Greenfield WI	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	1/20/2021
Rev Kevin Schultz	St Matthew LC Spokane WA	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	1/21/2021
Rev Timothy Wilkens	Southridge LC Kennewick WA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	1/21/2021
Rev Philip Kiecker	Gethsemane LC Raleigh NC	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	1/22/2021
Rev Douglas Lange	Ascension LC Jacksonville NC	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	1/24/2021
Rev Jonathan Klein	Light of the Valley LC Layton UT	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	1/24/2021
Rev Joel Russow	Faith LC Tallahassee FL	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Jonathan Bare	Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Mequon WI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	1/27/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	1/28/2021
Rev Thomas Moldenhauer	Our Saviour’s LC Bismarck ND	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev Jonathan Loescher	Bethany LC Hustisford WI	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev James Seiltz	Salem LC Colorado Springs CO	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev Daniel Walters	Good Shepherd LC Burnsville MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev David Cooper	Grace LC Waupun WI	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	2/1/2021
Rev Aaron Steinbrenner	Peace LC Hartford WI	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Pastor; Religion Teacher & Chairman	2/1/2021
Rev Matthew Kiecker	St John LC Lomira WI	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	2/2/2021
Rev Jeffrey Grundmeier	Immanuel LC Sault Sainte Marie MI	New mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Michael Kober	Sola Fide LC Lawrenceville GA	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA Pastor	2/3/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/20/2020
Mrs Jill Hagen		St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 7, 5-8 Language Arts	1/4/2021
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Bethany LS Hustisford WI Principal; Grades 5-8	1/10/2021
Mr Aaron Trimmer	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	1/14/2021
Mrs Jennifer Trimmer	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/14/2021
Mr Jared Brennan	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	1/14/2021
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	1/14/2021
Mrs Nicole Cottman	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 3	1/17/2021
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	1/17/2021
Mr Timothy Payne	St John’s LS Newburg WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	1/17/2021
Mr Mark Hesse	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	1/17/2021
Miss Sarah Krajewski	Grace Lutheran Child Care Charlotte NC	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	1/18/2021
Ms Noreen Wilson	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/18/2021
Mr Jason Rupnow	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	1/18/2021
Mr Steven Towne	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	1/19/2021
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2, Music	1/19/2021
Mrs Rachel Lemke	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Special Education, One-Year Call	1/19/2021
Mrs Lisa Rouse	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English Foundations	1/20/2021
Miss Kathy Georgson	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6 (ELS)	1/21/2021
Mrs Jamie Walta	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	1/21/2021
Mrs Jennifer Boll	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4, Call made Permanent	1/21/2021
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	1/24/2021
Mr David Porth	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades History & Music	1/24/2021
Miss Angela Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	1/24/2021
Mr Paul Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7 – STEM, Math, Science, Coaching	1/24/2021
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	1/24/2021
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	1/24/2021
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Choir, Worship Music	1/24/2021
Mrs Caitlin Bare	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	1/24/2021
Miss Lindsay Ernst	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	1/24/2021
Mr Richard DeFrain	Peace LS Granger IN	Peace LS Granger IN Principal	1/24/2021
Mrs Emily Stoering	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN Teacher; Grades 5 & 6, Call made Permanent	1/26/2021
Miss Rebecca Gervais	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	1/27/2021
Mrs Emily Carr		Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grade 2, 1-Year-Call	1/27/2021
Mr Steven Biedenbender	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	1/27/2021
Mr Kurt Nielsen	Zion LS Monroe MI	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 8, General Computer	1/27/2021
Ms Rachel Wendt	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; 4K	1/28/2021
Prof Mark Stein	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	1/28/2021
Mr Erick Schalo	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Technology	1/31/2021
Mr John Schleis	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Technology Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/31/2021
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	1/31/2021
Mr Kurt Callaway		St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Mary Naumann		Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Athletic Director, Provisional, One-Year, Three-Quarter Time Call	1/31/2021
Mr Joshua Rimpel	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	1/31/2021
Mr Ryan Jaeger	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI	Peace LS Livonia MI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/31/2021
Mr Joel Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades PE & Science	1/31/2021
Mrs Heidi Leibl	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/31/2021
Mr Matthew Moeller	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	1/31/2021
Mr David Rust	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	1/31/2021
Mrs Brenda Harle	First LS La Crosse WI	First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Middle Grades, Athletics, Call made Permanent	1/31/2021
Ms Shelley Kromschroeder	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN Teacher; Grades 5-8, Half-Time, Provisional Call	1/31/2021
Ms Nicole Neils	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-8, Art, One-Year, Less-than-Half-Time Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Jeannine Kreis	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI ECM Teacher; Co-Lead Teacher; One-Year, Three-Quarter Time Call	1/31/2021
Ms Kattie Huber	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Kindergarten; One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Amber Hansen	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs April Glodowski	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Less-than-Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Nancy Leifer	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Mrs Laura Schroeder	St Paul LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Livonia MI Teacher; Grade 2, Half-Time, One-Year Call	1/31/2021
Miss Tessa Heiling	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 5	2/1/2021
Ms Ellen Smith		Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Art, Provisional Call	2/1/2021
Mr Daniel Albrecht	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	2/1/2021
Mrs Michelle Korth	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	St John LS Wrightstown WI Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/1/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Wilde	Our Savior LS Wausau WI	Our Savior LS Wausau WI ECM Teacher; One-Year, Less-than-Half-Time Call	2/1/2021
Mr Christopher Denney	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Vice Principal	2/3/2021
Miss Emily Glodowski	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/3/2021
Mrs Kelli Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	East Fork LS Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grade 6, Coaching	2/4/2021
Mr Joel Plocher	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	East Fork Lutheran High School Whiteriver AZ Teacher; Grades 9-10, Science, Math	2/4/2021
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	2/4/2021
Mrs Connie Krueger	Trinity LS Jenera OH	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	2/4/2021
Mr Eric Fillner	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	2/4/2021
Mr Philip Leyrer	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	2/5/2021
Miss Hannah Holzhueter	Morrison Zion LS Greenleaf WI	Building Blocks for Life Preschool Cambridge MN ECM Teacher; Lead	2/7/2021
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	2/7/2021
Mr Ryan Finkbeiner	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	2/7/2021
Miss Aimee Hardman	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021
Mr Jonathan Ross	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Math & Religion	2/7/2021
Mr Alexander Vandenberg	Zion LS Columbus WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Technology	2/7/2021
Mr Justin Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 5-6	2/7/2021
Mrs Jennifer Zenke		St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/7/2021
Mrs Rachel Hansen	Good Shepherd LS Burnsville MN	St John LS Dakota MN Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021
Mr Keith Hackbarth	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Saint James MN Teacher; Grades 2-4	2/7/2021
Mr Corey Pederson	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	2/7/2021
Mrs Laura Jaeger	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	2/7/2021
Mrs Rebecca Wilkens	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, One-Year Call	2/7/2021
Mr Nathan King	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; One-Year, Provisional Call	2/7/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr James Dretske	St John’s LC New Ulm MN	St John’s LC New Ulm MN Staff Minister; One-Year, Half-Time Call	1/26/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Keith Siverly	St Mark LC Mankato MN	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Pastor	2/6/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Shelton Daniels		Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; History, Social Studies	1/25/2021
Miss Abigail Mleziva	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6 Word of God, Main Campus	2/3/2021
Mr Paul Ihde	St Paul LS Stevensville MI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/4/2021
Mrs Beth Plath		St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 1	2/5/2021
Mrs Anna Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	2/5/2021
Mrs Jessica Niemi		First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Half-Time Admin Release, Half-Time Elementary Grades Call	2/6/2021
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Morning Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 3, Music	2/7/2021
Mrs Meghan Mache	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	2/7/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Wayne Shevey	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	2/2/2021
Rev James Hein	St Marcus LC Milwaukee WI	Zion LC Monroe MI Associate Pastor	2/2/2021
Rev James Douglas	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Jonathan Bauer	Good News LC Mt Horeb WI	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	2/3/2021
Rev Chadwick Graham	Grace LC Oshkosh WI	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	2/4/2021
Rev Souksamay Phetsanghane	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	2/4/2021
Rev Andrew Schultz	St John (Barre Mills) LC La Crosse WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	2/5/2021
Rev Matthew Scharf	Hope LC Manhattan KS	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	2/5/2021
Rev Peter Wells	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	2/5/2021
Rev Dean Biebert	Shepherd of the Hills LC Inver Grove Heights MN	Trinity LC Omak WA Pastor	2/6/2021
Rev Steven Hahm	Christ Our Savior LC Rockford MI	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	2/6/2021
Rev Brad Krause	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	2/6/2021
Rev Matthew Natsis	Good Shepherd LC Livermore CA	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	2/6/2021
Rev Benjamin Foxen	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	2/6/2021
Rev Matthew Schoell	St Matthew LC Winona MN	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	2/6/2021
Rev Patrick Freese	Trinity LC Abita Springs LA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	2/6/2021
Rev Eric Schroeder	St John LC Wauwatosa WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	2/7/2021
Rev Peter Kesting	Zion LC Fremont WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	2/8/2021
Rev Matthew Rothe	The Way LC Fredericksburg VA	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	2/8/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	1/29/2021
Mr Phillip Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	2/1/2021
Mrs Claire Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	2/1/2021
Mr David Backus	St John LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	2/1/2021
Mr Matthew Augustine	Zion LS Chesaning MI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	2/1/2021
Mr Dane Mattes	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal; Grade 8 Literature	2/2/2021
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	2/2/2021
Mrs Sarah Myers	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	2/2/2021
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	2/2/2021
Miss Maralee Mindock		Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	2/2/2021
Mrs Natalie Borgwardt	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	2/3/2021
Mrs Melissa Borchardt	Trinity LS Bay City MI	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	2/3/2021
Miss Kathryn Gut	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4 yr-olds	2/3/2021
Mrs Michelle Dressel	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; Lead Preschool Teacher	2/3/2021
Ms Justine Smith	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	2/3/2021
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Christ LS Big Bend WI Teacher; Kindergarten, School Music Ministry Coordinator	2/3/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	2/3/2021
Miss Olivia Knudsen	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	2/3/2021
Miss Deborah Schultz	Emanuel Lutheran Preschool Tawas City MI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	2/4/2021
Mr Christopher Mueller	St John LS Watertown WI	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	2/4/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/4/2021
Mr Joel Koschnitzke	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	2/4/2021
Mrs Jodi Murphy	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	2/5/2021
Mr Joel Kramer	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 Religion, Athletic Director	2/5/2021
Mr Joshua Schoeneck	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	2/5/2021
Mr George Kellermann	Good Shepherd LS Midland MI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	2/5/2021
Mrs Anna Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Athletics/Coaching	2/5/2021
Mrs Lydia Prange	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	2/6/2021
Mr Philip Krueger	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	2/7/2021
Ms Sarah Jandron	Emanuel LS New London WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	2/7/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Cait Henning	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI	2/12/2021
Miss Sarah Seelow	St John’s LS Burlington WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Alison Dzama	Little Lambs Early Childhood Center Sault Ste. Marie MI	6/30/2021
Mrs Hannah Uher	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev John Moldstad Jr	Evangelical Lutheran Synod – Headquarters Mankato MN	1/29/2021
Rev Carl Voss	Trinity LC Watertown WI	2/7/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Nile Merseth	Grace LC Osceola WI	1/1/2021
Rev Richard Lehmann	Peace LC Janesville WI	8/31/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Naomi Stein	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – February 1, 2021

2021/02/01/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

1/26/2021 – 2/1/2021

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 Keith Siverly	St Mark LC Mankato MN	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Eric Schroeder	St John LC Wauwatosa WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	1/3/2021
Rev Jason Hacker	Grace LC Waukesha WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Nathan Kassulke	Grace LC Tucson AZ	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Christopher Ewings	Faith LC Anchorage AK	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	1/4/2021
Rev Joel Naumann	St Mark LC Eau Claire WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	1/6/2021
Rev Matthew Scharf	Hope LC Manhattan KS	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	1/6/2021
Rev Daniel Naumann	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev James Douglas	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Aaron Boehm	Shepherd of the Hills LC La Mesa CA	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Andrew Schultz	St John (Barre Mills) LC La Crosse WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Wayne Shevey	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Peter Kesting	Zion LC Fremont WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Benjamin Foxen	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Souksamay Phetsanghane	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Brad Krause	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	1/10/2021
Rev Dean Biebert	Shepherd of the Hills LC Inver Grove Heights MN	Trinity LC Omak WA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Edward Ungemach III	Faith LC Antioch IL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Matthew Rothe	The Way LC Fredericksburg VA	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Matthew Schoell	St Matthew LC Winona MN	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Chadwick Graham	Grace LC Oshkosh WI	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Peter Wells	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Luke Myslik	Zion LC Peshtigo WI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev James Heffner	St John LC Two Rivers WI St John LC Mishicot WI	Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Grace LC Dakota MN Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Tony Hansen	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Patrick Freese	Trinity LC Abita Springs LA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev James Hein	St Marcus LC Milwaukee WI	Zion LC Monroe MI Associate Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Samuel Hacker III	Grace LC Flint MI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Jonathan Bauer	Good News LC Mt Horeb WI	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Stephen Helwig	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Andrew Schroeder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Steven Hahm	Christ Our Savior LC Rockford MI	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Matthew Natsis	Good Shepherd LC Livermore CA	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Noah Herrmann	Calvary LC Bellevue WA	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Timothy Spaude	St Jacobi LC Greenfield WI	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	1/20/2021
Rev Kevin Schultz	St Matthew LC Spokane WA	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	1/21/2021
Rev Timothy Wilkens	Southridge LC Kennewick WA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	1/21/2021
Rev Philip Kiecker	Gethsemane LC Raleigh NC	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	1/22/2021
Rev Douglas Lange	Ascension LC Jacksonville NC	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	1/24/2021
Rev Jonathan Klein	Light of the Valley LC Layton UT	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	1/24/2021
Rev Joel Russow	Faith LC Tallahassee FL	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Jonathan Bare	Joint Mission Council Waukesha WI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL Pastor	1/27/2021
Rev Nathan Nass	St Paul LC Green Bay WI	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	1/28/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/20/2020
Mr Shelton Daniels		Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; History, Social Studies	12/29/2020
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	1/3/2021
Mr Paul Ihde	St Paul LS Stevensville MI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/3/2021
Miss Maralee Mindock		Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	1/3/2021
Mrs Jill Hagen		St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 7, 5-8 Language Arts	1/4/2021
Mr Joel Kramer	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 Religion, Athletic Director	1/7/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	1/10/2021
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	1/10/2021
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Morning Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 3, Music	1/10/2021
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Bethany LS Hustisford WI Principal; Grades 5-8	1/10/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/10/2021
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Christ LS Big Bend WI Teacher; Kindergarten, School Music Ministry Coordinator	1/10/2021
Mrs Jodi Murphy	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	1/10/2021
Mr Phillip Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	1/10/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	1/10/2021
Mr David Backus	St John LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/10/2021
Mrs Claire Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/10/2021
Miss Kathryn Gut	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4 yr-olds	1/11/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/11/2021
Mr Dane Mattes	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal; Grade 8 Literature	1/12/2021
Mrs Michelle Dressel	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; Lead Preschool Teacher	1/13/2021
Ms Justine Smith	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	1/13/2021
Mrs Natalie Borgwardt	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	1/14/2021
Mrs Sarah Myers	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	1/14/2021
Mr Aaron Trimmer	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	1/14/2021
Mrs Jennifer Trimmer	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/14/2021
Mr Jared Brennan	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	1/14/2021
Mr Joshua Schoeneck	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	1/14/2021
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	1/14/2021
Mrs Nicole Cottman	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher	1/17/2021
Mrs Anna Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Athletics/Coaching	1/17/2021
Mrs Melissa Borchardt	Trinity LS Bay City MI	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	1/17/2021
Mrs Jennifer Kellermann	Good Shepherd LS Midland MI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	1/17/2021
Mr George Kellermann	Good Shepherd LS Midland MI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	1/17/2021
Miss Olivia Knudsen	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	1/17/2021
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	1/17/2021
Miss Deborah Schultz	Emanuel Lutheran Preschool Tawas City MI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	1/17/2021
Mr Philip Krueger	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	1/17/2021
Mrs Meghan Mache	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/17/2021
Mr Timothy Payne	St John’s LS Newburg WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	1/17/2021
Mr Mark Hesse	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	1/17/2021
Miss Sarah Krajewski	Grace Lutheran Child Care Charlotte NC	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	1/18/2021
Ms Noreen Wilson	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/18/2021
Mr Jason Rupnow	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	1/18/2021
Mr Joel Koschnitzke	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	1/19/2021
Mr Steven Towne	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	1/19/2021
Mr Matthew Augustine	Zion LS Chesaning MI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	1/19/2021
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2, Music	1/19/2021
Mrs Rachel Lemke	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Special Education, One-Year Call	1/19/2021
Mrs Beth Plath		St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 1	1/19/2021
Mrs Lisa Rouse	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English Foundations	1/20/2021
Miss Kathy Georgson	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	1/21/2021
Mrs Jamie Walta	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	1/21/2021
Mrs Jennifer Boll	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4, Call made Permanent	1/21/2021
Mr Christopher Mueller	St John LS Watertown WI	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	1/23/2021
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	1/24/2021
Mr David Porth	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades History & Music	1/24/2021
Miss Angela Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	1/24/2021
Mr Paul Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7 – STEM, Math, Science, Coaching	1/24/2021
Ms Sarah Jandron	Emanuel LS New London WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/24/2021
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	1/24/2021
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	1/24/2021
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Choir, Worship Music	1/24/2021
Mrs Caitlin Bare	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	1/24/2021
Mrs Lydia Prange	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	Zion LS South Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano, One-Year Call	1/24/2021
Mrs Anna Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	1/24/2021
Miss Lindsay Ernst	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	1/24/2021
Mr Richard DeFrain	Peace LS Granger IN	Peace LS Granger IN Principal	1/24/2021
Mrs Emily Stoering	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN Teacher; Grades 5 & 6, Call made Permanent	1/26/2021
Miss Rebecca Gervais	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	1/27/2021
Mrs Emily Carr		Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grade 2, One-Year Call	1/27/2021
Mr Steven Biedenbender	St Paul’s LS New Ulm MN	Parkland LS Tacoma WA Teacher; Grades 5-8, Latin, ELA, History	1/27/2021
Mr Kurt Nielsen	Zion LS Monroe MI	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 8, General Computer	1/27/2021
Ms Rachel Wendt	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA ECM Teacher; 4K	1/28/2021
Prof Mark Stein	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	1/28/2021
Mr Erick Schalo	St Peter LS Weyauwega WI	Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Technology	1/31/2021
Mr John Schleis	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/31/2021
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA ECM Director & Teacher	1/31/2021
Mr Kurt Callaway		St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	1/31/2021
Mrs Mary Naumann		Trinity LS Kiel WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Athletic Director, One-Year, Three-Quarter Time, Provisional Call	1/31/2021
Mr Joshua Rimpel	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Music	1/31/2021
Mr Joel Grulke	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades PE & Science	1/31/2021
Mrs Heidi Leibl	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/31/2021
Mr Matthew Moeller	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	1/31/2021
Mr David Rust	St John LS Milwaukee WI Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	1/31/2021
Mrs Brenda Harle	First LS La Crosse WI	First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Middle Grades, Athletics, Call made Permanent	1/31/2021
Mrs Jessica Niemi		First LS La Crosse WI Teacher; Half-Time Admin Release, Half-Time Elementary Grades	1/31/2021
Ms Shelley Kromschroeder	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN	Salem LS-Greenfield MN Greenfield MN Teacher; Grades 5-8, Half-Time, Provisional Call	1/31/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr James Dretske	St John’s LC New Ulm MN	St John’s LC New Ulm MN Staff Minister; One-Year, Half-Time Call	1/26/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Joseph Koelpin	Resurrection LC Rochester MN	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	1/23/2021
Rev Daniel Waldschmidt	St John LC Burlington WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Greek	1/26/2021
Rev Ethan Cherney	Our Savior LC Pomona CA	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	1/28/2021
Rev Titus Buelow	St Paul LC Clintonville WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	1/30/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Levi Schriefer	Westside Christian School Middleton WI	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grade 4, Provisional Call	12/27/2020
Miss Emily Frey	Westside Christian School Middleton WI	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grade 5-8 Science, Math, Provisional Call	12/27/2020
Miss Halie Flores	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grade 1, Semester 2	1/8/2021
Miss Heidi Kostrzewa	Salem LS Stillwater MN	Salem LS Stillwater MN Teacher; Grade 2, Call Made Permanent	1/25/2021
Mrs Laura Schaper	St John LS Dakota MN	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/26/2021
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	1/27/2021
Mr Joel Burmeister	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 6	1/27/2021
Mr YoungKwang Kim	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grades 11-12, Soccer, Math	1/27/2021
Mrs Tamara Perushek	St Peter LS Appleton WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 2, 1 Year-Call, Provisional Call	1/27/2021
Mr Anthony Norrick	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	1/28/2021
Miss Charlotte Huebner	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 1	1/29/2021
Miss Lacey Waters	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Middle Grades	1/29/2021
Mr Jeffrey Roloff	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD Director; Mission Advancement	1/31/2021
Mrs Mary Rathje	Wisconsin LS-Early Childhood Campus (K4-2) Racine WI	Wisconsin LS-Early Childhood Campus (K4-2) Racine WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/31/2021
Mrs Erin Pflughoeft		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	1/31/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Benjamin Berger	St Paul LC Winneconne WI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	1/25/2021
Rev Ethan Cherney	Our Savior LC Pomona CA	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	1/26/2021
Rev Todd Engel	St John LC Red Wing MN	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	1/27/2021
Rev Jonathan Learman	St Peter LC Theresa WI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	1/27/2021
Rev Paul Waldschmidt	Peace LC Hartford WI	Salem LC Loretto MN Associate Pastor	1/28/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	1/28/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	1/28/2021
Rev Jason Free	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	1/28/2021
Rev Matthew Kuske	St Paul LC Lomira WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	1/29/2021
Rev Peter Wells	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	1/29/2021
Rev Russell Wilke III	St Paul LC Mauston WI	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	1/30/2021
Rev Craig Born	Risen Savior LC Navarre FL	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	1/30/2021
Rev Bradley Pearson	St James LC Prairie du Sac WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	1/31/2021
Rev Jesse Johnston	Mt Calvary LC Menasha WI	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	1/31/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Ms Anna Wiechmann	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	1/25/2021
Mr Seth Zimmermann	Riverview LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	1/26/2021
Mr Steven Vasold	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	1/27/2021
Mr Seth Fitzsimmons	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	1/27/2021
Mr Jeremiah Schmiege	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	1/27/2021
Miss Mollie Dorn	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Teacher; Assistant Director & Lead Teacher	1/27/2021
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	1/27/2021
Mr Daniel Roemhildt	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	1/27/2021
Mr Neil Neumann	St Stephen LS Adrian MI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	1/28/2021
Prof Brent Archer	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	1/28/2021
Mr Ryan Loberger	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	1/28/2021
Ms Denise Bloomquist	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	1/29/2021
Mr Cameron Ausen	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7, Coaching	1/29/2021
Mr Michael Haugly	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	1/29/2021
Mrs Amber Zoellner	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	1/29/2021
Mr Joel Lauber	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	1/30/2021
Mr William Hinz	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	1/30/2021
Mr Zachary Seeger	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	1/30/2021
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	1/30/2021
Mr Craig Sonntag	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades, Technology, Coaching	1/31/2021
Ms Kristen Miller	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	1/31/2021
Mrs Catherine Sonntag	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher, Youth Music Coordinator	1/31/2021
Miss Sandra O’Laire	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/31/2021
Mr Landon Zacharyasz	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	1/31/2021
Mr Kaleb Buch	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	1/31/2021
Mr Edwin Fredrich	Grace LS Glendale AZ	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science	2/1/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Jennifer Mangini	Reformation LS San Diego CA	2/28/2021
Mr Ethan Rixe	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev John Moldstad Jr (ELS)	Peace LC North Mankato MN	1/29/2021
Teachers	Home church	Death date
Miss Margaret Ungemach	St John LC Burlington WI	1/2/2021
Mrs Judith Helmke	St Paul LC Tomah WI	1/27/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Robert Meiselwitz	St Paul LC Round Lake Park IL	7/18/2021

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Call Report – January 25, 2021

2021/01/25/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

1/19/2021 – 1/25/2021

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 Joseph Koelpin	Resurrection LC Rochester MN	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Keith Siverly	St Mark LC Mankato MN	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Paul Waldschmidt	Peace LC Hartford WI	Salem LC Loretto MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Eric Schroeder	St John LC Wauwatosa WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	1/3/2021
Rev Daniel Waldschmidt	St John LC Burlington WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Greek	1/3/2021
Rev Jason Hacker	Grace LC Waukesha WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Jason Free	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Benjamin Berger	St Paul LC Winneconne WI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Todd Engel	St John LC Red Wing MN	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Nathan Kassulke	Grace LC Tucson AZ	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Jonathan Learman	St Peter LC Theresa WI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Christopher Ewings	Faith LC Anchorage AK	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	1/4/2021
Rev Titus Buelow	St Paul LC Clintonville WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	1/5/2021
Rev Joel Naumann	St Mark LC Eau Claire WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	1/6/2021
Rev Matthew Scharf	Hope LC Manhattan KS	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	1/6/2021
Rev Craig Born	Risen Savior LC Navarre FL	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	1/7/2021
Rev Jesse Johnston	Mt Calvary LC Menasha WI	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	1/7/2021
Rev Matthew Kuske	St Paul LC Lomira WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Daniel Naumann	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev James Douglas	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Aaron Boehm	Shepherd of the Hills LC La Mesa CA	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Bradley Pearson	St James LC Prairie du Sac WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Andrew Schultz	St John (Barre Mills) LC La Crosse WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Wayne Shevey	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Peter Kesting	Zion LC Fremont WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Benjamin Foxen	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Souksamay Phetsanghane	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Russell Wilke III	St Paul LC Mauston WI	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Brad Krause	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	1/10/2021
Rev Dean Biebert	Shepherd of the Hills LC Inver Grove Heights MN	Trinity LC Omak WA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Edward Ungemach III	Faith LC Antioch IL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Ethan Cherney	Our Savior LC Pomona CA	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	1/11/2021
Rev Matthew Rothe	The Way LC Fredericksburg VA	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Matthew Schoell	St Matthew LC Winona MN	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Chadwick Graham	Grace LC Oshkosh WI	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Ethan Cherney	Our Savior LC Pomona CA	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Peter Wells	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Luke Myslik	Zion LC Peshtigo WI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev James Heffner	St John LC Two Rivers WI & Mishicot WI	Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Grace LC Dakota MN Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Tony Hansen	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Patrick Freese	Trinity LC Abita Springs LA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Peter Wells	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev James Hein	St Marcus LC Milwaukee WI	Zion LC Monroe MI Associate Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Samuel Hacker III	Grace LC Flint MI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Jonathan Bauer	Good News LC Mt Horeb WI	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Stephen Helwig	Gethsemane LC Omaha NE	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Andrew Schroeder	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Steven Hahm	Christ Our Savior LC Rockford MI	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Matthew Natsis	Good Shepherd LC Livermore CA	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Noah Herrmann	Calvary LC Bellevue WA	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	1/17/2021
Rev Timothy Spaude	St Jacobi LC Greenfield WI	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	1/20/2021
Rev Kevin Schultz	St Matthew LC Spokane WA	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	1/21/2021
Rev Timothy Wilkens	Southridge LC Kennewick WA	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	1/21/2021
Rev Philip Kiecker	Gethsemane LC Raleigh NC	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	1/22/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	12/6/2020
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/20/2020
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/27/2020
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	12/27/2020
Mr Shelton Daniels		Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; History, Social Studies	12/29/2020
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	1/3/2021
Mr Joel Lauber	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	1/3/2021
Mr Paul Ihde	St Paul LS Stevensville MI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/3/2021
Miss Maralee Mindock		Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	1/3/2021
Mr Daniel Roemhildt	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	1/3/2021
Miss Mollie Dorn	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Teacher; Assistant Director & Lead Teacher	1/3/2021
Mr Joel Burmeister	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 6	1/4/2021
Mrs Jill Hagen		St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 7, 5-8 Language Arts	1/4/2021
Mr Steven Vasold	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	1/4/2021
Mrs Tamara Perushek	St Peter LS Appleton WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 2, One-Year, Provisional Call	1/4/2021
Mr Jeremiah Schmiege	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	1/5/2021
Mrs Laura Schaper	St John LS Dakota MN	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/5/2021
Mr Zachary Seeger	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	1/6/2021
Mr Neil Neumann	St Stephen LS Adrian MI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	1/6/2021
Mr William Hinz	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	1/6/2021
Mr Landon Zacharyasz	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	1/7/2021
Mr Joel Kramer	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 Religion, Athletic Director	1/7/2021
Ms Anna Wiechmann	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	1/7/2021
Mrs Mary Rathje	Wisconsin LS-Early Childhood Campus (K4-2) Racine WI	Wisconsin LS-Early Childhood Campus (K4-2) Racine WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/7/2021
Mr Jeffrey Roloff	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD Director of Mission Advancement	1/9/2021
Mr Ryan Loberger	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	1/10/2021
Miss Charlotte Huebner	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 1	1/10/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	1/10/2021
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	1/10/2021
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Morning Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 3, Music	1/10/2021
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Bethany LS Hustisford WI Principal; Grades 5-8	1/10/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/10/2021
Ms Denise Bloomquist	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	1/10/2021
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Christ LS Big Bend WI Teacher; Kindergarten, School Music Ministry Coordinator	1/10/2021
Mrs Jodi Murphy	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	1/10/2021
Mrs Catherine Sonntag	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher, Youth Music Coordinator	1/10/2021
Mr Craig Sonntag	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades, Technology, Coaching	1/10/2021
Mr Phillip Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	1/10/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	1/10/2021
Mr David Backus	St John LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/10/2021
Mrs Claire Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/10/2021
Prof Brent Archer	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	1/11/2021
Mrs Amber Zoellner	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science & introductory-level Mathematics	1/11/2021
Mr Michael Haugly	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	1/11/2021
Mr YoungKwang Kim	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grades 11-12, Soccer, Math	1/11/2021
Mr Cameron Ausen	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7, Coaching	1/11/2021
Mr Seth Fitzsimmons	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	1/11/2021
Miss Kathryn Gut	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4 year-olds	1/11/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/11/2021
Mr Seth Zimmermann	Riverview LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	1/11/2021
Mr Dane Mattes	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal; Grade 8 Literature	1/12/2021
Mr Anthony Norrick	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	1/12/2021
Mrs Michelle Dressel	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; Lead Preschool Teacher	1/13/2021
Ms Justine Smith	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	1/13/2021
Mrs Natalie Borgwardt	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	1/14/2021
Mrs Sarah Myers	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	1/14/2021
Mr Aaron Trimmer	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	1/14/2021
Mr Edwin Fredrich	Grace LS Glendale AZ	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science	1/14/2021
Mrs Jennifer Trimmer	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/14/2021
Mr Jared Brennan	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	1/14/2021
Ms Kristen Miller	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	1/14/2021
Mr Joshua Schoeneck	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	1/14/2021
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	1/14/2021
Miss Lacey Waters	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Middle Grades	1/14/2021
Mrs Nicole Cottman	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher	1/17/2021
Mrs Erin Pflughoeft		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	1/17/2021
Mrs Anna Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Athletics/Coaching	1/17/2021
Mrs Melissa Borchardt	Trinity LS Bay City MI	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	1/17/2021
Mrs Jennifer Kellermann	Good Shepherd LS Midland MI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	1/17/2021
Mr George Kellermann	Good Shepherd LS Midland MI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	1/17/2021
Miss Olivia Knudsen	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	1/17/2021
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	1/17/2021
Miss Deborah Schultz	Emanuel Lutheran Preschool Tawas City MI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	1/17/2021
Mr Philip Krueger	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	1/17/2021
Mrs Meghan Mache	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/17/2021
Mr Timothy Payne	St John’s LS Newburg WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	1/17/2021
Mr Mark Hesse	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	1/17/2021
Miss Sandra O’Laire	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/17/2021
Miss Sarah Krajewski	Grace Lutheran Child Care Charlotte NC	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	1/18/2021
Ms Noreen Wilson	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/18/2021
Mr Jason Rupnow	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	1/18/2021
Mr Joel Koschnitzke	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6	1/19/2021
Mr Steven Towne	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 8	1/19/2021
Mr Matthew Augustine	Zion LS Chesaning MI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	1/19/2021
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 2, Music	1/19/2021
Mrs Rachel Lemke	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Special Education, One-Year Call	1/19/2021
Mrs Beth Plath		St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 1	1/19/2021
Mrs Lisa Rouse	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English Foundations	1/20/2021
Miss Kathy Georgson	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	1/21/2021
Mrs Jamie Walta	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	1/21/2021
Mrs Jennifer Boll	Holy Cross LS Madison WI	Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4, Call made Permanent	1/21/2021
Mr Christopher Mueller	St John LS Watertown WI	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA Principal; Grades K5 – 4	1/23/2021
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	1/24/2021
Mr David Porth	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Teacher; Grade 5 Homeroom, Upper Grades History & Music	1/24/2021
Miss Angela Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Missouri City TX Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Upper Grades ELA	1/24/2021
Mr Paul Habermann	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7 – STEM, Math, Science, Coaching	1/24/2021
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	1/24/2021
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	1/24/2021
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Choir, Worship Music	1/24/2021
Mrs Caitlin Bare	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	1/24/2021
Mr Kaleb Buch	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	1/24/2021
Mrs Anna Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI ECM Teacher; Half-Time Call	1/24/2021
Miss Lindsay Ernst	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	1/24/2021
Mr Richard DeFrain	Peace LS Granger IN	Peace LS Granger IN Principal	1/24/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Eve Headrick		Christ LS Eagle River WI ECM Teacher; One-Year, Half-Time, Provisional Call	1/9/2021
Mrs Hannah Kuhn	St John LS Libertyville IL	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; English	1/18/2021
Ms Laurel Coates	Trinity LS Waco NE	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	1/19/2021
Mrs Barbara Stelter	St John LS Fox Lake WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI ECM Teacher; 3-4K, Call made Permanent	1/20/2021
Miss Hannah Leverence		Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Art, Provisional Call	1/24/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Kent Holz	Beautiful Savior LC Clarksville TN	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	1/22/2021
Rev Nathaniel Walther	Grace LC Minot ND	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	1/22/2021
Rev Paul Schupmann	St John’s LC Juneau WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	1/23/2021
Rev Benjamin Ehlers	Trinity LC Temple TX	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	1/23/2021
Rev Paul Schupmann	St John’s LC Juneau WI	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	1/24/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 4	1/6/2021
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	1/17/2021
Mr Eric Brown	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	1/18/2021
Mrs Christine Rindfleisch	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	1/18/2021
Miss Faith Scheer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/22/2021
Mr Philip Kurbis	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8 Homeroom, Grades 6-8 English	1/22/2021
Mr Jon Kulhanek	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	1/22/2021
Mrs Michelle Roth	Zion LS Monroe MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	1/23/2021
Mr Chad Marohn	St Paul LS Howards Grove WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	1/23/2021
Mr Ryan Roth	Peace LS Livonia MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	1/23/2021
Mr Timothy Mueller Jr	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	1/23/2021
Dr John Kolander	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	1/24/2021
Mr Christopher Olson	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director	1/24/2021
Mrs Anne Drewa	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	1/24/2021
Mr Casey De Frain	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades PE & Science	1/24/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Emily Buetow	Jerusalem LS Morton Grove IL	6/30/2021
Miss Katherine Huebner	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Teachers	Home church	Death date
Prof em William Birsching	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	1/18/2021
Mr Philip Strohm	St Paul LC Lake Mills WI	1/22/2021

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr David Lepke	Emanuel LS New London WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – January 18, 2021

2021/01/18/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

1/12/2021 – 1/18/2021

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 Kent Holz	Beautiful Savior LC Clarksville TN	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	12/18/2020
Rev Joseph Koelpin	Resurrection LC Rochester MN	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Keith Siverly	St Mark LC Mankato MN	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Paul Waldschmidt	Peace LC Hartford WI	Salem LC Loretto MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Eric Schroeder	St John LC Wauwatosa WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	1/3/2021
Rev Daniel Waldschmidt	St John LC Burlington WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Greek	1/3/2021
Rev Paul Schupmann	St John’s LC Juneau WI	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Jason Hacker	Grace LC Waukesha WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Jason Free	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Benjamin Berger	St Paul LC Winneconne WI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Benjamin Ehlers	Trinity LC Temple TX	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Paul Schupmann	St John’s LC Juneau WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Todd Engel	St John LC Red Wing MN	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Nathan Kassulke	Grace LC Tucson AZ	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Nathaniel Walther	Grace LC Minot ND	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Jonathan Learman	St Peter LC Theresa WI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Christopher Ewings	Faith LC Anchorage AK	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	1/4/2021
Rev Titus Buelow	St Paul LC Clintonville WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	1/5/2021
Rev Joel Naumann	St Mark LC Eau Claire WI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	1/6/2021
Rev Matthew Scharf	Hope LC Manhattan KS	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	1/6/2021
Rev Craig Born	Risen Savior LC Navarre FL	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	1/7/2021
Rev Jesse Johnston	Mt Calvary LC Menasha WI	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	1/7/2021
Rev Matthew Kuske	St Paul LC Lomira WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Daniel Naumann	Grace LC Prairie du Chien WI	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev James Douglas	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Aaron Boehm	Shepherd of the Hills LC La Mesa CA	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Bradley Pearson	St James LC Prairie du Sac WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Andrew Schultz	St John (Barre Mills) LC La Crosse WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Wayne Shevey	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Peter Kesting	Zion LC Fremont WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Benjamin Foxen	Cross of Glory LC Peoria AZ	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Souksamay Phetsanghane	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Russell Wilke III	St Paul LC Mauston WI	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Brad Krause	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	1/10/2021
Rev Dean Biebert	Shepherd of the Hills LC Inver Grove Heights MN	Trinity LC Omak WA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Edward Ungemach III	Faith LC Antioch IL	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Timothy Wahl	Morning Star LC Jackson WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	1/10/2021
Rev Ethan Cherney	Our Savior LC Pomona CA	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	1/11/2021
Rev Matthew Rothe	The Way LC Fredericksburg VA	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Matthew Schoell	St Matthew LC Winona MN	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Chadwick Graham	Grace LC Oshkosh WI	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Ethan Cherney	Our Savior LC Pomona CA	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Peter Wells	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Luke Myslik	Zion LC Peshtigo WI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev James Heffner	St John LC Two Rivers WI & Mishicot WI	Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Grace LC Dakota MN Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Tony Hansen	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Patrick Freese	Trinity LC Abita Springs LA	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Peter Wells	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	1/13/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 4	12/2/2020
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	12/6/2020
Mrs Barbara Stelter	St John LS Fox Lake WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI ECM Teacher; 3-4K, Call made Permanent	12/14/2020
Ms Laurel Coates	Trinity LS Waco NE	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	12/20/2020
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	12/20/2020
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/20/2020
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/27/2020
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	12/27/2020
Mrs Hannah Kuhn	St John LS Libertyville IL	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; English	12/29/2020
Mr Shelton Daniels		Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; History, Social Studies	12/29/2020
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	1/3/2021
Mr Jon Kulhanek	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	1/3/2021
Miss Faith Scheer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/3/2021
Mrs Anne Drewa	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	1/3/2021
Mr Joel Lauber	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	1/3/2021
Mr Eric Brown	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	1/3/2021
Mr Paul Ihde	St Paul LS Stevensville MI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/3/2021
Miss Maralee Mindock		Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	1/3/2021
Mr Daniel Roemhildt	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	1/3/2021
Mr Ryan Roth	Peace LS Livonia MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	1/3/2021
Mrs Christine Rindfleisch	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	1/3/2021
Mr Chad Marohn	St Paul LS Howards Grove WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	1/3/2021
Miss Mollie Dorn	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Teacher; Assistant Director & Lead Teacher	1/3/2021
Mrs Michelle Roth	Zion LS Monroe MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	1/3/2021
Mr Joel Burmeister	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 6	1/4/2021
Dr John Kolander	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	1/4/2021
Mrs Jill Hagen		St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 7, 5-8 Language Arts	1/4/2021
Mr Steven Vasold	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	1/4/2021
Mrs Tamara Perushek	St Peter LS Appleton WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 2, 1 Year-Call, Provisional	1/4/2021
Mr Jeremiah Schmiege	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	1/5/2021
Mrs Laura Schaper	St John LS Dakota MN	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/5/2021
Mr Zachary Seeger	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	1/6/2021
Mr Neil Neumann	St Stephen LS Adrian MI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	1/6/2021
Mr William Hinz	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	1/6/2021
Mr Christopher Olson	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director	1/6/2021
Mrs Eve Headrick		Christ LS Eagle River WI ECM Teacher; One-Year, Half-Time, Provisional Call	1/6/2021
Mr Landon Zacharyasz	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	1/7/2021
Mr Timothy Mueller Jr	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA President; Superintendent	1/7/2021
Mr Joel Kramer	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 Religion, Athletic Director	1/7/2021
Ms Anna Wiechmann	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	1/7/2021
Mrs Mary Rathje	Wisconsin LS-Early Childhood Campus (K4-2) Racine WI	Wisconsin LS-Early Childhood Campus (K4-2) Racine WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/7/2021
Mr Jeffrey Roloff	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD Director of Mission Advancement	1/9/2021
Mr Ryan Loberger	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	1/10/2021
Miss Charlotte Huebner	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 1	1/10/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	1/10/2021
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	1/10/2021
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Morning Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 3, Music	1/10/2021
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Bethany LS Hustisford WI Principal; Grades 5-8	1/10/2021
Mr Casey De Frain	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades PE & Science	1/10/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/10/2021
Ms Denise Bloomquist	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	1/10/2021
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Christ LS Big Bend WI Teacher; Kindergarten, School Music Ministry Coordinator	1/10/2021
Mrs Jodi Murphy	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	1/10/2021
Mrs Catherine Sonntag	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher, Youth Music Coordinator	1/10/2021
Mr Craig Sonntag	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades, Technology, Coaching	1/10/2021
Mr Phillip Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	1/10/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	1/10/2021
Mr David Backus	St John LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/10/2021
Mrs Claire Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/10/2021
Prof Brent Archer	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	1/11/2021
Mrs Amber Zoellner	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Physical Science and introductory-level Mathematics	1/11/2021
Mr Michael Haugly	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	1/11/2021
Mr YoungKwang Kim	Huron Valley Lutheran High School Westland MI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grades 11-12, Soccer, Math	1/11/2021
Mr Cameron Ausen	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 7, Coaching	1/11/2021
Mr Seth Fitzsimmons	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Principal	1/11/2021
Miss Kathryn Gut	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4 year-olds	1/11/2021
Mrs Heidi Groth	Christ-St John’s LS West Salem WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/11/2021
Mr Seth Zimmermann	Riverview LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Algoma WI Principal; Grades 6-8	1/11/2021
Mr Dane Mattes	Northdale Christian Academy Tampa FL	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN Principal; Grade 8 Literature	1/12/2021
Mr Anthony Norrick	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	1/12/2021
Mrs Michelle Dressel	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; Lead Preschool Teacher	1/13/2021
Ms Justine Smith	Peace LS Kissimmee FL	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	1/13/2021
Mrs Natalie Borgwardt	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	1/14/2021
Mrs Sarah Myers	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, ELA	1/14/2021
Mr Aaron Trimmer	Our Savior LS Grafton WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	1/14/2021
Mr Edwin Fredrich	Grace LS Glendale AZ	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science	1/14/2021
Mrs Jennifer Trimmer	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/14/2021
Mr Jared Brennan	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	1/14/2021
Ms Kristen Miller	St Paul LS Muskego WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	1/14/2021
Mr Joshua Schoeneck	Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Jackson WI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	1/14/2021
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	1/14/2021
Miss Lacey Waters	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Middle Grades	1/14/2021
Mrs Nicole Cottman	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher	1/17/2021
Mrs Erin Pflughoeft		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	1/17/2021
Mrs Anna Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul’s LS Saginaw MI Teacher; Grade 2, Athletics/Coaching	1/17/2021
Mrs Melissa Borchardt	Trinity LS Bay City MI	Faith LS Anchorage AK ECM Director & Teacher	1/17/2021
Mrs Jennifer Kellermann	Good Shepherd LS Midland MI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	1/17/2021
Mr George Kellermann	Good Shepherd LS Midland MI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	1/17/2021
Miss Olivia Knudsen	Prairie LS Lower Site Gibbon MN	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	1/17/2021
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	1/17/2021
Mr Philip Krueger	Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	1/17/2021
Mrs Meghan Mache	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/17/2021
Mr Mark Hesse	St Lucas LS Kewaskum WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Grades 3-8	1/17/2021
Miss Sandra O’Laire	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/17/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Jarrod Pfarr	St Peter LS Appleton WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Assistant Principal	1/11/2021
Mrs Melissa Botero	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 2	1/11/2021
Mrs Heidi Wendland		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; 4 year-olds	1/13/2021
Mrs Allison Hoffmann	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI ECM Director & Teacher	1/14/2021
Mr Aaron Schwartz	Peace LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Rapid City SD Principal; Grades 7-8	1/15/2021
Mr Benjamin Raddatz	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 (Half-Time Teaching)	1/16/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev James Skorzewski	Christ the Rock LC Hutto TX	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	1/12/2021
Rev Andrew Fix	St John LC Lannon WI	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	1/13/2021
Rev Aaron Strong	Grace LC Milwaukee WI	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	1/16/2021
Rev Kurtis Wetzel	Cross of Christ LC Boise ID	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	1/16/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	1/12/2021
Mr Nicholas Raith	Grace LC Saint Joseph MI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	1/12/2021
Ms Bethany Ehlert	Trusting Hearts Preschool Manitowoc WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	1/13/2021
Mrs Joy Dorn	St John LS Lewiston MN	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	1/13/2021
Miss Cheryl Henckel	Little Lambs Childcare Center West Bend WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	1/14/2021
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/14/2021
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	1/14/2021
Mr Nathan Bitter	St Mark LS Bemidji MN	St John LS Fox Lake WI Principal; Grades 6-8	1/16/2021
Mr Daniel Johnson	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	1/16/2021
Mr Brad Schaper	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; Science	1/18/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Kathy Hoffman	St Paul LS Saint James MN	6/30/2021
Ms Sonja Olson	Zion LS South Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Philip Schwerin	Faith LC Russellville AR	12/25/2020
Teachers	Home church	Death date
Dr Polly Browne	King Of Grace LC Golden Valley MN	12/28/2020

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Paul Johnston	Faith LC Anderson CA	6/30/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Julie Beach	St John LS Dakota MN	6/30/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Sandra Bartsch	St John LS Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – January 11, 2021

2021/01/11/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

1/5/2021 – 1/11/2021

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 Andrew Fix	St John LC Lannon WI	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	12/11/2020
Rev Kent Holz	Beautiful Savior LC Clarksville TN	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	12/18/2020
Rev Joseph Koelpin	Resurrection LC Rochester MN	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Keith Siverly	St Mark LC Mankato MN	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Paul Waldschmidt	Peace LC Hartford WI	Salem LC Loretto MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Eric Schroeder	St John LC Wauwatosa WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Theology & history	1/3/2021
Rev Daniel Waldschmidt	St John LC Burlington WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Greek	1/3/2021
Rev Paul Schupmann	St John’s LC Juneau WI	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Jason Hacker	Grace LC Waukesha WI	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Jason Free	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Benjamin Berger	St Paul LC Winneconne WI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Benjamin Ehlers	Trinity LC Temple TX	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Paul Schupmann	St John’s LC Juneau WI	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Todd Engel	St John LC Red Wing MN	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Nathan Kassulke	Grace LC Tucson AZ	Prince of Peace LC Salt Lake City UT Associate Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Kurtis Wetzel	Cross of Christ LC Boise ID	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Nathaniel Walther	Grace LC Minot ND	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Jonathan Learman	St Peter LC Theresa WI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	1/3/2021
Rev Christopher Ewings	Faith LC Anchorage AK	Shepherd of the Hills LC Tucson AZ Pastor	1/4/2021
Rev Titus Buelow	St Paul LC Clintonville WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	1/5/2021
Rev Aaron Strong	Grace LC Milwaukee WI	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	1/5/2021
Rev James Skorzewski	Christ the Rock LC Hutto TX	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	1/5/2021
Rev Matthew Scharf	Hope LC Manhattan KS	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	1/6/2021
Rev Craig Born	Risen Savior LC Navarre FL	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	1/7/2021
Rev Jesse Johnston	Mt Calvary LC Menasha WI	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	1/7/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 4	12/2/2020
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	12/6/2020
Miss Cheryl Henckel	Little Lambs Childcare Center West Bend WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	12/13/2020
Mr Aaron Schwartz	Peace LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Rapid City SD Principal; Grades 7-8	12/13/2020
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	12/13/2020
Mrs Melissa Botero	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 2	12/14/2020
Mrs Barbara Stelter	St John LS Fox Lake WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI ECM Teacher; 3-4K, Call made Permanent	12/14/2020
Mr Nathan Bitter	St Mark LS Bemidji MN	St John LS Fox Lake WI Principal; Grades 6-8	12/14/2020
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/20/2020
Ms Laurel Coates	Trinity LS Waco NE	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	12/20/2020
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	12/20/2020
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/20/2020
Mrs Allison Hoffmann	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI ECM Director & Teacher	12/20/2020
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	12/21/2020
Mr Daniel Johnson	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	12/21/2020
Mr Nicholas Raith	Grace LC Saint Joseph MI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	12/21/2020
Ms Bethany Ehlert	Trusting Hearts Preschool Manitowoc WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	12/22/2020
Mrs Heidi Wendland		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; 4-year-olds	12/22/2020
Mrs Joy Dorn	St John LS Lewiston MN	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/27/2020
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/27/2020
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	12/27/2020
Mrs Hannah Kuhn	St John LS Libertyville IL	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; English	12/29/2020
Mr Brad Schaper	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; Science	12/29/2020
Mr Shelton Daniels		Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; History, Social Studies	12/29/2020
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	1/3/2021
Mr Jon Kulhanek	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	1/3/2021
Miss Faith Scheer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/3/2021
Mrs Anne Drewa	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	1/3/2021
Mr Joel Lauber	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	1/3/2021
Mr Eric Brown	Christ the King Academy Palm Coast FL	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	1/3/2021
Mr Paul Ihde	St Paul LS Stevensville MI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/3/2021
Miss Maralee Mindock		Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	1/3/2021
Mr Daniel Roemhildt	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	1/3/2021
Mr Ryan Roth	Peace LS Livonia MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	1/3/2021
Mrs Christine Rindfleisch	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	1/3/2021
Mr Chad Marohn	St Paul LS Howards Grove WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	1/3/2021
Miss Mollie Dorn	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Teacher; Assistant Director & Lead Teacher	1/3/2021
Mrs Michelle Roth	Zion LS Monroe MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	1/3/2021
Mr Benjamin Raddatz	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 (Half-Day)	1/3/2021
Mr Joel Burmeister	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 6	1/4/2021
Dr John Kolander	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	1/4/2021
Mrs Jill Hagen		St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 7, 5-8 Language Arts	1/4/2021
Mr Steven Vasold	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	1/4/2021
Mrs Tamara Perushek	St Peter LS Appleton WI	St Peter LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 2, 1 Year-Call, Provisional Call	1/4/2021
Mr Jeremiah Schmiege	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	1/5/2021
Mrs Laura Schaper	St John LS Dakota MN	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/5/2021
Mr Zachary Seeger	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	1/6/2021
Mr Neil Neumann	St Stephen LS Adrian MI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grade 6, Music, Organ, Choir	1/6/2021
Mr William Hinz	St John’s LS Pardeeville WI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	1/6/2021
Mr Christopher Olson	Christ LS North Saint Paul MN	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director	1/6/2021
Mrs Eve Headrick		Christ LS Eagle River WI ECM Teacher; One-Year, Half-Time, Provisional Call	1/6/2021
Mr Landon Zacharyasz	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Director & Principal	1/7/2021
Mr Timothy Mueller Jr	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA Superintendent	1/7/2021
Mr Joel Kramer	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 Religion, Athletic Director	1/7/2021
Ms Anna Wiechmann	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 9-12 English	1/7/2021
Mrs Mary Rathje	Wisconsin LS-Early Childhood Campus (K4-2) Racine WI	Wisconsin LS-Early Childhood Campus (K4-2) Racine WI Teacher; Grade 2	1/7/2021
Mr Ryan Loberger	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	1/10/2021
Miss Charlotte Huebner	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 1	1/10/2021
Ms Roseanne Millner	God’s Treasures Child Care Winthrop MN	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	1/10/2021
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	1/10/2021
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Morning Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 3, Music	1/10/2021
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Bethany LS Hustisford WI Principal; Grades 5-8	1/10/2021
Mr Casey De Frain	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades PE & Science	1/10/2021
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	St Paul LS Columbus OH Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/10/2021
Ms Denise Bloomquist	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St John LS Waterloo WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Organ	1/10/2021
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Christ LS Big Bend WI Teacher; Kindergarten, School Music Ministry Coordinator	1/10/2021
Mrs Jodi Murphy	Pilgrim LS Menomonee Falls WI	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1-2, Piano	1/10/2021
Mrs Catherine Sonntag	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director & Teacher, Youth Music Coordinator	1/10/2021
Mr Craig Sonntag	St Matthew LS Janesville WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Upper Grades, Technology, Coaching	1/10/2021
Mr Phillip Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5-8, Departmentalized	1/10/2021
Mr Joseph Shiery	St John LS Bay City MI	Resurrection LS Aurora IL Teacher; Grades 4-5	1/10/2021
Mr David Backus	St John LS Manitowoc WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/10/2021
Mrs Claire Rehberger	St Paul LS Appleton WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/10/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Christopher Luebke		Emanuel LS New London WI Teacher; Grade 6, Vice Principal	1/6/2021
Miss Kristine Krug	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/8/2021
Mr Eric Duve	St Paul LS Bangor WI	Eastside LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4	1/8/2021
Mrs Sandy Mayhew		St John LS Pigeon MI Teacher; Lower Grades	1/9/2021
Mrs Jessica Welke	Divine Peace LS Largo MD	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/9/2021
Mr Jonathan Rosenow	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; 5-year-old Kindergarten	1/9/2021

ASSIGNMENT

Teachers		Assignment	Date assigned
Mr Lucas Thooft		St John’s LS Sparta WI Teacher; Grades 3-4, Assignment	1/10/2021

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Benjamin Kratz	Our Savior LC Birmingham AL	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	1/5/2021
Rev David Naumann	St Paul LC Saginaw MI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	1/6/2021
Rev William Mayhew	New Salem LC Sebewaing MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	1/8/2021
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	1/9/2021
Rev Jay Bickelhaupt	Apostles LC Billings MT	New mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	1/11/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Daniel Busch	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	1/4/2021
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	1/6/2021
Mrs Kirsten Duin	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	1/6/2021
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Middle School Word of God	1/6/2021
Mr Christopher Luebke		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 8, General Computer	1/7/2021
Mr Ian Watson	Resurrection LS Rochester MN	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades English	1/7/2021
Ms Katrina Buchholz	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English Foundations	1/7/2021
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	1/8/2021
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	1/8/2021
Mr Craig Kiecker	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Upper Grades	1/9/2021
Mrs Bethany Babinec	St John LS Watertown WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/9/2021
Mrs Megan Allard	St John LS Neillsville WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Elementary Grades	1/9/2021
Mr Michael Allard	St John LS Neillsville WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	1/9/2021
Miss Amanda Ehrenberg	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	1/10/2021
Mr Adam Igl	St John’s LS Newburg WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Choir, Worship Music	1/10/2021
Mrs Jillian Igl	Peace LS Hartford WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	1/10/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Stephanie Larson	Zion Lutheran Preschool Mobridge SD	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Teachers	Home church	Death date
Mr Kurt Mueller	Mt Calvary LC Flagstaff AZ	1/3/2021

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Richard Zahn	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI	6/30/2021
Rev John Gawrisch	Star of Bethlehem LC New Berlin WI	6/30/2021
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Prof Robert Huebner	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Barbara Zahn	Winnebago Lutheran Academy Fond du Lac WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Lisa Dunsmoor	Christ LS Eagle River WI	6/30/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	Date retired
Mr Thomas Hering	Our Savior LC Grafton WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – January 4, 2021

2021/01/04/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

12/29/2020 – 1/4/2021

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 Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	12/5/2020
Rev Benjamin Kratz	Our Savior LC Birmingham AL	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev David Naumann	St Paul LC Saginaw MI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev William Mayhew	New Salem LC Sebewaing MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	12/9/2020
Rev Jay Bickelhaupt	Apostles LC Billings MT	New mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev Andrew Fix	St John LC Lannon WI	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	12/11/2020
Rev Kent Holz	Beautiful Savior LC Clarksville TN	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	12/18/2020
Rev Keith Siverly	St Mark LC Mankato MN	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Harland Goetzinger III	Redemption LC Watertown NY	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Kurtis Wetzel	Cross of Christ LC Boise ID	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	1/3/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	11/29/2020
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 4	12/2/2020
Miss Kristine Krug	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	12/6/2020
Mr Craig Kiecker	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Upper Grades	12/8/2020
Mrs Kirsten Duin	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	12/10/2020
Miss Cheryl Henckel	Little Lambs Childcare Center West Bend WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	12/13/2020
Mr Eric Duve	St Paul LS Bangor WI	Eastside LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4	12/13/2020
Mrs Bethany Babinec	St John LS Watertown WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/13/2020
Mr Aaron Schwartz	Peace LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Rapid City SD Principal; Grades 7-8	12/13/2020
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	12/13/2020
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	12/13/2020
Mrs Melissa Botero	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 2	12/14/2020
Mrs Barbara Stelter	St John LS Fox Lake WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI ECM Teacher; 3-4K, Permanent Call	12/14/2020
Mr Nathan Bitter	St Mark LS Bemidji MN	St John LS Fox Lake WI Principal; Grades 6-8	12/14/2020
Mr Christopher Luebke		Emanuel LS New London WI Teacher; Grade 6, Vice Principal	12/14/2020
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	12/14/2020
Mr Jonathan Rosenow	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS – Harambee Campus – K4 – Gr 2 Milwaukee WI Teacher; 5K	12/15/2020
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8 Milwaukee WI Teacher; Middle School Word of God	12/15/2020
Mr Michael Allard	St John LS Neillsville WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	12/17/2020
Mrs Megan Allard	St John LS Neillsville WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Elementary Grades	12/17/2020
Ms Katrina Buchholz	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English Foundations	12/18/2020
Mrs Sandy Mayhew		St John LS Pigeon MI Teacher; Lower Grades	12/20/2020
Mr Daniel Busch	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	12/20/2020
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/20/2020
Ms Laurel Coates	Trinity LS Waco NE	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	12/20/2020
Miss Amanda Ehrenberg	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	12/20/2020
Mrs Jessica Welke	Divine Peace LS Largo MD	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/20/2020
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	12/20/2020
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/20/2020
Mrs Allison Hoffmann	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI ECM Director & Teacher	12/20/2020
Mr Ian Watson	Resurrection LS Rochester MN	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades English	12/21/2020
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	12/21/2020
Mrs Jillian Igl	Peace LS Hartford WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	12/21/2020
Mr Adam Igl	St John’s LS Newburg WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Choir, Worship Music	12/21/2020
Mr Daniel Johnson	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	12/21/2020
Mr Nicholas Raith	Grace LC Saint Joseph MI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	12/21/2020
Mr Christopher Luebke		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 8, General Computer	12/22/2020
Ms Bethany Ehlert	Trusting Hearts Preschool Manitowoc WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	12/22/2020
Mrs Heidi Wendland		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; 4-year-olds	12/22/2020
Mrs Joy Dorn	St John LS Lewiston MN	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/27/2020
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/27/2020
Mr Scott Georgson	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 6-8, STEM	12/27/2020
Mrs Hannah Kuhn	St John LS Libertyville IL	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; English	12/29/2020
Mr Brad Schaper	Luther High School Onalaska WI	Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; Science	12/29/2020
Mr Shelton Daniels		Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Wauwatosa WI Teacher; History, Social Studies	12/29/2020
Mr Timothy Raddatz	St John LS Wrightstown WI	St John LS Red Wing MN Principal; Grades 6-8	1/3/2021
Mr Jon Kulhanek	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 7	1/3/2021
Miss Faith Scheer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	1/3/2021
Mrs Anne Drewa	Good Shepherd LS West Bend WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Teacher	1/3/2021
Mr Joel Lauber	Good Shepherd LS Omaha NE	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	1/3/2021
Mr Eric Brown	Christ the King School Palm Coast FL	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	1/3/2021
Mr Paul Ihde	St Paul LS Stevensville MI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	1/3/2021
Miss Maralee Mindock		Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	1/3/2021
Mr Daniel Roemhildt	St Peter’s LS Sturgeon Bay WI	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Vice Principal, Tech	1/3/2021
Mr Ryan Roth	Peace LS Livonia MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	1/3/2021
Mrs Christine Rindfleisch	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Westside Christian School Middleton WI Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA	1/3/2021
Mr Chad Marohn	St Paul LS Howards Grove WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	1/3/2021
Miss Mollie Dorn	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Teacher; Assistant Director & Lead Teacher	1/3/2021
Mrs Michelle Roth	Zion LS Monroe MI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	1/3/2021
Mr Benjamin Raddatz	Shepherd LS Albuquerque NM	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 (Half-Day)	1/3/2021

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Andrew Schmidt (ELS)	Bethany Lutheran College Mankato MN	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	1/1/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Kristin Watson	Precious Lambs Preschool Rochester MN	Precious Lambs Preschool Rochester MN ECM Teacher; Call made Year-Round	12/9/2020
Mrs Jodi Bailey	Reformation LS San Diego CA	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grades 5-6, Release-Time Call	12/23/2020
Mrs Stephnie Marquez	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Art, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	12/29/2020
Mrs Mandy Elseth	Little Lambs Christian Preschool West Fargo ND	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Director	12/30/2020
Mrs Stacey Aguilar	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Teacher; Grades 3-4	1/1/2021
Mrs Jenny Pufahl		Faith LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 3	1/1/2021
Miss Sarah Rautenberg	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	1/3/2021
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 Math	1/3/2021

ASSIGNMENT

Teachers		Assignment	Date assigned
Miss Ella Loersch		St John LS Peshtigo WI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Limited Duration Call, Semester 2	12/28/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Keegan Dowling	Abiding Word LC Orleans ON	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	12/22/2020
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	12/29/2020
Rev Randall Ott	Zion LC Greenleaf WI	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	12/31/2020
Rev Scott Schultz	Cross of Christ LC Portage WI	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	1/1/2021
Rev Jason Baldwin	Hope LC Saint Charles MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Luke Tembreull	Beautiful Savior LC Corvallis OR	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Alexander Groth	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	1/2/2021
Rev Brian Pechman	Risen Savior LC Pooler GA	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	1/3/2021
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	12/11/2020
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	12/27/2020
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/29/2020
Mr Mark Kutz	St John LS Dakota MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 (Half-Day)	12/30/2020
Miss Karen Luehring	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	12/30/2020
Mr Scott Beyersdorf	David’s Star LS Jackson WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	1/1/2021
Mrs Shana Beyersdorf		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3, Spanish	1/1/2021
Ms Melissa Hanson	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	1/1/2021
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	1/1/2021
Miss Deborah Buelow	First LS Elkhorn WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	1/2/2021
Miss Kathleen VanOrman	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	1/2/2021
Mrs Ashley Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	1/2/2021
Mr Jacob Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	1/2/2021
Mrs Amanda Ofstie	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher	1/2/2021
Dr Benjamin Troge	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	1/3/2021
Mrs Andrea Hahm	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	1/3/2021
Mrs Emily Seeber	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	1/4/2021

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Miss Holly Marquardt	Westside Christian School Middleton WI	12/31/2020

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr James Hussman	St Paul LS Algoma WI	6/30/2021
Mr Emil Schuh	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Lori Miller	St Paul LS Algoma WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – December 28, 2020

2020/12/28/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

12/22/2020 – 12/28/2020

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 Randall Ott	Zion LC Greenleaf WI	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	11/24/2020
Rev Andrew Schmidt (ELS)	Bethany Lutheran College Mankato MN	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Alexander Groth	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	11/30/2020
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	12/5/2020
Rev Keegan Dowling	Abiding Word LC Orleans ON Canada	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Benjamin Kratz	Our Savior LC Birmingham AL	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Jason Baldwin	Hope LC Saint Charles MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Brian Pechman	Risen Savior LC Pooler GA	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev David Naumann	St Paul LC Saginaw MI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Luke Tembreull	Beautiful Savior LC Corvallis OR	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	12/8/2020
Rev William Mayhew	New Salem LC Sebewaing MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	12/9/2020
Rev Scott Schultz	Cross of Christ LC Portage WI	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev Jay Bickelhaupt	Apostles LC Billings MT	New mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev Andrew Fix	St John LC Lannon WI	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	12/11/2020
Rev Kent Holz	Beautiful Savior LC Clarksville TN	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	12/18/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Stephnie Marquez	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Art, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	11/16/2020
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	11/18/2020
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Miss Sarah Rautenberg	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Mr Scott Beyersdorf	David’s Star LS Jackson WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	11/24/2020
Mrs Shana Beyersdorf		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3, Spanish	11/24/2020
Miss Deborah Buelow	First LS Elkhorn WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	11/29/2020
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	11/29/2020
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 4	12/2/2020
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	12/6/2020
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 Math	12/6/2020
Miss Karen Luehring	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	12/6/2020
Mr Mark Kutz	St John LS Dakota MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 (Half-Day)	12/6/2020
Miss Kristine Krug	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mrs Mandy Elseth	Little Lambs Christian Preschool West Fargo ND	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Director	12/6/2020
Mrs Ashley Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	12/6/2020
Mr Jacob Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	12/6/2020
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	12/6/2020
Mrs Amanda Ofstie	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher	12/8/2020
Mr Craig Kiecker	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Upper Grades	12/8/2020
Mrs Kirsten Duin	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	12/10/2020
Miss Cheryl Henckel	Little Lambs Childcare Center West Bend WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	12/13/2020
Miss Kathleen VanOrman	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/13/2020
Mr Eric Duve	St Paul LS Bangor WI	Eastside LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4	12/13/2020
Mrs Bethany Babinec	St John LS Watertown WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/13/2020
Mrs Jenny Pufahl		Faith LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 3	12/13/2020
Mr Aaron Schwartz	Peace LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Rapid City SD Principal; Grades 7-8	12/13/2020
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	12/13/2020
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	12/13/2020
Mrs Melissa Botero	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 2	12/14/2020
Mrs Barbara Stelter	St John LS Fox Lake WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI ECM Teacher; 3-4K, Call made Permanent	12/14/2020
Ms Melissa Hanson	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	12/14/2020
Mr Nathan Bitter	St Mark LS Bemidji MN	St John LS Fox Lake WI Principal; Grades 6-8	12/14/2020
Mr Christopher Luebke		Emanuel LS New London WI Teacher; Grade 6, Vice Principal	12/14/2020
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	12/14/2020
Dr Benjamin Troge	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	12/14/2020
Mr Jonathan Rosenow	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 5K	12/15/2020
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Middle School Word of God	12/15/2020
Mrs Emily Seeber	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Holy Cross LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6 (ELS)	12/17/2020
Mr Michael Allard	St John LS Neillsville WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	12/17/2020
Mrs Megan Allard	St John LS Neillsville WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Elementary Grades	12/17/2020
Ms Katrina Buchholz	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English Foundations	12/18/2020
Mrs Sandy Mayhew		St John LS Pigeon MI Teacher; Lower Grades	12/20/2020
Mr Daniel Busch	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	12/20/2020
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/20/2020
Ms Laurel Coates	Trinity LS Waco NE	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	12/20/2020
Miss Amanda Ehrenberg	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	12/20/2020
Mrs Jessica Welke	Divine Peace LS Largo MD	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/20/2020
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	12/20/2020
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/20/2020
Mrs Stacey Aguilar	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Teacher; Grades 3-4	12/20/2020
Mrs Allison Hoffmann	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI ECM Director & Teacher	12/20/2020
Mr Ian Watson	Resurrection LS Rochester MN	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI Teacher; Grade 8, Upper Grades English	12/21/2020
Mrs Rebekah Fincham	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH ECM Director & Teacher	12/21/2020
Mrs Jillian Igl	Peace LS Hartford WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI ECM Director & Teacher	12/21/2020
Mr Adam Igl	St John’s LS Newburg WI	First German LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Choir, Worship Music	12/21/2020
Mrs Andrea Hahm	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	12/21/2020
Mr Daniel Johnson	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	12/21/2020
Mr Nicholas Raith	Grace LC Saint Joseph MI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	12/21/2020
Mr Christopher Luebke		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 8, General Computer	12/22/2020
Ms Bethany Ehlert	Trusting Hearts Preschool Manitowoc WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	12/22/2020
Mrs Heidi Wendland		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI ECM Teacher; 4-year-olds	12/22/2020
Mrs Joy Dorn	St John LS Lewiston MN	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/27/2020
Miss Cassandra Schwark	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	Reformation LS San Diego CA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/27/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Kristin Watson	Precious Lambs Preschool Rochester MN	Precious is the Child Preschool Rochester MN ECM Teacher; Call made Year-Round	12/9/2020
Mr Eric Paulsen	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor of Mathematics	12/23/2020
Ms Denise Fletcher		Grace LS Saint Joseph MI Teacher; Kindergarten, One-Year, Provisional Call	12/23/2020
Mrs Beth Plath		St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL Teacher; Grade 6, Semester 2	12/24/2020
Mrs Marilee Nolte		New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL Teacher; Grades 1-2, Limited Duration, Semester 2	12/24/2020
Ms Claire Schimanski		Friedens LS Kenosha WI Teacher; Grade 4, Semester 2	12/24/2020
Mrs Sarah Homan	Reformation LS San Diego CA	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Music	12/26/2020
Mrs Amy Vannieuwenhoven	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI Teacher; Grade 5, Call made Permanent	12/26/2020

ASSIGNMENT

Teachers		Assignment	Date assigned
Mr Ian Paulsen		St John LS Bay City MI Principal; Grades 7 & 8, Permanent Assignment	12/27/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Richard Miller	Redeemer LC Scottville MI	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	12/18/2020
Rev Nathan Seiltz	Multi-Language Productions	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	12/23/2020
Rev Donald Schultz	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	12/23/2020
Rev Joel Neumann	Faith LC Black River Falls WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	12/26/2020
Rev Stephen Apt	Divine Savior LC-Liberty Hill Liberty Hill TX	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	12/26/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Brett Baade	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus & East Campus Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	12/21/2020
Mr Michael Hinds	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	12/23/2020
Mrs Heather Pagel	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Call made Permanent	12/23/2020
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4-year-olds	12/24/2020
Miss Hannah Holzhueter	Morrison Zion LS Greenleaf WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	12/24/2020
Mrs Danielle Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	12/26/2020
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Technology, Coaching	12/26/2020
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	12/27/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Rebecca Fricke	St Paul LS Wonewoc WI	12/31/2020

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Philip Schwerin	Faith LC Russellville AR	12/25/2020

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Miss Suzanne Geiger	St Paul LS Columbus OH	6/30/2021
Mr Mark Steiner	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	6/30/2021

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Call Report – December 21, 2020

2020/12/21/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

12/15/2020 – 12/21/2020

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 Randall Ott	Zion LC Greenleaf WI	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	11/24/2020
Rev Andrew Schmidt (ELS)	Bethany Lutheran College Mankato MN	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Alexander Groth	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Joel Neumann	Faith LC Black River Falls WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Nathan Seiltz	Multi-Language Productions	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	11/29/2020
Rev Richard Miller	Redeemer LC Scottville MI	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	11/30/2020
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	11/30/2020
Rev Donald Schultz	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	12/1/2020
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	12/5/2020
Rev Keegan Dowling	Abiding Word LC Orleans ON Canada	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Benjamin Kratz	Our Savior LC Birmingham AL	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Jason Baldwin	Hope LC Saint Charles MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Brian Pechman	Risen Savior LC Pooler GA	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev David Naumann	St Paul LC Saginaw MI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Luke Tembreull	Beautiful Savior LC Corvallis OR	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	12/8/2020
Rev Stephen Apt	Divine Savior LC-Liberty Hill Liberty Hill TX	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	12/8/2020
Rev William Mayhew	New Salem LC Sebewaing MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	12/9/2020
Rev Scott Schultz	Cross of Christ LC Portage WI	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev Jay Bickelhaupt	Apostles LC Billings MT	New mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev Andrew Fix	St John LC Lannon WI	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	12/11/2020
Rev Kent Holz	Beautiful Savior LC Clarksville TN	Commission on Congregational Counseling Waukesha WI Congregational Counselor	12/18/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Stephnie Marquez	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Art, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	11/16/2020
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	11/18/2020
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Miss Sarah Rautenberg	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	11/22/2020
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4-year-olds	11/23/2020
Mr Scott Beyersdorf	David’s Star LS Jackson WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	11/24/2020
Mrs Shana Beyersdorf		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3, Spanish	11/24/2020
Mrs Danielle Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	11/29/2020
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Technology, Coaching	11/29/2020
Mr Brett Baade	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus & East Campus Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	11/29/2020
Miss Deborah Buelow	First LS Elkhorn WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	11/29/2020
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	11/29/2020
Mr Eric Paulsen	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	11/30/2020
Mrs Heather Pagel	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Call made Permanent	11/30/2020
Mrs Sarah Homan	Reformation LS San Diego CA	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Music	12/1/2020
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 4	12/2/2020
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	12/6/2020
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 Math	12/6/2020
Mr Michael Hinds	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	12/6/2020
Miss Karen Luehring	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	12/6/2020
Miss Hannah Holzhueter	Morrison Zion LS Greenleaf WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	12/6/2020
Mr Mark Kutz	St John LS Dakota MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 (Half-Day)	12/6/2020
Miss Kristine Krug	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mrs Mandy Elseth	Little Lambs Christian Preschool West Fargo ND	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Director	12/6/2020
Mrs Ashley Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	12/6/2020
Mr Jacob Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	12/6/2020
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	12/6/2020
Mrs Amanda Ofstie	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher	12/8/2020
Mr Craig Kiecker	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Upper Grades	12/8/2020
Mrs Kirsten Duin	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	12/10/2020
Miss Cheryl Henckel	Little Lambs Childcare Center West Bend WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	12/13/2020
Miss Kathleen VanOrman	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/13/2020
Mrs Amy Vannieuwenhoven	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI Teacher; Grade 5, Call made Permanent	12/13/2020
Mr Eric Duve	St Paul LS Bangor WI	Eastside LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4	12/13/2020
Mrs Bethany Babinec	St John LS Watertown WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/13/2020
Mrs Jenny Pufahl		Faith LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 3	12/13/2020
Mr Aaron Schwartz	Peace LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Rapid City SD Principal; Grades 7-8	12/13/2020
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	12/13/2020
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	12/13/2020
Mrs Melissa Botero	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 2	12/14/2020
Mrs Barbara Stelter	St John LS Fox Lake WI	St John LS Fox Lake WI ECM Teacher; 3-4K, Permanent Call	12/14/2020
Ms Melissa Hanson	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – Child Care New Hope MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	12/14/2020
Mr Nathan Bitter	St Mark LS Bemidji MN	St John LS Fox Lake WI Principal; Grades 6-8	12/14/2020
Mr Christopher Luebke		Emanuel LS New London WI Teacher; Grade 6, Vice Principal	12/14/2020
Mr Jared Christensen	St Paul LS Saint James MN	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	12/14/2020
Dr Benjamin Troge	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	12/14/2020
Mr Jonathan Rosenow	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 5K	12/15/2020
Mr Christopher Mundstock	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Middle School Word of God	12/15/2020
Mrs Emily Seeber	Salem LS Milwaukee WI	Holy Cross LS (ELS) Madison WI Teacher; Grade 6	12/17/2020
Mr Michael Allard	St John LS Neillsville WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	12/17/2020
Mrs Megan Allard	St John LS Neillsville WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Elementary Grades	12/17/2020
Ms Katrina Buchholz	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English Foundations	12/18/2020
Mrs Sandy Mayhew		St John LS Pigeon MI Teacher; Grades K-2, Music	12/20/2020
Mr Daniel Busch	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	Redeemer LS Tucson AZ Principal	12/20/2020
Miss Jessica Neumann	St John LS Mukwonago WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/20/2020
Ms Laurel Coates	Trinity LS Waco NE	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	12/20/2020
Miss Amanda Ehrenberg	St Paul LS South Haven MI	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	12/20/2020
Mrs Jessica Welke	Divine Peace LS Largo MD	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/20/2020
Ms Cathy Wilson		Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/20/2020
Mrs Stacey Aguilar	Concord Lutheran Academy Temecula CA	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Teacher; Grades 3-4	12/20/2020
Mrs Allison Hoffmann	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI ECM Director & Teacher	12/20/2020
Mrs Marilee Nolte	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL Teacher; Grades 1-2, Limited Duration, Semester 2	12/20/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Anna Vogel	Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA	Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA Teacher; Grades 2-3, Limited Duration, Half-Time Call	11/20/2020
Mrs Jennifer Bunn	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI ECM Teacher; K4	12/14/2020
Mr Seth Kock	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Director	12/15/2020
Mrs Carol Markgraf	St John’s LS Newburg WI	St John’s LS Newburg WI ECM Teacher; Preschool & Extended Learning Teacher, Call made Permanent	12/18/2020
Mr Seth Zoellner	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Teacher; Grade 7, Science	12/18/2020
Mr Santiago Botero	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 8 – Math, Science, Coaching	12/18/2020
Mrs Nicole Tranberg	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN Teacher; Kindergarten, Music, Youth Choir	12/19/2020

ASSIGNMENT

Teachers	Assignment	Date assigned
Mr Brent Schmidt	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grades 3-5	12/18/2020
Mr Gabriel Plocher	St John LS Red Wing MN Teacher; Grades 3-5, Limited Duration – Semester 2	12/18/2020
Mrs Abby Plocher	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grades 6-8, Limited Duration – Semester 2	12/18/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Timothy Gerbing	Christ LC Pewaukee WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	12/14/2020
Rev Caleb Schoeneck	Beautiful Savior LC College Station TX	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	12/15/2020
Rev Jon Tesch	Trinity LC Marinette WI	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	12/18/2020
Rev John Berg	Divinity LC Saint Paul MN	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	12/18/2020
Rev Christian Winkel	Redemption LC Milwaukee WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	12/18/2020
Rev Scott Schwertfeger	Zion LC Arlington WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	12/18/2020
Rev Timothy Rosenow	St Paul LC Prescott WI	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	12/18/2020
Rev Brett Brauer	Trinity LC Watertown WI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN Pastor	12/20/2020
Rev James Backus	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	12/20/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	12/14/2020
Mr Kevin Lorge	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	12/15/2020
Mr David Rust	St John LS & Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades TBD	12/16/2020
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Science, Math	12/16/2020
Miss Joanna Smith	Trinity LS Hoskins NE	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 6	12/17/2020
Mr Justin Gut	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	12/18/2020
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	12/18/2020
Mr Keith Bowe	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	12/20/2020
Mrs Carol Tetzlaff	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	12/20/2020
Mr Nathan Gartner	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	12/20/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Holly Christianson	St John LS Red Wing MN	12/31/2020

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Call Report – December 14, 2020

2020/12/14/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

12/8/2020 – 12/14/2020

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 Timothy Rosenow	St Paul LC Prescott WI	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev James Backus	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	11/19/2020
Rev Timothy Gerbing	Christ LC Pewaukee WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Caleb Schoeneck	Beautiful Savior LC College Station TX	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Scott Schwertfeger	Zion LC Arlington WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Brett Brauer	Trinity LC Watertown WI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev John Berg	Divinity LC Saint Paul MN	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Randall Ott	Zion LC Greenleaf WI	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	11/24/2020
Rev Andrew Schmidt (ELS)	Bethany Lutheran College Mankato MN	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Alexander Groth	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Joel Neumann	Faith LC Black River Falls WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Nathan Seiltz	Multi-Language Productions	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	11/29/2020
Rev Jon Tesch	Trinity LC Marinette WI	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	11/30/2020
Rev Richard Miller	Redeemer LC Scottville MI	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	11/30/2020
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	New Mission Amarillo TX Pastor	11/30/2020
Rev Donald Schultz	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	12/1/2020
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	12/5/2020
Rev Keegan Dowling	Abiding Word LC Orleans ON Canada	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Benjamin Kratz	Our Savior LC Birmingham AL	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Christian Winkel	Redemption LC Milwaukee WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Jason Baldwin	Hope LC Saint Charles MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Brian Pechman	Risen Savior LC Pooler GA	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev David Naumann	St Paul LC Saginaw MI	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	12/6/2020
Rev Luke Tembreull	Beautiful Savior LC Corvallis OR	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	12/8/2020
Rev Stephen Apt	Divine Savior LC-Liberty Hill Liberty Hill TX	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	12/8/2020
Rev William Mayhew	New Salem LC Sebewaing MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	12/9/2020
Rev Scott Schultz	Cross of Christ LC Portage WI	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev Jay Bickelhaupt	Apostles LC Billings MT	New mission West San Antonio TX Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev Andrew Fix	St John LC Lannon WI	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	12/11/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Jennifer Bunn	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI ECM Teacher; K4	11/1/2020
Mrs Anna Vogel		Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA Teacher; Grades 2-3, Limited Duration, Half-Time Call	11/15/2020
Mrs Carol Markgraf	St John’s LS Newburg WI	St John’s LS Newburg WI ECM Teacher; Preschool & Extended Learning Teacher, Call made Permanent	11/15/2020
Mrs Stephnie Marquez	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Art, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	11/16/2020
Mrs Carol Tetzlaff	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	11/18/2020
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	11/18/2020
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Miss Sarah Rautenberg	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	11/19/2020
Mr Keith Bowe	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	11/19/2020
Mrs Nicole Tranberg	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN Teacher; Kindergarten, Music, Youth Choir	11/22/2020
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	11/22/2020
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	11/22/2020
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4-year-olds	11/23/2020
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Science, Math	11/24/2020
Miss Joanna Smith	Trinity LS Hoskins NE	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 6	11/24/2020
Mr Scott Beyersdorf	David’s Star LS Jackson WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	11/24/2020
Mrs Shana Beyersdorf		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3, Spanish	11/24/2020
Mr David Rust	St John LS & Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades TBD	11/29/2020
Mrs Danielle Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	11/29/2020
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Technology, Coaching	11/29/2020
Mr Brett Baade	Christ-St Peter LS-West & East Campus Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	11/29/2020
Mr Seth Zoellner	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Teacher; Grade 7, Science	11/29/2020
Miss Deborah Buelow	First LS Elkhorn WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	11/29/2020
Mr Kevin Lorge	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	11/29/2020
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	11/29/2020
Mr Justin Gut	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	11/30/2020
Mr Santiago Botero	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 8 – Math, Science, Coaching	11/30/2020
Mr Eric Paulsen	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	11/30/2020
Mrs Heather Pagel	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Call made Permanent	11/30/2020
Mr Nathan Gartner	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	12/1/2020
Mrs Sarah Homan	Reformation LS San Diego CA	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Music	12/1/2020
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 4	12/2/2020
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	12/6/2020
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 Math	12/6/2020
Mr Michael Hinds	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	12/6/2020
Miss Karen Luehring	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	12/6/2020
Miss Hannah Holzhueter	Morrison Zion LS Greenleaf WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	12/6/2020
Mr Mark Kutz	St John LS Dakota MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 (Half-Day)	12/6/2020
Miss Kristine Krug	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mrs Mandy Elseth	Little Lambs Christian Preschool West Fargo ND	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Director	12/6/2020
Mrs Ashley Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	12/6/2020
Mr Jacob Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	12/6/2020
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	12/6/2020
Mrs Amanda Ofstie	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher	12/8/2020
Mr Craig Kiecker	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal; Upper Grades	12/8/2020
Mrs Kirsten Duin	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN ECM Teacher; Infant	12/10/2020
Miss Cheryl Henckel	Little Lambs Childcare Center West Bend WI	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	12/13/2020
Miss Kathleen VanOrman	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Bay Pines LS Seminole FL Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/13/2020
Mrs Amy Vannieuwenhoven	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI Teacher; Grade 5, Call made Permanent	12/13/2020
Mr Eric Duve	St Paul LS Bangor WI	Eastside LS Madison WI Teacher; Grade 4	12/13/2020
Mrs Bethany Babinec	St John LS Watertown WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	12/13/2020
Mrs Jenny Pufahl		Faith LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 3	12/13/2020
Mr Aaron Schwartz	Peace LS Livonia MI	St Paul LS Rapid City SD Principal; Grades 7-8	12/13/2020
Mr Philip Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	St John’s LS Two Rivers WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director	12/13/2020
Miss Meredith Milbrath	Risen Savior LS Mankato MN	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	12/13/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Aaron Robinson	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; English & Cultural Diversity Coordinator	12/6/2020
Rev Gary Pufahl	Christ LC Big Bend WI	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ Lead Pastor	12/12/2020
Rev James Saatkamp	St James LC North Branch MI	Resurrection LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	12/12/2020
Rev Bradley Taylor	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX	Christ LC Pewaukee WI Associate Pastor	12/13/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Sarah Welsing		St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/7/2020
Mrs Hannah Mueller	Grace LS Saint Joseph MI	Grace LS Saint Joseph MI ECM Director & Teacher	12/7/2020
Mrs Ruth Pahmeier	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Upper Grades, Half-Time Call	12/7/2020
Mr Zachary Richie	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Director	12/7/2020
Mr Ryan Kirchoff	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 9-12, English	12/8/2020
Mrs Amy Arguello	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Principal	12/9/2020
Mr Kurtis Hoppe	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Administrator	12/9/2020
Mr Joshua Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI Professor; Music	12/9/2020
Mr Jared Matthies	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 8	12/9/2020
Mrs Amanda Edwards	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI ECM Teacher; 4-year-olds	12/10/2020
Mrs Rebekah Jaeger		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Middle Grades	12/11/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Teacher; Grade 3, Drama, Choir	12/12/2020
Ms Sara Spencer		Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; 5-year-old Kindergarten	12/12/2020
Mr Paul Frisque	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI Director of Parish Music	12/13/2020
Mrs Erin Hulse	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; English	12/14/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Ryan Hulse	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	12/14/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Prof David Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	12/7/2020
Rev David Karow	St John LC Rock Springs WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	12/8/2020
Rev Brian Roloff	Ascension LC Plymouth MN	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	12/8/2020
Rev Paul Schulz	Grace LC Safford AZ	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	12/9/2020
Rev Adam Mueller	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	12/9/2020
Rev Michael Weigand	Faith LC Fond du Lac WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	12/9/2020
Rev Andrew Luehring	St John LC Kaukauna WI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	12/9/2020
Prof Andrew Naumann	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	12/9/2020
Rev Andrew Buschkopf	Mountain of the Lord LC Wausau WI	Beautiful Savior LC La Porte IN Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev William Dunn	St Peter LC Milwaukee WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	12/10/2020
Rev Timothy Henning	St Lucas LC Kewaskum WI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	12/11/2020
Rev Daniel Schroeder	St Peter LC Modesto CA	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	12/11/2020
Rev Walter Gawel IV	Victory LC Lexington KY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	12/11/2020
Rev Steven Lange	Hope LC Louisville KY	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	12/12/2020
Rev Seth Scheuerlein	St Luke’s LC Grand Rapids MN	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	12/12/2020
Rev Matthew Frey	Living Word LC Montrose CO	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	12/12/2020
Rev Jonathan Bourman	Peace LC Aiken SC	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	12/12/2020
Rev Matthew Schaewe	Faith LC Sussex WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	12/13/2020
Rev Andrew Mueller	Beautiful Savior LC Las Vegas NV	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	12/13/2020
Rev Keith Schleis	Abiding Faith LC Smyrna TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	12/13/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	11/24/2020
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	12/7/2020
Mr Matthew Augustine	Zion LS Chesaning MI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	12/7/2020
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	12/7/2020
Mr Colin Paustian	Neenah LS (3-8) Neenah WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	12/7/2020
Mrs Rebecca Briney	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	12/8/2020
Mr Jacob Zimmermann	St John LS Fremont WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	12/8/2020
Ms Sarah Jandron	Emanuel LS New London WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4-year-old Kindergarten	12/8/2020
Mr Aaron Krause	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	12/8/2020
Mr David Fulton	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletics, Coaching	12/10/2020
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	12/10/2020
Mr Darren Vogt	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Language Arts	12/10/2020
Ms Rachel Wendt	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Lead Teacher	12/10/2020
Mr Michael Koestler	Shoreland Lutheran High School Kenosha WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	12/11/2020
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	12/11/2020
Mrs Megan Enstad	Parkland LS Tacoma WA	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	12/11/2020
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Lead Teacher	12/11/2020
Mr David Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	12/12/2020
Mr Bradley Gurgel	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	12/12/2020
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	12/12/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Teacher; Grades 3-4, Music, Call made Permanent	12/12/2020
Mrs Sarah Weber		Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English, Coaching/Co-Curricular	12/13/2020
Mr Matthew Kanzenbach	St Paul LS Livonia MI	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	12/14/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Dr Michael Butzow	Bloomington LS Bloomington MN	12/31/2020
Mrs Katherine Wakefield	St Bartholomew LS Kawkawlin MI	12/31/2020
Mrs Beth Rathje	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	12/31/2020
Mrs Elizabeth Guse	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	12/31/2020
Miss Petra Thao	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Anna Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Prof em Lloyd Huebner	Grace LC Milwaukee WI	12/8/2020
Teachers	Home church	Death date
Miss Jane Wade	Peace LC Sun Prairie WI	12/7/2020

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Call Report – December 7, 2020

2020/12/07/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

12/1/2020 – 12/7/2020

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 Gary Pufahl	Christ LC Big Bend WI	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ Lead Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Daniel Schroeder	St Peter LC Modesto CA	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Walter Gawel IV	Victory LC Lexington KY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Andrew Mueller	Beautiful Savior LC Las Vegas NV	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev David Karow	St John LC Rock Springs WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	11/11/2020
Prof David Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev William Dunn	St Peter LC Milwaukee WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	11/11/2020
Prof Andrew Naumann	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	11/14/2020
Rev Jonathan Bourman	Peace LC Aiken SC	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev James Saatkamp	St James LC North Branch MI	Resurrection LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Adam Mueller	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Seth Scheuerlein	St Luke’s LC Grand Rapids MN	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Timothy Henning	St Lucas LC Kewaskum WI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Timothy Rosenow	St Paul LC Prescott WI	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev Paul Schulz	Grace LC Safford AZ	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD & Bison SD Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev James Backus	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	11/19/2020
Rev Steven Lange	Hope LC Louisville KY	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	11/19/2020
Rev Aaron Robinson	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; English & Cultural Diversity Coordinator	11/19/2020
Rev Timothy Gerbing	Christ LC Pewaukee WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Caleb Schoeneck	Beautiful Savior LC College Station TX	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Scott Schwertfeger	Zion LC Arlington WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Matthew Frey	Living Word LC Montrose CO	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Brett Brauer	Trinity LC Watertown WI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Andrew Buschkopf	Mountain of the Lord LC Wausau WI	Beautiful Savior LC La Porte IN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Andrew Luehring	St John LC Kaukauna WI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Brian Roloff	Ascension LC Plymouth MN	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev John Berg	Divinity LC Saint Paul MN	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Matthew Schaewe	Faith LC Sussex WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	11/23/2020
Rev Michael Weigand	Faith LC Fond du Lac WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	11/23/2020
Rev Keith Schleis	Abiding Faith LC Smyrna TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	11/24/2020
Rev Randall Ott	Zion LC Greenleaf WI	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	11/24/2020
Rev Andrew Schmidt	Bethany Lutheran College Mankato MN	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Alexander Groth	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Joel Neumann	Faith LC Black River Falls WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	11/29/2020
Rev Nathan Seiltz	Multi-Language Productions Waukesha WI	Christ the Rock LC Farmington NM Missionary	11/29/2020
Rev Jon Tesch	Trinity LC Marinette WI	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	11/30/2020
Rev Richard Miller	Redeemer LC Scottville MI	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	11/30/2020
Rev Evan Chartrand	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI	New Mission San Antonio TX Missionary	11/30/2020
Rev Donald Schultz	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	12/1/2020
Rev Bradley Taylor	Prince of Peace LC Flower Mound TX	Christ LC Pewaukee WI Associate Pastor	12/2/2020
Rev Brock Groth	St Mark’s LC Citrus Heights CA	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	12/5/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Teacher; Grade 3, Drama, Choir	11/1/2020
Mrs Jennifer Bunn	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI ECM Teacher; K4	11/1/2020
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	11/8/2020
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	11/10/2020
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	11/10/2020
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	11/10/2020
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	11/11/2020
Mrs Amy Arguello	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Principal	11/11/2020
Mr Kurtis Hoppe	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Administrator	11/11/2020
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Lead Teacher	11/15/2020
Mrs Megan Enstad	Parkland LS Tacoma WA	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	11/15/2020
Mr Jared Matthies	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 8	11/15/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Teacher; Grades 3-4, Music, Call made Permanent	11/15/2020
Mrs Anna Vogel		Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA Teacher; Grades 2-3, Limited Duration, Half-Time Call	11/15/2020
Mrs Carol Markgraf	St John’s LS Newburg WI	St John’s LS Newburg WI ECM Teacher; Preschool & Extended Learning Teacher, Call made Permanent	11/15/2020
Mr Colin Paustian	Neenah LS (3-8) Neenah WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	11/16/2020
Mr Aaron Krause	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	11/16/2020
Mrs Stephnie Marquez	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Art, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	11/16/2020
Mr Ryan Kirchoff	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 9-12, English	11/17/2020
Mr David Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	11/17/2020
Mr David Fulton	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletics, Coaching	11/17/2020
Mrs Sarah Weber		Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English, Coaching/Co-Curricular	11/18/2020
Mrs Carol Tetzlaff	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	11/18/2020
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	11/18/2020
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Miss Sarah Rautenberg	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Ms Sarah Jandron	Emanuel LS New London WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	11/19/2020
Mr Darren Vogt	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Language Arts	11/19/2020
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	11/19/2020
Mr Matthew Augustine	Zion LS Chesaning MI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	11/19/2020
Mr Jacob Zimmermann	St John LS Fremont WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	11/19/2020
Mr Keith Bowe	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	11/19/2020
Mr Michael Koestler	Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	11/19/2020
Mr Paul Frisque	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI Director of Parish Music	11/22/2020
Mrs Rebecca Briney	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	11/22/2020
Mrs Nicole Tranberg	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN Teacher; Kindergarten, Music, Youth Choir	11/22/2020
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	11/22/2020
Ms Rachel Wendt	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Lead Teacher	11/22/2020
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	11/22/2020
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4 year-olds	11/23/2020
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Science, Math	11/24/2020
Miss Joanna Smith	Trinity LS Hoskins NE	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 6	11/24/2020
Mr Scott Beyersdorf	David’s Star LS Jackson WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	11/24/2020
Mrs Shana Beyersdorf		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3, Spanish	11/24/2020
Mr Joshua Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI Professor; Music	11/24/2020
Mrs Erin Hulse	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; English	11/24/2020
Mr David Rust	St John LS Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades TBD	11/29/2020
Mrs Danielle Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	11/29/2020
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Technology, Coaching	11/29/2020
Mr Brett Baade	Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus & East Campus Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	11/29/2020
Mr Seth Zoellner	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Teacher; Grade 7, Science	11/29/2020
Miss Deborah Buelow	First LS Elkhorn WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	11/29/2020
Ms Sara Spencer		Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; 5K	11/29/2020
Mr Kevin Lorge	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	11/29/2020
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	11/29/2020
Mrs Amanda Edwards	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI ECM Teacher	11/29/2020
Mr Matthew Kanzenbach	St Paul LS Livonia MI	Bethany LC Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	11/29/2020
Mr Zachary Richie	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN	Little Lambs Learning Center Duluth MN ECM Director	11/29/2020
Mr Justin Gut	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI Teacher; Grade 12 – Science, Coaching	11/30/2020
Mr Santiago Botero	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Teacher; Grade 8 – Math, Science, Coaching	11/30/2020
Mr Eric Paulsen	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	11/30/2020
Mrs Heather Pagel	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI	Lamb of God LS West Allis WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2, Call made Permanent	11/30/2020
Mr Nathan Gartner	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	12/1/2020
Mrs Sarah Homan	Reformation LS San Diego CA	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Music	12/1/2020
Mr Bradley Gurgel	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	12/1/2020
Miss Heather Schmidt	St Paul LS Franklin WI	Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch Liberty Hill TX Teacher; Grade 4	12/2/2020
Mrs Rebekah Jaeger		Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Middle Grades	12/2/2020
Mrs Ruth Pahmeier	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI Teacher; Upper Grades, Half-Time Call	12/2/2020
Miss Elizabeth Henke	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mr Nathan Schultz	Peace LS Hartford WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal; Math	12/6/2020
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 Math	12/6/2020
Mr Michael Hinds	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	12/6/2020
Miss Karen Luehring	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	12/6/2020
Miss Hannah Holzhueter	Morrison Zion LS Greenleaf WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Teacher; Kindergarten	12/6/2020
Mr Mark Kutz	St John LS Dakota MN	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 (Half-Day)	12/6/2020
Miss Kristine Krug	St Paul LS Beverly Hills FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1	12/6/2020
Mrs Ashley Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	12/6/2020
Mr Jacob Steinmetz	Shepherd of the Valley LS Menasha WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	12/6/2020
Mr Christopher Avery	St John’s LS Burlington WI	Christ Our Redeemer LS Aurora CO Principal; Grades 4-7, Athletic Director	12/6/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Ryan Hulse	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	11/21/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Matthew Guse	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	12/3/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Philip Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Principal	12/1/2020
Mrs Sherri Lueck		Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA ECM Director; 4K Teacher	12/2/2020
Ms Rebecca Olson	Westside Christian School Middleton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6 & 5-8 Social Studies	12/3/2020
Mr Michael Schulz	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 4, Call made Permanent	12/4/2020
Miss Anne Russell		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 6	12/4/2020
Mr Andrew Aguilar	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Principal; Grades 7-8	12/5/2020
Mr William Fuerstenau	Bethany LS Hustisford WI	Emanuel LS New London WI Principal	12/6/2020
Mrs Leah Gillespie		St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Kindergarten	12/7/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Steven Neumann	Mt Zion LC Kenosha WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	11/19/2020
Rev David Barkow	Christ the Lord LC Cottage Grove MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	11/20/2020
Rev Caleb Kurbis	Living Savior LC Asheville NC	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	12/1/2020
Rev William Monday	St Peter LC – North Campus Appleton WI	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	12/2/2020
Rev Joel McKenney	St Paul LC Algoma WI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	12/2/2020
Rev Joshua Kesting	St Paul LC Neosho WI	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	12/3/2020
Rev Nathan Sutton	Our Savior LC San Antonio TX	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	12/3/2020
Rev Wayne Laitinen	Retired	Hope LC Portland MI Pastor; Retirement Call	12/5/2020
Rev Jonathan Fischer	Resurrection LC Chesapeake VA	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor	12/5/2020
Rev Mark Westra	Prince of Peace LC Fairport NY	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	12/5/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 1	11/27/2020
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	11/30/2020
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher	11/30/2020
Mrs Caitlin Bare	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	12/1/2020
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	12/3/2020
Mr Jonathan Beilke	Grace LS Saint Joseph MI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	12/4/2020
Miss Magdalena Petermann	Bethany LS Kenosha WI	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	12/4/2020
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	12/4/2020
Mr Paul Kanzenbach	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	12/5/2020
Mr Jeffrey Dorn	Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	12/6/2020
Mr Eric Fillner	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	12/6/2020
Miss Lindsay Ernst	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	12/6/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Sara Makinen	Wisconsin LS-Elementary School (3-5) Racine WI	11/29/2020
Prof Kaitlyn Zupan	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	12/31/2020
Mrs Brittany Babler	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	6/30/2021
Mrs Bethany Bauman	Resurrection LS Aurora IL	6/30/2021
Mrs Karla Haley	St John LS Waterloo WI	6/30/2021
Miss Stephanie Rockhoff	Faith LS Anchorage AK	6/30/2021

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Call Report – November 30, 2020

2020/11/30/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

11/24/2020 – 11/30/2020

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 David Barkow	Christ the Lord LC Cottage Grove MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Steven Neumann	Mt Zion LC Kenosha WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Gary Pufahl	Christ LC Big Bend WI	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ Lead Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Mark Westra	Prince of Peace LC Fairport NY	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Nathan Sutton	Our Savior LC San Antonio TX	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Matthew Guse	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	11/5/2020
Rev Joel McKenney	St Paul LC Algoma WI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Daniel Schroeder	St Peter LC Modesto CA	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Caleb Kurbis	Living Savior LC Asheville NC	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Walter Gawel IV	Victory LC Lexington KY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev William Monday	St Peter LC – North Campus Appleton WI	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev Andrew Mueller	Beautiful Savior LC Las Vegas NV	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev David Karow	St John LC Rock Springs WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	11/11/2020
Prof David Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev William Dunn	St Peter LC Milwaukee WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev Jonathan Fischer	Resurrection LC Chesapeake VA	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor	11/12/2020
Prof Andrew Naumann	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	11/14/2020
Rev Jonathan Bourman	Peace LC Aiken SC	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev James Saatkamp	St James LC North Branch MI	Resurrection LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Joshua Kesting	St Paul LC Neosho WI	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Adam Mueller	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Seth Scheuerlein	St Luke’s LC Grand Rapids MN	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Timothy Henning	St Lucas LC Kewaskum WI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Timothy Rosenow	St Paul LC Prescott WI	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev Paul Schulz	Grace LC Safford AZ	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev James Backus	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	11/19/2020
Rev Steven Lange	Hope LC Louisville KY	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	11/19/2020
Rev Aaron Robinson	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; English & Cultural Diversity Coordinator	11/19/2020
Rev Timothy Gerbing	Christ LC Pewaukee WI	Christ LC Eden Prairie MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Caleb Schoeneck	Beautiful Savior LC College Station TX	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Scott Schwertfeger	Zion LC Arlington WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Matthew Frey	Living Word LC Montrose CO	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Wayne Laitinen	Retired	Hope LC Portland MI Pastor; Retirement Call	11/22/2020
Rev Brett Brauer	Trinity LC Watertown WI	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Andrew Buschkopf	Mountain of the Lord LC Wausau WI	Beautiful Savior LC La Porte IN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Andrew Luehring	St John LC Kaukauna WI	Christ LC Marshall MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Brian Roloff	Ascension LC Plymouth MN	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev John Berg	Divinity LC Saint Paul MN	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	11/22/2020
Rev Matthew Schaewe	Faith LC Sussex WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	11/23/2020
Rev Michael Weigand	Faith LC Fond du Lac WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	11/23/2020
Rev Keith Schleis	Abiding Faith LC Smyrna TN	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	11/24/2020
Rev Randall Ott	Zion LC Greenleaf WI	St John LC Bowdle SD Pastor	11/24/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Philip Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Principal	10/20/2020
Mr Michael Schulz	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 4	10/27/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Teacher; Grade 3, Drama, Choir	11/1/2020
Miss Anne Russell		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 6	11/1/2020
Mrs Jennifer Bunn	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI ECM Teacher; K4	11/1/2020
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	11/1/2020
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	11/1/2020
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	11/8/2020
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher	11/8/2020
Ms Rebecca Olson	Westside Christian School Middleton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6 & 5-8 Social Studies	11/8/2020
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	11/10/2020
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	11/10/2020
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	11/10/2020
Mrs Leah Gillespie		St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Kindergarten	11/11/2020
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	11/11/2020
Mrs Amy Arguello	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Principal	11/11/2020
Mr Kurtis Hoppe	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Administrator	11/11/2020
Mrs Sherri Lueck		Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA ECM Director; 4K Teacher	11/15/2020
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 1	11/15/2020
Mr Paul Kanzenbach	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	11/15/2020
Miss Lindsay Ernst	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	11/15/2020
Mrs Caitlin Bare	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	11/15/2020
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Lead Teacher	11/15/2020
Mrs Megan Enstad	Parkland LS Tacoma WA	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	11/15/2020
Mr Jared Matthies	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 8	11/15/2020
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	11/15/2020
Mr William Fuerstenau	Bethany LS Hustisford WI	Emanuel LS New London WI Principal	11/15/2020
Mr Andrew Aguilar	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Principal; Grades 7-8	11/15/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Teacher; Grades 3-4, Music, Permanent Call	11/15/2020
Miss Magdalena Petermann	Bethany LS Kenosha WI	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	11/15/2020
Mrs Anna Vogel		Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA Teacher; Grades 2-3, Limited Duration, Half-Time Call	11/15/2020
Mrs Carol Markgraf	St John’s LS Newburg WI	St John’s LS Newburg WI ECM Teacher; Preschool & Extended Learning Teacher, Call made Permanent	11/15/2020
Mr Colin Paustian	Neenah LS (3-8) Neenah WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	11/16/2020
Mr Aaron Krause	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	11/16/2020
Mr Jeffrey Dorn	Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	11/16/2020
Mrs Stephnie Marquez	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Art, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	11/16/2020
Mr Ryan Kirchoff	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 9-12, English	11/17/2020
Mr David Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	11/17/2020
Mr David Fulton	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletics, Coaching	11/17/2020
Mrs Sarah Weber		Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English, Coaching/Co-Curricular	11/18/2020
Mr Jonathan Beilke	Grace LS Saint Joseph MI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	11/18/2020
Mrs Carol Tetzlaff	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	11/18/2020
Mr Eric Fillner	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	11/18/2020
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	11/18/2020
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Miss Sarah Rautenberg	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Ms Sarah Jandron	Emanuel LS New London WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	11/19/2020
Mr Darren Vogt	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Language Arts	11/19/2020
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Science	11/19/2020
Mr Matthew Augustine	Zion LS Chesaning MI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	11/19/2020
Mr Jacob Zimmermann	St John LS Fremont WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	11/19/2020
Mr Keith Bowe	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	11/19/2020
Mr Michael Koestler	Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	11/19/2020
Mr Paul Frisque	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI Director; Parish Music	11/22/2020
Mrs Rebecca Briney	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	11/22/2020
Mrs Nicole Tranberg	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN Teacher; Kindergarten, Music, Youth Choir	11/22/2020
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	11/22/2020
Ms Rachel Wendt	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Lead Teacher	11/22/2020
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	11/22/2020
Miss Kristin Mantey	Cornerstone Early Learning Center Hugo MN	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE ECM Teacher; 3 & 4-year-olds	11/23/2020
Mr Peter Langebartels	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI	Lakeside Lutheran High School Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 9 – Science, Math	11/24/2020
Miss Joanna Smith	Trinity LS Hoskins NE	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 6	11/24/2020
Mr Scott Beyersdorf	David’s Star LS Jackson WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	11/24/2020
Mrs Shana Beyersdorf		St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3, Spanish	11/24/2020
Mr Joshua Wendt	First German LS Manitowoc WI	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI Professor; Music	11/24/2020
Mrs Erin Hulse	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; English	11/24/2020
Mr David Rust	St John LS & Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades TBD	11/29/2020
Mrs Danielle Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	11/29/2020
Mr Michael Fetcenko	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8, Technology, Coaching	11/29/2020
Mr Brett Baade	Christ-St Peter LS-West & East Campus Milwaukee WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	11/29/2020
Mr Seth Zoellner	Trinity LS Waukesha WI	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI Teacher; Grade 7, Science	11/29/2020
Miss Deborah Buelow	First LS Elkhorn WI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	11/29/2020
Ms Sara Spencer		Bethany LS Manitowoc WI Teacher; 5K	11/29/2020
Mr Kevin Lorge	St Matthew LS Iron Ridge WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	11/29/2020
Mr Luke Beilke	Ascension LS and Preschool Sarasota FL	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal; Grades 6-8	11/29/2020
Mrs Amanda Edwards	Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Bellevue WA	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI ECM Teacher	11/29/2020
Mr Matthew Kanzenbach	St Paul LS Livonia MI	Bethany LC Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	11/29/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Ryan Hulse	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	11/21/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Daniel Douglas	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA Teacher; Grades 5-6	11/23/2020
Mr Christopher Avila	St John LS Red Wing MN	Trinity LS West Bend WI Principal; Grades 7-8	11/23/2020
Mrs Katherine Douglas		Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA ECM Teacher; One-Year, Three Quarter-Time, Provisional Call	11/23/2020
Mr Jay Selle	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI Assistant Principal, Grade 7	11/23/2020
Mr Stephen Gurgel	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN Teacher; Grades 9-12, History, Religion	11/24/2020
Mr Corey Pieper		St Paul LS Wonewoc WI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Athletic Director, One-Year, Provisional Call	11/24/2020
Mrs Ruth Schwark		Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 4, Coaching, Provisional Call	11/27/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Clinton Kreuziger	Crown of Life LC Marietta OH	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	11/24/2020
Rev Brad Krause	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	11/25/2020
Rev Adam Zimpelmann	Good Shepherd LC Fond du Lac WI	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	11/26/2020
Rev Timothy Spiegelberg	Carbon Valley LC Firestone CO	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	11/27/2020
Rev John Bortulin	St John LC Mukwonago WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	11/27/2020
Rev Matthew Reis	Trinity LC Bangor MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	11/27/2020
Rev Ryan Wolfe	Redeemer LC Mandan ND	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	11/28/2020
Rev Nathanael Brenner	Holy Scripture LC Fort Wayne IN	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	11/28/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Ryan Wiechmann	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	11/23/2020
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher	11/23/2020
Miss Rebecca Wagner	Redeemer Learning Center Tomahawk WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	11/24/2020
Mr Andrew Baxter	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	11/25/2020
Mr Michael Henning Jr	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	11/28/2020
Mrs Carrie Henning	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	11/28/2020
Mrs Amy Lawonn	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	11/28/2020
Mr Karl Kuschel	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science	11/28/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Elisabeth Arnold	St John LS Peshtigo WI	12/31/2020
Mr Matthew Nottling	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	12/31/2020

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Philip Mischke	Timothy LC Saint Louis Park MN	11/19/2020
Mr Robert Berg	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN	11/24/2020
Rev Arthur Schupmann	Divinity-Divine Charity LC Whitefish Bay WI	11/24/2020

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Jonathan Rossman	St John LC Whitewater WI	4/11/2021

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Call Report – November 23, 2020

2020/11/23/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

11/17/2020 – 11/23/2020

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 Adam Zimpelmann	Good Shepherd LC Fond du Lac WI	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Brad Krause	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev David Barkow	Christ the Lord LC Cottage Grove MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Matthew Reis	Trinity LC Bangor MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	10/29/2020
Rev Ryan Wolfe	Redeemer LC Mandan ND	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	10/31/2020
Rev Steven Neumann	Mt Zion LC Kenosha WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Clinton Kreuziger	Crown of Life LC Marietta OH	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev John Bortulin	St John LC Mukwonago WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Gary Pufahl	Christ LC Big Bend WI	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ Lead Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Mark Westra	Prince of Peace LC Fairport NY	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Nathan Sutton	Our Savior LC San Antonio TX	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Nathanael Brenner	Holy Scripture LC Fort Wayne IN	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Matthew Guse	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	11/5/2020
Rev Joel McKenney	St Paul LC Algoma WI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Daniel Schroeder	St Peter LC Modesto CA	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Caleb Kurbis	Living Savior LC Asheville NC	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Walter Gawel IV	Victory LC Lexington KY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev William Monday	St Peter LC – North Campus Appleton WI	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev Andrew Mueller	Beautiful Savior LC Las Vegas NV	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev David Karow	St John LC Rock Springs WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	11/11/2020
Prof David Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev William Dunn	St Peter LC Milwaukee WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev Jonathan Fischer	Resurrection LC Chesapeake VA	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor	11/12/2020
Prof Andrew Naumann	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	11/14/2020
Rev Jonathan Bourman	Peace LC Aiken SC	Grace of God LC Dix Hills NY Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev James Saatkamp	St James LC North Branch MI	Resurrection LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Joshua Kesting	St Paul LC Neosho WI	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Adam Mueller	Redeemer LC Tucson AZ	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN Associate Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Timothy Spiegelberg	Carbon Valley LC Firestone CO	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Seth Scheuerlein	St Luke’s LC Grand Rapids MN	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Timothy Henning	St Lucas LC Kewaskum WI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	11/15/2020
Rev Timothy Rosenow	St Paul LC Prescott WI	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev Paul Schulz	Grace LC Safford AZ	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev James Backus	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL Pastor	11/19/2020
Rev Steven Lange	Hope LC Louisville KY	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	11/19/2020
Rev Aaron Robinson	Fairview LC Milwaukee WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; English & Cultural Diversity Coordinator	11/19/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Philip Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Principal	10/20/2020
Mr Stephen Gurgel	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN Teacher; Grades 9-12, History, Religion	10/25/2020
Mr Christopher Avila	St John LS Red Wing MN	Trinity LS West Bend WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/27/2020
Mr Corey Pieper		St Paul LS Wonewoc WI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Athletic Director, One-Year, Provisional Call	10/27/2020
Mr Michael Schulz	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 4	10/27/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Teacher; Grade 3, Drama, Choir	11/1/2020
Miss Anne Russell		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 6	11/1/2020
Mrs Jennifer Bunn	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI ECM Teacher; K4	11/1/2020
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	11/1/2020
Mr Ryan Wiechmann	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor; Mathematics	11/1/2020
Mr Daniel Douglas	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA Teacher; Grades 5-6	11/1/2020
Mrs Katherine Douglas		Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA ECM Teacher; Three Quarter-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	11/1/2020
Mrs Carrie Henning	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	11/1/2020
Mr Michael Henning Jr	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	11/1/2020
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	11/1/2020
Mr Andrew Baxter	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	11/2/2020
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher	11/3/2020
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	11/8/2020
Mrs Amy Lawonn	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	11/8/2020
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher	11/8/2020
Miss Rebecca Wagner	Redeemer Learning Center Tomahawk WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	11/8/2020
Ms Rebecca Olson	Westside Christian School Middleton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6 & 5-8 Social Studies	11/8/2020
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	11/10/2020
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	11/10/2020
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	11/10/2020
Mrs Leah Gillespie		St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Kindergarten	11/11/2020
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	11/11/2020
Mrs Amy Arguello	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Principal	11/11/2020
Mr Kurtis Hoppe	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Administrator	11/11/2020
Mrs Sherri Lueck		Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA ECM Director; 4K Teacher	11/15/2020
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 1	11/15/2020
Mrs Ruth Schwark		Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 4, Coaching	11/15/2020
Mr Paul Kanzenbach	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	11/15/2020
Miss Lindsay Ernst	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	11/15/2020
Mrs Caitlin Bare	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	11/15/2020
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Lead Teacher	11/15/2020
Mrs Megan Enstad	Parkland LS Tacoma WA	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	11/15/2020
Mr Jared Matthies	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 8	11/15/2020
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	11/15/2020
Mr William Fuerstenau	Bethany LS Hustisford WI	Emanuel LS New London WI Principal	11/15/2020
Mr Andrew Aguilar	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Principal; Grades 7-8	11/15/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Teacher; Grades 3-4, Music, Call Made Permanent	11/15/2020
Miss Magdalena Petermann	Bethany LS Kenosha WI	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	11/15/2020
Mrs Anna Vogel		Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA Teacher; Grades 2-3, Limited Duration, Half-Time Call	11/15/2020
Mrs Carol Markgraf	St John’s LS Newburg WI	St John’s LS Newburg WI ECM Teacher; Preschool & Extended Learning Teacher, Call Made Permanent	11/15/2020
Mr Colin Paustian	Neenah LS (3-8) Neenah WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	11/16/2020
Mr Aaron Krause	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	Mt Calvary LS Waukesha WI Principal; Grades 6, 7, or 8	11/16/2020
Mr Jeffrey Dorn	Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	11/16/2020
Mrs Stephnie Marquez	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Art, Half-Time, One-Year, Provisional Call	11/16/2020
Mr Ryan Kirchoff	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Teacher; Grades 9-12, English	11/17/2020
Mr David Wilson	Immanuel LS Manitowoc WI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	11/17/2020
Mr David Fulton	Grace LS Oshkosh WI	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletics, Coaching	11/17/2020
Mr Jay Selle	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI Assistant Principal; Grade 7	11/17/2020
Mrs Sarah Weber		Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 9, English, Coaching/Co-Curricular	11/18/2020
Mr Jonathan Beilke	Grace LS Saint Joseph MI	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	11/18/2020
Mrs Carol Tetzlaff	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Grades 3-4	11/18/2020
Mr Eric Fillner	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI	St Paul LS Ixonia WI Principal; Grades 5-6	11/18/2020
Miss Cassandra Krug	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	11/18/2020
Mrs Rebecca Toepel	St Peter Lutheran Preschool Modesto CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Miss Sarah Rautenberg	Building Blocks Christian Academy Los Angeles CA	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/18/2020
Ms Sarah Jandron	Emanuel LS New London WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; 4K	11/19/2020
Mr Darren Vogt	St Mark LS Citrus Heights CA	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Language Arts	11/19/2020
Mr Karl Kuschel	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 5-6, Science	11/19/2020
Mr Justin Wiechmann	St Matthew’s LS Oconomowoc WI	Atonement LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 7- 8, Science	11/19/2020
Mr Matthew Augustine	Zion LS Chesaning MI	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	11/19/2020
Mr Jacob Zimmermann	St John LS Fremont WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	11/19/2020
Mr Keith Bowe	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	SEW Praesidium Waukesha WI Administrator; Superintendent of Schools for the Southeastern Wisconsin District	11/19/2020
Mr Michael Koestler	Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	11/19/2020

Mr Paul Frisque	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI Director; Parish Music	11/22/2020
Mrs Rebecca Briney	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	11/22/2020
Mrs Nicole Tranberg	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN Teacher; Kindergarten, Music, Youth Choir	11/22/2020
Mr Andrew Danner	St Paul LS Plymouth NE	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	11/22/2020
Ms Rachel Wendt	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Teacher; Lead Teacher	11/22/2020
Mr Michael Chappell	Precious Lambs Preschool Jacksonville FL	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	11/22/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Ryan Hulse	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	11/21/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Matthew Arnold	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI	St Luke LC Vassar MI Pastor	11/21/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Nicole Grunwald	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN ECM Teacher; Staff Minister	11/5/2020
Mr Christopher Arndt	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 6, Call Made Permanent	11/15/2020
Mr Lyle Timm		St John LS Milwaukee WI Teacher	11/18/2020
Mrs Christine Timm		St John LS Milwaukee WI Teacher	11/18/2020
Mr Kirk Schauland	Emanuel LS New London WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Grade 9, General Computer, Network Administrator, Coaching	11/19/2020
Mr David Ring	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI Principal	11/22/2020
Mrs Nancy Ring	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI Administrator; EC Campus Administrator, Teacher	11/22/2020
Mrs Mary Jones		Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA Teacher; Grades 2-3, Limited Duration, Half-Time Call	11/23/2020
Mr Jeffrey Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor; Computer Science	11/23/2020
Mrs Tova Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor; Mathematics	11/23/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev James Buske	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	11/16/2020
Rev Mathew Pfeifer	Lincoln Heights LC Des Moines IA	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	11/16/2020
Rev Stephen Schamber Sr	Holy Trinity LC Wyoming MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	11/17/2020
Rev Thad Bitter	Grace LC Portland OR	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev Paul Schulz	Risen Savior LC Chula Vista CA	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev Daniel Lewig	Trinity LC Lime Ridge WI St John LC Hillpoint WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	11/18/2020
Rev Nathanael Scharf	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	11/20/2020
Rev Dr Timothy Bourman	Sure Foundation LC Woodside NY	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	11/20/2020
Rev Jared Oldenburg	Eternal Rock LC Castle Rock CO	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	11/21/2020
Rev Jonathan Zimpelmann	St John LC Hastings MN	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	11/22/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Miss Angela Birner	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Music	11/16/2020
Miss Jessica Martinez	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	11/17/2020
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	11/18/2020
Mr Steven White	St Paul LS South Haven MI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	11/18/2020
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1, Music	11/19/2020
Mr Philip Haefner	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 – Part-Time Call	11/19/2020
Mr Michael Marquardt	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI Professor; Music	11/20/2020
Mr Seth Zimmermann	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal	11/20/2020
Miss Sarah Krajewski	Grace Lutheran Child Care Charlotte NC	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Director	11/20/2020
Mr Kevin Bode	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Bethany LC Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	11/22/2020
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI ECM Teacher	11/22/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Brent Bitter	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	11/17/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Hannah Ewerdt	New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne FL	11/16/2020
Mrs Rosanna Mulske	St Paul LS Menomonie WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev George Tiefel Jr	Immanuel LC South Lyon MI	11/17/2020

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr Gary Bain	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN	6/30/2021

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Call Report – November 16, 2020

2020/11/16/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

11/10/2020 – 11/16/2020

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 Thad Bitter	Grace LC Portland OR	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Adam Zimpelmann	Good Shepherd LC Fond du Lac WI	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Matthew Arnold	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI	St Luke LC Vassar MI Pastor	10/24/2020
Rev Paul Schulz	Risen Savior LC Chula Vista CA	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Daniel Lewig	Trinity LC Lime Ridge WI St John LC Hillpoint WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Brad Krause	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev David Barkow	Christ the Lord LC Cottage Grove MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev James Buske	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	10/26/2020
Rev Mathew Pfeifer	Lincoln Heights LC Des Moines IA	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	10/27/2020
Rev Dr Timothy Bourman	Sure Foundation LC Woodside NY	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Jonathan Zimpelmann	St John LC Hastings MN	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Stephen Schamber Sr	Holy Trinity LC Wyoming MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Matthew Reis	Trinity LC Bangor MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	10/29/2020
Rev Ryan Wolfe	Redeemer LC Mandan ND	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	10/31/2020
Rev Nathanael Scharf	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Steven Neumann	Mt Zion LC Kenosha WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Clinton Kreuziger	Crown of Life LC Marietta OH	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev John Bortulin	St John LC Mukwonago WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Gary Pufahl	Christ LC Big Bend WI	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ Lead Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Jared Oldenburg	Eternal Rock LC Castle Rock CO	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	11/2/2020
Rev Mark Westra	Prince of Peace LC Fairport NY	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Nathan Sutton	Our Savior LC San Antonio TX	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Nathanael Brenner	Holy Scripture LC Fort Wayne IN	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Matthew Guse	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	11/5/2020
Rev Joel McKenney	St Paul LC Algoma WI	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Daniel Schroeder	St Peter LC Modesto CA	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Caleb Kurbis	Living Savior LC Asheville NC	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev Walter Gawel IV	Victory LC Lexington KY	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	11/8/2020
Rev William Monday	St Peter LC – North Campus Appleton WI	Amazing Love LC Frankfort IL Associate Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev Andrew Mueller	Beautiful Savior LC Las Vegas NV	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev David Karow	St John LC Rock Springs WI	St Peter LC Helenville WI Pastor	11/11/2020
Prof David Scharf	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN	Peace LC Chandler AZ Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev William Dunn	St Peter LC Milwaukee WI	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev Jonathan Fischer	Resurrection LC Chesapeake VA	Resurrection LC Rochester MN Associate Pastor	11/12/2020
Prof Andrew Naumann	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Teacher; Religion Department	11/14/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Kirk Schauland	Emanuel LS New London WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Grade 9, General Computer, Network Administrator, Coaching	10/15/2020
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	10/18/2020
Mr Kevin Bode	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Bethany LC Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	10/18/2020
Mr Philip Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Principal	10/20/2020
Mr Jeffrey Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor; Computer Science	10/20/2020
Mrs Tova Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor; Mathematics	10/20/2020
Mr Christopher Arndt	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 6, Call made permanent	10/20/2020
Miss Jessica Martinez	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	10/25/2020
Miss Sarah Krajewski	Grace Lutheran Child Care Charlotte NC	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Director	10/25/2020
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1, Music	10/25/2020
Mrs Nicole Grunwald	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN ECM Teacher; Staff Minister	10/25/2020
Mr Stephen Gurgel	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN Teacher; Grades 9-12, History, Religion	10/25/2020
Mr Philip Haefner	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Grade 6 – Part-Time Call	10/25/2020
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI ECM Teacher	10/26/2020
Mr Christopher Avila	St John LS Red Wing MN	Trinity LS West Bend WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/27/2020
Mr Corey Pieper		St Paul LS Wonewoc WI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Athletic Director, One-Year, Provisional Call	10/27/2020
Mr Steven White	St Paul LS South Haven MI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/27/2020
Miss Angela Birner	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Music	10/27/2020
Mr Michael Schulz	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 4	10/27/2020
Mr Michael Marquardt	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI Professor of Music	10/29/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Teacher; Grade 3, Drama, Choir	11/1/2020
Miss Anne Russell		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 6	11/1/2020
Mrs Jennifer Bunn	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI ECM Teacher; K4	11/1/2020
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	11/1/2020
Mr Seth Zimmermann	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal	11/1/2020
Mr Ryan Wiechmann	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor of Mathematics	11/1/2020
Mr Daniel Douglas	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA Teacher; Grades 5-6	11/1/2020
Mrs Katherine Douglas		Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA ECM Teacher; One-Year, Three Quarter-Time, Provisional Call	11/1/2020
Mrs Carrie Henning	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	11/1/2020
Mr Michael Henning Jr	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	11/1/2020
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	11/1/2020
Mr Andrew Baxter	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	11/2/2020
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher	11/3/2020
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	11/8/2020
Mrs Amy Lawonn	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	11/8/2020
Mrs Kayla Wilkins	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Lord of Life LS Thornton CO Teacher	11/8/2020
Miss Rebecca Wagner	Redeemer Learning Center Tomahawk WI	Little Lambs Learning Center Mandan ND ECM Director	11/8/2020
Ms Rebecca Olson	Westside Christian School Middleton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6 & 5-8 Social Studies	11/8/2020
Mr Lyle Timm		St John LS Milwaukee WI Teacher	11/9/2020
Mrs Christine Timm		St John LS Milwaukee WI Teacher	11/9/2020
Miss Deanna Rahn	Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8) Racine WI	St Paul LS Onalaska WI Teacher; Grade 2	11/10/2020
Mrs Allison Byers	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	Little Lions Child Care Marathon WI ECM Director	11/10/2020
Mr Zachariah Thooft	Bethel LS Bay City MI	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI Principal; Grades 3-4 or 5-8	11/10/2020
Mrs Leah Gillespie		St Paul LS Ixonia WI Teacher; Kindergarten	11/11/2020
Mr Philip Hochmuth	St John LS Maribel WI	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI Principal; Grades 5-8	11/11/2020
Mrs Amy Arguello	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Principal	11/11/2020
Mr Kurtis Hoppe	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral FL Administrator	11/11/2020
Mrs Sherri Lueck		Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA ECM Director; 4K Teacher	11/15/2020
Miss Rachel Petermann	Trinity LS Kiel WI	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 1	11/15/2020
Mrs Ruth Schwark		Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA Teacher; Grade 4, Coaching	11/15/2020
Mr Paul Kanzenbach	St John LS Milwaukee WI	Peace LS Hartford WI Teacher; K-8 Music, Choir	11/15/2020
Miss Lindsay Ernst	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Zion LS Denver CO ECM Director	11/15/2020
Mrs Caitlin Bare	Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope MN	St Mark Little Lions Preschool Salina KS ECM Teacher	11/15/2020
Miss Catharyn Waggoner	Our Savior’s LS Zion IL	Cross of Christ LS Coon Rapids MN ECM Lead Teacher	11/15/2020
Mrs Megan Enstad	Parkland LS Tacoma WA	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music	11/15/2020
Mr Jared Matthies	Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus Watertown WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 8	11/15/2020
Mr David Roekle	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Downers Grove IL	Immanuel LS Medford WI Principal; Grades TBD	11/15/2020
Mr William Fuerstenau	Bethany LS Hustisford WI	Emanuel LS New London WI Principal	11/15/2020
Mr Andrew Aguilar	California Lutheran High School Wildomar CA	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Principal; Grades 7-8	11/15/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Teacher; Grades 3-4, Music, Call made permanent	11/15/2020
Miss Magdalena Petermann	Bethany LS Kenosha WI	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6	11/15/2020
Mrs Mary Jones		Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA Teacher; Grades 2-3, Limited Duration, Half-Time Call	11/15/2020
Mrs Anna Vogel		Shepherd of the Hills LS La Mesa CA Teacher; Grades 2-3, Limited Duration, Half-Time Call	11/15/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Brent Bitter	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	10/25/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Paul Lindhorst	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Ministry of Christian Giving Christian Giving Counselor	11/12/2020
Rev Jeffrey Samelson	Christ LC Clarksville MD	Christian Life Resources Hartford WI Director of Ministry Advancement	11/15/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Miss Erin Keese	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Kindergarten	11/10/2020
Mr Matthew Foxen	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Director of Communications	11/12/2020
Mrs Carin Schmiel		Mt Olive Lutheran Preschool Shakopee MN ECM Director	11/13/2020
Mr Joseph Blum	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Director of Admissions	11/15/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Ryan Kummerow	St John’s LC – Salem-Lowell Campus Lowell WI	St John’s LC & St John’s LC – Salem-Lowell Campus Juneau WI & St John’s LC – Horicon Campus Horicon WI Staff Minister; Two-Year, Less than Half-Time Call	11/9/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Thomas Westra	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	11/7/2020
Rev Matthew Hennig	Christ LC North Saint Paul MN & Hugo MN	Christ LC Pewaukee WI Associate Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev Ryan Cortright	Our Redeemer LC Madison WI	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	11/10/2020
Rev Jeffrey Mahnke	St Peter LC – Schofield Campus Schofield WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev Gregory Lyon	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev Matthew Mueller	Living Hope LC Peoria IL	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	11/11/2020
Rev Paul White	Loving Shepherd LC Milwaukee WI	St Paul LC Marshall WI Pastor	11/12/2020
Rev Matthew Ewart	NorthCross LC Lakeville MN	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	11/12/2020
Rev Thadeus Flitter	Zion LC Valentine NE	Trinity LC Omak WA Pastor	11/12/2020
Rev Frederic Berger	St Paul’s LC Plymouth NE	Beautiful Savior LC La Porte IN Pastor	11/13/2020
Rev Steven Waldschmidt	Christ Alone LC Dardenne Prairie MO	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	11/13/2020
Rev James Panning	St Paul’s LC Litchfield MN	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	11/14/2020
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	11/14/2020
Rev Michael Kuschel	St Matthew LC (Flora) Renville MN & Danube MN	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	11/14/2020
Rev David Parsons	Holy Cross LC Tucson AZ	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	11/14/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	11/9/2020
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	11/10/2020
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	11/10/2020
Mr Shawn Herkstroeter	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	11/11/2020
Mr Christopher Mueller	St John LS Watertown WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	11/11/2020
Miss Charlotte Huebner	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	11/11/2020
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5/6 or 7/8	11/12/2020
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	11/12/2020
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	11/12/2020
Miss Kathryn Gut	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	11/12/2020
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8	11/12/2020
Mr Kyle Raymond	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	11/13/2020
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	11/13/2020
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Lead Teacher	11/14/2020
Miss Mollie Dorn	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	11/14/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Miss Megan Rabbers	Bethany Lutheran Preschool Saginaw MI	6/30/2021
Mr Wade Witzlsteiner	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev LeRoy Lothert	St John’s LC New Ulm MN	11/16/2020
Teachers	Home church	Death date
Ms Elizabeth Johnson	St Matthew’s LC Oconomowoc WI	11/14/2020

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Susan Saatkamp	St Jacobi LS Greenfield WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – November 9, 2020

2020/11/09/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

11/3/2020 – 11/9/2020

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 Jeffrey Mahnke	St Peter LC – Schofield Campus Schofield WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Thomas Westra	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	10/7/2020
Rev Paul Lindhorst	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Ministry of Christian Giving Christian Giving Counselor	10/8/2020
Rev Michael Kuschel	St Matthew LC (Flora) Renville MN & Danube MN	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Steven Waldschmidt	Christ Alone LC Dardenne Prairie MO	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	10/12/2020
Rev Jeffrey Samelson	Christ LC Clarksville MD	Christian Life Resources Hartford WI Director of Ministry Advancement	10/16/2020
Rev Matthew Mueller	Living Hope LC Peoria IL	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Gregory Lyon	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Thadeus Flitter	Zion LC Valentine NE	Trinity LC Omak WA Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Paul White	Loving Shepherd LC Milwaukee WI	St Paul LC Marshall WI Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Thad Bitter	Grace LC Portland OR	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Ryan Cortright	Our Redeemer LC Madison WI	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	10/19/2020
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev Matthew Ewart	NorthCross LC Lakeville MN	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev James Panning	St Paul’s LC Litchfield MN	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev David Parsons	Holy Cross LC Tucson AZ	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev Matthew Hennig	Christ LC North St Paul & Hugo MN	Christ LC Pewaukee WI Associate Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Adam Zimpelmann	Good Shepherd LC Fond du Lac WI	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Matthew Arnold	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI	St Luke LC Vassar MI Pastor	10/24/2020
Rev Paul Schulz	Risen Savior LC Chula Vista CA	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Daniel Lewig	Trinity LC Lime Ridge WI St John LC Hillpoint WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Brad Krause	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Frederic Berger	St Paul’s LC Plymouth NE	Beautiful Savior LC La Porte IN Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev David Barkow	Christ the Lord LC Cottage Grove MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev James Buske	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	10/26/2020
Rev Mathew Pfeifer	Lincoln Heights LC Des Moines IA	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	10/27/2020
Rev Dr Timothy Bourman	Sure Foundation LC Woodside NY	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Jonathan Zimpelmann	St John LC Hastings MN	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Stephen Schamber Sr	Holy Trinity LC Wyoming MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Matthew Reis	Trinity LC Bangor MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	10/29/2020
Rev Ryan Wolfe	Redeemer LC Mandan ND	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	10/31/2020
Rev Nathanael Scharf	St Paul’s LC New Ulm MN	Centennial LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Steven Neumann	Mt Zion LC Kenosha WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Clinton Kreuziger	Crown of Life LC Marietta OH	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev John Bortulin	St John LC Mukwonago WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Gary Pufahl	Christ LC Big Bend WI	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ Lead Pastor	11/1/2020
Rev Jared Oldenburg	Eternal Rock LC Castle Rock CO	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	11/2/2020
Rev Mark Westra	Prince of Peace LC Fairport NY	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Nathan Sutton	Our Savior LC San Antonio TX	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Nathanael Brenner	Holy Scripture LC Fort Wayne IN	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	11/4/2020
Rev Matthew Guse	St Peter’s LC Fond du Lac WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	11/5/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Shawn Herkstroeter	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of field experiences	10/15/2020
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	10/15/2020
Mr Kirk Schauland	Emanuel LS New London WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Grade 9, General Computer, Network Administration, Athletics/Coaching	10/15/2020
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	10/15/2020
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	10/15/2020
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5/6 or 7/8	10/15/2020
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	10/15/2020
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul’s LC Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	10/18/2020
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8	10/18/2020
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK Lead ECM Teacher	10/18/2020
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	10/18/2020
Mr Kyle Raymond	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	10/18/2020
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	10/18/2020
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	10/18/2020
Mr Kevin Bode	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Bethany LC Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	10/18/2020
Miss Erin Keese	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Teacher	10/19/2020
Mr Philip Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Principal	10/20/2020
Miss Kathryn Gut	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	10/20/2020
Mr Joseph Blum	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Director	10/20/2020
Mr Matthew Foxen	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Director	10/20/2020
Mr Jeffrey Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor; Computer Science	10/20/2020
Mrs Tova Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor; Mathematics	10/20/2020
Mr Christopher Arndt	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI Teacher; Grade 6 – Call made Permanent	10/20/2020
Mr Christopher Mueller	St John LS Watertown WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/25/2020
Miss Jessica Martinez	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	10/25/2020
Miss Sarah Krajewski	Grace Lutheran Child Care Charlotte NC	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Director	10/25/2020
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1, Music	10/25/2020
Miss Charlotte Huebner	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	10/25/2020
Mrs Nicole Grunwald	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN ECM Teacher; Staff Minister	10/25/2020
Mr Stephen Gurgel	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN Teacher; Grades 9-12, History, Religion	10/25/2020
Mr Philip Haefner	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Teacher Grade 6 – Part-Time Call	10/25/2020
Mrs Carin Schmiel		Mt Olive Lutheran Preschool Shakopee MN ECM Director	10/25/2020
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI ECM Teacher	10/26/2020
Mr Christopher Avila	St John LS Red Wing MN	Trinity LS West Bend WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/27/2020
Mr Corey Pieper		St Paul LS Wonewoc WI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Athletic Director, One-Year, Provisional Call	10/27/2020
Mr Steven White	St Paul LS South Haven MI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/27/2020
Miss Angela Birner	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Music	10/27/2020
Mr Michael Schulz	St Paul LS Appleton WI	St Paul LS Appleton WI Teacher; Grade 4	10/27/2020
Mr Michael Marquardt	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI Professor of Music	10/29/2020
Miss Mollie Dorn	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	10/29/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Teacher; Grade 3, Drama, Choir	11/1/2020
Miss Anne Russell		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 6	11/1/2020
Mrs Jennifer Bunn	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI ECM Teacher; K4	11/1/2020
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	11/1/2020
Mr Seth Zimmermann	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal	11/1/2020
Mr Ryan Wiechmann	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor of Mathematics	11/1/2020
Mr Daniel Douglas	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA Teacher; Grades 5-6	11/1/2020
Mrs Katherine Douglas		Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA ECM Teacher; One-Year, Three Quarter-Time, Provisional Call	11/1/2020
Mrs Carrie Henning	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	11/1/2020
Mr Michael Henning Jr	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	11/1/2020
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	11/1/2020
Mr Andrew Baxter	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL Principal; Grade 4	11/2/2020
Mrs Dorothy Grivno	Crown of Life LS Hubertus WI	Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato MN ECM Teacher	11/3/2020
Mrs Alissa Kiedrowski	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI Teacher; 4K & 5K	11/8/2020
Mrs Amy Lawonn	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Zion LS Columbus WI Teacher; Grades 1-2	11/8/2020
Ms Rebecca Olson	Westside Christian School Middleton WI	Trinity LS Waukesha WI Teacher; Grade 6 & 5-8 Social Studies	11/8/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Brent Bitter	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	10/25/2020
Mr Ryan Kummerow	St. John’s LC – Salem-Lowell Campus Lowell WI & St John’s LC Juneau WI	St John’s LC – Horicon Campus Horicon WI St John’s LC Juneau WI St. John’s LC – Salem-Lowell Campus Lowell WI Staff Minister; Less Than Half-Time, Two-Year Call	10/25/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mr Carl Manske	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 8, Athletic Director	11/2/2020
Mrs Lisa Uttech	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Choir Director, General Music, Drama	11/3/2020
Mr Chuqee Fletcher	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Religion	11/8/2020
Mrs Katherine Voss	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN	St Peter LS Saint Peter MN Teacher; Grades 4-5, Call made Permanent	11/9/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Aaron Schulz	St Paul’s LC Menomonie WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Norbert Mielke III	Ascension LC Sarasota FL	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	11/6/2020
Rev Jason Strong	Light of the World LC Fairbanks AK	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	11/6/2020
Rev Jeremy Cares	Shepherd of the Plains LC Lubbock TX	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	11/6/2020
Rev Jeremy Husby	Peace LC Hartford WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	11/6/2020
Rev Aaron Duve	Holy Redeemer LC Port Huron MI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	11/6/2020
Rev Scott Wolfram	Divine Word LC Plover WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	11/7/2020
Rev Peter Korthals	St Paul LC Amherst NH Beautiful Savior LC South Portland ME	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	11/7/2020
Rev Luke Thompson	St Paul LC Ottawa ON Canada	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN St John’s LC Minneapolis MN Pastor	11/7/2020
Rev Joshua Hanson	Christ LC Lodi CA	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	11/9/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr Philip Stern	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Emanuel LS New London WI Principal	11/3/2020
Mr Ryan Finkbeiner	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Executive Director	11/5/2020
Mr Kaleb Buch	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Principal; Grades 7-8	11/5/2020
Mr Daniel Busch	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	11/5/2020
Mr John Kaesmeyer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 7	11/6/2020
Mrs Jennifer Schopper	Bethlehem LS-South Menomonee Falls WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	11/8/2020
Mr Andrew Van Weele	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 History	11/8/2020
Mrs Amanda Harvey	Peace LS Hartford WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher	11/8/2020
Mr Adam Harvey	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal	11/8/2020
Mr Casey De Frain	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 7-8	11/8/2020
Mr Jeremiah Schmiege	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	11/8/2020
Mrs Amber Guthmiller	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6, Organ, Music	11/8/2020
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	11/8/2020
Mr Chuqee Fletcher	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; English and Cultural Diversity Coordinator	11/8/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mr Daniel Carran	Trinity LS Kiel WI	6/30/2021
Staff Ministers	Current call	Date resigned
Mr Stephen Pankow	Little Lambs Learning Center Danube MN	11/20/2020

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Roland Zimmermann	Christ LC Eagle River WI	11/4/2020
Teachers	Home church	Death date
Mr Franklin Kolander	St Paul’s LC Arlington MN	11/3/2020

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev James Hoff	St Paul LC Livonia MI	5/23/2021

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Call Report – November 2, 2020

2020/11/02/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

10/27/2020 – 11/2/2020

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 Norbert Mielke III	Ascension LC Sarasota FL	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Scott Wolfram	Divine Word LC Plover WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	10/4/2020
Rev Jeffrey Mahnke	St Peter LC – Schofield Campus Schofield WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Thomas Westra	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	10/7/2020
Rev Jason Strong	Light of the World LC Fairbanks AK	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Paul Lindhorst	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Ministry of Christian Giving Christian Giving Counselor	10/8/2020
Rev Michael Kuschel	St Matthew LC (Flora) Renville MN & Danube MN	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Aaron Schulz	St Paul’s LC Menomonie WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Peter Korthals	St Paul LC Amherst NH Beautiful Savior LC South Portland ME	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Luke Thompson	St Paul LC Ottawa ON Canada	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Steven Waldschmidt	Christ Alone LC Dardenne Prairie MO	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	10/12/2020
Rev Jeffrey Samelson	Christ LC Clarksville MD	Christian Life Resources Hartford WI Director of Ministry Advancement	10/16/2020
Rev Matthew Mueller	Living Hope LC Peoria IL	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Jeremy Husby	Peace LC Hartford WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Gregory Lyon	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Thadeus Flitter	Zion LC Valentine NE	Trinity LC Omak WA Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Jeremy Cares	Shepherd of the Plains LC Lubbock TX	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Paul White	Loving Shepherd LC Milwaukee WI	St Paul LC Marshall WI Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Aaron Duve	Holy Redeemer LC Port Huron MI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Thad Bitter	Grace LC Portland OR	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Ryan Cortright	Our Redeemer LC Madison WI	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	10/19/2020
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev Matthew Ewart	NorthCross LC Lakeville MN	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev James Panning	St Paul’s LC Litchfield MN	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev David Parsons	Holy Cross LC Tucson AZ	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev Matthew Hennig	Christ LC North Saint Paul MN & Hugo MN	Christ LC Pewaukee WI Associate Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Adam Zimpelmann	Good Shepherd LC Fond du Lac WI	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Matthew Arnold	St Paul LC Oconto Falls WI	St Luke LC Vassar MI Pastor	10/24/2020
Rev Paul Schulz	Risen Savior LC Chula Vista CA	St John LC Mukwonago WI Associate Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Daniel Lewig	Trinity LC Lime Ridge WI St John LC Hillpoint WI	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev Frederic Berger	St Paul’s LC Plymouth NE	Beautiful Savior LC La Porte IN Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev David Barkow	Christ the Lord LC Cottage Grove MN	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	10/25/2020
Rev James Buske	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	10/26/2020
Rev Joshua Hanson	Christ LC Lodi CA	First LC Aurora NE Pastor	10/26/2020
Rev Mathew Pfeifer	Lincoln Heights LC Des Moines IA	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	10/27/2020
Rev Dr Timothy Bourman	Sure Foundation LC Woodside NY	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Jonathan Zimpelmann	St John LC Hastings MN	Grace LC Dakota MN Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Stephen Schamber Sr	Holy Trinity LC Wyoming MI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	10/28/2020
Rev Matthew Reis	Trinity LC Bangor MI	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	10/29/2020
Rev Ryan Wolfe	Redeemer LC Mandan ND	Ascension LC Moorhead MN St Paul’s LC Valley City ND Pastor	10/31/2020
Rev Gary Pufahl	Christ LC Big Bend WI	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ Lead Pastor	11/1/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Chuqee Fletcher	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; English & Cultural Diversity Coordinator	10/15/2020
Mr Shawn Herkstroeter	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of field experiences	10/15/2020
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	10/15/2020
Mr Casey De Frain	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	10/15/2020
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	10/15/2020
Mrs Lisa Uttech	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Choir Director, General Music, Drama	10/15/2020
Mr Chuqee Fletcher	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Religion	10/15/2020
Mr Kirk Schauland	Emanuel LS New London WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Grade 9, General Computer, Network Admin, Athletics/Coaching	10/15/2020
Mr John Kaesmeyer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 7	10/15/2020
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	10/15/2020
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-year-olds	10/15/2020
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal; Grades 5/6 or 7/8	10/15/2020
Mrs Jennifer Schopper	Bethlehem LS-South Menomonee Falls WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	10/15/2020
Mrs Amber Guthmiller	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6, Organ, Music	10/15/2020
Mr Kaleb Buch	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Principal; Grades 7-8	10/15/2020
Mr Ryan Finkbeiner	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Executive Director	10/15/2020
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	10/15/2020
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul’s LC Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	10/18/2020
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8	10/18/2020
Mr Philip Stern	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Emanuel LS New London WI Principal	10/18/2020
Mr Andrew Van Weele	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 History	10/18/2020
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Lead Teacher	10/18/2020
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	10/18/2020
Mr Kyle Raymond	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	10/18/2020
Mr Jeremiah Schmiege	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	10/18/2020
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	10/18/2020
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	10/18/2020
Mr Kevin Bode	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Bethany LC Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	10/18/2020
Mr Daniel Busch	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	10/18/2020
Miss Erin Keese	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Teacher	10/19/2020
Mr Philip Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Principal	10/20/2020
Miss Kathryn Gut	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	10/20/2020
Mrs Amanda Harvey	Peace LS Hartford WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher	10/20/2020
Mr Adam Harvey	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal	10/20/2020
Mr Joseph Blum	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Director	10/20/2020
Mr Matthew Foxen	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Director	10/20/2020
Mr Jeffrey Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor of Computer Science	10/20/2020
Mrs Tova Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor of Mathematics	10/20/2020
Mr Christopher Arndt	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI Teacher; Permanent – Grade 6	10/20/2020
Mr Christopher Mueller	St John LS Watertown WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/25/2020
Miss Jessica Martinez	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	10/25/2020
Miss Sarah Krajewski	Grace Lutheran Child Care Charlotte NC	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Director	10/25/2020
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1, Music	10/25/2020
Miss Charlotte Huebner	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	10/25/2020
Mrs Nicole Grunwald	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN ECM Teacher; Staff Minister	10/25/2020
Mr Stephen Gurgel	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN Teacher; Grades 9-12, History, Religion	10/25/2020
Mr Philip Haefner	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal & Teacher, Grade 6, Part-Time Call	10/25/2020
Mrs Carin Schmiel		Mt Olive Lutheran Preschool Shakopee MN ECM Director	10/25/2020
Mr Carl Manske	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Grade 8, Athletic Director	10/25/2020
Miss Abby Mehlberg	Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Delray Beach FL	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI ECM Teacher	10/26/2020
Mr Christopher Avila	St John LS Red Wing MN	Trinity LS West Bend WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/27/2020
Mr Corey Pieper		St Paul LS Wonewoc WI Teacher; Grades 3-5, Athletic Director, Provisional, One-Year Call	10/27/2020
Mr Steven White	St Paul LS South Haven MI	St Paul LS Tomah WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/27/2020
Miss Angela Birner	Crown of Life Christian Academy Fort Myers FL	St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Kindergarten, Music	10/27/2020
Mr Michael Marquardt	St Croix Lutheran Academy West Saint Paul MN	Michigan Lutheran Seminary Saginaw MI Professor of Music	10/29/2020
Miss Mollie Dorn	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Leap of Faith Early Childhood Center New Lisbon WI ECM Director	10/29/2020
Mrs Rachel Severeid	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Teacher; Grade 3, Drama, Choir	11/1/2020
Miss Anne Russell		Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 6	11/1/2020
Mrs Jennifer Bunn	St John LS Wrightstown WI	Risen Savior LS Milwaukee WI ECM Teacher; K4	11/1/2020
Mr Nathan Reich	St Paul LS Green Bay WI	St Paul First LS North Hollywood CA Principal	11/1/2020
Mr Seth Zimmermann	Riverview LS Appleton WI	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA Principal	11/1/2020
Mr Ryan Wiechmann	Northland Lutheran High School Mosinee WI	Luther Preparatory School Watertown WI Professor of Mathematics	11/1/2020
Mr Daniel Douglas	Mt Olive LS Overland Park KS	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA Teacher; Grades 5-6	11/1/2020
Mrs Katherine Douglas		Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA ECM Teacher; Provisional, Three Quarter-Time, One-Year Call	11/1/2020
Mrs Carrie Henning	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Trinity Lutheran Preschool Belle Plaine MN ECM Teacher	11/1/2020
Mr Michael Henning Jr	Good Shepherd’s LS West Allis WI	Trinity LS Belle Plaine MN Principal; Grades 7-8	11/1/2020
Mr Jacob Rothe	Mt Calvary LS Redding CA	Risen Savior LS – East Campus Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grade 4	11/1/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Brent Bitter	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	10/25/2020
Mr Ryan Kummerow	St. John’s LC – Salem-Lowell Campus Lowell WI & Juneau WI	St John’s LC – Horicon Campus Horicon WI & Juneau WI & LC – Salem-Lowell Campus Lowell WI Staff Minister; Less Than Half-Time, Two-Year-Call	10/25/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Andrew Retberg	Good Shepherd LC The Woodlands TX	St John LC Saginaw MI Pastor	10/31/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Jody Roberts	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD ECM Assistant Director	10/30/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Mark Kock	Retired	Hope LC Portland MI Pastor; Retirement Call	10/29/2020
Rev Daniel Solofra	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	10/30/2020
Rev Mark Schewe	St Peter LC Clovis CA	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	10/30/2020
Rev Stephen Daley	St Paul LC South Haven MI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	10/31/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date declined
Mr David Liebhard	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	10/29/2020
Mr Christopher Hintz	Christ the King LS Bremerton WA	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	10/30/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Kirstin Collier	Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler GA	6/30/2021

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Lori Greschner	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Barbara Mantey	Bethany LS Port Orchard WA	6/30/2021
Mrs Linnette Fehr	St Paul LS Onalaska WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – October 26, 2020

2020/10/26/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

10/20/2020 – 10/26/2020

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 Norbert Mielke III	Ascension LC Sarasota FL	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Mark Schewe	St Peter LC Clovis CA	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Daniel Solofra	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	10/1/2020
Rev Scott Wolfram	Divine Word LC Plover WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	10/4/2020
Rev Andrew Retberg	Good Shepherd LC The Woodlands TX	St John LC Saginaw MI Pastor	10/5/2020
Rev Stephen Daley	St Paul LC South Haven MI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	10/5/2020
Rev Jeffrey Mahnke	St Peter LC – Schofield Campus Schofield WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Thomas Westra	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	Commission on Congregational Counseling Congregational Counselor	10/7/2020
Rev Jason Strong	Light of the World LC Fairbanks AK	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Paul Lindhorst	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Ministry of Christian Giving Christian Giving Counselor	10/8/2020
Rev Michael Kuschel	St Matthew LC (Flora) Renville MN & Danube MN	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Aaron Schulz	St Paul’s LC Menomonie WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Peter Korthals	St Paul LC Amherst NH Beautiful Savior LC South Portland ME	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Luke Thompson	St Paul LC Ottawa ON Canada	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Steven Waldschmidt	Christ Alone LC Dardenne Prairie MO	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	10/12/2020
Rev Jeffrey Samelson	Christ LC Clarksville MD	Christian Life Resources Hartford WI Director of Ministry Advancement	10/16/2020
Rev Matthew Mueller	Living Hope LC Peoria IL	St Paul LC North Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Jeremy Husby	Peace LC Hartford WI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Youth Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Gregory Lyon	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	St Paul LC Bangor WI Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Thadeus Flitter	Zion LC Valentine NE	Trinity LC Omak WA Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Jeremy Cares	Shepherd of the Plains LC Lubbock TX	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Paul White	Loving Shepherd LC Milwaukee WI	St Paul LC Marshall WI Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Aaron Duve	Holy Redeemer LC Port Huron MI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Thad Bitter	Grace LC Portland OR	St John’s LC Sparta WI Outreach Associate Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Mark Kock	Retired	Hope LC Portland MI Pastor; Retirement Call	10/18/2020
Rev Ryan Cortright	Our Redeemer LC Madison WI	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	10/19/2020
Rev Jason Oakland	Martin Luther LC Neenah WI	First LC Racine WI Associate Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev Matthew Ewart	NorthCross LC Lakeville MN	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev James Panning	St Paul’s LC Litchfield MN	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev David Parsons	Holy Cross LC Tucson AZ	Good Shepherd LC Midland TX Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev Matthew Hennig	Christ LC North Saint Paul MN & Hugo MN	Christ LC Pewaukee WI Associate Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Adam Zimpelmann	Good Shepherd LC Fond du Lac WI	Zion LC Lansing MI Pastor	10/22/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Chuqee Fletcher	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; English & Cultural Diversity Coordinator	10/15/2020
Mr Shawn Herkstroeter	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & Director of Field Experiences	10/15/2020
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	10/15/2020
Mr Casey De Frain	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	10/15/2020
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	10/15/2020
Mrs Lisa Uttech	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Choir Director, General Music, Drama	10/15/2020
Mr Chuqee Fletcher	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Religion	10/15/2020
Mr Kirk Schauland	Emanuel LS New London WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Grade 9, General Computer, Network Admin, Athletics/Coaching	10/15/2020
Mr John Kaesmeyer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 7	10/15/2020
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	10/15/2020
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-Year-Olds	10/15/2020
Mr David Liebhard	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	10/15/2020
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal	10/15/2020
Mrs Jennifer Schopper	Bethlehem LS-South Menomonee Falls WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	10/15/2020
Mrs Amber Guthmiller	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6, Organ, Music	10/15/2020
Mr Kaleb Buch	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Principal; Grades 7-8	10/15/2020
Mr Christopher Hintz	Christ the King LS Bremerton WA	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	10/15/2020
Mr Ryan Finkbeiner	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Executive Director	10/15/2020
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	10/15/2020
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul’s LC Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	10/18/2020
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8	10/18/2020
Mr Philip Stern	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Emanuel LS New London WI Principal	10/18/2020
Mr Andrew Van Weele	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 History	10/18/2020
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK ECM Lead Teacher	10/18/2020
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	10/18/2020
Mr Kyle Raymond	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	10/18/2020
Mr Jeremiah Schmiege	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	10/18/2020
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	10/18/2020
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	10/18/2020
Mr Kevin Bode	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Bethany LC Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	10/18/2020
Mr Daniel Busch	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	10/18/2020
Miss Erin Keese	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	St Marcus LS Milwaukee WI Teacher	10/19/2020
Mr Philip Punzel	St Peter LS Appleton WI	Luther High School Onalaska WI Principal	10/20/2020
Miss Kathryn Gut	Shepherd of the Valley LS Westminster CO	First LS La Crosse WI ECM Director	10/20/2020
Mrs Amanda Harvey	Peace LS Hartford WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Teacher	10/20/2020
Mr Adam Harvey	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Star of Bethlehem LS New Berlin WI Principal	10/20/2020
Mr Joseph Blum	Garden Homes LS Milwaukee WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Director	10/20/2020
Mr Matthew Foxen	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI Director	10/20/2020
Mr Jeffrey Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor of Computer Science	10/20/2020
Mrs Tova Brown	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI Assistant Professor of Mathematics	10/20/2020
Mr Christopher Arndt	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI	St Paul LS Lake Mills WI Teacher; Permanent – Grade 6	10/20/2020
Mr Christopher Mueller	St John LS Watertown WI	Grace LS Oshkosh WI Principal; Grades 7-8	10/25/2020
Miss Jessica Martinez	St Philip LS Milwaukee WI	David’s Star LS Jackson WI Teacher; Grade 4, Tech Director	10/25/2020
Ms Alison Wiedmann	Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Deltona FL	St Mark LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 1, Music	10/25/2020
Miss Charlotte Huebner	Divine Grace LS Lake Orion MI	Zion LS Valentine NE Teacher; Grades K-3	10/25/2020
Mrs Nicole Grunwald	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN	Salem Preschool Woodbury MN ECM Teacher; Staff Minister	10/25/2020
Mr Stephen Gurgel	St Paul LS Rapid City SD	West Lutheran High School Plymouth MN Teacher; Grades 9-12, History, Religion	10/25/2020
Mr Philip Haefner	Trinity LS Bay City MI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Principal; Teacher, Grade 6 – Part-Time Call	10/25/2020
Mrs Carin Schmiel		Mt Olive Lutheran Preschool Shakopee MN ECM Director	10/25/2020
Mr Carl Manske	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI	St Peter’s LS Fond du Lac WI Teacher; Permanent – Grade 8, Athletic Director	10/25/2020
Staff Ministers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mr Brent Bitter	Grace LC Charlotte NC	Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc WI Administrator; Director of Mission Advancement	10/25/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Justin Dauck	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD	St Paul’s LC Plymouth NE Associate Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Bart Brauer	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ	Holy Trinity LC Des Moines WA Pastor	10/23/2020
Rev Gregory Hein	Peace LC Chandler AZ	Cross of Christ LC Boise ID Associate Pastor	10/24/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Penny Adickes	St Paul LS Bangor WI	St Paul LS Bangor WI Teacher; Grades 1 & 2	10/21/2020
Mrs Amber Frelitz		St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Upper Grades, Full-Time, One-Year Call	10/24/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Benjamin Schmudlach	First LC La Crosse WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	10/18/2020
Rev Benjamin Zahn	Amazing Grace LC Myrtle Beach SC	Our Savior LC San Antonio TX Pastor West San Antonio Mission	10/20/2020
Rev Philip Casmer	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	10/21/2020
Rev Jacob Behnken	Good Shepherd LC Midland MI	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	10/22/2020
Rev Dr Kenneth Fisher Jr	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	10/23/2020
Rev Glen Hieb	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	10/24/2020
Rev Matthew Brown	Abiding Word LC Houston TX	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	10/24/2020
Rev Lincoln Albrecht	River of Life LC Goodyear AZ	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	10/24/2020
Rev Stephen Kuehl	Shepherd of Peace LC Powell OH	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	10/24/2020
Rev Stephen Koelpin	Crown of Life LC Yucaipa CA	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	10/24/2020
Rev Daniel Lange	Light of Life LC Covington WA	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	10/25/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Sarah Mose	St Paul LS Ixonia WI	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Kenneth Lenz	Bethlehem LC Menomonee Falls WI	10/19/2020
Rev Wilbert Neumann	Friedens LC New Prague MN	10/22/2020
Prof em Daniel Deutschlander	St Mark’s LC Watertown WI	10/26/2020

RETIREMENT

Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr Douglas K Fillner	Cross of Glory LS Washington MI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – October 19, 2020

2020/10/19/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

10/13/2020 – 10/19/2020

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 Bart Brauer	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ	Holy Trinity LC Des Moines WA Pastor	9/11/2020
Rev Jacob Behnken	Good Shepherd LC Midland MI	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Gregory Hein	Peace LC Chandler AZ	Cross of Christ LC Boise ID Associate Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Norbert Mielke III	Ascension LC Sarasota FL	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Justin Dauck	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD	St Paul’s LC Plymouth NE Associate Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Lincoln Albrecht	River of Life LC Goodyear AZ	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	9/22/2020
Rev Stephen Koelpin	Crown of Life LC Yucaipa CA	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	9/23/2020
Rev Glen Hieb	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	9/25/2020
Rev Mark Schewe	St Peter LC Clovis CA	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Daniel Lange	Light of Life LC Covington WA	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Philip Casmer	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Stephen Kuehl	Shepherd of Peace LC Powell OH	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Benjamin Schmudlach	First LC La Crosse WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Dr Kenneth Fisher Jr	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Benjamin Zahn	Amazing Grace LC Myrtle Beach SC	New Mission San Antonio TX Pastor	9/29/2020
Rev Daniel Solofra	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	10/1/2020
Rev Scott Wolfram	Divine Word LC Plover WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	10/4/2020
Rev Andrew Retberg	Good Shepherd LC The Woodlands TX	St John LC Saginaw MI Pastor	10/5/2020
Rev Stephen Daley	St Paul LC South Haven MI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	10/5/2020
Rev Jeffrey Mahnke	St Peter LC – Schofield Campus Schofield WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Thomas Westra	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	Commission on Congregational Counseling Waukesha WI Congregational Counselor	10/7/2020
Rev Jason Strong	Light of the World LC Fairbanks AK	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Paul Lindhorst	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Ministry of Christian Giving Waukesha WI Christian Giving Counselor	10/8/2020
Rev Michael Kuschel	St Matthew LC (Flora) Renville MN & Danube MN	Trinity LC Marshfield WI Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Aaron Schulz	St Paul’s LC Menomonie WI	Northdale LC Tampa FL Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Peter Korthals	St Paul LC Amherst NH Beautiful Savior LC South Portland ME	St Paul LC Mauston WI Associate Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Luke Thompson	St Paul LC Ottawa ON Canada	Lutheran Institutional Ministry Association Austin MN Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Steven Waldschmidt	Christ Alone LC Dardenne Prairie MO	Bethany LC – Lynndale Campus Appleton WI Associate Pastor	10/12/2020
Rev Matthew Brown	Abiding Word LC Houston TX	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	10/13/2020
Rev Jeffrey Samelson	Christ LC Clarksville MD	Christian Life Resources Slinger WI Development Director	10/16/2020
Rev Mark Kock	Retired	Hope LC Portland MI Pastor; Retirement Call	10/18/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Amber Frelitz		St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Upper Grades, Full-Time, One-Year Call	10/11/2020
Mr Chuqee Fletcher	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; English & cultural diversity coordinator	10/15/2020
Mr Shawn Herkstroeter	Faith LS Fond du Lac WI	Martin Luther College New Ulm MN Professor; Education & director of field experiences	10/15/2020
Mr Jacob Biebert	St Matthew LS Spokane WA	Christ LS Eagle River WI Principal; Grades 4-6	10/15/2020
Mr Casey De Frain	St Mark’s LS Watertown WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grades 7-8	10/15/2020
Mrs Beth Ristow	St Lucas LS Milwaukee WI	St Paul LS Green Bay WI Teacher; Grade 3	10/15/2020
Mrs Lisa Uttech	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Choir Director, General Music, Drama	10/15/2020
Mr Chuqee Fletcher	Lighthouse Youth Center Milwaukee WI	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 10-12, Religion	10/15/2020
Mr Kirk Schauland	Emanuel LS New London WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Grade 9, General Computer, Network Admin, Athletics/Coaching	10/15/2020
Mr John Kaesmeyer	Christ the Lord LS Brookfield WI	Peridot-Our Savior’s LS Peridot AZ Teacher; Grade 7	10/15/2020
Miss Jennifer Hunt	Gethsemane LS Omaha NE	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX Teacher; Kindergarten	10/15/2020
Miss Kristy Lendt	Trinity LS Aberdeen SD	CrossLife Christian Academy Pflugerville TX ECM Teacher; 3-Year-Olds	10/15/2020
Mr David Liebhard	Mount Olive LS Appleton WI	Arizona Lutheran Academy Phoenix AZ Teacher; Grade 11, Athletics, Coaching, Technology, Science	10/15/2020
Mr Timothy Schubkegel	Good Shepherd LS Sioux Falls SD	Peace LS Kissimmee FL Principal	10/15/2020
Mrs Jennifer Schopper	Bethlehem LS-South Menomonee Falls WI	Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm MN Teacher; Learning Coordinator	10/15/2020
Mrs Amber Guthmiller	St Martin’s LS Watertown SD	Abiding Peace Academy Simpsonville SC Teacher; Flex Grades 2-6, Organ, Music	10/15/2020
Mr Kaleb Buch	St Luke LS Oakfield WI	Cross of Glory LS Peoria AZ Principal; Grades 7-8	10/15/2020
Mr Christopher Hintz	Christ the King LS Bremerton WA	Evergreen Lutheran High School Tacoma WA Principal; Religion	10/15/2020
Mr Ryan Finkbeiner	Mount Lebanon LS Milwaukee WI	Cornerstone Lutheran Network Milwaukee WI Executive Director	10/15/2020
Mr David Schulz	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI	Petra LS Sauk Rapids MN Principal	10/15/2020
Mrs Katherine Brown	St Paul’s LC Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI ECM Director; Organ, Choir	10/18/2020
Mr Scott Brown	St Paul LS Norfolk NE	Crown of Life LS Warren MI Teacher; Grades 5-8	10/18/2020
Mr Philip Stern	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	Emanuel LS New London WI Principal	10/18/2020
Mr Andrew Van Weele	Lord of Life LS Friendswood TX	St Stephen LS Beaver Dam WI Principal; Grade 5 & 5-8 History	10/18/2020
Mrs Elizabeth Gumm	Trinity LS Caledonia WI	Little Lambs of Peace Preschool Eagle River AK Lead ECM Teacher	10/18/2020
Mr Michael Wisniewski	Trinity LS Marshfield WI	Trinity LS Jenera OH Principal; Grades 7-8	10/18/2020
Mr Kyle Raymond	Peace LS Sun Prairie WI	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ Principal	10/18/2020
Mr Jeremiah Schmiege	Sola Fide Academy Lawrenceville GA	Grace Christian Academy Falls Church VA Principal	10/18/2020
Mrs Kelli Baas	Trinity LS Brillion WI	Peace LS Livonia MI ECM Director; Lead Teacher	10/18/2020
Miss Amanda Treder	St John LS Wauwatosa WI	Crown of Life LS West Saint Paul MN Teacher; Grade 1, Choir	10/18/2020
Mr Kevin Bode	Emmanuel LS Tempe AZ	Bethany LC Manitowoc WI Teacher; Grade 7, Choir, Music	10/18/2020
Mr Daniel Busch	Good Shepherd LS Burton MI	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Principal; Upper Grades	10/18/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Wayne Uhlhorn	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA	Board for Home Missions Mission Counselor	10/17/2020
Rev Christopher Rathje	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL	Redeemer LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	10/17/2020

ASSIGNMENT

Teachers		Assignment	Date assigned
Mrs Jeni Schleef		Neenah LS (3-8) Neenah WI Teacher	10/15/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Joel Schwartz	Peace LC Trinity FL	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	10/11/2020
Rev Jonathan Kehl	Crown of Life LC New Orleans LA	Resurrection LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	10/14/2020
Rev Stephen Schmiel	Faith Evangelical LC Prior Lake MN	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	10/15/2020
Rev James Grabitske	Trinity LC Buffalo MN St Paul LC Montrose MN	St Luke LC Vassar MI Pastor	10/16/2020
Rev Joshua Odell	St John LC Phelps WI Christ LC Eagle River WI	Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Grace LC Dakota MN Pastor	10/16/2020
Rev Isaac Cherney	Redeemer LC Yakima WA	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	10/16/2020
Rev David Boettcher	St John LC Wetaskiwin AB Canada Mighty Fortress LC Red Deer AB Canada	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	10/18/2020

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev LeRoy Martin	Christ the King LC Port Charlotte FL	10/12/2020

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Philip Strackbein	One Latin America Team	12/31/2020
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mrs Martha Ellingboe	St Mark LS Green Bay WI	6/30/2021
Mr Robert Sawall	St John LS Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021
Mr Keith Bowe	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Beth Humann	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	6/30/2021

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Call Report – October 12, 2020

2020/10/12/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

10/6/2020 – 10/12/2020

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 Bart Brauer	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ	Holy Trinity LC Des Moines WA Pastor	9/11/2020
Rev Christopher Rathje	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL	Redeemer LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Jacob Behnken	Good Shepherd LC Midland MI	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Joel Schwartz	Peace LC Trinity FL	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Gregory Hein	Peace LC Chandler AZ	Cross of Christ LC Boise ID Associate Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Wayne Uhlhorn	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA	Board for Home Missions Mission Counselor	9/16/2020
Rev Jonathan Kehl	Crown of Life LC New Orleans LA	Resurrection LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Isaac Cherney	Redeemer LC Yakima WA	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Norbert Mielke III	Ascension LC Sarasota FL	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Justin Dauck	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD	St Paul’s LC Plymouth NE Associate Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Lincoln Albrecht	River of Life LC Goodyear AZ	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	9/22/2020
Rev David Boettcher	St John LC Wetaskiwin AB Canada Mighty Fortress LC Red Deer AB Canada	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	9/22/2020
Rev Joshua Odell	St John LC Phelps WI Christ LC Eagle River WI	Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Grace LC Dakota MN Pastor	9/23/2020
Rev Stephen Koelpin	Crown of Life LC Yucaipa CA	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	9/23/2020
Rev Stephen Schmiel	Faith Evangelical LC Prior Lake MN	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	9/23/2020
Rev James Grabitske	Trinity LC Buffalo MN St Paul LC Montrose MN	St Luke LC Vassar MI Pastor	9/24/2020
Rev Glen Hieb	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	9/25/2020
Rev Mark Schewe	St Peter LC Clovis CA	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Daniel Lange	Light of Life LC Covington WA	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Philip Casmer	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Stephen Kuehl	Shepherd of Peace LC Powell OH	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Benjamin Schmudlach	First LC La Crosse WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Dr Kenneth Fisher Jr	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Benjamin Zahn	Amazing Grace LC Myrtle Beach SC	West San Antonio Mission San Antonio TX Pastor	9/29/2020
Rev Daniel Solofra	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	10/1/2020
Rev Scott Wolfram	Divine Word LC Plover WI	Trinity LC Kaukauna WI Pastor	10/4/2020
Rev Andrew Retberg	Good Shepherd LC The Woodlands TX	St John LC Saginaw MI Pastor	10/5/2020
Rev Stephen Daley	St Paul LC South Haven MI	St John LC Redwood Falls MN Associate Pastor	10/5/2020
Rev Jeffrey Mahnke	St Peter LC – Schofield Campus Schofield WI	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Thomas Westra	Beautiful Savior LC Cincinnati OH	Commission on Congregational Counseling Waukesha WI Congregational Counselor	10/7/2020
Rev Jason Strong	Light of the World LC Fairbanks AK	Cross of Christ LC Las Cruces NM Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Paul Lindhorst	Great Plains Lutheran High School Watertown SD	Ministry of Christian Giving Office Waukesha WI Christian Giving Counselor	10/8/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Amber Frelitz		St Paul LS Tomah WI Teacher; Upper Grades, Full-Time, One-Year Call	10/11/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Derek Bartelt	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA	First LC Lake Geneva WI Pastor	10/8/2020
Rev Keith Schreiner	Christ LC Marshall MN	St Paul’s LC Cannon Falls MN Pastor	10/10/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Mrs Eileen Draper	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA	Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grade 3, One-Year Call	10/6/2020
Mrs Monica Thompson		St Bartholomew LS Kawkawlin MI ECM Director & Preschool Teacher; Full-Time Call	10/6/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Nathan Strutz	Resurrection LC Verona WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	10/7/2020
Rev Mark Rohrback	Redeemer LC Cedarburg WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	10/8/2020
Rev Allen Kirschbaum	Spirit of Life LC Caledonia MI	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	10/8/2020
Rev Silas Schmitzer	St Matthew LC Stoddard WI	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	10/9/2020
Rev Joshua Olson	Shepherd of the Bay LC Lusby MD	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	10/10/2020
Rev Paul Gunderson	Trinity LC Elkton SD	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	10/10/2020
Rev Fred Schurman III	Lord of Lords LC Casper WY	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	10/10/2020
Rev Matthew Vik	St Paul’s LC Fort Atkinson WI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	10/10/2020
Rev Zachary Pudlo	Crown of Life LC West Saint Paul MN	Beautiful Savior LC La Porte IN Pastor	10/10/2020
Rev Mark Kahrs	Calvary LC Glenwood MN	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	10/10/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mr Nathanael Lindloff	St Paul LS Tomah WI	10/7/2020
Mrs Francesca Dopp	Christ the King School Palm Coast FL	11/13/2020
Mrs Megan Rodmyre	Holy Trinity LS Des Moines WA	12/31/2020
Miss Erin Keese	MLC Early Childhood Learning Center New Ulm MN	6/30/2021

CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Pastors	Home church	Death date
Rev Dale Schulz	Bethel LC Bay City MI	10/7/2020
Teachers	Home church	Death date
Mr Donald Sebald	St John LC Wauwatosa WI	10/3/2020

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Thomas Rothe	First LC Prescott AZ	11/29/2020
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr David Payne	Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton WI	6/30/2021
Mrs Luella Steil	Waucousta LS Campbellsport WI	6/30/2021

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Call Report – October 5, 2020

2020/10/05/in Call Reports

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

9/29/2020 – 10/5/2020

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 Derek Bartelt	Christ the Vine LC Temecula CA	First LC Lake Geneva WI Pastor	8/23/2020
Rev Paul Gunderson	Trinity LC Elkton SD	Emanuel LC & St John LC Fairfax MN Pastor	9/3/2020
Rev Matthew Vik	St Paul’s LC Fort Atkinson WI	Shepherd of the Lakes LC Linden MI Pastor	9/8/2020
Rev Fred Schurman III	Lord of Lords LC Casper WY	St James LC Portage MI Pastor	9/9/2020
Rev Bart Brauer	Emmanuel LC Tempe AZ	Holy Trinity LC Des Moines WA Pastor	9/11/2020
Rev Christopher Rathje	Abiding Hope LC Ocala FL	Redeemer LC Fond du Lac WI Associate Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Jacob Behnken	Good Shepherd LC Midland MI	Grace LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Joel Schwartz	Peace LC Trinity FL	Messiah LC Nampa ID Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Gregory Hein	Peace LC Chandler AZ	Cross of Christ LC Boise ID Associate Pastor	9/13/2020
Rev Keith Schreiner	Christ LC Marshall MN	St Paul’s LC Cannon Falls MN Pastor	9/14/2020
Rev Silas Schmitzer	St Matthew LC Stoddard WI	Bethel LC Menasha WI Associate Pastor	9/14/2020
Rev Allen Kirschbaum	Spirit of Life LC Caledonia MI	St John’s on the Hillside LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	9/16/2020
Rev Wayne Uhlhorn	Beautiful Saviour LC Carlsbad CA	Board for Home Missions Mission Counselor	9/16/2020
Rev Joshua Olson	Shepherd of the Bay LC Lusby MD	Trinity LC Union Grove WI Pastor	9/17/2020
Rev Jonathan Kehl	Crown of Life LC New Orleans LA	Resurrection LC Milwaukee WI Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Isaac Cherney	Redeemer LC Yakima WA	St Paul’s LC Franklin WI Associate Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Mark Kahrs	Calvary LC Glenwood MN	St John LC Goodhue MN Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Nathan Strutz	Resurrection LC Verona WI	Our Savior LC Kasson MN Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Norbert Mielke III	Ascension LC Sarasota FL	Our Savior LC Longmont CO Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Zachary Pudlo	Crown of Life LC West Saint Paul MN	Beautiful Savior LC La Porte IN Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Justin Dauck	St Paul LC Roscoe SD St John LC Bowdle SD	St Paul’s LC Plymouth NE Associate Pastor	9/20/2020
Rev Lincoln Albrecht	River of Life LC Goodyear AZ	Reformation LC Dousman WI Pastor	9/22/2020
Rev David Boettcher	St John LC Wetaskiwin AB Canada Mighty Fortress LC Red Deer AB Canada	Good Shepherd LC South Attleboro MA Pastor	9/22/2020
Rev Joshua Odell	St John LC Phelps WI Christ LC Eagle River WI	Trinity (Wilson Twp) LC Winona MN Grace LC Dakota MN Pastor	9/23/2020
Rev Stephen Koelpin	Crown of Life LC Yucaipa CA	Faith LC Tyler TX Pastor	9/23/2020
Rev Stephen Schmiel	Faith Evangelical LC Prior Lake MN	Shepherd of Peace LC Norfolk NE Pastor	9/23/2020
Rev James Grabitske	Trinity LC Buffalo MN St Paul LC Montrose MN	St Luke LC Vassar MI Pastor	9/24/2020
Rev Glen Hieb	Our Savior LC Strongsville OH	Peace LC Isabel SD St Paul LC McIntosh SD Christ LC Morristown SD Christ LC Bison SD Pastor	9/25/2020
Rev Mark Schewe	St Peter LC Clovis CA	Beautiful Savior LC Grove City OH Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Daniel Lange	Light of Life LC Covington WA	Good Shepherd LC Cedar Rapids IA Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Philip Casmer	Christ the Lord LC Brookfield WI	Trinity LC Jenera OH Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Stephen Kuehl	Shepherd of Peace LC Powell OH	St Paul’s LC North Mankato MN Associate Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Benjamin Schmudlach	First LC La Crosse WI	Trinity LC Winner SD Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Dr Kenneth Fisher Jr	Wisconsin Lutheran High School Milwaukee WI	St Paul’s First LC North Hollywood CA Pastor	9/27/2020
Rev Mark Rohrback	Redeemer LC Cedarburg WI	Immanuel LC Woodville WI Pastor	9/28/2020
Rev Benjamin Zahn	Amazing Grace LC Myrtle Beach SC	Our Savior LC San Antonio TX West San Antonio Mission Pastor	9/29/2020
Rev Daniel Solofra	CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries Laveen AZ	Christ the King LC Tulsa OK Pastor	10/1/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date issued
Mrs Eileen Draper		Carlsbad Christian Academy Carlsbad CA Teacher; Grade 3, One-Year Call	9/14/2020
Mrs Monica Thompson		St Bartholomew LS Kawkawlin MI ECM Director & Preschool Teacher; Full-Time Call	9/14/2020

CALLS ACCEPTED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Rev Matthew Behmer	Christ the King LC Bell Gardens CA	One Latin America Team Missionary	9/27/2020
Teachers	Current call	New call	Date accepted
Ms Elizabeth Kuschel		Word of Life LS Milwaukee WI Teacher; Grades 3 & 4, Limited Duration Call	10/2/2020

CALLS DECLINED

Pastors	Current call	New call	Date declined
Rev Mark Tiefel	Emanuel LC New London WI	Salem LC Milwaukee WI Associate Pastor	9/28/2020
Rev Marcus Schulz	Emanuel LC New London WI	St Paul LC Saint James MN Pastor	9/29/2020
Rev Steven Gabb	Hope LC Los Angeles CA	Beautiful Savior LC Summerville SC Pastor	9/30/2020
Rev Stephen Lehmann	Mt Olive LC Iron Mountain MI	St John’s LC Sparta WI Associate Pastor	10/1/2020
Rev Jonathan Hackbarth	Salem LC Woodbury MN	Faith LC Harrison MI St John LC Clare MI Pastor	10/2/2020
Rev Mark Schutz	Hope LC Spearfish SD	St Martin’s LC Watertown SD Associate Pastor	10/4/2020

RESIGNED

Teachers	Current call	Date resigned
Mrs Kristine Westra	Beautiful Savior LS Grove City OH	10/22/2020

RETIREMENT

Pastors	Current call	Date retired
Rev Jeffrey Mittelstadt	Christ LC North Saint Paul MN & Hugo MN	10/31/2020
Teachers	Current call	Date retired
Mr Matthew Manthe	Bethany LS Manitowoc WI	6/30/2021

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