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Call Report – December 28, 2020

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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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