STAFF

As Zion’s Senior Pastor I work with our staff and members to serve our congregation and our community in ways that we hope and pray bring glory to Jesus and show love for our neighbors.  

I can’t believe this is true, but I’ve been at Zion for over thirteen years!  That’s been a cool thing for me, because over the last couple years I’ve had the honor of performing marriages for people I confirmed, and confirming kids I baptized. 

Megan and I have two daughters and a dog, and are very blessed to have a bunch of our family members as members of our Zion Family too!

“Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst,” recorded by St. John the Evangelist in John 6:35.

What I Do

As one of Zion’s Associate Pastor’s, I share in the preaching and teaching ministries, lead Zion’s Christian care efforts to include visitation and support ministries, and facilitate our congregational small group efforts through equipping leaders, developing studies, and facilitating group participation and growth.

About Me

I am a second career pastor, having prior served in the Active Duty Air Force for six years, and currently serving in the Reserves. Zion is the second congregation I’ve served, following a first call of six years at St. James Lutheran in Quincy, IL. I am pursuing PhD studies with an interest in Christian Ethics. I played football for the Air Force Academy and my hobbies include watching football, reading books, and stained glass.

My wife Angela and I have three children: Jacob, Kayla, and Logan. We feel very blessed to be a part of the Zion church family!

Favorite Bible Verse Or Life Verse

“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for Me” (Galatians 2:20)

I am the primary organist and direct a handbell group, five choirs, and three instrumental ensembles. In addition, I assist the pastoral staff by planning worship services, preparing the weekly worship bulletins, and overseeing all worship ministry teams.

My family loves being at Zion. We are blessed with great pastors who excel in Word and Sacrament ministry. All three of our children have benefited from a top-notch Christian education in the school.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1

BA Education Concordia University Chicago IL

I direct the Chimes of Praise (children’s group) and Treble Choir (women’s group)

Born in Texas, raised in Missouri, started a family in Illinois and have returned to Missouri since 1996.
I married my husband Mark in 1991 and we have three adult children, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.   I enjoy music (teaching, performing and listening) and reading as many books as I can each week.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. – Matthew 6:34

I am responsible for all areas of financial concern from accounts payable and receivable through financial statement preparation and presentation.  I strive to have a mind for the business side of Zion while always holding my heart for our ministry as the primary focus.

I have been married to my best friend, Joe for over 29 years.  We have 4 children that keep us quite busy while we support them in the pursuit of their passions.  Graham is a law student at DePaul University, Samantha is at the University of Missouri,  Josh is at Miami of Ohio, and Anna is a student at Lutheran High.  I feel truly blessed with my family and the church family that surrounds all of us.

“Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us.  And let us run with perserverance the race marked out for us.”

Hebrews 12:1

Maintain the audio/video aspects of our worship services with the help from a talented staff of volunteers. Coordinate the technology needs of the church and school. And generally help where it is needed.

I am married to a beautiful wife, Julie and have two great kids, Evelyn and Johanna. I like to go camping, riding bikes, tennis, softball, duct tape art, grass cutting and pizza.(pizza should probably be at the beginning) Our family have been members of Zion since 2004

Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. – Psalm 96:2

I support Zion with print, email, and calendar scheduling. I am the editor of Zion’s weekly newsletter, The Good News, and the Friday e-news. Please make sure to send me announcements and news to share with other members of Zion.

My husband Gary and I have two adult daughters.  Visiting the beach and listening to music are two things we love!  We’ve been a part of the Zion family since 1993 and consider it a privilege to serve this congregation. 

 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,^a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,  neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39

I am responsible for maintenance and repairs on campus.  

Kathy and I have been married for 47 years and have two adult children with four grandchildren.