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Bishop Gary Wollersheim
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The Rev. Dr. Gary M. Wollersheim
815-964-9934 Message from Bishop Gary Wollersheim High-quality photos of Bishop Wollersheim for publicity purposes: |
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The Rev. Jeffrey Clements
815-964-9934 |
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Ms. Sandra J. Musch
815-964-9934 |
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The Rev. Dr. Tom Larsen
Trinity Lutheran,
304 E Ferris Street,
Galesburg IL 61401 |
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The Rev. Tim Kenyon
St. Johns Lutheran,
2020 Luther Drive,
Peru, IL 61354 |
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The Rev. Chris Stienstra Assistant to the Bishop for the Central Conference Relates to Central Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Call process • Pastoral Care • Communication • Liaison to Ministry Support Committee • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Immanuel Lutheran,
PO Box 201,
Amboy, IL 61310-0201 |
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The Rev. Carol Gates Assistant to the Bishop for the East Conference Relates to East Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Call process • Pastoral Care • Communication • Relates to Outreach Committee • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Salem Lutheran Church (Sandwich),
12208 Wildflower Lane,
Huntley, IL 60142 |
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The Rev. Jay Quinn Assistant to the Bishop for the North Conference Relates to North Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Call process • Pastoral Care • Communication • Liaison to Congregational Life Committee • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Faith Lutheran Church (South Beloit),
827 N. Prairie St.,
Rockton, IL 61072 |
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Deaconess Cheryl Erdmann Assistant to the Bishop for the Northeast Conference Relates to Northeast Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Call process • Pastoral Care • Communication • Liaison to Wellness Initiative Task Force • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Bethany Lutheran Church,
P.O. Box 504,
Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0504 |
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The Rev. Kurt Hansen Assistant to the Bishop for the Northwest Conference Relates to Northwest Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Call process • Pastoral Care • Communication • Liaison to Social Ministry Committee • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Intentional Interim Pastor, called through Synod Council. |
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The Rev. Michel Clark Assistant to the Bishop for the West Conference Relates to West Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Call process • Pastoral Care • Communication • Liaison to a Rural Ministry Committee and Jenny Lind Chapel • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Grace Lutheran Church,
108 S. Timber,
Knoxville, IL 61448-1372 |
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The Rev. Dennis Heaney Mission Director Relates to the Outreach Committee. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Liaison to ELCA (Program Unit: Evangelical Outreach & Congregational Mission) • Coach for mission developers/redevelopers • Initiates new ministry starts • Mission developer recruiting and screening • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
St. John’s,
P.O. Box 516,
Somonauk, IL 60552 |
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The Rev. Ron Voss Mission Consultant Relates to the Outreach Committee. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Site purchase • Mission resource development • Training for outreach • Initiates new ministry starts • Mission developer recruiting and screening • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Followers of Christ Lutheran Church,
12357 S. 248th Avenue,
Plainfield, IL 60585-6701 |
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The Rev. Brent Dahlseng Evangelizing Church Consultant Relates to the Outreach Committee. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Natural Church Development trainer and coach • Prayer and Discipleship Resource • Encourages outreach by congregations • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Grace Lutheran Church,
343 Grand Avenue,
Loves Park, IL 61111-4593 |
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The Rev. Denver Bitner Urban/Multi-Cultural Ministry Consultant Relates to the Social Ministry Committee. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Assists congregations to reach out to people of color and languages other than English. • Provides resources, support and encouragement for urban congregations/coalitions. • Latino Ministry Task Force • Community organizing • Other duties as assigned by the bishop
Zion Lutheran Church,
925 Fifth Avenue,
Rockford, IL 61104-3099 |
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The Rev. Jonathan Black Rural Ministry Consultant Relates to the Social Ministry Committee. Reports to the Bishop. Responsibilities: • Provides resources and encouragement to rural congregations • Food Resource Bank • Rural advocacy issues • Churches Center for Land and People • Other duties as assigned by the bishop St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 165, Ashton, IL 61006 815-453-7314 jlblack@oglecom.com |
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The Rev. Barbara J. Rapp
815-845-2559 |
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Ms. Mary Lasits,
Diaconal Minister
815-756-4169 |
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John Califf |
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Karin Graddy, Associate in Ministry
815-964-9934 (Synod office - Fridays only) |
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June Cain |
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Nancy Corey |
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Judi Fields Secretary/Receptionist 815-964-9934 judi@nisynod.org |
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Julie Lewis |
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Northern Illinois Synod, 103
West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101 Questions or comments about this website may be directed to Karin Graddy, Northern Illinois Synod Communication Director |
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