Convention Workbook

Convention Workbook 

43 nd Regular Convention 

Pacific Southwest District 

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod 

Convention Theme Verses: 

1 Corinthians 15:50-51 

Ephesians 3: 1-6 

Colossians 1:24-27 

June 27–29, 2012 

Hyatt Regency Irvine

PROCLAIMING THE MYSTERIES OF GOD 

PROCLAIMING THE MYSTERIES OF GOD 

Proclaiming the Mysteries of God is the theme for the 2012 Pacific Southwest District 

Convention, based on the following bible passages: 

1 Corinthians 15:50-51 I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom, 

not does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all 

sleep, but we shall all be changed 

Ephesians 3:1-6 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you 

Gentiles—assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given 

to me for you, how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, “as I have written 

briefly. When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, which 

was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to 

hid holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. The mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow 

heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ through the gospel. 

Colossians 1:24-27 Now I now rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am 

filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 

of which I have become a minister according to the stewardship from God that has been 

given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages and 

generations but revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how great 

among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery which is Christ in you, the 

hope of glory. 

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Table of Contents 

Convention Theme 1 

Table of Content 2 

Schedule 3 

Delegate Directives and Orientation 5 

Voting Delegates 10 

Advisory Delegates, Ordained 18 

Advisory Delegates, Commissioned 26 

Convention Committees 41 

District President’s Report 42 

Current Officers 44 

Changes in Personnel, Ordained 45 

Changes in Personnel, Commissioned 60 

Cultural Specific Ministries 75 

Board of Directors Report 83 

Financial Statement 85 

Student Aid 89 

Regional Mission Facilitators Repots: 

Region 1 & 2 Ron Rehrer–Healthy Workers/Healthy Leaders 90 

Region 3 & 4 Gary Norton–Healthy Congregations 93 

Region 1 Mission Council Report 95 




Committee on Constitutions Report 99 

Lay Leadership Training Program Report 101 

Intentional Interim Ministry Report 102 

School Ministries Report 104 

Youth & Family Report 108 

Pacific Southwest District Youth Committee Report 110 

Task Force For Church Worker Recruitment & Retention Report 114 

Parish Nursing /Health Ministry Report 115 

Lutheran Church Extension Fund Report 117 

Concordia University Irvine Report 122 

Who’s Who Candidate Profile 125 

Nominated Circuit Counselors for 2012-2015 149 

Index of Who’s Who Candidates Profiles 150 

Overtures 152 

PSW District By-Laws 164 

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TENTATIVE CONVENTION SCHEDULE 

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 

9:00 Convention Registration Opens 

9:00 – 11:00 Floor Committee Open Hearing 

10:00 Exhibits Open 

11:00 Delegate Orientation 

Session 1 – Wednesday Afternoon 

1:00 p.m. Singing and Opening Devotion 

1:30 p.m. Call to Order 

1:35 p.m. Convention Registration Report 

1:45 p.m. President’s Address 

2:15p.m. Convention Business 

Welcome of New Congregations 

Welcome Newly Ordained Pastors 

Standing Rules Adopted 

2:55 p.m. Nominations Floor Committee 

Election for President 

3:00 p.m. Break 

3:20 p.m. Key Note – Rev. Ron Rall, Timothy Lutheran Church, St. Louis 

4:20 p.m. Nominations Floor Committee 

Election of Regional Vice Presidents 

4:40 p.m. Nominating Committee – Floor Nominations 

5:00 p.m. Announcements – Closing Prayer 

Wednesday Evening 

7:30 p.m. Convention Worship with Holy Communion 

(Open to the Public) 

9:00 p.m. Reception – Exhibits open 

Thursday, June 28, 2012 

Session 2 – Thursday Morning 

8:20 a.m. Music and Singing 

8:30 a.m. Call to Order – Opening Prayer 

8:35 a.m. Synod President Report – Part 1 First Vice President Herb Mueller 

9:15 a.m. Key Note – Dr. Greg Seltz, Lutheran Hour Speaker 

10:15 a.m. Break 

10:30 a.m. Music – Call to Order – Prayer 

10:35 a.m. Floor Committee 

11:00 a.m. Nominating Committee – Elections 

11:30 a.m. Concordia University Report 

11:45 a.m. Recruitment Task Force 

12:00 Noon Announcements – Prayer – Adjournment 

12:10 p.m. Lunch Hosted by Thrivent for Delegates 

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TENTATIVE CONVENTION SCHEDULE 

Session 3 – Thursday Afternoon 

1:20 p.m. Music and Singing 

1:30 p.m. Call to Order – Prayer 

1:35 p.m. Greetings – 

1:40 p.m. Floor Committee 

2:00 p.m. Synod President’s Report Part 2 First Vice President Mueller 

2:20 p.m. Board of Directors Report 

3:00 p.m. Break 

3:20 p.m. Music – Call to Order – Prayer 

3:25 p.m. Lutheran Church Extension Report 

3:55 p.m. Floor Committee 

4:30 p.m. Greetings 

4:35 p.m. School Ministry Report 

5:00 p.m. Mission Report 

5:30 p.m. Announcements – Closing Prayer – Adjournment 

7:30 p.m. Jubilarian and Memorial Service 

Synod President Matthew Harrison Preaching 

9:00 p.m. President’s Reception Hosted by Double Honor 

Friday June 29, 2012 

Session 4 – Friday Morning 

8:20 a.m. Music and Singing 

8:30 a.m. Call to Order – Opening Prayer 

8:40 a.m. Floor Committee 

9:00 a.m. Key Note – Dr .Leopold Sanchez, Director, Center for Hispanic Studies 

10:00 a.m. Break 

10:20 a.m. Synod President’s Report Part 3 President Harrison 

10:50 Nominating Committee - Elections 

11:15 Floor Committee 

11:25 a.m. Convention Registration Committee Report 

11:30 a.m. Closing Worship, Installation of Officers 

12:00 p.m. Announcements – Adjournment 

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Purpose of Our Convention 

For the 43 nd time since its founding, the 

Pacific Southwest District will meet in 

convention. Each of the 35 districts of the 

LCMS meet in convention to support the 

mission of the congregations and schools of 

the District. A good part of the reason for a 

convention is found in the purpose for which 

our Synod was established. We share with you 

the statement of objectives taken from the 

Constitution of The Lutheran Church— 

Missouri Synod. We commend these 

objectives to you for your study. They help to 

focus the ministry and mission of our church 

and from them we will proceed with the 

agenda. 

The Synod, under the Scriptures and the 

Lutheran Confessions, shall: 

1. Conserve and Promote the unity of the 

true faith (Ephesians 4:3–6, I Corinthians 

1:10), work through its official structure 

toward fellowship with other Christian 

church bodies, and provide a united 

defense against schism, sectarianism 

(Romans 16:17), and heresy: 

2. Strengthen congregations and their 

members in giving bold witness by word 

and deed to the love and work of God the 

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and extend 

that Gospel witness into all the world; 

3. Recruit and Train pastors, teachers, and 

other professional church workers and 

provide opportunity for their continuing 

growth; 

4. Provide Opportunities through which its 

members may express their Christian 

concern, love, and compassion in meeting 

human needs; 

Delegate Directives and Orientation 

5. Aid Congregations to develop processes 

of thorough Christian education and 

nurture and establish agencies of Christian 

education such as elementary and 

secondary schools, and to support 

Synodical colleges, universities and 

seminaries; 

6. Aid Congregations, providing a variety 

of resources and opportunities for 

recognizing, promoting, expressing, conserving, 

and defending their confessional 

unity in the true faith; 

7. Encourage Congregations to strive for 

uniformity in church practice, but also to 

develop an appreciation of a variety of 

responsible practices and customs which 

are in harmony with our common 

profession of faith; 

8. Provide Evangelical supervision, 

counsel, and care for pastors, teachers, 

and other professional church workers of 

the Synod in the performance of their 

official duties; 

9. Provide Protection for congregations, 

pastors, teachers, and other church 

workers in the performance of their 

official duties and the maintenance of 

their rights; 

10. Aid in Providing for the welfare of 

pastors, teachers, and other church 

workers and their families in the event of 

illness, disability, retirement, special need, 

or death. 

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To pursue these goals, our Synod has divided 

itself into districts through which a broad 

range of efforts in mission and ministry are 

undertaken. Conventions of our Synod and its 

districts gather every three years and receive 

reports from elected officers, boards, 

committees, and task forces. Decisions for 

action, based on reports, resolutions, and 

recommendations by congregations, 

conferences, and others help to determine our 

joint work for the days before us. 

We pray that this convention will encourage 

and inspire us all to be about our Father’s 

business with great joy and deep commitment. 

Convention Conference Schedule 

Considerations 

Conventions have a certain quality of 

sameness about them; yet, each one is unique. 

That is certainly going to be the case for our 

43 nd Regular District Convention. 

To help us fulfill the business portion of the 

convention, we have provided four working 

sessions. Because our time is limited, every 

effort will be made to follow the schedule very 

closely. Please take note of the enclosed 

schedule that will keep you on course 

throughout the event. 

Reverend Herbert Mueller, Jr., First Vice 

President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri 

Synod, will present the Synod President’s 

Report. President Matthew Harrison will be 

the preacher at the Jubilarian and Memorial 

Service on Thursday evening. There will also 

be time allotted for Q & A with President 

Harrison and delegates are asked to submit 

questions in writing prior to the start of the 

Business Session on Friday morning. A 

number of inspirational worship experiences 

are included in this gathering, including a 

Convention Worship Celebration with Holy 

Communion on Wednesday evening and a 

Jubilarian and Memorial Service on Thursday 

evening. This service will honor those 

professional church workers who have died 

during the past triennium and those current 

workers who have celebrated significant 

anniversaries in ministry. 

Convention Conference Objectives 

Somewhere between 500–600 official 

delegates, advisors, and officers will be 

participating in the Convention. To make this 

experience as meaningful and fruitful as 

possible for you, we encourage you to be 

conscientious in your involvement at all of the 

sessions including Friday morning. 

Promptness, attentiveness, and active 

participation will go a long way to keeping you 

in tune with what is happening. To assist you 

in your involvement, we want to point out 

three main focal points of the convention 

sessions: 

Reports to the Convention 

Officers, boards, and committees of the 

District have submitted to the Convention 

Workbook reports on their activities since the 

last convention in 2009. These reports are 

subject to the evaluation of the Convention 

through the floor committees assigned to each 

area of the District’s work. 

The floor committee studies the reports 

assigned to it in advance of convention 

sessions and, according to the daily agenda, 

appears before the delegates to offer 

comment, summary, commendation, and 

recommendation with respect to that specific 

area of work. Please read through the 

Convention reports in the Workbook before 

the Convention sessions begin. Opportunity 

will be provided for you to address the floor 

committees during the open hearings, 9:00 

a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. 

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Voting or advisory delegates may speak to any 

floor committee report by going to the 

microphone. Wait to be recognized by the 

chair of the Convention, give your name and 

the congregation you are representing, and 

then ask a question for clarification or make a 

comment for or against the issue in question. 

Any speaker on the Convention floor will be 

limited to 2 minutes. 

Overtures 

Congregations, district boards, circuit forums, 

pastors’, and teachers’ conferences are eligible 

to present concerns for action to the 

Convention in the form of a memorial. These 

will be found in your workbook. Additional 

memorials which might have arrived too late 

to be included in the Workbook will be given 

to you at the time you register. 

Each overture is handled by the floor 

committee to which it has been assigned. On 

occasion, they will be offered for adoption as 

they appear in the Workbook. At other times, 

they will be modified or amended for 

presentation. On some occasions the 

recommendation by the floor committee may 

be that they be declined in their entirety. All 

voting and advisory delegates are entitled to 

address the Convention concerning these 

overtures when they are presented for action. 

Delegates should be familiar with all overtures 

before the Convention begins so that they 

have a clear understanding of the action that is 

called for and can speak directly to the issues 

that are involved. Floor committees may 

provide opportunity for discussion of 

resolutions in smaller groups before they 

move for adoption by the Convention. The 

chair may call a delegate out of order if it is 

apparent that the remarks being made are not 

pertinent to the matter that is before the 

Convention. 

Elections 

At this convention, the election of officers will 

be an important activity. According to the 

Synod Handbook, all district officers are to be 

elected at each convention and all terms of 

office are to be for three years. 

The Nominations Committee has prepared a 

slate of candidates with biographical data for 

each of the offices. You will see this in Who’s 

Who in the back part of the convention 

workbook. 

The 2006 Convention of the Pacific 

Southwest District changed the nominating 

procedure for the nomination of the 

President. Each congregation in the District 

was invited to nominate up to two (2) pastors 

for District President. The four candidates 

with the highest number of nominations will 

be placed on the ballot if the following 

conditions have been met: 

1. they have received a minimum of ten (10) 

nominations; and 

2. they consent to serving if elected 

Bylaw changes also designate that the 

members of the Board of Directors be elected 

by regions. 

One item of housekeeping needs to be 

brought to your attention. It has to do with 

excuses for non-attendance. The directive of 

Synod says that: 

All duly elected delegates and advisory 

members shall attend all sessions 

regularly. Those who do not attend shall 

have a written excuse. 

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Congregations whose chosen lay delegate 

cannot attend should notify the District office 

so that the alternate selected may receive 

proper credentials. If it is impossible to find 

representation, a written excuse should be 

mailed to the Registration Committee chair. 

Excuses are to be mailed or delivered in 

person in care of: 

Barbara Farley 


1540 Concordia Drive East 

Irvine, California 92612-3203 

We pray that this Convention Conference will 

provide information and inspiration to all of 

us as we meet the exciting challenge that 

surrounds us in this corner of God’s kingdom. 

Standing Rules 

of the Convention 

1. The chair shall ensure that the agenda 

shall be followed as closely as possible. 

2. When recognized by the chair, members 

of the Convention shall state their names, 

and the name of the congregation or of 

the board or faculty that they represent. 

3. Members are limited to no more than two 

speeches of a maximum length of two 

minutes each on the same question on the 

same day. 

4. A member who has spoken on a question 

may not, at the close of the speech, move 

the previous question. 

5. The use of sound producing devices such 

as cell phones, computer modems, or any 

communications devices is not permitted 

in the voting and advisory section of the 

Convention floor. 

6. Congregations, district boards, circuit 

forums, pastors’, and teachers’ 

conferences are eligible to submit 

overtures, which shall be published in the 

Convention Workbook or in the Unprinted 

Overtures. Only resolutions derived from 

overtures so published and proposed by a 

floor committee shall be considered by the 

Convention. The floor committees shall 

review each overture assigned to them and 

bring it to the floor as a resolution 

unmodified, modified, combined with 

other overtures; or with a 

recommendation that it be declined. 

7. Any delegate desiring to present a lengthy 

amendment to a resolution or to propose 

a substitute motion shall, before 

proposing the change, submit two copies 

in writing to the secretary except if the 

proposed substitute is taken directly from 

the Convention Workbook or the Unprinted 

Overtures for this convention. 

Notes 

Parliamentary Authority 

The rules contained in the current edition of 

Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall 

govern the District in all cases to which they 

are applicable and in which they are not 

inconsistent with these Bylaws and any other 

special rules of order the District may adopt 

(District Bylaws, paragraph 10.1). 

Behnken Rule 

If a substitute is made and seconded, the 

presenter shall be offered two minutes to 

provide the rationale for presenting the 

motion. The Convention shall decide by 

majority vote without debate whether or not 

to consider the substitute motion. If the 

decision is in the affirmative and the substitute 

is subsequently adopted, the original motion 

fails; if the substitute motion does not receive 

favorable action either to consider or to 

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adopt, the original motion is again before the 

Convention (District Bylaws, paragraph 11.11). 

Substitute Motion 

A motion to amend by striking out an entire 

paragraph, section, or article–or a complete 

main motion or resolution–and inserting a 

different paragraph or other unit in its place is 

called a motion to substitute (Robert’s Rules of 

Order, Newly Revised, page 146). 

A member calling of the question from the 

floor without being recognized does not 

automatically stop debate. The proper way to 

stop debate is to be recognized by the chair 

and to MOVE THE PREVIOUS 

QUESTION, which motion must be 

seconded, is not debatable, and requires a 

two-thirds vote to stop debate (Roberts Rules of 

Order, Newly Revised, pages 190-193). 

The motion to LAY ON THE TABLE is in 

order only when there is some other 

emergency or more urgent business that must 

be considered immediately, and the intent is to 

take the motion from the table as soon as the 

urgent business has been accomplished 

(Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, page 213). 

SECONDING A COMMITTEE MOTION 

A resolution from a floor committee does not 

require a second (Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly 

Revised, page 35). 

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VOTING DELEGATES 

City Congregation Name Pastoral Delegate Lay Delegate Alternate Lay 

Agoura Hills St. Paul Lutheran Church 

Alhambra Emmaus Lutheran Church Rev. Vernon Ermeling Albert Chai BrIan Otis 

Alpine Lift High the Cross Lutheran Church 

Anaheim Hephatha Lutheran Church Rev. Arthur Andrews Herman A. Schmidt Steve Sommer 

Anaheim Medhani-Alem Ethiopian Lutheran Church 

Anaheim Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Rev. Kerwin Duerr Robert Burtner Dan Gihring 

Anaheim Vietnamese Lutheran of Orange County 

Anaheim Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Roger Frick Robert J. Reisch 

Anthem Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 

Rev. Kevin Kosberg 

Anza Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Rev. Douglas Francik William Northrup Howard L. Gellinck 

Apache Junction Mountain View Lutheran Church 

Apple Valley Ascension Lutheran Church Rev. James Harris Ernest Douglas Schmidt Dennis L. Coburn 

Arcadia Our Savior Lutheran Church 

Banning Grace Lutheran Church Rev. Jason Hong Gary Wieldle Robert Holman 

Barstow Concordia Lutheran Church Rev. Timothy Kohlmeier Susan Speisser Daniel Jenkins 

Bell Gardens San Pedro y San Pablo Lutheran Church 

Bellflower Our Savior Lutheran Church 

Beverly Hills Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Rev. R. John Perling James Clausen Karen Perling 

Big Bear Lake Shepherd in the Pines Lutheran Church 

Bisbee Hope Lutheran Church 

Bishop Grace Lutheran Church 

Black Canyon City Grace Lutheran Church 

Blythe Zion Lutheran Church Rev. Mark Hoffmann Rick Bradley 

Boron Resurrection Lutheran Church 

Boulder City Christ Lutheran Church 

Brawley Trinity Lutheran Church 

Brea Christ Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Dannenbring Pat Hauser Mike Sander 

Buckeye Living Water Lutheran Church Rev. Martin Strohschein Lionel Martinez Gary Tricka 

Buckeye Summit Community Lutheran Church Rev. Nate Schaus Michael Weniger Trina Weniger 

Buena Park Bethel Lutheran Church Rev. Phillip Sipes Dorinda Gilmore Peter Schnirch 

Buena Park Messiah Lutheran Church Rev. James A. Brubaker Ted Blanke 

Bullhead City St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Brandon Larson Mark Larson 

Burbank Christ Lutheran Church 

Burbank First Lutheran Church Rev. Rev. Michael Harnack Cora Weiss Jerry Craig 

California City Trinity Lutheran Church 

Camarillo Peace Lutheran Church Rev. Rob Rebensal Richard Perters Blaine Wanke 

Canoga Park Canoga Park Lutheran Church Rev. Bruce Jeske Robert Matson Herb Manz 

Capistrano Beach Faith Lutheran Church Rev. Ronald K. Hodel Mark Howell Phillip Hoskins 

Carlsbad Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church 

Carpinteria Faith Lutheran Church Rev. Steven Hayden Walter Naumann Rita Lawrence 

Casa Grande Trinity Lutheran Church & TLC Preschool 

Castaic West Valley Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Rev. Thomas Cizmar Keith Oien 

Erik Smith Rich Schlesselman 

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Cerritos Asian Indian Church of Los Angeles - LCMS 


Cerritos Concordia Lutheran Church Rev. Dustin Parker Mark McCombs Robert Martinusse 

Chandler Epiphany Lutheran Church Rev. Mark Rossington Rick Dircks Rob Ott 

Chandler Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School Rev. David Brinkman Dave Adams David Cesolini 

Chino Immanuel Lutheran Church Rev. Robert Den Ouden Daniel Parsley Mark Peterson 

Chino Hills Holy Cross Lutheran Church 

Chino Hills Loving Savior of the Hills Lutheran Church 

Chino Valley Saving Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Chula Vista Church of Joy Lutheran 

Chula Vista Concordia Lutheran Church & School 

Chula Vista Pilgrim Lutheran Church 

Claremont St. Luke Lutheran Church 

Claremont Indonesian Lutheran Church - La Puente 

Colton St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Don C. Wiley Jon Holst Paul Hoskins 

Compton St. Philip Lutheran Church 

Coolidge Christ Lutheran Church 

Cordes Lakes Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church 

Costa Mesa Christ Lutheran Church Ministries Rev. Dr. Michael Gibson Jon Niederbrach Tom Steinfeld 

Cottonwood Faith Lutheran Church 

Covina St. John Lutheran Church 

Covina Trinity Lutheran Church 

Mike Curley 

Cypress Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rev. Donald Oldenburg Tony Barrett Celeste Mag 

Desert Hot Springs Christ Lutheran Church Rev. Paul E. Miller Stan Bass Jim Lindgreen 

Diamond Bar Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 

Downey Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. Lewis M. Busch Fred Thies Edy Busch 

Downey Messiah Lutheran Church 

Duncan Trinity Lutheran Church 

Hispanic Mission Society of the Two 

El Cajon 

Californias 

El Centro Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Jonathan R. Burkee Charles Manger Barbara Nilson 

El Centro Iglesia Luterana Alfa y Omega Rev. J. Humberto Jimenez 

El Monte First Evangelical Lutheran Church 

El Segundo St. John's Lutheran Church 

Encinitas St. Mark Lutheran Church 

Escondido Community Lutheran Church 

Rev. William R. 

Vogelsang Jr. Tim Johnson 

Maria Wieebers Art Stevens 

Escondido Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Rev. Matthew Richardt Gordon C. Schwinck Chuck Hagan 

Escondido Grace Lutheran Church Rev. James P. Young Scott Liljegren Howard Breitenfeld 

Fallbrook Zion Lutheran Church 

Flagstaff Navajo Ministry 

Flagstaff Peace Lutheran Church Rev. Warren Ueckert Mark Freeman 

Fontana First Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Fountain Hills Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Thomas R. Daly Allen L Axelson 

Fullerton Friends in Christ Lutheran Church Rev. Larry Bogardus 

Fullerton True Love Lutheran Church 

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Garden Grove Good News Korean Lutheran Church Rev. Harry H. Moon Jae Won Chang David Park 

Garden Grove St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rev. Mark Reschke Michael Wilmoth Theresa Graham 

Garden Grove Vietnamese Lutheran Church 

Gilbert Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Church Rev. Martin Homan Jerry Reichman Tristan Pico 

Glendale Atonement Lutheran Church Rev. David Haught William Seeglitz Robert Schulz 

Glendale Zion Lutheran Church 

Glendora Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Paul Terhune Tom Armstrong Glen Dickenson 

Goleta Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

Granada Hills Our Savior's First Lutheran Church Rev. Craig R. Boehlke Troy Norton Noel Younger 

Hacienda Heights Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. William M. Cwirla Geri Holderbaum Scott Holder 

Harbor City St. Matthew Lutheran Church 

Hemet Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Rev. Trent W. Thompson Richard Biber 

Hemet St. John's Lutheran Church Rev. Dennis Stueve Joe Zeigler Dennis Trumpy 

Henderson Grace Lutheran Church Rev. Douglas Barnett Marv Ivollin 

Henderson Our Savior's Lutheran Church 

Hesperia Faith Lutheran Church 

Highland Messiah Lutheran Church 

Lynda Viken Carl Simmons 

Holtville St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rev. Joel W. Meyer Dan Daniels Dan Wray 

Huntington Beach Faith Lutheran Church Rev. Dr. Richard D. Paul Peter Swanson Jack Schlinsog 

Huntington Beach Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz Brian Viers Harry White 

Imperial Beach St. James Lutheran Church 

Indio Light of Life Lutheran Church 

Roderic L. Wolfe Richard K. Jacobson 

Indio Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Robert E. Smith Mary Helen Kelly Lana Kroll 

Inglewood Concordia Lutheran Church 

Inglewood Faith Lutheran Church Rev. Dietrich Schleef Val Murphy 

Inglewood Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. Bruce D.V. Hindenburg Karina Lindsey 

Irvine Abbey West - CUI 

Irvine Light of Christ Lutheran Church 

Irvine One Faith Korean Lutheran Church 

Irvine Ethiopian Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Kingman Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

Kenneth Bernard 

La Crescenta Gethsemane Lutheran Church Rev. Charles Pearson Rocco Zappia Richard A. Sill 

La Jolla University Lutheran Church - UCSD Rev. Peter C. Alexander Diana Alexander Matt Eckert 

La Mesa Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. John Palka Pat Schutte Gary Tietje 

La Mirada Fountain of Life Lutheran Church Rev. Timothy P. Beyer Eric Kaplan 

Laguna Niguel St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rev. Alfonso O. Espinosa Paul Fick Miss. Debbi Bunn 

Lake Arrowhead Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Rev. Randy Buecheler Kenneth Box 

Lake Elsinore First Lutheran Church 

Lake Forest Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 

Lake Havasu City Lamb of God Lutheran Church Rev. Douglas P. Bock Dennis Froemming Patricia Bock 

Lake View Terrace Peace Lutheran Church 

Lakewood So. Asian Ministries 

Lancaster Grace Lutheran Church 

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Las Vegas African Immigrant Ministry 


Las Vegas Faith Community Lutheran Church Rev. Craig Michaelson Michael Kiger Michale Orhovich 

Las Vegas First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. Toby Joeckel Steve Lavner Kathi A. Anderson 

Las Vegas Lamb of God Lutheran Church 

Las Vegas Mountain View Lutheran Church Rev. Thomas Lampella Dianne Wilson 

Las Vegas Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Laughlin Living Christ Lutheran Church 

Litchfield Park Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. David J. Bolte Andi McDonald Suzanne Suarez 

Long Beach Bethany Lutheran Church Rev. Kevin Kritzer Don Baldwin Doug Morlock 

Long Beach First Lutheran Church Rev. Douglas Johnstone Sharon Mather Bill White 

Long Beach Grace Lutheran Church 

Long Beach St. John's Lutheran Church 

Long Beach St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rev. Brandon Jones Ernest Hamann 

Los Angeles Ark of Noah Church 

Los Angeles Christ Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles Faith Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles First Lutheran of Culver City & Palms 

Los Angeles Grace Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles Hope Memorial Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles La Santa Cruz Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles Light of Life Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles Los Angeles Nehemiah Project 

Constance E. Hecht Hortenesca Vega 

Los Angeles Oromo Lutheran Church - Los Angeles Rev. Gemechu Olana Challa Diro Jira T. Boka 

Los Angeles Pilgrim Lutheran Church for the Deaf 

Los Angeles Reformation Ethiopian Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles Shalom Life Line Ministry Outreach 

Los Angeles St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev Dr. S.T. Williams Jr. Robert Raphael Anderson Marian FiFi Locke 

Los Angeles Trinity Central Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles University Lutheran Chapel - UCLA Rev. Mark C. Jasa Mercedes Smith Lauren Cerulle 

Los Angeles Young Kwang Lutheran Church 

Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Lakes Lutheran Church 

Manhattan Beach First Lutheran Church 

Maywood Palabra de Dios Lutheran Church 

Menifee Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. Scott Ganas Mark Liptak Jim Christensen 

Mesa Eternal Life Lutheran Church & School Rev. Albert Zoller Lee Brentlinger Carol Brentlinger 

Mesa Hosanna Lutheran Church Rev. Paul Frank Cynthia Arneson 

Mesa St. Luke's Lutheran Church Rev. Luke Hennings Don Smith 

Mesquite Mesquite Lutheran Church Rev. Thomas Hendry Den Hood 

Monrovia First Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Larry L. Hintz Moses Jerome Virginia Bowers 

Montclair Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Steven G. Haberoth Gene Bahdt James Staples 

Montebello St. John's Lutheran Church 

Moorpark Faith Lutheran Church Rev. Bob Hiller David E. Boyer 

Moreno Valley Grace Korean Lutheran Church 

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Moreno Valley New Covenant Korean Lutheran Church 


Moreno Valley Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Rev. Dennis James Krueger Mark Magill 

Murrieta Promise Lutheran Church & Preschool Rev. Chris Deknatel 

Needles Grace Lutheran Church 

Newbury Park Christ the King Lutheran Church Rev. Tim Barkett Joe Ventrone 

North Tustin Blessing Community Church 

North Tustin Peace Lutheran Church of Tustin 

Northridge Central Zion Lutheran Church 

Norwalk St. Paul's Lutheran Church 

Armando David Beth David 

Norwalk Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. William L. Brunold John Hoff Dan Malone 

Nuevo Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev. William L. Duerr 

Oceanside Immanuel Lutheran Church Rev. Duane Behnken Dolph Raasch Marion Williams 

Oceanside Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Rev. Dr. Allan Kolkman Kathy Andrews Marti Young 

Ojai Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Rev. Allan D. Hellwege Walter Norris Dr. Andrew Nielsen 

Ontario Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Orange Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Robert A. Dargatz Lee Kuhns Michael Lange 

Orange Salem Lutheran Church 

Orange Searchlight Ministries Lutheran Church 

Orange St. John's Lutheran Church 

Orange St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rev. Mark Manning Garret Ross Stan Marlow 

Oxnard Centro Cristiano Mixteco Iglesia Luterana 

Oxnard Centro Cristiano Moorpark Iglesia Luterana 

Oxnard Centro Cristiano Redwood Lutheran Church 

Oxnard St. John's Lutheran Church 

Pacific Palisades Palisades Lutheran Church 

Pahrump Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 

Ann C. Evelyn Renee Rodeck 

Palm Springs Our Savior's Community Lutheran Church Rev. Mike Coppersmith Doug Messersmith Gary Butler 

Palmdale First Lutheran Church Rev. Wayne B. Anderson 

Palmdale The Well Lutheran Church Rev. Todd Niebling Kenneth Haas 

Panorama City El Redentor Spanish Lutheran Church 

Pasadena Ethiopian Chariot Int'l Lutheran Church 

Pasadena Faith Lutheran Church 

Pasadena Historic First Lutheran Church Rev. Christopher Schaar John Ochetti 

Pasadena Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Rev. Craig Donofrio Ryan Patterson Scott Buffington 

Peoria Apostles Lutheran Church 

Peoria Iglesia Luterana Gracia 

Peoria Iglesia Santo Tomas 

Peoria Life In Christ Lutheran Church 

Peoria Mount Zion Lutheran Church Rev. Kevin Wenker Robert Kidder Bud Lengfelder 

Peoria Schaller Community Center 

Phoenix Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Phoenix Iglesia Luterana El Divino Maestro 

Phoenix Iglesia Luterana Sole Fide 

Rev. Donald 

Schoenback, Jr. Richard Effertz Jerry Festa 

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Phoenix King of Kings Lutheran Church 


Phoenix Lutheran Church of the Master Rev. Michael Harding Danny Baker Jerry Lowery 

Phoenix Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Rev. Dave Poedel Carol H. Riddle Diana Blimke 

Phoenix St. Mark Lutheran Church Rev. Michael Sheldon 

Phoenix St. Paul Lutheran Church Rev. Steven Massey Karen Moses Leann Quinomes 

Pico Rivera Peace Lutheran Church 

Pomona St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rev. Joel Shaltanis David George Don Crites 

Poway Mt. Olive Lutheran Church & Preschool Rev. William C. Baker William Kueth Linda Koch 

Prescott Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Rev. Dale Skurla Angelo Scotillo Beverly Williams 

Prescott Valley Trinity Lutheran Church 

Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Rev. Tim Blau Alan Radloff Arnie Weber 

Quartz Hill 

Rev. Rev. Walter R. Steele Fred Duitsman Eric Muravez 

Queen Creek Saving Grace Lutheran Church 

Ramona Ramona Lutheran Church Rev. David Keil David Latzke 

Janet Camargo Mark Gaebler 

Rancho Cucamonga Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Rev. Kevin Austin Dick Holk Craig Eaker 

Rancho Palos Verdes Christ Lutheran Church Rev. Jake Sletten Bob Gourley Bert Whitfield 

Rancho Palos Verdes Mount Olive Lutheran Church Rev. Craig Molitoris Kathryn Hronec Ardis Prescott 

Redlands Christ the King Lutheran Church Rev. Wiley James Smith Bill Phillips Russ Gross 

Redondo Beach Immanuel Lutheran Church Rev. Jess Knauf Arvid Strode Richard Conway 

Reseda Dong Shin Korean-American Mission Church 

Rialto Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Ridgecrest Our Savior's Lutheran Church 

Rimrock Grace Community Lutheran Church 

Riverside Faith Lutheran Church Rev. Paul G. Wenz Andrew Shaffer James Cievay 

Riverside Gethsemane Lutheran Church Rev. Greg DeVore Kenneth Anderson 

Riverside Immanuel Lutheran Church Rev. Seth T. Flick Charles Sartorius Donald Kolafa 

Riverside Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf 

Rosemead Zion Lutheran Church 

Safford Our Savior Lutheran Church 

San Bernardino Filipino Mission Society 

San Bernardino Iglesia Luterana la Santisima Trinidad 

San Bernardino Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Jeffrey Johnson Martin Maurer Gregory Hudgens 

San Diego Bethany Lutheran Church 

Bob Buehler Gary Crawford 

San Diego Christ the Cornerstone Lutheran Church Rev. Stewart N. Reimnitz Bill Hanson Lois Scheer 

San Diego Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Assefa Zelelew John R. Rausch Florence Seiler 

San Diego Grace Lutheran Church 

San Diego Holy Cross Lutheran Church 

San Diego Lutheran Border Concerns Ministry 

San Diego Medhanialem Lutheran Christian Fellowship 

San Diego Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 

San Diego Peace Lutheran Church 

Patsy Gredvig Gabriel Ochoa Jr. 

San Diego Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Rev. Paul Willweber Sara Willweber Matthew Fritz 

San Diego St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rev. Jim Henkell Neil Cowen Steve Allsing 

San Diego Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Brian T. Henderson Scott Thomas Leonard Rodriquez 

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San Fernando First Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. James W. Page Wanda E. Page 

San Jacinto Centro Cristiano Fuente de Vida 

Santa Ana Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church 

Santa Barbara Emanuel Lutheran Church Rev. Paul E. Nelson Dennis Jones RoseAnn Atkins 

Santa Clarita Bethlehem Lutheran Church 

Santa Monica Pilgrim Lutheran Church 

Santa Paula Centro Cristiano Oxnard Iglesia Luterana 

Santa Paula Centro Cristiano Hispano 

Santa Ynez Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Rev. Lowell B. Kindschy Benjamin Kindschy Stewart Fries 

Santee Celebration of Faith Lutheran Church 

Scottsdale Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 

Scottsdale Holy Cross Lutheran Church 

Scottsdale Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church 

Sedona Rock of Ages Lutheran Church Rev. Nathan Hausch Jeff Scalf Jeffrey Rescigno 

Sierra Vista Immanuel Lutheran Church Rev. Ronald Gloe Ron Witt Robert Yancey 

Simi Valley Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Jeff Raven Jeff Raven Robert Chitwood 

South Gate Peace Lutheran Church 

South Gate Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev. Sean Pica Joann Bergeman Alan J. Kennedy 

Spring Valley Atonement Lutheran Church 

Sun City Fountain of Life Lutheran Church Rev. Neil Anderson Don Joseph Ed Statton 

Sun City West Crown of Life Lutheran Church Rev. Phill Robbins Gene Axelson 

Sunland Chosen People 

Surprise Word of Life Lutheran Church Dr. David Martin Jeannie Becker Liz Martin 

Tehachapi Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. Daniel Alsop Ike Winchell Kevin Loftus 

Temecula Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Dominic J. Rivkin Paul E. Hassler Joel Eichenberger 

Tempe Alleluia Lutheran Church/Student Ministry 

Tempe Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Rev. Gary P. Boye Bill Christian Andrew Grant 

Tempe Gethsemane Lutheran Church Rev. Troy Schmidt Bob Davies Jay Carlin 

Tempe International Friendship House 

Temple City First Lutheran Church 

Temple City Grace Lutheran Church 

Thousand Oaks Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev. Dr. Elroi Reimnitz Tad Norton Ward White 

Torrance Ascension Lutheran Church 

Tucson Fountain of Life Lutheran Church Rev. Gregory Rachuy Marvin E. Glauvitz Walter T. Gigstad 

Tujunga Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Vail Christ Lutheran Vail Church 

Valley Center Light of the Valley Lutheran Church Rev. Matthew P. Helfrich Robert Carlin 

Van Nuys First Lutheran Church 

Katherine Galbo Elizabeth Petta 

Venice First Lutheran Church Rev. Chris Spelbring Jimbo Barnett Heather Davis 

Ventura First Lutheran Church 

Ventura Grace Lutheran Church Rev. Paul Koch James (Jim) Knapp James (Jim) Taylor 

Victorville Zion Lutheran Church Rev. Norman Schmoock Donald K. Hays Rob Otte 

Vista Faith Lutheran Church 

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Walnut Christ the King Lutheran Church 


West Covina Immanuel First Lutheran Church Rev. Mason Okubo Tom Clarke Richard Rodriquez 

Westchester Our Savior Lutheran Church Rev. Rexford Ubenhaur III Beverly Tietjen 

Westminster Bethany Mission Church 

Westminster St. Luke's Lutheran Church 

Whittier Faith Lutheran Church Rev. Ralph H. Buchhorn Mike Pavich Dawn Langemeier 

Whittier Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Jerry D. Springer Paul Vandervliet Miss. Penny Mackie 

Wickenburg Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev. Ken Peipenbrink Vaughn L. Betz 

Winnetka Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev. Gregory Barth Mark Schwochert Oliver Milton 

Yucaipa Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

William Martin Gary Buetow 

Yucca Valley Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. Matthew Jennings Rocky L. Moore Bill Davis 

Yuma Calvary Lutheran Church Rev. Michael F. Joynt Bruce E. Fenske 

Yuma Christ Lutheran Church Rev. Vince Harman Kelly Keithly Bill Esmeier, Sr. 

Yuma Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Rev. Joshua Keinath Benny Dickison Stan Forster 

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Advisory Delegates 

ORDAINED MINISTERS 

Rev. Michael Abram Sole Pastor Ascension Lutheran Church Torrance CA 

Rev. Dr. Larry Alb Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Ardon Albrecht Emeritus 

Rev. Richard Allsing Emeritus 

Rev. Quinton Anderson Campus Pastor Abbey West - CUI Irvine CA 

Rev. Francisco Aquino Emeritus 

Rev. Clinton Armstrong University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Edgar Arroyo Associate Pastor Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church Santa Ana CA 

Rev. Cristiano Artigas District Missionary Iglesia Santo Tomas Peoria AZ 

Rev. Scott Ashmon University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Joe Atwater Assistant Pastor St. Paul's Lutheran Church San Diego CA 

Rev. Horst Augustin Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. James Bachman University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Claude Baker Emeritus 

Rev. Luis Enrique Barreto-Lugo Associate Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church Temecula CA 

Rev. Dr. William Bartlett Executive Director Crean Lutheran High School Irvine CA 

Rev. Mark Baumbach Candidate 

Rev. Allan Baumgartel Missionary Faith Lutheran Church Los Angeles CA 

Rev. James Behnke Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Behnken Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Dennis Berkesch Sole Pastor Christ Lutheran Church Boulder City NV 

Rev. Eugene Beyer Emeritus 

Rev. Mark Beyer Sole Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church Oxnard CA 

Rev. Michael Beyer Sole Pastor Church of Joy Lutheran Chula Vista CA 

Rev. Dr. Charles Birner Emeritus 

Rev. Jon Bjorgaard Senior/Administrative Pastor Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church Scottsdale AZ 

Rev. Norwood Blanke Emeritus 

Rev. Neal Blanke Missionary Trinity Lutheran Church California City CA 

Rev. Ronald Blau Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. David Block Emeritus 

Rev. David Bloedel Circuit Counselor 

Rev. Harold Boeche Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. John Bombaro Sole Pastor Grace Lutheran Church San Diego CA 

Rev. Michael Bonner Assistant Pastor St. James Lutheran Church Imperial Beach CA 

Rev. Dr. John Bontrager Emeritus 

Rev. Steven Borst Sole Pastor Immanuel Lutheran Church 

Centro Cristiano Moorpark Iglesia 

Riverside CA 

Rev. Dennis Bradshaw District Missionary 

Luterana Oxnard CA 

Rev. Charles Brady Intentional Interim Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church El Segundo CA 

Rev. Marcus Breitbarth Sole Pastor Mammoth Lakes Lutheran Church Mammoth Lakes CA 

Rev. Dr. Donald Brenner Emeritus 

Rev. Michael Brewer Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Mark Brighton University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Dr. Paul Brink Assistant Pastor Faith Community Lutheran Church Las Vegas NV 

Rev. David Brinkley Sole Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church Simi Valley CA 

Rev. James Brockmann Emeritus 

Rev. Gary Brooks Intentional Interim Pastor Saving Grace Lutheran Church Queen Creek AZ 

Rev. Gary Brown Candidate 

Rev. Ed Bruning Sole Pastor Our Savior's Lutheran Church Henderson NV 

Rev. Robert Bunnett Emeritus 

Rev. Richard Burkey Senior/Administrative Pastor Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church La Mesa CA 

Rev. Steven Carlson Sole Pastor First Lutheran Church Manhattan Beach CA 

Rev. William Cate Associate Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church Temecula CA 

Rev. Kyung Jin Cha Missionary Ark of Noah Church Los Angeles CA 

Rev. Mark Chase Assistant Pastor Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Church Gilbert AZ 

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Rev. Wen-Fu Chen Missionary First Lutheran Church Temple City 

Huntington 

CA 

Rev. Man Ok Cho Missionary Bethany Mission Church 

Beach CA 

Rev. Dr. Sang Choi Missionary One Faith Korean Lutheran Church Irvine CA 

Rev. Daniel Chun Non-Candidate 

Rev. Steven Cluver Vacancy Pastor 

Rev. Charles Collier Sole Pastor Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Tujunga CA 

Rev. Alfonso Conrado Emeritus 

Rev. Ramon Contreras Assistant Pastor St. James Lutheran Church Imperial Beach CA 

Rev. Paul Cooper Emeritus 

Rev. Robert Crossan, II Military Chaplain 

Rev. Patrick Curley Sole Pastor St. John Lutheran Church Covina CA 

Rev. Dr. H. John Davies Missionary 

Chaplain Thomas Decker Emeritus 

Rev. Allen Deinert Non-Candidate 

Rev. Mark Demel Senior/Administrative Pastor Zion Lutheran Church Fallbrook CA 

Rev. Timothy Detviler Campus Pastor Lutheran High School Orange CA 

Rev. Emil Dinkel Sole Pastor Hope Lutheran Church Bisbee AZ 

Rev. John Domsch Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Beryl Droegemueller Sole Pastor Faith Lutheran Church Vista CA 

Rev. George Duerr Emeritus 

Rev. John Duitsman Emeritus 

Rev. John Durkovic Emeritus 

Rev. Timothy Eaton Missionary Edgewater Lutheran Church Corona CA 

Rev. James Edwards Assistant Pastor Gethsemane Lutheran Church La Crescenta CA 

Rev. Dr. Jeffery Ehlers Non-Candidate 

Rev. John Ehlke Emeritus 

Rev. Edward Eng Emeritus 

Chaplain Dann Ettner Military Chaplain 

Rev. William Fackler Emeritus 

Rev. Richard Faerber Emeritus 

Rev. Robert Faga Emeritus 

Rev. Roy Faulstick Emeritus 

Rev. David Fechner 

Rev. James Fehner Emeritus 

Rev. Robert Feller Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. William Ferguson Emeritus 

Rev. Robert Flohrs Missionary 

Rev. Glenn Fluegge District Missionary 

Rev. Robert Foelber Emeritus 

Rev. Barry Foerster Assistant Pastor Our Savior Lutheran Church Arcadia CA 

Rev. Kenneth Frese Emeritus 

Rev. Mark Friedrich Sole Pastor Mountain View Lutheran Church Apache Junction AZ 

Rev. Martin Frusti Non-Candidate 

First Lutheran Church of Culver City & 

Rev. Dennis Gano Vacancy Pastor 

Palms Los Angeles CA 

Rev. Dennis Garrels Sole Pastor Peace Lutheran Church South Gate CA 

Rev. Gerhard Gehrs Sole Pastor Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf Riverside CA 

Rev. Herbert Geisler Emeritus 

Rev. John Genter Sole Pastor Messiah Lutheran Church Downey CA 

Rev. Timothy Gerdes Sole Pastor Pilgrim Lutheran Church Chula Vista CA 

Rev. Roy Gesch Emeritus 

Alleluia Lutheran Church/Student 

Rev. Gerald Gettis Assistant Pastor 

Ministry - ASU Tempe AZ 

Rev. Burton Giese Vacancy Pastor Christ Lutheran Church Coolidge AZ 

Rev. Scott Giger 

Rev. Wilfred Glade Sole Pastor Peace Lutheran Church Pico Rivera CA 

Rev. Richard Glock Emeritus 

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Rev. Irwin Goehring Emeritus 

Rev. Marcelo Gomez Associate Pastor Historic First Lutheran Church Pasadena CA 

Rev. Samuel Gomez Associate Pastor Grace Lutheran Church Escondido CA 

Rev. Rigoberto Gonzalez Missionary Our Redeemer Lutheran Church San Diego CA 

Rev. Daniel Grabowski Senior/Administrative Pastor Redeemer Lutheran Church Ontario CA 

Rev. Rodger Gredvig Sole Pastor Peace Lutheran Church San Diego CA 

Rev. George Gunter Emeritus 

Rev. Jim Gwaltney, III Sole Pastor Light of Christ Lutheran Church Irvine CA 

Rev. Dr. Loel Haak Emeritus 

Rev. Daniel Haertling Emeritus 

Rev. Kenneth Hahn Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Dr. D. Ray Halm University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Donald Hansen Emeritus 

Huntington 

Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink Senior/Administrative Pastor Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Beach CA 

Rev. Gerhard Harms Candidate 

Rev. Leigh Hart Sole Pastor Zion Lutheran Church Glendale CA 

Rev. August Hauptman Emeritus 

Rev. Daniel Hauschild Emeritus 

Rev. Michael Hayes Associate Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church 

Trinity Lutheran Church & TLC 

Orange CA 

Rev. Frederick Hazel, III Sole Pastor 

Preschool Casa Grande AZ 

Rev. Thomas Henkes Emeritus 

Rev. Robert Hentz Emeritus 

Rev. Juan Herrera Sole Pastor Centro Cristiano Fuente de Vida San Jacinto CA 

Rev. David Hill Sole Pastor First Lutheran Church Temple City CA 

Rev. David Hinck Emeritus 

Rev. Kip Hoech Missionary 

Rev. Robert Holstein Emeritus 

Rev. Martin Homan Intentional Interim Pastor Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Church Gilbert AZ 

Rev. Kun Won Hong Non-Candidate 

Rev. Dr. Young Hong Senior/Administrative Pastor Trinity Central Lutheran Church Los Angeles CA 

Rev. David Hook Sole Pastor Christ Lutheran Vail Church Vail AZ 

Rev. Will Hsu Associate Pastor Concordia Lutheran Church Cerritos CA 

Rev. Luke Huang Sole Pastor First Evangelical Lutheran Church El Monte CA 

Rev. Dr. John Huber Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Horace Hummel Emeritus 

Chaplain Frederick Huscher Trained Vacancy Pastor 

Rev. Ralph Huwe Emeritus 

Rev. Augie Iadicicco Sole Pastor Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church Carlsbad CA 

Rev. Philip Ilten Trained Vacancy Pastor 

Lake View 

Rev. Jon Imme Sole Pastor Peace Lutheran Church 

Terrace CA 

Mr. Lance Irey Assistant Pastor Christ Lutheran Church Ministries Costa Mesa CA 

Rev. Paul Jacob Missionary So. Asian Ministries Hollywood CA 

Rev. John Jaster Emeritus 

Rev. Jackson Jaylah Vacancy Pastor African Immigrant Ministry Las Vegas NV 

Rev. James Johnson Emeritus 

Rev. Mark Johnson Associate Pastor Christ Lutheran Church Yuma 

Black Canyon 

AZ 

Rev. Herman Jonas, Jr. Vacancy Pastor Grace Lutheran Church 

City AZ 

Rev. Douglas Jones Senior/Administrative Pastor St. James Lutheran Church Imperial Beach CA 

Rev. Keith Jones Sole Pastor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Goleta CA 

Rev. Patrick Jow Associate Pastor Emmaus Lutheran Church Alhambra CA 

Rev. Dr. John Juedes Sole Pastor Messiah Lutheran Church Highland 

Huntington 

CA 

Rev. Chi Min Jun Assistant Pastor Faith Lutheran Church 

Beach 

Rancho 

CA 

Rev. Eric Kaelberer Associate Pastor Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Cucamonga CA 

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Rev. Erich Kaelberer Associate Pastor Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 

Rancho 

Cucamonga CA 

Rev. Harold Kallio Institutional Chaplain 

Rev. Man Suk Kang Senior/Administrative Pastor True Love Lutheran Church Fullerton CA 

Rev. Ki Woon Kang 

Rev. Phillip Kelley Non-Candidate 

Rev. Clifford Kenyon Senior/Administrative Pastor Christ Lutheran Church Burbank CA 

Rev. Dr. Charles Keturakat Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Ray Kibler III Non-Candidate 

Rev. Nathan Kilian Sole Pastor Pilgrim Lutheran Church Santa Monica CA 

Rev. Jason Kilian Sole Pastor First Evangelical Lutheran Church Fontana CA 

Rev. Dong Joon Kim Missionary Light of Life Lutheran Church Los Angeles CA 

Rev. Dr. Young Dae Kim Sole Pastor Holy Cross Lutheran Church Chino Hills CA 

Rev. John Kim Assistant Pastor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Downey CA 

Rev. Yeong Kyu Kim Senior/Administrative Pastor Ark of Noah Church Los Angeles CA 

Rev. Chung Hwan 

Delrich 

Kim Associate Pastor Good News Korean Lutheran Church Garden Grove CA 

Rev. "Del" King Emeritus 

Rev. Getachew Kiros Missionary Emmaus Lutheran Church Alhambra CA 

Rev. Derek Klemm Assistant Pastor Christ Lutheran Church Brea CA 

Rev. Timothy Klinkenberg Senior/Administrative Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church Orange CA 

Rev. Gene Knoppel Emeritus 

Rev. James Knotek Emeritus 

Rev. John Koczman Sole Pastor Bethlehem Lutheran Church Santa Clarita CA 

Rev. Kevin Kolander Sole Pastor First Lutheran Church Lake Elsinore CA 

Rev. Jerry Kosberg Emeritus 

Rev. Ronald Kraft Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Loren 

Charles 

Kramer Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Douglas Kroll Emeritus 

Rev. Roland Kroll Emeritus 

Rev. Willard Krueger Emeritus 

Rev. Ronald Kudick Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Arnold Kuntz Emeritus 

Rev. John Kuntz Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Ronald Kusel Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Young Man Kwon Emeritus 

Rev. Norman Laesch Emeritus 

Rev. Joshua LaFeve Sole Pastor Atonement Lutheran Church Spring Valley CA 

Rev. James Lareva Emeritus 

Rev. Gulfrey Laurent Emeritus 

Rev. Scott Lawson Non-Candidate 

Rev. Kelly Leary Senior/Administrative Pastor Grace Lutheran Church Lancaster CA 

Rev. Kwang Man Lee Assistant Pastor Young Kwang Lutheran Church Los Angeles CA 

Rev. Chandara Lee Associate Pastor First Lutheran Church Long Beach CA 

Rev. Dr. Yong Mo Lee Emeritus 

Rev. Key June 

Simmon 

Lee Assistant Pastor Trinity Central Lutheran Church Los Angeles CA 

Rev. Dr. Myung Lee Emeritus 

Rev. Kwang Kuk Lee Associate Pastor Good News Korean Lutheran Church Garden Grove CA 

Rev. Victor Lehenbauer Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Steve Leinhos Other 

Rev. Lawrence 

Jason 

Lewis Emeritus 

Rev. (Xiaoyu) Li Missionary Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Hacienda Heights CA 

Rev. Kenneth Lieber Non-Candidate 

Rev. Jubin Lim Associate Pastor True Love Lutheran Church Fullerton CA 

Rev. John David Lindemann Intentional Interim Pastor St. Luke's Lutheran Church Mesa AZ 

Rev. Jerald Lindemann Intentional Interim Pastor 

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Rev. William 

Hsiao Yung 

Lindenmeyer Sole Pastor Our Savior's Lutheran Church Ridgecrest CA 

Rev. Dr. "Samuel" Liu 

Rev. Dr. Mark Logid 

Rev. Paul Lohse 

Rev. Keith Lonsberry Emeritus 

Rev. Lambert Loock Emeritus 

Rev. Antonio Lopez Sole Pastor St. Paul's Lutheran Church Norwalk CA 

Rev. Johnny Lopez Senior/Administrative Pastor Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church Santa Ana CA 

Rev. Dr. David Loy 

Rev. Erik Loza Sole Pastor First Lutheran Church Van Nuys CA 

Rev. Ronald Luedemann Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Carl Lutz Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Korey Maas University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Dr. Charles Manske Emeritus 

Rev. Jonathan Manthei Sole Pastor Peace Lutheran Church of Tustin North Tustin CA 

Rev. Stephen Manz 

Rev. Elvin Marquardt Emeritus 

Rev. Ronald Martin Senior/Administrative Pastor St. Paul's Lutheran Church Orange CA 

Rev. Dr. Elmer Matthias Emeritus 

Rev. Richard Matthies Emeritus 

Rev. Ronald Mayer Sole Pastor Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Pahrump NV 

Rev. Hilton McCabe Emeritus 

Rev. Robert McDonald Emeritus 

Rev. Mark McKenzie Missionary Iglesia Luterana la Santisima Trinidad San Bernardino CA 

Rev. Roderick McPherson Sole Pastor Redeemer Lutheran Church Las Vegas NV 

Rev. Richard Meyer Emeritus 

Alleluia Lutheran Church/Student 

Rev. Lealand Meyer Senior/Administrative Pastor Ministry - ASU Tempe AZ 

Rev. David Meyer Sole Pastor King of Kings Lutheran Church Phoenix AZ 

Rev. Thomas Meyer 

Rev. Dr. Michael Middendorf University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. C. Ben Misch Emeritus 

Rev. H. W. Mike Mitschke Institutional Chaplain 

Rev. George Mock Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Dr. Shang Ik Moon University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Seth Moorman Assistant Pastor Bethany Lutheran Church Long Beach CA 

Rev. Herman Mueller Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Randall Mueller Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Steven Mueller University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Michael Mueller 

Rev. Brian Murphy Sole Pastor Holy Cross Lutheran Church Scottsdale AZ 

Rev. Warren Naegele Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Tambatua Naibaho Associate Pastor Redeemer Lutheran Church Ontario CA 

Rev. Dr. Allen Nauss Emeritus 

Rev. Jaime Nava Sole Pastor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Yucaipa CA 

Rev. Wynn Nguyen Emeritus 

Rev. Luc Nguyen Missionary Vietnamese Lutheran of Orange County Anaheim CA 

Rev. Henry Nieman Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Jong Wu Noh Sole Pastor New Covenant Korean Lutheran Church Moreno Valley CA 

Rev. Matthew Nolte Sole Pastor St. Paul Lutheran Church Agoura Hills CA 

Rev. Gary Oehlerts Associate Pastor Lamb of God Lutheran Church Las Vegas NV 

Rev. Dr. Norbert Oesch Emeritus 

Rev. Richard Orman Emeritus 

Rev. Norman Ott Emeritus 

Rev. Gregory Otte Emeritus 

Rev. Paul Park Missionary Central Zion Lutheran Church Studio City CA 

Rev. Chan Kyu Park Missionary Blessing Community Church North Tustin CA 

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Rev. Dr. Daniel Parsons Emeritus 

Rev. Lawrence Paul Sole Pastor 

Saving Grace Evangelical Lutheran 

Church Chino Valley AZ 

Rev. Charles Paulson Emeritus 

Rev. Eugene Paulus Emeritus 

Rev. Matthew Payne Sole Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church Covina CA 

Rev. Jon David Peterson Emeritus 

Rev. James Pflueger Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Earl Pierce Sole Pastor St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Bullhead City AZ 

Rev. Phillip Pledger Executive Director 

Rev. James Poerschke Trained Vacancy Pastor 

Rev. John Pope Emeritus 

Rev. Milton Popp Emeritus 

Rev. Lloyd Powers Emeritus 

Rev. Jerry Powers Intentional Interim Pastor 

Chaplain J. L. Precup Emeritus 

Rev. Don Preisinger Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Jacob Preus Other Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc. Watertown WI 

Rev. Gerald Preuss Intentional Interim Pastor Living Christ Lutheran Church Laughlin NV 

Rev. Paul Priesz Emeritus 

Rev. Kenton Puls Sole Pastor Grace Lutheran Church Bishop CA 

Rev. Arthur Puls Emeritus 

Rev. Walter Quandt Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. Bernard Raabe Emeritus 

Rev. Glenwood Rachuy Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. James Rahn Sole Pastor Grace Lutheran Church Long Beach CA 

Rev. John Ramsey Emeritus 

Rev. Charles Rauschek Emeritus 

Rev. Ronald Rehrer Regional Mission Facilitator 

Rev. Larry Reinhardt Emeritus 

Rev. Jeremy Rhode Associate Pastor Faith Lutheran Church Capistrano Beach CA 

Rev. John Rieck Emeritus 

Rev. Nathan Riley Senior/Administrative Pastor Hephatha Lutheran Church Anaheim CA 

Rev. August Ristow, Jr. Intentional Interim Pastor Lamb of God Lutheran Church Las Vegas NV 

Rev. Ronald Ritter Assistant Pastor Zion Lutheran Church Fallbrook CA 

Rev. Daryl Robarge Sole Pastor Apostles Lutheran Church Peoria AZ 

Rev. Gregory Robertson Associate Pastor Gethsemane Lutheran Church Riverside CA 

Rev. Dr. Thomas Rogers Senior/Administrative Pastor Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Lake Forest CA 

Rev. Dr. Graeme Rosenau Emeritus 

Rev. Paul Rosnau Emeritus 

Rev. Alan Rosnau Assistant Pastor Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church Scottsdale AZ 

Rev. Robert Rossow University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Robert Rotnem Emeritus 

Rev. Allen Rudow Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. John Rumsey Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Maynard Saeger Emeritus 

Our Savior's Community Lutheran 

Rev. David Sanger Associate Pastor 

Church Palm Springs CA 

Rev. Jerry Scansen Emeritus 

Rev. Dr. William Scar Institutional Chaplain 

Rev. Roger Schalm Emeritus 

Rev. John Scharlemann Senior/Administrative Pastor Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Diamond Bar CA 

Rev. Rodney Scheer Emeritus 

Rev. David Schilling Emeritus 

Rev. Richard Schliepsiek Emeritus 

Rev. Karl Schloeman Sole Pastor Faith Lutheran Church Cottonwood AZ 

Rev. Gale Schmidt Emeritus 

Rev. James Schmidt Emeritus 

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Rev. Richard Schmidt Sole Pastor Concordia Lutheran Church & School Chula Vista CA 

Rev. Dr. Roy Schoppa Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Martin Schramm University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. William Schreiber Emeritus 

Rev. Richard Schumm Emeritus 

Rev. Timothy Seals Sole Pastor St. Luke Lutheran Church Claremont CA 

Rev. Dr. Leland Settgast Emeritus 

Chaplain Douglas Shamburger Non-Candidate 

Rev. Glenn Shelton Associate Pastor Christ Lutheran Church Ministries Costa Mesa CA 

Rev. Lowell Siebrass Emeritus 

Rev. Mark Siegert University Staff Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Roberto Simental 

Rev. John Simon Emeritus 

Rev. Christopher Singer Associate Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church Orange CA 

Rev. Timothy Sipes Emeritus 

Rev. Jeffrey Skopak Senior/Administrative Pastor Fountain of Life Lutheran Church Tucson AZ 

Rev. Donald Smidt Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Eugene Smith Sole Pastor Shepherd in the Pines Lutheran Church Big Bear Lake CA 

Rev. Kwang Song Missionary Light of Life Lutheran Church Los Angeles CA 

Rev. Roger Sonnenberg Senior/Administrative Pastor Our Savior Lutheran Church Arcadia CA 

Rev. George Spicer Sole Pastor Life In Christ Lutheran Church Peoria AZ 

Rev. John Sproul Associate Pastor Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School Chandler AZ 

Rev. Shawn Stamm Associate Pastor First Evangelical Lutheran Church San Fernando CA 

Rev. Dr. David Stirdivant Emeritus 

Rev. Robert Stockman Emeritus 

Rev. Norman Stoppenhagen 

Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau District President Pacific Southwest District Irvine CA 

Rev. Dr. Lloyd Strelow Emeritus 

Rev. Joseph Strubbe Emeritus 

Rev. Marvin Suhr Emeritus 

Rev. James Swinford Non-Candidate 

Rev. Jun Takagi Non-Candidate 

Rev. Morton Talbot Non-Candidate 

Rev. Robert Tasler Emeritus 

Rev. Harold Teuscher Sole Pastor Apostles Lutheran Church Peoria AZ 

Rev. An Binh Thai Associate Pastor Immanuel First Lutheran Church West Covina CA 

Rev. Stephen Theil Emeritus 

Rev. Jonathan Thomas Sole Pastor Salem Lutheran Church Orange CA 

Rev. Vernon Trahms Emeritus 

Rev. Eric Trickey Sole Pastor St. Mark Lutheran Church Encinitas CA 

Rev. Gary Trickey 

Rev. David Truenow Non-Candidate 

Rev. Dino Tumbuan Non-Candidate 

Rev. Dr. Wallace Turner Emeritus 

Rev. William Vanderwerf Emeritus 

Rev. Marcelino Velasco Sole Pastor Centro Cristiano Emanuel Iglesia Luterana Santa Paula CA 

Rev. Dr. Dean Vieselmeyer University Faculty Concordia University Irvine CA 

Rev. Bradley Viken Sole Pastor Faith Lutheran Church Hesperia CA 

Rev. Paulus Voelzke Emeritus 

Rev. Kinh 

Isaac (Keh- 

Vu Sole Pastor Vietnamese Lutheran Church Garden Grove CA 

Rev. Ru) Wang Associate Pastor Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Diamond Bar CA 

Rev. David Weber Sole Pastor Our Redeemer Lutheran Church San Diego CA 

Rev. Steven Wells Non-Candidate 

Rev. Kevin Wenker Sole Pastor Mount Zion Lutheran Church Peoria AZ 

Rev. Gregory Werdin 

Rev. Edward Wessling Emeritus 

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Rev. Richard Widmann Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Dr. Wayne Wilke 

Rev. Dr. Ronald Williams Emeritus 

Rev. Robert Wobrock Emeritus 

Rev. David Wobrock Associate Pastor First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Las Vegas NV 

Rev. Robert Wolff Emeritus 

Loving Savior of the Hills Lutheran 

Rev. Andy Wu Associate Pastor 

Church Chino Hills CA 

Rev. Dr. Alan Wyneken Intentional Interim Pastor 

Rev. Dr. Benedict Yaspelkis Emeritus 

Rev. Haile Yosief Assistant Pastor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Downey CA 

Rev. Alvin Young Emeritus 

Rev. Michael Zehnder Worker Priest Epiphany Lutheran Church Chandler AZ 

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COMMISSIONED MINISTERS 

Ms. Deborah Aarhus LCMS World Mission St. Louis 

Ms. Rachel Abijay Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Edward Amey Concordia Lutheran Junior/Senior High School Santa Clarita 

Miss Britt Anderson Christ Lutheran Preschool Costa Mesa 

Mr. Joel Arnold Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Henry Aschbrenner Concordia University Anaheim Hills 

Mrs. Chelsea Axtman Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Scottsdale 

Ms. Susan Bachman Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Judith Bader St. Paul Lutheran Church Agoura Hills 

Mrs. Judith Bakalyar Zion Lutheran School Cerritos 

Mrs. Callie Baker Fountain of Life Lutheran School Tucson 

Mrs. Emily Ball Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Ms. Diana Ballek Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Kristen Bauern Christ Lutheran School Huntington beach 

Mr. James Beaudoin St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Jeffrey Beavers Crean Lutheran High School Irvine 

Ms. Jean Beck Immanuel Lutheran Church Riverside 

Mr. Austin Beckman Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Brenda Beery Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Molly Benally Trinity Lutheran School Tolleson 

Mrs. Christine Benich Canoga Park Lutheran Church Canoga Park 

Mr. Bruce Benne Concordia Lutheran Junior/Senior High School Santa Ana 

Mr. Andrew Benscoter Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Scottsdale 

Mr. Doug Benton Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church Phoenix 

Ms. Christine Berger Faith Community Lutheran Academy Las Vegas 

Ms. Emily Bernards Concordia University Anaheim 

Mrs. Susan Berson Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Scottsdale 

Mr. Kevin Best Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. David Bever Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Beverly Beyer St. John's Lutheran School Oxnard 

Ms. Anna Beyer Lutheran High School San Diego Chula Vista 

Ms. Kristen Beyer Community Lutheran Church Escondido 

Mrs. Cindie Biar Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Preschool Mesa 

Mrs. Kathy Biel Trinity Lutheran Preschool Sun City 

Mrs. Meredith Binnie Lamb of God Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Eleda Blair Our Savior Lutheran Church Arcadia 

Mr. Stephen Blank Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Ms. Deborah Blau St. Paul's Lutheran School Tustin 

Mr. Chad Block Yuma Lutheran School (Preschool) Yuma 

Mr. Dustin Boburka Lutheran High School Anaheim 

Mr. Carl Boburka Immanuel Lutheran School Riverside 

Mrs. M. Christine Boerrigter Bethany Lutheran School Palos Verdes Estates 

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Mr. Jacob Boessling Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Church Gilbert 

Ms. Anne Bonderson Atonement Lutheran School Peoria 

Mr. Eugene Bonk Grace Lutheran School Escondido 

Mrs. Audrey Borgmann Redeemer Lutheran School Ontario 

Mrs. Cecelia Bosma Trinity Lutheran School Avondale 

Deaconess Carol Bowers Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School Chandler 

Mrs. Melanie Bowline Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Lorena Bradley 

Abiding Savior Lutheran Early Childhood 

Center Lake Forest 

Mr. Paul Brandt Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School Gilbert 

Mr. Douglas Braun Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Kathryn Brech Faith Lutheran School (EN) Tucson 

Mr. Thomas Bredehoft St. Paul's Lutheran Church Orange 

Mr. Paul Brehm Prince of Peace Lutheran School Irvine 

Mr. Brian Bresemann Christ Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Sally Brink St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Liane Brinkman Risen Savior Lutheran School Chandler 

Mr. A. J. Brumfield Grace Lutheran Church Escondido 

Mrs. Katie Brumfield Grace Lutheran School Escondido 

Mr. Daniel Buikema Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Ms. Jennifer Bumgardner Concordia Lutheran School Cerritos 

Mr. David Burgdorf Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Jennifer Burnett St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center Orange 

Mrs. Courtney Burns Lamb of God Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Joanna Busch Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Carl Butz Crean Lutheran High School Irvine 

Dr. Steven Buuck Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Gretchen Cariker St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Lynn Casselman Atonement Lutheran School Glendale 

Mrs. Maria Castens Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Ruth Cattau St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Curt Cattau Concordia University Orange 

Mr. Daniel Cattau Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. John Chapman Concordia Lutheran Junior/Senior High School San Fernando 

Mr. Mark Cheney Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. John Chilman Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Terry Sue Chow First Lutheran School Duarte 

Ms. LeAnna Christopher Christ Lutheran School El Cajon 

Mrs. Karen Clakley-Jonas Faith Lutheran School Vista 

Ms. Beth Clark St. Paul's Lutheran School Garden Grove 

Mr. Kenneth Clavir Concordia University Irvine 

Ms. Janet Cloeter Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School Mesa 

Mrs. Cathy Cmiel Fountain of Life Lutheran School Tucson 

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Mrs. Kimberlee Cobb St. Paul's Lutheran School Corona Del Mar 

Ms. Stephanie Coffin Mountain View Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Correne Constantino Immanuel Lutheran School Chino 

Mrs. Pamela Cook St. John's Lutheran School Santa Ana 

Mrs. Shelley Cook St. Paul's Lutheran School San Diego 

Mrs. Elinor Courvoisier Christ Lutheran School Costa Mesa 

Mr. John Cox Mt. Calvary Lutheran School Pomona 

Mrs. Brenda Cox Mt. Calvary Lutheran School Pomona 

Mrs. Janell Cox Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Preschool Gilbert 

Mrs. Tracy Crites Faith Lutheran High School La Verne 

Mrs. Heidi Cross Grace Lutheran School Lancaster 

Miss Catherine Daniel St. John's Lutheran School Oxnard 

Mr. Jeremy DaPena Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church Scottsdale 

Ms. Katie Dargatz Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Mark Davis Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Timothy Degen Faith Lutheran School Oceanside 

Mrs. Marilyn Deinert St. John's Lutheran School Hemet 

Mr. Jose Diaz Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Wayne Dibos First Good Shepherd Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Ms. Michelle DiLiberto Faith Lutheran High School San Dimas 

Mr. Jonathan Doyle Christ Lutheran School (EN) Scottsdale 

Ms. Linda Draeger Concordia School - Canoga Park Simi Valley 

Mrs. Karen Dueker St. John's Lutheran School Hemet 

Mr. Philip Duerr Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Maggie Duerr Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Elisa Dufresne St. Paul's Lutheran School Santee 

Mrs. Brooke Dunbar Mt. Calvary Lutheran School Diamond Bar 

Mr. Kevin Dunning Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School North Las Vegas 

Mrs. Nancy Durkovic First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool Manhattan Beach 

Prof. Kenneth Ebel Concordia University Irvine 

Mr. Lance Ebel Faith Lutheran High School La Verne 

Ms. Kay Eckstorm Immanuel Lutheran School Riverside 

Mr. Michael Edge St. Mark Lutheran Church Phoenix 

Mr. Randy Einem St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Karen Einspahr Gethsemane Lutheran School Gilbert 

Mrs. Rachel Eklund Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Todd Eklund Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. David Elfman Lutheran High School Riverside 

Mrs. Kristin Elliott Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. David Elliott Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Lisa Ellwein Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Benjamin Ersland Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Noel Fairchild Light of Christ Lutheran Church Irvine 

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Mrs. Jahnai Feldmann Pilgrim Lutheran School Chula Vista 

Ms. Gerry Fellwock Emmaus Lutheran School Temple City 

Mr. Adam Fenske Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Scott Ferguson Faith Lutheran High School La Verne 

Mr. Richard Ferrin Good Shepherd Lutheran School Simi Valley 

Mrs. Wanda Ferrin Trinity Lutheran Church Simi Valley 

Mrs. Dianne Festa Trinity Lutheran Preschool Tolleson 

Mr. Karl Fink Bethany Lutheran Church Long Beach 

Dr. Mary Fink Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach 

Mrs. Kristin Fink St. Paul's Lutheran School Anaheim Hills 

Mrs. Jessica Finley St. Mark Lutheran Church Phoenix 

Mr. Daniel Fischer Zion Lutheran School Fallbrook 

Mr. Michael Fischer Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School Chandler 

Mr. Matthew Fischer Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Phoenix 

Deaconess Ruth Fisher Trinity Lutheran Church Peoria 

Mr. Lucas Fitzgerald Pacific Lutheran High School Torrance 

Ms. Mary Flett Pacific Lutheran High School Hawthorne 

Mrs. Kristie Flohra Hephatha Lutheran School Fullerton 

Mr. Scott Fogo Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Kip Fox Cross of Christ Lutheran Church Anthem 

Mr. Adam Francisco Concordia University Aliso Viejo 

Mr. Kyle Frazier Christ Lutheran Church Ministries Orange 

Mr. Frederick Friedrichs St. Paul's Lutheran School San Diego 

Mrs. Sharon Frydendall St. John's Lutheran School Costa Mesa 

Mr. Patrick Gagan Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach 

Ms. Angelina Galbo Concordia Canoga Park (K-12) Tujunga 

Mrs. Grace Gallmann Salem Lutheran School Corona 

Mrs. Linda Gardiner Christ Lutheran School Costa Mesa 

Mr. Taylor Gavin St. Paul's Lutheran School Garden Grove 

Mr. Phillip Gaylor Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church La Verne 

Mrs. Cynthia Gehlhar Gethsemane Lutheran School Tempe 

Ms. Ruth Geisler Abiding Savior Lutheran School Aliso Viejo 

Mr. Herbert Geisler, Jr. Concordia University Lake Forest 

Mrs. Theone Geres Good Shepherd Lutheran School Simi Valley 

Mr. Charles Gerken Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church Scottsdale 

Mrs. Karen Gerlach-Pullmann Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Ms. Susanna Giddens Ascension Lutheran School Los Alamitos 

Mrs. Diane Gihring Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Lisa Gilbert Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Kyle Gilbert Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Kristy Glaeser Christ Lutheran School San Diego 

Mr. Domingo Gomes Mountain View Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Robin Gomes Mountain View Lutheran School Las Vegas 

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Mrs. Sarah Grack St. John's Lutheran School Fountain Valley 

Mrs. Genevieve Graff-Ermeling Lutheran High School Orange/Tustin 

Mrs. Tanya Grasz Lutheran High School Anaheim 

Mr. Michael Grasz Lutheran High School Anaheim 

Mrs. Shari Greene Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Scottsdale 

Ms. C.J. Greenwald Zion Lutheran School Fallbrook 

Mrs. Darla Gremel Fountain of Life Lutheran School Tucson 

Mr. Neil Grepke Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School North Las Vegas 

Mrs. Sheryl Grobelch Light of Christ Lutheran Preschool Irvine 

Mrs. Lisabeth Gross St. John's Lambs Lot Preschool Anaheim Hills 

Mr. Dustin Gross St. Paul's Lutheran Church Santa Ana 

Mr. Michael Gummelt Concordia Lutheran Junior/Senior High School Sylmar 

Mr. Zachary Gunzelman Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Jody Gurnsey Trinity Lutheran School Litchfield Park 

Mrs. Janet Gyllenhammer Faith Community Lutheran Academy Las Vegas 

Mr. J Gynther St. John's Lutheran School Oxnard 

Mr. Konrad Hack Concordia University Corona 

Mrs. Marsha Hafer St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Nathaniel Hagge Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Kimberly Hahn Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Jamie Hallet Christ Lutheran Preschool Rancho Palos Verdes 

Mrs. Kristin Hallett St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. John Hanke Immanuel Lutheran Church Redondo Beach 

Ms. Pamela Hansen Salem Lutheran Church Orange 

Mrs. Lori Hansen Concordia School - San Fernando San Fernando 

Mr. Darren Hansen Concordia Lutheran Junior/Senior High School Sylmar 

Mrs. Erica Hantula Lutheran High School Corona 

Mr. David Hardin First Lutheran Church Los Angeles 

Mrs. April Harer Abiding Savior Lutheran School Huntington Beach 

Mrs. Tamara Harman Yuma Lutheran School (Preschool) Yuma 

Mr. Anthony Harman Yuma Lutheran School (Elementary) Yuma 

Mrs. Molly Harrison St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Ken Harrison St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Regina Hart Emmaus Lutheran School Alhambra 

Mrs. Nancy Hawthorne Good Shepherd Lutheran School Simi Valley 

Mrs. Shelli Haynes Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Placentia 

Mr. Aaron Hazen Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Brandon Heath Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church El Cajon 

Mr. Edwin Heck St. John's Lutheran School Newbury Park 

Dr. William Heide St. John's Lutheran Church Orange 

Ms. Rachel Heide Immanuel Lutheran School Riverside 

Ms. Carrie Heimlich Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Kimberly Heinemann Faith Lutheran High School Ontario 

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Mrs. Miriam Heinicke Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs Sarah Heislen Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Jeff Held Concordia University Anaheim 

Mr. Gary Henricksen St. John's Lutheran School Oxnard 

Mrs. Kim Herman Mountain View Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Ms. Amy Heuer Trinity Lutheran Church Fountain Hills 

Ms. Bonnie Hicks Christ the King Lutheran Church Newbury Park 

Mr. Steven Hight St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Michelle Hines First Good Shepherd Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Catherine Hittinger Emmaus Lutheran School Alhambra 

Mrs. Nancy Hobbs Mt. Calvary Lutheran School Anaheim 

Mr. Steve Hobus Crean Lutheran High School Irvine 

Mr. Robert Hochberg St. John's Lutheran School Oxnard 

Mrs. Amy Hoffman Gethsemane Lutheran School Mesa 

Mr. Eric Hoffman Gethsemane Lutheran School Mesa 

Mr. John Hollmann St. Luke's Lutheran Church Mesa 

Mrs. Jennifer Holmes Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Dennis Holmes Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Hoyle Hoover First Lutheran Church Manhattan Beach 

Mrs. Pam Hopkirk St. John's Lutheran School Santa Ana 

Mrs. Stacy Hottinger Loving Savior of the Hills Lutheran School Corona 

Mrs. Nancy Howard St. Paul's Lutheran School Anaheim 

Mr. Thomas Howard Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Roger Howard Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church El Cajon 

Ms. Kristen Howe Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Beth Howland Little Palms School Mesa 

Mrs. Jeri Howland Concordia School - Canoga Park Canoga Park 

Mrs. Adele Hoyt St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Christian Huscher Gethsemane Lutheran Church Murrieta 

Ms. Kim Imes Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach 

Mrs. Elizabeth Jack Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School Chandler 

Mr. Dennis Jacobson Trinity Lutheran School Whittier 

Mrs. Lori Jaeger St. John's Lutheran School Irvine 

Mr. Timothy Jaeger Concordia University Long Beach 

Mrs. Christine Jaeger Lamb of God Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Susan Jardim Concordia Lutheran Junior/Senior High School Granada Hills 

Mrs. Karen Jarocki Yuma Lutheran School (Elementary) Yuma 

Mrs. Susan Jennings Concordia Lutheran Preschool Cerritos 

Ms. Heather Jensen St. John's Lutheran School Oxnard 

Mr. Michael Jessop Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School Mesa 

Mrs. Mary Johnson Concordia School - San Fernando Sylmar 

Mrs. Karen Johnson Hope Lutheran School Glendora 

Mrs. Cynthia Johnson Light of Christ Lutheran Preschool Irvine 

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Mrs. Jenny Jordan Christ Lutheran School Santa Ana 

Mrs. Nancy Kahler North Valley Christian Academy (Preschool) Anthem 

Mr. Sean Kangas Zion Lutheran School Fullerton 

Mrs. Julie Kangas Zion Lutheran School Anaheim 

Ms. Jennifer Karner Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Miss Danica Kassebaum St. Paul's Lutheran School Anaheim 

Mrs. Rebecca Kearney Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Darren Kelso Salem Lutheran School Anaheim Hills 

Mrs. Danielle Kelso Salem Lutheran School Anaheim Hills 

Ms. Lorna Kemper-Koehnlein Gethsemane Lutheran School Gilbert 

Mrs. Judith King St. Paul's Lutheran School Carson 

Mrs. Anne Klappenback St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Quinn Klappenback Lamb of God Lutheran School North Las Vegas 

Mrs. Lisa Klappenback Lamb of God Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs Sanna Klipfel Lamb of God Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Rachel Klitzing Pacific Southwest District Irvine 

Mr. Mark Klitzing Lutheran High School Irvine 

Mr. Nathan Klitzing St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Ashley Klitzing Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Lorraine Knapp Zion Lutheran Preschool Victorville 

Mrs. Nancy Knight Grace Lutheran School Ramona 

Mr. Daniel Kober Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Crystal Koehn Trinity Lutheran School Goodyear 

Mrs. Paige Koehnke St. Paul's Lutheran School Anaheim Hills 

Ms. Celeste Koscik St. Paul's Lutheran Church Orange 

Mr. Jacob Kothe Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. James Krafft First Good Shepherd Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Ms. Joanne Krafft Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Deaconess Patricia Kristofic Faith Lutheran Church Capistrano Beach 

Dr. Kurt Krueger Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Laura Kruse St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Casey Kunde Lutheran High School San Diego La Mesa 

Mrs. Lori Lange Bethany Lutheran School Cypress 

Mr. Peter Lark Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Jonathan Larson Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Jason Lawrence Faith Lutheran High School La Verne 

Ms. Tam-Phuong Le Emmaus Lutheran Church Alhambra 

Mr. Adam Lee Concordia University Irvine 

Mr. Cameron Lehman Gethsemane Lutheran School Mesa 

Mr. George Leitner Christ the Redeemer Lutheran School Phoenix 

Mrs. Mildred Lewis Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School Gilbert 

Mrs. Eileen Lindemood Valley Lutheran High School (EN) Phoenix 

Mrs. Kirsten Lizarraga Light of Christ Lutheran Preschool Irvine 

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Mrs. Karen Lofink St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Mark Lofink Zion Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Daryl Lohmeyer Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church Carlsbad 

Mrs. Laura Loranger Abiding Savior Lutheran School Rancho Santa Margarita 

Mrs. Darleen Lucht Holy Trinity Lutheran Preschool Hacienda Heights 

Dr. William Luedtke Trinity Lutheran School Litchfield Park 

Mr. Alan Lutz St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Emily Maki Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School Mesa 

Mr. Kenneth Mangels Concordia University Orange 

Mrs. Heather Manning Searchlight Ministries Lutheran Church Orange 

Mrs. Skye Marciniak Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Karen Markin LCMS World Mission Quartz Hill 

Mrs. Janice Massmann Concordia University Irvine 

Mr. Paul Massmann Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Lisa Matthews Faith Lutheran High School Pomona 

Mrs. Janette Mattoon St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Steven Mattoon Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Jacqueline Mau North Valley Christian Academy Anthem 

Mr. Deryl Maxwell St. Paul's Lutheran School Fullerton 

Mrs. Patricia Mayer Christ Lutheran School Rancho Palos Verdes 

Mrs. Lark Mayeski Christ the Cornerstone Academy San Diego 

Mr. Tim McCann St. Paul's Lutheran School Santa Ana 

Ms. Kristina McCormack Zion Lutheran School Victorville 

Dr. Carol McDaniel Bethany Lutheran Church Cypress 

Dr. Gary McDaniel Concordia University Cypress 

Mr. Jonathan McDaniel Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Robert McDowell Good Shepherd Lutheran School Menifee 

Mr. Caleb McFerran St. Paul's Lutheran School Huntington Beach 

Mrs. Nicole McKay Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Judy McKim Christ Lutheran School Rancho Palos Verdes 

Faith McKinney Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Candace McMullan Immanuel Lutheran School Riverside 

Mrs. Cathleen Meier St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Lester Meier St. Paul's Lutheran School Anaheim 

Miss. Loralyn Mello Good Shepherd Lutheran School Wildomar 

Dr. Edward Mendez Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Sandra Mercier Abiding Savior Lutheran School Lake Forest 

Mr. Nathan Mercier St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Brett Mertens Crean Lutheran High School Irvine 

Dr. Jerome Meyer Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. James Meyer Community Lutheran Church Escondido 

Mr. Neil H. F. Meyer Jr. Lutheran High School San Diego Santee 

Ms. Jennifer Miklos Lutheran High School Orange 

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Ms. Linda Miller Faith Lutheran Church Hesperia 

Ms. Johanna Miller Zion Lutheran School Victorville 

Ms. Bethany Miller Emmaus Lutheran School Alhambra 

Ms. Heather Mockler Atonement Lutheran School Phoenix 

Mrs. Marcia Moeller Christ Lutheran School La Mesa 

Mrs. Marissa Moffitt Gethsemane Lutheran School Maricopa 

Lisa Molitor Ascension Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Mondragon Christ Lutheran School Rancho Palos Verdes 

Mrs. Pamela Moore Christ Lutheran School La Habra 

Ms. Katherine Moore Concordia School - Granda Hills Granada Hills 

Mrs. Jill Moorman Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach 

Mrs. Shannon Morgensen Venice Lutheran School West Los Angeles 

Mrs. Leah Morner Loving Savior of the Hills Lutheran School Santa Ana 

Mr. Stephen Morrill Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Vicki Morrow Ascension Lutheran School Los Angeles 

Mrs. Anita Mosley Trinity Lutheran School Goodyear 

Ms. Grace Mowery First Lutheran Church Manhattan Beach 

Mr. Daniel Moyer St. Paul's Lutheran School Stanton 

Mrs. Patra Mueller Concordia University Anaheim Hills 

Ms. Judy Mulligan Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool Santa Monica 

Mrs. Valerie Munoz Christ the Cornerstone Academy San Diego 

Mrs. Kim Murray Lamb of God Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Miss Jamie Murray Faith Community Lutheran Academy Las Vegas 

Mr. Matthew Nagel Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Ms. Amy Neben St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Jeremiah Nelson Lutheran High School Anaheim 

Mrs. Keri Nelson St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center Orange 

Ms. Joanna Nelson Lamb of God Lutheran School N. Las Vegas 

Mrs. Rachel Nelson Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Brenda Nguyen Hope Lutheran School Glendora 

Mr. Richard Nordmeyer Christ Lutheran School Costa Mesa 

Mr. T Nordstrom Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Priscilla Norris Grace Lutheran School Lancaster 

Mr. Gary Norton Pacific Southwest District La Mesa 

Mrs. Susan Norton Concordia Lutheran Junior/Senior High School Sylmar 

June Nuckolls Grace Lutheran Church Lancaster 

Ms. Marcelle Nuoffer First Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Sylmar 

Mrs. Christina O Neill Mountain View Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Rachel Oakeson North Valley Christian Academy Anthem 

Mrs. Lisa O'Brien Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran ECE Center Scottsdale 

Mr. Timothy Odle Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Susan Odle Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Jonathan Orr Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School North Las Vegas 

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Mrs. Diana Orr Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach 

Mrs. Laurie Otzen LCMS World Mission Milwaukee 

Mr. Christopher Ownby Faith Community Lutheran Church Las Vegas 

Mrs. Danette Parks Venice Lutheran School Los Angeles 

Mrs. Ronda Pata Children of Our Savior Lutheran Preschool Westchester 

Ms. Linda Pauley Risen Savior Lutheran School Chandler 

Mrs. Cynthia Paulsen Yuma Lutheran School (Elementary) Yuma 

Ms. Kathie Perkins Christ Lutheran School Spring Valley 

Dr. Timothy Peters Concordia University Orange 

Dr. Rebecca Peters Concordia University Orange 

Mr. Gregg Pinick Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Jan Sue Pinkerton St. Paul's Lutheran School Garden Grove 

Mr. Matthew Potthoff Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Melissa Potthoff St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Ellen Pratt Pacific Southwest District Lakewood 

Mr. Jack Preus Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Anna Preus Pacific Southwest District Irvine 

Mr. James Prill Zion Lutheran School Victorville 

Mrs. Ann Prill Zion Lutheran School Victorville 

Mr. Paul Pullmann Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Ms. Stephanee Putnam Grace Lutheran School Lancaster 

Ms. Jennifer Quinlan First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Las Vegas 

Mrs. Kimberly Randall Abiding Savior Lutheran School Rancho Santa Margarita 

Mrs. Claudia Randall Mt. Calvary Lutheran School Diamond Bar 

Mr. John Ray Grace Lutheran School Escondido 

Mrs. Gemma Raymond Faith Community Lutheran Academy Las Vegas 

Mr. Ronald Recksiedler Christ Lutheran School El Cajon 

Mrs. Jana Reiland Salem Lutheran School Irvine 

Mr. Jerome Reinertson Faith Community Lutheran Academy Las Vegas 

Mr. Kevin Reinke Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School Gilbert 

Mrs. Amanda Reyes St. Paul's Lutheran School Anaheim 

Ms. Debbie Richardson Emmaus Lutheran School Temple City 

Mrs. Julene Richhart St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center Orange 

Mr. Joseph Richter Valley Lutheran High School (EN) Phoenix 

Mr. William Roan Christ Lutheran School La Mesa 

Mrs. Julie Robbins Concordia Lutheran Preschool Santa Ana 

Mr. James Roberts Grace Lutheran Church Lancaster 

Mrs. Ashley Robles Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Gilbert 

Mr. Wendell Robson Gethsemane Lutheran School Tempe 

Mrs. Dawn Robson Gethsemane Lutheran School Chandler 

Miss Amy Robson St. Paul's Lutheran School San Diego 

Ms. Mary Rode Prince of Peace Lutheran School Anaheim 

Mr. Charles Rodrigues Christ Lutheran School Rancho Palos Verdes 

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Mrs. Mary Roepke Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool Northridge 

Mr. Jerad Romsa Concordia School - Canoga Park Canoga Park 

Mr. John Rooney Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Angie Rua Lamb of God Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mr. Jonathan Ruehs Concordia University Irvine 

Mr. David Rueter Pacific Southwest District Irvine 

Ms. Angela Rumsey Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Shannon Runyan Pilgrim Lutheran School Lemon Grove 

Mrs. Dorothy Rupe Zion Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. David Rusch Venice Lutheran School Venice 

Mrs. Karen Russo Faith Community Lutheran Academy Las Vegas 

Mrs. Cyra Sadowl Fountain of Life Lutheran School Vail 

Ms. Sarah Salzberg Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Leigh Anne Sandlin Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach 

Mrs. Stacie Sanger Grace Lutheran School Escondido 

Mrs. Laura Sauer Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Rebecca Schanen St. Paul's Lutheran School Santa Ana 

Mr. Steven Schedler St. Paul's Lutheran Church San Diego 

Mrs. Pamela Schimke Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Phoenix 

Mrs. Mary Schirrmacher Abiding Savior Lutheran School Irvine 

Mrs. Christin Schlicker Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Philip Schlicker Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Gail Schmidt Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School Gilbert 

Mrs. Kristen Schmidt Concordia University Irvine 

Mr. Bob Scholz Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Lake Arrowhead 

Mrs. Conni Schramm Crean Lutheran High School Irvine 

Ms. Karen Schroeder Ascension Lutheran Church Lakewood 

Mrs. Vicki Schulte Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Donald Schulteis St. Luke Lutheran Church Upland 

Mrs. Melinda Schulteis Concordia University Lake Forest 

Dr. Jack Schultz Concordia University Rancho Santa Margarita 

Ms. Rachel Schultz Christ the Redeemer Lutheran School Glendale 

Mr. Joshua Schumacher Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Jay Schutte Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Ms. Xavria Schwarz Christ Lutheran School La Mesa 

Ms. Sally Schwarz Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Dr. Mary Scott Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Nola Seaman Bethany Lutheran Preschool Long Beach 

Mr. Andrew Seddon North Valley Christian Academy Anthem 

Mr. Samuel Seefeld Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Laisa Segrist Loving Savior of the Hills Lutheran School Mira Loma 

Mrs. Cheri Lynn Selander Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church San Diego 

Mrs. Jean Selle Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Scottsdale 

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Mr. Peter Senkbeil Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Corissa Sheets St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Karla Shelby Grace Lutheran School Vista 

Ms. Erin Shevlin Lutheran High School Orange 

Ms. Morgan Shiller St. Paul's Lutheran School Sand Diego 

Mrs. Laura Siegert St. Paul's Lutheran School Irvine 

Rev. Mark Siegert Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Wendy Sievers Gethsemane Lutheran School Tempe 

Mrs. Julie Simon St. Paul's Lutheran School Garden Grove 

Mrs. Carolyn "Missy" Simpson Children of Our Savior Lutheran Preschool Lawndale 

Dr. Carolyn Sims Abiding Savior Lutheran School Lake Forest 

Mrs. Casey Sitze Christ Lutheran School San Diego 

Ms. Sandra Skinner Concordia School - San Fernando Sylmar 

Mrs. Christine Small Christ Lutheran School San Diego 

Mrs. Doris Snashall Grace Lutheran Church San Diego 

Mr. David Sohn Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Terry Sohn Lutheran High School Orange 

Mr. Roderick Soper Concordia University Rancho Santa Margarita 

Ms. Jennifer Souligny St. Paul's Lutheran School San Diego 

Mrs. Alison Spors St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Michelle Sprouse First Good Shepherd Lutheran School Henderson 

Mrs. Linda Staake Hephatha Lutheran School Anaheim 

Mrs. Lisa Stade Mt. Calvary Lutheran School Fontana 

Ms. Lori Stadler Trinity Lutheran School Sun City 

Mrs. Sharon Stanley Grace Lutheran School Escondido 

Mrs. Susan Stark First Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Sylmar 

Mr. William Stark First Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Sylmar 

Mrs. Beverly Steele Fountain of Life Lutheran Preschool Tucson 

Ms. Cheryl Stejskal Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach 

Ms. Jessica Stetson St. Luke Lutheran Church Claremont 

Ms. Amanda Stewart Zion Lutheran School Anaheim 

Mrs. Jennifer Stoltzner St. Paul's Lutheran School Placentia 

Mrs. Kristi Stratton Abiding Savior Lutheran School Mission Viejo 

Mr. David Stuewe St. John's Lutheran School Fullerton 

Mrs. Cathy Summerset Fountain of Life Lutheran School Vail 

Mrs. Shelly Surridge Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Renee Svarc Abiding Savior Lutheran School Seal Beach 

Mrs. Diane Swartz Fountain of Life Lutheran School Tucson 

Bret Taylor Concordia University Foothill Ranch 

Mrs. Linnette Thomason Mt. Calvary Lutheran School Pomona 

Ms. Nicole Thompson Faith Lutheran High School Upland 

Mrs. Kristen Thornton Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Diane Tinker Atonement Lutheran Early Childhood Glendale 

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Mrs. Leah Tornow Christ Lutheran School Costa Mesa 

Ms. Rebecca Tram Lamb of God Lutheran School N. Las Vegas 

Ms. Victoria Tremper Fountain of Life Lutheran Church Tucson 

Mrs. June Uhlig Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Garry Unger St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Sharon Urbank Mountain View Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Stephanie Van Blarcom St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Trevor Van Blarcom St. John's Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Wanda Vandrey Grace Lutheran School Lancaster 

Mr. Anthony Vezner Concordia University Orange 

Mr. Michael Vick Abiding Savior Lutheran School Lake Forest 

Mr. James Violette Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Kimberly Voelker Hephatha Lutheran School Anaheim 

Mr. Bret Walter Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

Mr. Matthew Walton Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Lake Forest 

Mrs. Melissa Wandel First Good Shepherd Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Ms. Gayle Ward Lamb of God Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mr. Wayne Waterman Immanuel Lutheran School Tustin 

Mrs. Marilyn Webster Lutheran High School Orange 

Ms. Kristi Wehrspann Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School Scottsdale 

Mr. Christopher Weinrich Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Kasey Weinrich Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mrs. Mindy Weiss Holy Cross Early Childhood Education Center Cypress 

Mrs. Karen Werner Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach 

Mr. Dennis Wetjen Christ Lutheran School La Mesa 

Dr. Hal Whelply, Jr. Concordia University Irvine 

Mrs. Carolyn Willett St. John's Lutheran School Costa Mesa 

Mrs. Lauren Williams Gethsemane Lutheran Church Tempe 

Mrs. Jennifer Williams Hope Lutheran School Glendora 

Mrs. Susie Willits Salem Lutheran School Orange 

Mr. Matthew Wiltse Mountain View Lutheran School Las Vegas 

Mrs. Ellen Wood Abiding Savior Lutheran School Rancho Santa Margarita 

Ms. Kelsey Wood Little Palms School Irvine 

Mrs. Carol Woods Ascension Lutheran School Torrance 

Mrs. Donna Woods Zion Lutheran School Fallbrook 

Ms. Melissa Woodward Trinity Lutheran School Goodyear 

Dr. Larry Wooster Grace Lutheran School Lancaster 

Mrs. Elizabeth Worrell Venice Lutheran School Los Angeles 

Mrs. Ridell Wright Mt. Calvary Lutheran School Diamond Bar 

Ms. Tammie Wright Abiding Savior Lutheran School Anaheim 

Mrs. Mari Wutke Christ Lutheran School San Diego 

Ms. Kristen Wyzard Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church Santa Ana 

Mrs. Sandra Youmans Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Las Vegas 

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Mrs. Patricia Young Lutheran High School Orange 

Mrs. Lee Zabinsky Grace Lutheran School Valley Center 

Mrs. Sandra Zielinski Grace Lutheran School Escondido 

Mr. Gary Zimmerman St. Paul's Lutheran School Orange 

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CONVENTION COMMITTEES 

2012 DISTRICT CONVENTION COMMITTEE 

Rev. Bill Baker Exhibits 

Mrs. Barbara Farley Materials & Registration 

Mrs. Debbie Line Hospitality 

Rev. Christopher Schaar Chairman 

Mrs. Conni Schramm Worship 

Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau District President 

Mr. Rudiger Stuhlmuller Facilities 

Rev. Andy Wu Vice Chairman 

Mr. Tim Young IT Liaison 

2012 NOMINATION COMMITTEE 

Ordained 

Region I Rev. Dietrich Schleef 

Region II Rev. Dustin Parker 

Region III Rev. Bill Vogelsang 

Region IV Rev. Tom Daily 

Commissioned 

Region I Nancy Durkovic 

Region II Jo Felton 

Region III Jenny Jordan 

Region IV Relocated out of PSD 

Lay 

Region I Bill Abbott 

Region II Allison Sweeney 

Region III Jan Lowe 

Region IV Bill Burger 

2012 FLOOR COMMITTEE 

Ordained 

Rev. Antonio Lopez 

Rev. Craig Michaelson, Chairman 

Rev. Mason Okubo 

Rev. Philip Sipes 

Commissioned 

Jeffrey Beavers 

Kimberly Cobb 

Lay 

Janet Camargo 

Kelly Keithly 

Robert Matson 

John Ochett 

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Report from Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau 

President, Pacific Southwest District 

“So that through the church the manifold wisdom 

of God might now be made known to the rulers 

and authorities in heavenly places.” Ephesians 

3:10 

During the past triennium The Pacific Southwest 

District has been doing ministry under the theme, 

“Inviting Conversations – Empowering Words.” 

Three years ago our convention focused on the 

mission we each have to share the love of Christ 

through our conversations with those we 

encounter in our daily lives. As Jesus prayed for 

those who “believe through their testimony” John 

17:20 he also demonstrated those opportunities 

through his encounter with the Samaritan Woman 

at the well, John 4. 

When we met in June, 2009, our nation had 

entered into a serious recession. Our 

congregations were already experiencing the 

results of a decrease in school enrollment, 

offerings and other resources. We were challenged 

to think about doing ministry in different ways 

with fewer resources. Through these past three 

years, we have continued to experience the 

challenges and opportunities which are the result 

of economic challenges. 

At the 2009 Convention we focused our attention 

on the ABLAZE goals adopted by the 2004 

convention of the Synod. With our brothers and 

sisters throughout The Lutheran Church-Missouri 

Synod we continue to participate in the ABLAZE 

movement with its goals: 

• Sharing Christ with 100 M people by 

2017, the 500 th anniversary of the 

Reformation 

• Planting 2000 new ministries 

• Revitalizing 2000 plateauing or 

declining congregations 

• Doubling the number of career 

missionaries in foreign mission fields 

During his tenure in office, President Kieschnick’s 

three fold emphasis was, “One Mission – One 

Message – One People.” President Matthew 

Harrison, elected in 2011, has provided our synod 

President’s Report 

with his three fold emphasis, “Witness – Mercy - 

Life Together,” which we will hear more about 

during his President’s Report to the convention. 

With new synod leadership and with restructuring 

adopted by the 2011 Synod Convention we have 

entered into a new era in the LCMS. 

What has not changed is the effect of the 

recession on our churches and schools. During 

the convention a full report will be provided to 

the delegates. We began 2012 with 310 

congregations/ministries and 192 schools 

(Preschools, Elementary and High Schools). While 

some of our schools are flourishing, many are 

challenged with declining enrollment and 

resources. As parents are unemployed or 

underemployed, many cannot afford the tuition 

for a Lutheran School. 

For the churches the declining financial resources 

are forcing reductions in staff and/or salaries of 

workers. Thirty-seven congregations which at one 

time had full time pastoral care are now served on 

a part-time basis. Twenty-five of these 

congregations are in urban areas and twelve are in 

more remote parts of the District. Some of our 

congregations are able to remain open because 

they have rented out their space to other groups, 

church and non-church related. 

In the midst of all the challenges congregations 

and Mission Societies have started 18 new 

ministries in the past 3 years. These new ministry 

starts take a variety of forms including: 

• Satellites 

• New congregations 

• Non-English Speaking Ministries 

• New English Speaking Outreach within 

existing congregations 

One of the effects of the recession has been the 

lack of mobility for our workers, especially our 

pastors. Some of our workers who had planned to 

retire are unable to do so because of the decline in 

their investments or the value of their home. With 

the increase in the number of congregations 

unable to afford full time pastoral care, there is a 

decrease in the number of calling congregations In 

February 2012 the total number of calling 

congregations in the Synod was 340. In the 

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Pacific Southwest District it was 3. Six additional 

congregations are being served by Intentional 

Interim Pastors in preparation for the calling of a 

new settled pastor. 

We are living in very stressful times with the 

economy being only one factor. We see the lack of 

confidence in government, the continuation of 

men and women dying on foreign soil from war, 

the crime in our streets, the disillusion of families, 

the insecurity of the job market and the misuse of 

social media. The list could probably be longer. 

The effect of all these factors on the church is first 

to say, “People need the Lord” as much as ever. 

We have a ripe harvest field in which the message 

of hope is in Jesus. 

The adverse side of all the stress is the stress being 

created in our congregations and schools. The 

amount of conflict in congregations and between 

congregations and schools continues to grow. 

Often the mission of Gospel Witness is distracted 

by conflict between workers, conflict between 

workers and lay members, or conflict among 

members. At times we are taking out our stress on 

one another. 

We are blessed as a District to have a long 

tradition of Lay Ministry Training. You will find a 

complete report in this Workbook. I am grateful 

for all the men and women who have taken 

advantage of the opportunity to strengthen their 

skills in support of the mission efforts of their 

congregation and their daily witness. The Apostle 

Peter says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal 

priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own 

possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies 

of him who called you out of darkness into his 

marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:8-9) 

More of our congregations are benefiting from the 

Intentional Interim Pastors who serve during the 

time between settled pastors. These men have 

been especially trained to assist congregations in 

preparing to call and then receive their next 

pastor. Other congregations are blessed by the 

service of dedicated vacancy pastors who provide 

pastoral care during this time. 

With all that I have said so far, the one thing that 

has not changed is the thousands of people in our 

District who are dying each year without the hope 

of spending eternity with Jesus. That hope which 

President’s Report 

is ours is the hope which God gives us the 

privilege of sharing with others. It really is all 

about “Proclaiming the Mysteries of God” to 

those we encounter in our daily journey. During 

the convention we will talk more about our life in 

a Post-Church culture and what that means for 

our life together. 

Gone is the day when we can be satisfied with 

having an inviting sign, advertising in the yellow 

pages or newspaper, having an attractive inviting 

web site and sitting in our churches on Sunday 

morning and waiting for the community to come 

to us. Reggie McNeal in his book, Missional 

Renaissance, challenges the church to leave the 

building and become involved in their community. 

During the New Pastor Orientation the past two 

years we have talked about what it means when 

the church “leaves” the building. It is sometimes 

called, “Incarnational Evangelism.” Just as God 

knew our lost condition and came to us through 

his son, The Incarnation, so too we need to find 

meaningful ways to become active participants in 

our communities outside our buildings. Churches 

who are involved in revitalization activities are 

learning how to reach beyond themselves into 

their community. 

We are reminded more every day of the impact of 

Globalization on our life and our churches. More 

of our churches are taking mission trips to all 

corners of the world and more and more people 

are coming from all corners of the world to live, 

work and worship among us. During the past 

three years we have organized a Culture Specific 

Ministry Support Group which brings together, on 

a regular basis, leaders from our diverse ethnic 

ministries to talk about the challenges and 

opportunities which we share. It is exciting for me 

to listen to the many ways that God is working 

through these men and their ministries to reach 

those who live among us. Also on a regular basis 

we meet with different ethnic pastors to support 

them in their mission efforts. 

I thank you for the privilege of serving you these 

past three years and for your prayers and 

encouragement. I pray that the Lord will bless our 

time together in convention as we encourage one 

another while “Proclaiming the Mysteries of 

God.” 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

President Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau 

Vice Presidents 

Region 1 Rev. Lowell Kindschy 

Region 2 Rev. Roger Sonnenberg 

Region 3 Rev. Richard Dannenbring 

Region 4 Rev. David Bolte 

Secretary Rev. Richard Burkey 

Treasurer Mrs. Diana Alexander 

Commissioned 

Region 1 Ms. Bonnie Hicks 

Region 2 Mr. James Prill 

Region 3 Mr. Steve Schedler 

Region 4 Dr. Steve Buuck 

Lay 

Region 1 Mrs. Beverly Tietjen 

Region 2 Mrs. Esther Jow 

Region 3 Dr. Michael Lange 

Region 4 Mrs. Ellen Knowlton 

LCEF Comm. Chair Mr. Julian Fruhling 

COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONS 

Ordained 

Rev. Doug Bock 

Lay 

Mr. Troy Norton, Chairman 

RECONCILERS 

Rev. Greg Barth 

Rev. Dave Bolte 

Mrs. Carolyn Sims 

Mr. Phillip Tenpenny 

Current Elected Officers 

CIRCUIT COUNSELORS 

1 Rev. David Bloedel 

2 Rev. Robert Rebensal 

3 Rev. Gregory Barth 

4 Rev. James Page 

5 Rev. Jess Knauft 

6 Rev. R. John Perling 

7 Rev. David Hill 

8 Rev. William Brunold 

9 Rev. Dustin Parker 

10 Rev. Douglas Johnstone 

11 Rev. William Cwirla 

12 Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink 

13 Rev. Timothy Klinkenberg 

14 Rev. Kerwin Duerr 

15 Rev. Ronald Hodel 

16 Rev. Eric Kaelberer 

17 Rev. Robert Den Ouden 

18 Rev. William Duerr, Jr. 

19 Rev. Robert Smith 

20 Rev. Daniel Alsop 

21 Rev. Dr. Allen Kolkman 

22 Rev. Stewart Reimnitz 

23 Rev. David Weber 

24 Rev. Rodger Gredvig 

25 Rev. Vincent Harman 

26 Rev. Daryl Robarge 

27 Rev. Jon Bjorgaard 

28 Rev. George Spicer 

29 Rev. James Behnke 

30 Rev. Mark Friedrich 

31 Rev. Dr. Earl Pierce 

32 Rev. Ed Bruning 

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MINISTERS OF RELIGION - ORDAINED 

Entered the District: 

Anderson, Quinton 

From: Associate – Bethlehem Lutheran Church 

Lakewood, CO 

To: Campus Pastor – Concordia University Irvine 

Irvine, CA 08/27/09 

Atwater, Joe 

From: Graduate, Concordia Theological Seminary 

Ft. Wayne, IN 

To: Assistant – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 

San Diego, CA 06/26/11 

Barkett, Timothy 

From: Graduate, Concordia Seminary 

St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Christ the King Lutheran Church 

Newbury Park, CA 07/25/10 

Barreto-Lugo, Luis 

From: Graduate, LCMS Pastoral Colloquy 

To: Associate – Trinity Lutheran Church 

Temecula, CA 03/04/11 

Baumgartner, James 

From: Graduate – Concordia Seminary 

St. Louis, MO 

To: Associate – Faith Lutheran Church 

Las Vegas, NV 06/21/09 

Benson, Steven 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Associate – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 


Bonner, Michael 

From: Graduate - Concordia Theological Seminary 

Ft. Wayne, IN 

To: Assistant – St. James Lutheran Church 

Imperial Beach, CA 07/17/11 

Personnel Changes 

Breitbarth, Marcus 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Mammoth Lakes Lutheran Church 

Mammoth Lakes, CA 07/10/11 

Brooks, Gary 

From: Emeritus, Southeastern District 

To: Emeritus, PSWD 02/01/11 

Burkee, Jonathan 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Senior – Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 

El Centro, CA 07/12/09 

Cate, William 

From: Associate – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 

Schaumburg, IL 

To: Associate – Trinity Lutheran Church 

Temecula, CA, 01/24/10 

Chase, Mark 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Assistant – Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church 

Gilbert, AZ 06/13/10 

Dubale, Abraham (Kedore) 

From: EIIT, Concordia Seminary 

St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Ethiopian Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Long Beach, CA 03/19/12 

Edwards, James 


Ft. Wayne, IN 

To: Assistant – Gethsemane Lutheran Church 

La Crescenta, CA 05/15/11 

Eng, Edward “Ted” 

From: Graduate, LCMS Pastoral Colloquy, 06/07/01 

To: Emeritus, 08/03/10 

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Espinosa, Alfonso 

From: Senior – Living Word Lutheran Church 

Woodlands, TX 

To: Sole – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 

Laguna Niguel/Irvine, CA 04/09/11 

Fechner, David 

From: Non-SMP Pastor – Minnesota District 


Flick, Seth 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Immanuel Lutheran Church 

Riverside, CA 07/15/11 

Frank, Paul 

From: Sole – Trinity Lutheran Church 

Manilla, IA 

To: Sole – Hosanna Lutheran Church 

Mesa, AZ 01/03/10 

Frese, Kenneth 

From: Emeritus, Ohio District 


Frusti, Martin 

From: Non-Candidate, NOW District 

To: Non-Candidate, PSWD 02/01/10 

Genter, John 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Messiah Lutheran Church 

Downey, CA 09/04/10 

Gonzalez, Rigoberto “Rigo” 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Missionary - Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 


Grabowski, Daniel 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Senior – Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Ontario, CA 06/12/11 


Haak, Loel 

From: Emeritus, NOW District 


Harnack, Michael 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – First Lutheran Church 

Burbank, CA 07/12/09 

Harris, James 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Ascension Lutheran Church 

Apple Valley CA 09/04/11 

Hausch, Nathan 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Rock of Ages Lutheran Church 

Sedona, AZ 08/01/10 

Helfrich, Matthew 

From: Assistant – Trinity Lutheran Church 

Roselle, IN 

To: Sole – Light of the Valley Lutheran Church 

Valley Center, CA 04/25/10 

Hindenburg, Bruce 

From: Sole – Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church 

Clovis, CA 

To: Sole – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

Inglewood, CA 05/23/10 

Homan, Martin 

From: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 

Janesville, WI 

To: IIM - Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church 

Gilbert, AZ 02/24/12 

Jaylah, Jackson 


To: Assistant – First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 


To: Sole – New Life Ministries (African) 


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Joeckel, Ralph “Toby” 

From: Sole – Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 

Yakima, WA 

To: Senior – First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 


Johnson, Jeffrey 


Ft. Wayne, IN 

To: Trinity Lutheran Church 

San Bernardino, CA 07/01/11 

Jun, Chi-Min 


To: Assistant – Faith Lutheran Church 

Huntington Beach, CA 03/10/11 

Kaelberer, Erich 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Associate – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 07/24/11 

Keinath, Joshua 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 

Yuma, AZ 08/07/11 

Kim, Chung Hwan (John) 


To: Associate – Good News Korean Lutheran Church 

Garden Grove, CA 05/16/10 

Koch, Paul 

From: Pastor – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 

Kingsland, GA 

To: Sole – Grace Lutheran Church 

Ventura, CA 09/04/11 

Kohlmeier, Timothy 

From: Sole – Grace Lutheran Church 

Burkburnett, TX 

To: Sole – Concordia Lutheran Church 

Barstow, CA 01/08/12 


Laesch, Norman 

From: Emeritus, RMD District 


LaFeve, Joshua 

From: Graduate – Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Atonement Lutheran Church 

Spring Valley, CA 07/31/11 

Larson, Brandon 

From: SMP Program – Concordia Seminary 

St. Louis, MO 

To: Assistant – St. John’s Lutheran Church 

Bullhead City, AZ 12/04/11 

Leary, Kelly 

From: Senior – St. John Lutheran Church 

Merrill, WI, 

To: Senior – Grace Lutheran Church 

Lancaster, CA, 6/20/10 

Lee, Jae Woong “Paul” 

From: Non-Candidate, Northwest District 

To: Non-Candidate, PSWD, 06/21/11 

Lee, Kwang Kuk 




Lewis, William R. 

From: Emeritus, Wisconsin District 


Logid, Mark 

From: Candidate, Missouri District 

To: Candidate, PSWD 06/13/11 

To: Assistant - Community Lutheran Church 

Escondido, CA 04/29/12 

Lohse, Paul 

From: Emeritus, Missouri District 


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Loy, David 

From: Sole – Zion Lutheran Church 

Bolivar, MO 

To: Assistant Professor Concordia University 

Irvine, CA 08/23/2011 

Martin, David 

From: Sole – Risen Christ Lutheran Church 

Plymouth, MI (EN) 

To: Sole – Word of Life Lutheran Church 

Surprise, AZ 01/29/12 

Meyer, Joel 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 

Holtville, CA 08/01/10 

Meyer, Thomas 

From: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 

Kentwood, MI 


To: Assistant – Community Lutheran Church 

Escondido, CA 04/29/12 

Molitoris, Craig 

From: Synodical Missonary – St. Louis, MO 



To: Sole – Mount Olive Lutheran Church 

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 06/06/10 

Mueller, Michael 



Nava, Jaime 


St. Louis, MO 


Yucaipa, CA 06/26/11 

Noh, Jong Wu 




To: Sole – New Covenant Lutheran Church 

Moreno Valley, CA 12/01/11 


Olana, Gemechu 


To: Assistant – Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 

Beverly Hills, CA, 09/06/09 

Pica, Sean 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 

South Gate, CA 05/20/12 

Powers, Jerry 

From: Emeritus, Kansas District 


Ristow, August Jr. 

From: Graduate, LCMS Pastoral Colloquy, 02/27/09 

To: IIM – Lamb of God Lutheran Church 


Ruiz, Francisco 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Light of Life Lutheran Church 

Indio, CA 5/23/10 

Scansen, Jerry 

From: Emeritus, NOW District 


Schliepsiek, Richard 

From: Emeritus, SE District 


Siegert, Mark 

From: Graduate, Concordia Seminary, 

St. Louis, MO 

To: Cross-Cultural Ministry Program Coordinator CUI 


Skurla, Dale 

From: Sole – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 

Mechanicsville, MD 

To: Sole – Shepherd of the Hills, 

Prescott, AZ 10/10/10 

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Sletten, Jacob 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Assistant – Christ Lutheran Church 

Rancho Palos Verdes CA, 07/12/09 

Song, Kwang Ho 


To: Missionary – Light of Life Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles, CA 11/15/09 

Sorensen, John K. 

From: Emeritus, English 


Spelbring, Christopher 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – First Lutheran Church 

Venice, CA 07/18/11 

Steele, Walter 

From: Sole – Immanuel Lutheran Church 

Pensacola, FL 

To: Sole – Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Quartz Hills, CA 11/22/09 

Takagi, Jun 

From: Trinity Lutheran Church 

Indianapolis, IN 

To: Pulpit Supply, PSWD 01/01/12 

Talbot, Morton 

From: Graduate, LCMS Pastoral Colloquy 4/15/2011 

To: Emeritus, PSWD, 04/30/2011 

Torneire, Miguel 

From: Missionary – CALMS 

St. Peters, MO 

To: Assistant – Gethsemane Lutheran Church 

Tempe, AZ 03/26/12 

Thomas, Jonathan 

From: Pastor – Holy Cross Lutheran Church 

Lake Mary, FL (SELC) 

To: Sole – Salem Lutheran Church 

Orange, CA 03/27/11 


Trickey, Gary 

From: Emeritus, RMD District 


Truenow, David 

From: Candidate, MN North District 


Velasco, Marcelino 


St. Louis, MO 

To: Sole – Centro Cristiano Emanuel 

Santa Paula, CA 08/29/10 

Wilke, Wayne 

From: Emeritus, FL/GA District 

To: Sole – Salem Lutheran Church 



Transferred Out of the District: 

Anderson, Wayne A. 

From: Sole – Concordia Lutheran Church 

Barstow, CA 

To: Emeritus, CNH District 02/04/2012 

Baumgartner, James 

From: Associate – Faith Community Lutheran Church 

Las Vegas, NV 

To: Sole – Trinity Lutheran Church 

Erie, PA, Eastern District 04/17/11 

Beale, Leslie 

From: Emeritus, PSWD 

To: Emeritus, Southeastern District, 11/22/10 

Benson, Steven 

From: Sole – Lift High the Cross Lutheran Church 

Alpine, CA 

To: Sole – Zion Lutheran Church 

Brainerd, MN, N. Minnesota District 03/19/12 

Blonski, Edward 

From: Candidate, PSWD 

To: Candidate, N. Illinois District, 09/02/10 

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Brewer, Thomas 


To: Candidate, Kansas District, 05/28/10 

Bucka, John D. 


To: Emeritus, S.E.L.C. District, 06/13/11 

Butler, Wade 


To: Candidate, Indiana District, 08/01/10 

DePaoli, David 


Needles, CA 


Spencer, WI, N. Wisconsin District 08/30/10 

Flohrs, Robert 

From: Sole – St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 

Mesa, AZ 


Frankfurt, Germany, 08/23/09 

Folle, Ronald 


To: Emeritus, Missouri District, 07/07/11 

Gross, John 

From: Sole – Mammoth Lakes Lutheran Church 

Mammoth Lakes, CA 

To: Sole – Zion Lutheran Church 

San Luis Obispo, CA, CNH District 10/01/10 

Guse, Travis 


To: Sole – St. Philip Lutheran Church 

Dublin, CA, CNH District, 09/06/09 

Kappler, Steve 

From: Emeritus 

To: Emeritus, Texas District, 05/11/10 

Kelm, Daniel 

From: Sole – Salem Lutheran Church 

Orange, CA 

To: Associate – St. John’s Lutheran Church 

Portage, WI, South Wisconsin District 06/16/10 


Kim, Chang Soo 

From: Associate – Good News Korean Lutheran Church 

Garden Grove, CA 

To: Sole – Atlanta Korean Lutheran Church 

Alpharetta, GA, FL/GA District 01/01/10 

Lopez, Zabdi 

From: Associate – Peace Lutheran Church 

Pico Rivera, CA 

To: Sole – Bethlehem Lutheran Church 

Colusa, CA, CNH District 06/25/10 

Lucas, Glenn 

From: Director – Center for U.S. Missions 

To: Exec. Director – Mission Development, 

SE District 

Mason, Leroy 


To: Emeritus, CNH 09/27/11 

Mech, Gregory 

From: Senior – 1st Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

To: Senior – Immanuel Lutheran Church 

To: Joplin, MO, Missouri District, 06/01/09 

Mueller, Peter C. 


Orange, CA 

To: Hope Lutheran Church, 

Seattle, WA, NOW District 07/31/11 

Nelson, Carl 


To: Emeritus, South Wisconsin District, 07/07/11 

Page III, Fred 

From: Sole – First Lutheran Church 

Venice, CA 

To: Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Sandpoint, ID, NOW District 09/11/10 

Reich, Keith 


Holtville, CA 

To: St. John Lutheran Church 

Hamilton, TX, Texas District, 07/20/09 

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Reiter, Carl 



Riggert, Richard 

From: Senior – Grace Lutheran Church 

Lancaster, CA 

To: Sole – Epiphany Lutheran Church 

Kenmore, WA, NOW District, 06/15/09 

Roberts, Benjamin 


Corona, CA 

To: Sole – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 

Pueblo West, CO, RMD District, 09/21/09 

Rosentreter, Donald 

From: Non-Candidate, PSWD 


Ruhl, Michael 

From: Exec. Director for Mission Training, PSWD 

To: Exec. Director for Mission Training, MI District 

Schmidt, Michael 

From: Sole – Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 

Scottsdale, AZ 

To: Senior – St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 

Manhattan, KS, Kansas District 07/27/11 

Self, Les 


To: Emeritus, CNH District, 10/21/10 

Seltz, Greg 

From: Concordia University – Director of EPCP/MPCP 

Program – Irvine, CA 

To: Lutheran Hour Speaker 

St. Louis, MO, Missouri District 10/07/11 

Sifuentes, Cesar 


To: Non-Candidate, Northern IL District, 12/21/11 


Sundquist, Robert 

From: Associate – Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 

Lake Forest, CA 

To: Sole – Christ the King Lutheran Church 

Coeur d’ Alene, ID, NOW District 07/08/11 

Wyssman, Kevin 

From: Senior – Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church – 

Gilbert, AZ 

To: Sole – Bethany Lutheran Church 

Overland Park, KS, Kansas District 10/30/11 

Zeile, John 


To: Emeritus, FL/GA District – 04/08/11 

Changes within the District: 

Abram, Michael 

From: Candidate 

To: Sole – Ascension Lutheran Church 

Torrance, CA 05/02/10 

Alexander, Peter 

From: IIM – Hosanna Lutheran Church 

Mesa, AZ 

To: IIM – Redeemer by the Sea 

Carlsbad, CA 

To: Sole - University Lutheran Church – UCSD 

LaJolla, CA 09/04/11 

Andersen, Neil 

From: Sole – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 

Yuma, AZ 

To: Sole – Fountain of Life Lutheran Church 

Sun City, AZ 04/18/10 

Armstrong, Clinton “C.J.” 


To: Associate Professor/History, Concordia University 


Baker, Bill 

From: IIM – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

Yucaipa, CA 

To: IIM – Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 

Poway, CA 01/01/12 

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Beyer, Timothy 

From: Sole – Hope Lutheran Church 

Whittier, CA 

To: Sole – Fountain of Life Lutheran Church 

La Mirada, CA 06/14/09 

Blonski, Edward 

From: Senior – Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Ontario, CA 

To: Candidate, PSWD, 08/16/10 

Brady, Charles 

From: IIM – Our Savior Lutheran Church 

Bellflower, CA 

To: IIM – St. John’s Lutheran Church 

El Segundo, CA, 01/03/10 

Brenner, Donald 

From: Senior – Faith Lutheran Church 

San Diego, CA 


Brewer, Thomas 


Venice, CA 


Brink, Paul “Bo” 

From: Sole – Peace Lutheran Church 

Las Vegas, NV 

To: Assistant – Faith Community Lutheran Church 


Brinkley, David 


Simi Valley, CA 

To: Emeritus – PSWD 08/01/11 

Brinkman, David 

From: Sole – Risen Savior Lutheran Church 

Chandler, AZ 

To: Senior – Risen Savior Lutheran Church 

Chandler, AZ, 08/16/09 

Brooks, Gary D. 


To: IIM – Saving Grace Lutheran Church 

Queen Creek, AZ, 05/16/11 


Brown, Gary 

From: Non-Candidate 

To: Candidate, 01/19/10 

Brubaker, James 

From: Principal – Prince of Peace Lutheran 

Church/School 

Anaheim, CA 

To: Sole – Messiah Lutheran Church 

Buena Park, CA, 06/14/09 

Buchhorn, Ralph 

From: District Missionary, PSWD 

To: Sole – Faith Lutheran Church 

Whittier, CA, 09/20/09 

Butler, Wade 

From: Sole – Canoga Park/Trinity Lutheran Church 

Canoga Park/Reseda, CA 


Collier, Charles 

From: Sole – Faith Lutheran Church 

Tujunga, CA 

To: Emeritus, PSWD District 06/15/11 

Conrado, Alfonso 



Contreras, Ramon 

From: Sole – Palabra de Dios Lutheran Church 

Maywood, CA 

To: Assistant – St. James Lutheran Church 

Imperial Beach, CA, 01/30/11 

Deinert, Allen 


To: Non-Candidate, 06/21/10 

Demel, Mark 

From: Sole – Zion Lutheran Church 

Fallbrook, CA 

To: Senior – Zion Fallbrook Lutheran Church 

Fallbrook, CA, 03/21/10 

To: Sole – Zion Fallbrook Lutheran Church 

Fallbrook, CA 12/01/10 

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Ehlke, John 

From: Atonement Lutheran Church 

Spring Valley, CA 


Frusti, Martin J. 

From: Non-Candidate – Northwest District 

To: Candidate – PSWD 11/09/10 

Glade, Wilfred 

From: Senior – Peace Lutheran Church 

Pico Rivera, CA 

To: Sole – Peace Lutheran Church 

Pico Rivera, CA 06/25/10 

Hallmann, James 

From: Senior – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 

Hemet, CA 


Harms, Gerhard “Gary” 

From: Senior – Trinity Lutheran Church 

San Diego, CA 


Hauschild, Daniel 

From: Sole – Ascension Lutheran Church 

Apple Valley, CA 


Hayes, Michael 

From: Sole – Messiah Lutheran Church 

Downey, CA 

To: Associate – St. John’s Lutheran Church 


Henderson, Brian 

From: Associate – Trinity Lutheran Church 

San Diego, CA 



Hendry, Thomas 


To: IIM – Grace Lutheran Church 


To: IIM – Mesquite Lutheran Church 

Mesquite, NV 09/04/11 


Henkell, James 

From: Sole – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 

San Diego, CA 

To: Senior – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 


Henkes, Thomas 

From: Pastor – Eternal Life Lutheran Church 

Mesa, AZ 


Iadicicco, Augie 

From: Sole – Saving Grace Lutheran Church 

Queen Creek, AZ 

To: Sole – Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church 

Carlsbad, CA, 04/03/11 

Jeske, Bruce 


To: IIM – Canoga Park Lutheran Church 

Canoga Park, CA 02/17/10 

Johnson, James P. 

From: Associate – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

Goleta, CA 


Jones, Douglas 

From: Sole – St. James Lutheran Church 

Imperial Beach, CA 

To: Senior – St. James Lutheran Church 

Imperial Beach, CA 01/30/11 

Jones, Keith 

From: Senior – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

Goleta, CA 


Goleta, CA 04/01/09 

Kibler, Ray 

From: IIM – First Lutheran Church 

Burbank, CA 

To: IIM – Christ the King Lutheran Church 

Newbury Park, CA 05/03/09 

To: IIM – Grace Lutheran Church 



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Kim, Chang Soo 




Kim, Yeong Kyu 


To: Senior – Ark of Noah Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles, CA 11/15/09 

Kosberg, Jerry M. 

From: Regional Mission Facilitator, PSWD 


Kraft, Ronald A. 

From: Assistant – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 

Moreno Valley, CA 


Kroll, Charles D. 



Krueger, Dennis 

From: Senior – Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 

Moreno Valley, CA 

To: Sole – Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 


Lieber, Kenneth 

From: IIM – Rock of Ages Lutheran Church 

Sedona, AZ 


Lindemann, John 


To: IIM – St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 

Mesa, AZ, 10/10/10 

Lonsberry, Keith 

From: Sole – Fountain of Life Lutheran Church 

Sun City, AZ 



Lopez, Johnny 

From: Sole – Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church 

Santa Ana, CA 

To: Senior – Trinity Crist Rey Lutheran Church 

Santa Ana, CA 04/26/09 

Manning, Mark 

From: Sole – Searchlight Ministries 

Fullerton, CA 

To: Associate – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 


McDonald, Robert A. 

From: District Missionary – Redeemer by the Sea 

Carlsbad, CA 


Meyer, David 


To: Sole – King of Kings (Worker Priest) 

Phoenix, AZ 12/05/10 

Michaelson, Craig A. 

From: Sole – Faith Community Lutheran Church 

Las Vegas, NV 

To: Senior – Faith Community Lutheran Church 


Moon, Harry H.B. 

From: Sole – Good News Korean Lutheran Church 


To: Senior – Good News Korean Lutheran Church 


Nelson, Paul 


Camarillo, CA 

To: Emanuel Lutheran Church 

Santa Barbara, CA 08/15/10 

Noh, Jong Wu 

From: Associate - Good News Korean Lutheran Church 


To: New Covenant Korean Lutheran Church 


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Oehlerts, Gary 

From: Sole – Lamb of God Lutheran Church 

Las Vegas, NV 

To: Associate – Lamb of God Lutheran Church 


Paul, Richard 

From: Sole – Faith Lutheran Church 

Huntington Beach, CA 

To: Senior – First Lutheran Church 

Huntington Beach, CA 03/13/11 

Park, Paul 

From: Missionary, PSWD 


Paulson, Charles 

From: Sole – Mesquite Lutheran Church 

Mesquite, NV 


Page, James 

From: Sole – First Evangelical Lutheran Church 

San Fernando Valley, CA 

To: Senior – First Evangelical Lutheran Church 

San Fernando Valley, CA 11/01/09 

Precup, J.L. 



Preus, Jacob, III 

From: President – Concordia University, Irvine 

To: Executive VP of Mission Placement 

Betheseda Lutheran Homes & Services 

Watertown, WI 11/13/09 

Reschke, Mark 

To: Candidate, PSWD 


Ritter, Ronald 


To: Assistant – Zion Lutheran Church 

Fallbrook, CA 03/21/10 


Rivkin, Dominic 


Temecula, CA 

To: Senior – Trinity Lutheran Church 

Temecula, CA 01/24/10 

Robbins, Phillip 

From: Associate – Grace Lutheran Church 

Escondido, CA 

To: Sole – Crown of Life Lutheran Church 

Sun City West, AZ 07/26/09 

Roberts, Kenneth 

From: Sole – Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 

Poway, CA 


Rosentreter, Donald 



Ross, Richard 

From: Sole – St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 

Westminster, CA 


Rotnem, Robert 



Rudow, Allen A. 

From: IIM – Crown of Life Lutheran Church 

Sun City West, AZ 


Shin, Dong Sun 

From: Missionary – Trinity Central Lutheran Church 

Los Angeles, CA 


To: Non-Candidate, NOW 09/01/09 

Sipes, Phillip 

From: Associate – St. John’s Lutheran Church 

Orange, CA 

To: Sole – Bethel Lutheran Church 

Buena Park, CA 09/11/11 

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Sproul, John 


To: Associate – Risen Savior Lutheran Church 

Chandler, AZ 08/16/09 

Stamm, Shawn 

From: Sole – Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church 

Quartz Hills, CA 

To: Associate – First Evangelical Lutheran Church 

San Fernando Valley, CA 11/01/09 

Swinford, James 



Teuscher, Harold 

From: IIM – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 

Prescott, AZ 


Thompson, Trent 

From: Assistant – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 

Hemet, CA 

To: Sole – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 

Hemet, CA 10/17/10 

Truenow, David 



Van Duzer, Thomas 

From: Sole – Light of Life Lutheran Church 

Indio, CA 

To: Senior – Light of Life Lutheran Church 

Indio, CA 

To: Candidate – 01/30/12 

Vaspelkis, Benedict, Jr. 


Ventura, CA 


Zeile, John 

From: Sole – Christ Lutheran Church 

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 

To: Senior – Christ Lutheran Church 

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 07/12/09 



Zelelew, Assefa 

From: Associate – Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 

San Diego, CA 

To: Sole – Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 


Zoller, Albert 


To: IIM – Eternal Life Lutheran Church 

Mesa, AZ 02/14/12 

CALLED TO GLORY: 

Abate, Eshetu (Koyra) 

From: Concordia University Irvine, CA 

To: Called to Glory, 12/28/11 

Begin, Robert 



Brack, La Vern 



Broeske, Donald 



Bunnett, Thomas 



Duttchen, Helmut 

From: Good Shepherd, Kingman, AZ 


Garrett, Jerald (Jerry) 



Geisler, John 



Gorrell, Larry 



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Hallmann, James 



Loesch, Nathan 



McMiller, Robert 



Meyer, Charles 



Miller, Harry 



Niederbrach, Willard 



Pardieck, David 



Patscheck, Arthur 



Prifogle, Mitchell 



Sarria, Rick 



Sauer, John 




Siefkes, William 



Waech, Oswald 



Resigned/Removed from Roster: 

Hallerberg, James W. 


To: Resigned from Roster 01/15/10 

Hodde, John 



Hooper, Brian 

From: University Lutheran Church UCSD 

LaJolla, CA 

To: Resigned from Roster, 06/13/11 

Lonsberry, Keith 



Lozano, Marco 

From: Centro Cristiano Redwood Lutheran Church 

Oxnard, CA 


Muller, Timothy 



Wang, Chienping 


To: Removed from Roster, 06/28/05 

Werdin, Gregory 

From: Sole – Redeemer Lutheran Church 

Wickenburg, AZ 


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Pacific Southwest District Updates 

Please make the following changes/additions: 

Name Changes: 

Edgewater Lutheran Church, Corona, CA 

(Formerly Water of Life Lutheran Church) 

Friends in Christ Lutheran Church, Fullerton, CA 

(Formerly St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church) 

Disbanded/Resigned/Removed 

Missions/Congregations: 

First Lutheran Church 

380 Arneil Rd. 

Camarillo, CA 93010 

Phone: 805-484-0426 

Grace Lutheran Church 

1811 S. Lincoln Avenue 

Corona, CA 92882-5813 

Phone: 951-737-3217 

Peace Lutheran Church 

7750 S. Jones Blvd. Ste. 105 

Las Vegas, NV 89718 

Phone: 702-539-1576 

Redemption Lutheran Church 

28248 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. B1, Box #481 

Cave Creek, AZ 85331 

Phone: 623-910-3865 

Searchlight Ministries 

2932 E. Nutwood St. 

Fullerton, CA 92831 

Phone: 714-342-2718 

Trinity Lutheran Church 

18425 Kittridge St. 

Reseda, CA 91335 

Phone: (818) 342-1633 


New Congregations: 

Medhani-Alem Ethiopian Lutheran Church 

Mailing Address: 

311 N. La Reina St. 

Anaheim, CA 92801 

Worship Address: 

10418 Katella Ave. 

Anaheim, CA 92804-6527 

Email: Thundessa@aol.com 

Oromo Lutheran Church 


PO Box 36404 

Los Angeles, CA 90036 


436 S. Beverly Dr. 

Beverly Hills, CA 90212-4402 

Email: wola@oromochurchla.com 

The Well Lutheran Church 

190 Sierra Court, Ste. C2 

Palmdale, CA 93550 

Phone: 661-492-0110 

Email: todd@thewellav.org Web: www.thewellav.org 

Ethiopian Chariot International Lutheran Church 


PO Box 1008 

Pasadena, CA 91102-1008 


393 Lake Ave, Ortlund Hall, #201 


Email: chariotchurch@yahoo.com 

Community Lutheran Church 


1650 Linda Vista Dr. Suite 209 

San Marcos, CA 92078 


3 Civic Center Dr. 

San Marcos, CA 92078 

Email: tmeyer@clcsm.org 

Mehani-Alem Lutheran Christian Fellowship 

5310 Orange Ave. 

San Diego, CA 92115-6088 

Email: assefa.gugsa@yahoo.com 

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New Missions/Ministries: 

Hispanic Zion 

222 N. East St. 

Anaheim, CA 92805-3317 

Phone: 714-535-1169 

First Ethiopian and Eritrean Lutheran 

Bethlehem Mission Outreaches 

9315 Citrus Ave 

Fontana, CA 92335-5596 

Phone: 626-298-9788 

Korean Faith Lutheran 

8200 Ellis Ave 

Huntington Beach, CA 92646-1839 

Phone: 714-962-5571 

Hispanic Light of Life 

79733 Country Club Dr. Ste D 

Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 

Phone: 760-200-8700 

First Ethiopian Lutheran 

905 Atlantic Ave 

Long Beach, CA 90813-4582 

Phone: 562-437-8532 

New Covenant Korean Lutheran Church 

11650 Perris Blvd 

Moreno Valley, CA 92557-6536 

Phone; 951-924-4688 

Hispanic San Pablo 

1250 E. Heim Ave. 

Orange, CA 92865-2920 

Phone: 714-637-2640 

Centro Cristiano Oxnard Iglesia Luterana 

Mailing: 1200 Maria Way 

Oxnard, CA 93030 

Worship: 1500 N. C Street 


Phone: 805-566-0120 


Centro Cristiano Mixteco Iglesia Luterana 



Worship: 1500 N. C Street 


Phone: 805-525-5911 

Centro Cristiano Moorpark Iglesia Luterana 



Worship: 123 Park Lane 

Moorpark, CA 93021 

Phone: 805-525-5911 

Blessings Community Korean Lutheran Church 

18452 Vanderlip Ave 

North Tustin, CA 92705-3244 

Phone: 949-786-3667 

Hispanic Holy Cross 

3110 N. Hayden Rd 

Scottsdale, AZ 85251-6619 

Phone: 480-994-4848 

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MINISTERS OF RELIGION – COMMISSIONED 2009-2012 

Entered District: 

Aarhus, Deborah 

From: Concordia, Irvine (February 2009) 

To: Board of Mission Services 12/14/09 

Acton, Kimberly 

From: Candidate: Missouri District 

To: Candidate 07/20/10 

Amey, Edward 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA 

(May 2010) 

To: Lutheran High School, Sylmar, CA 6/01/10 

Arguto, Pamela 

From: Reinstated by COP (2/2011) 

To: Candidate 

Axtman, Chelsea 

From: Concordia University, Wisconsin 

(December 2009) 

To: Shepherd of the Desert, 

Scottsdale, AZ 6/02/10 

Baker, Callie 

From: Candidate, CNH District 


Beckman, Austin 

From: Concordia, Nebraska (May 2011) 

To: Faith LHS, Las Vegas, NV 8/22/11 

Berger, Christine L. 


(July 2009) 

To: Faith Community, Las Vegas, NV 01/31/10 

Beyer, Kristen L. 

From: Concordia University, St. Paul, MN 


To: Community, Escondido, CA 01/31/10 

Boburka, Carl 

From: Rockford Lutheran, Rockford, IL 

To: Immanuel, Riverside, CA 09/25/11 

Brinkmann, Kevin W. 

From: Non-Candidate, Minnesota South District 

To: Non-Candidate 01/22/10 

Brosz, Keith 

From: Emeritus, Northwest District 

To: Emeritus 12/06/10 

Burgess, Julia 


To: Candidate 

Cattau, Daniel 

From: LHS, Parker, CO 


Chase, Amanda 

From: Non-Candidate, Missouri District 


Chow, Terry Sue 


To: Candidate 

Christopher, LeAnna 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (January 2009) 

To: Immanuel, Orange, CA 08/23/09 

Constantino, Correne 


To: Candidate 

Cook, Shelley 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (1991) 

To: St. Paul’s, San Diego 9/04/11 

Crites, Tracy L. 


(June 2009) 

To: Lutheran High School, La Verne, CA 02/28/10 

Deen, Daniel 


To: Concordia University, Irvine 06/02/10 

Edge, Michael 

From: Concordia University, Austin, TX 

(May 2009) 

To: St. Mark, Phoenix, AZ 07/05/09 

Falkner, David 

From: Emeritus, Southeastern District 


Feldmann, Jahnai 

From: St. Peter, Schaumburg, IL 

To: Pilgrim, Chula Vista, CA 08/06/10 

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Flohra, Christine 

From: Concordia University, Irvine 

(May 2010) 

To: Hephatha, Anaheim 09/12/10 

Florine, David 

From: St. Peter’s, Columbus, IN 

To: Fountain of Life, Tucson, AZ 08/16/09 

Francisco, Adam 


To: Concordia University, Irvine, CA 08/26/10 

Gavin, Taylor 

From: Trinity, Wahiawa, HI 

To: St. Paul’s, Garden Grove 9/19/10 

Giddens, Susanna M. 

From: Concordia University, Portland, OR (May 2005) 

To: Holy Cross, Cypress, CA 08/24/08 

Greene, Shari M. 


(January 2009) 

To: Shepherd of the Desert, Scottsdale, AZ 01/01/09 

Grepke, Neil 

From: St. John, Kendallville, IN 

To: Faith Jr/Sr High School, Las Vegas, NV 08/23/10 

Gross, Dustin 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (September 2011) 

To: St. Paul’s, Orange, CA 09/18/11 

Gyllenhammer, Janet L. 

From: Concordia University, Ann Arbor, MI (February 

2009) 


Hack, Konrad 


(April 2011) 

To: Concordia University, Irvine, CA 

08/23/11 

Hahn, Kimberly 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (August 2011) 

To: Lutheran High School, Orange, CA 

12/07/11 

Haynes, Audrey 

From: Concordia University, Nebraska 


To: Redeemer, Ontario, CA 01/09/11 

Heide, Rachel E. 




Heuer, Amy 

From: North Shore Ministry, Lake Forest, IL 

To: Trinity, Fountain Hills, AZ 02/28/10 

Hillmann, Paul 

From: Emeritus, CNH District 


Hoover, Hoyle 

From: First, Helena, MT 

To: First, Manhattan Beach, CA 08/07/11 

Howland, Jeri 

From: Concordia Irvine (May 2009) 

To: Canoga Park, Canoga Park 9/22/10 

Jessop, Michael 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (June 2011) 

To: Christ’s Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ 

8/21/11 

Kaelberer, Jennifer 

From: Non-Candidate, Missouri District 


Kaio, Dana 

From: Concordia Nebraska (5/2010) 

To: Christ the Redeemer, Phoenix, AZ 07/08/10 

Kassebaum, Danica 


(August 2010) 


Klipfel, Sanna L. 

From: St. Paul, Merced, CA 

To: Lamb of God, Las Vegas, NV 08/16/09 

Klitzing, Nathan J. 




Knapp, Lorraine 


(August 2010) 

To: Zion, Victorville, CA 01/30/11 

Kober, Daniel 

From: Concordia University, Nebraska 

(May 2010) 


Kretzmann, Nathan 

From: Non-Candidate, Texas District 


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Krueger, Kurt 

From: LCMS, St. Louis, MO 


Kuebler, Eugene 

From: Emeritus, Michigan District 


Lane, Julie 


To: Candidate 

Larson, Jonathan 


(March 2010) 

To: LHS, Orange, CA 6/01/10 

Lawrence, Jason 

From: Concordia Wisconsin (Dec.2009) 

To: LHS, La Verne 9/14/10 

Lehman, Cameron T. 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (October 27, 

2008) 

To: St. John’s, Oxnard, CA 08/27/09 

Lofton, Bobbette M. 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (November 2009) 

To: Bethany, Long Beach, CA 12/20/09 

Lu, John 


(11/17/09) 

To: Concordia University, Irvine, CA 

2/02/10 

Maki, Emily 

From: Concordia Chicago (5/2009) 

To: Christ’s Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ 08/31/10 

Mayeski, Lark 


(August 2009) 

To: Christ the Cornerstone, San Diego, CA 01/09/11 

Manssen, Rebecca 

From: Concordia University, River Forest 

(May 1988) 


Markert, Kathryn 

From: Our Redeemer, Honolulu, HI 


Mayer, Patricia 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (March 2010) 

To: Christ, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 11/08/09 


McMullan, Candace 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (August 2009) 

To: Immanuel, Riverside 9/26/10 

McDaniel, Jonathan 

From: Concordia University, Nebraska (May 2010) 


McKinney, Faith 

From: Candidate, Northwest District 


Mercier, Nathan 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (February 2010) 

To: St. John’s, Orange 9/23/10 

Mertens, Brett D. 

From: Lincoln High School, Lincoln, NE 

To: Crean Lutheran South High School, Irvine, CA 

10/16/09 

Miller, Bethany 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (September 2009) 

To: Emmaus, Alhambra 09/26/10 

Miller, Johanna R. 

From: Concordia University, Seward, NE 

(May 2009) 

To: Zion, Victorville, CA 08/23/09 

Miller, Richard J. 

From: Emeritus, Northern Illinois District 


Molitor, Lisa 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (June 2010) 

To: Ascension, Torrance, CA 12/11/11 

Morrill, Stephen 

From: Concordia University, Mequon, WI 


To: Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School, 


Munoz, Valerie 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (August 2009) 

To: Christ the Cornerstone, San Diego, CA 

1/09/11 

Murray, Jamie 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (June 2008) 


Nordstrom, T. Chris 

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From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (November 

2009) 


Nguyen, Brenda 


To: Candidate 

Nuckolls, June 

From: Concordia Theological Seminary, (May 2009) 

To: Grace, Lancaster 5/23/10 

O’Brien, Lisa 

From: Christ, Murray, UT 


O’Neill, Christina M. 


To: Mountain View, Las Vegas, NV 08/16/09 

Orr, Diana 

From: Concordia Irvine, CA 

(April 2009) 

To: Bethany, Long Beach 6/02/09 

Ownby, Christopher 

From: Good Shepherd, Chattanooga, TN 

To: Faith Community, Las Vegas 10/04/11 

Parker, Micah G. 

From: Lutheran South Academy, Houston, TX 


Pauley, Linda G. 

From: Concordia Irvine, CA 

(March 2007) 

To: Risen Savior, Chandler, AZ 08/10/08 

Paulsen, Kelsey 

From: Candidate, CNH District 


Rendahl, Karla 

From: LCMS Mission Services, Korea 


Rickman, Rachel E. 

From: Concordia University, Mequon, WI (May 2009) 

To: Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr HS, Las Vegas, NV 08/24/09 

Rodrigues, Charles 

From: Concordia Irvine (8/2010) 

To: Christ, RPV, CA 9/26/10 

Ruehs, Jonathan 

From: Concordia University, Austin, TX 



Sandlin, Leigh A. 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (March 2009) 


Schanen (Phillip), Rebecca 

From: Concordia University Wisconsin (May 2011) 


Schnurstein, David 


To: Candidate 

Schulteis, Michele 

From: Non-Candidate, Southeastern District 


Schumacher, Laura 

From: St. Luke’s, Oviedo, FL 

To: Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School, Las Vegas, NV 

08/24/09 

Schwarz, Sally 

From Concordia Nebraska (May 2011) 


Seefeld, Samuel 

From: Concordia University, Mequon, WI (Spring 2009) 

To: Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School, Las Vegas, NV 

08/24/09 

Sheets, Corissa 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (March 2009) 


Shiller, Morgan 



Sievers, Wendy H. 


To: Gethsemane, Tempe, AZ 12/02/08 

Simmer, Ehren 


To: Candidate 

Souligny, Jennifer 

From: Concordia University, Irvine (May 2010) 


Stetson, Jessica R. 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (May 2008) 

To: St. Luke, Claremont, CA 11/01/09 

Stoltzner, Jennifer 


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Swisher, Jonathan E. 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (July 2009) 

To: Our Savior, Arcadia, CA 9/20/09 

Thornton, Kristen 

From: Concordia University, Irvine, CA (June 2008) 


Toms, Emily 



Tremper, Victoria A. 

From: Concordia, Kirkwood, MO 

To: Fountain of Life, Tucson, AZ 08/23/09 

Van Blarcom, Trevor 



Wehrspann, Kristi 

From: Grace, Pocatello, ID 


Wood, Kelsey 


To: Hosanna, Mesa, AZ 08/07/11 

Wright, Tammie J. 


To: Lutheran Special Education Ministries, Detroit, MI 

and Concordia, Cerritos, CA 08/09/09 

Wyzard, Kristen M. 

From: Concordia University, River Forest, IL 

(May 2009) 

To: Trinity Cristo Rey, Santa Ana, CA 6/14/09 

Zimmerman, Gary 

From: LHS, Honolulu, HI 

To: St. Paul’s, Garden Grove, CA 9/18/11 

Transferred Out of District: 

Affeldt, Denise 

From: Mt. View, Apache Junction, AZ 

To: Grace, Oak Creek, WI 06/01/11 

Anderson, Mary Jane 


To: Non-Candidate, Minnesota South District 5/17/10 

Arguto, Pamela 


To: Candidate, Rocky Mountain District 01/23/12 


Beaver-Perez, Nichole 


To: Candidate, Texas District 09/06/11 

Blake, Kyle 

From: Salem, Orange, CA 

To: St. Paul, Fort Worth, TX 08/01/11 

Bordeaux, Betty 


To: Emeritus, Missouri District 11/04/10 

Bordeaux, Joseph 


To: Emeritus, Missouri District 11/04/10 

Brewer, Nathaniel 


To: Grace, Durham, NC 09/30/10 

Brinn, Cheryl 


To: Candidate, Southeastern District 08/25/10 

Burgess, Julia 



Burgess, Robert 

From: Christ’s Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ 

To: St. Mark, Houston, TX 07/01/11 

Burk, Daniel 

From: Grace, Lancaster, CA 

To: St. Matthew, Holt, MI 06/30/10 

Burke, Steven 


To: Non-Candidate CNH District 05/23/11 

Burkey, Laura 

From: Christ, Brea 

To: Immanuel, St. Charles, MO 09/06/10 

Camper, Vikki L. 



Carey, Carrie E. 


To: Non-Candidate, Nebraska District 7/16/09 

Carey, Grant 


To: King of Kings, Omaha, NE 4/01/09 

Cario, Matthew J. 

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From: Christ, Yuma, AZ 

To: Redeemer, Austin, TX 08/01/09 

Cario, Meredith M. 


To: Redeemer, Austin, TX 08/01/09 

Chai, Joshua J. 

From: Abiding Savior, Lake Forest, CA 

To: Concordia University, Austin, TX 08/20/09 

Chiles, Jill 

From: Mountain View, Las Vegas, NV 

To: Zion, Alexander, AR 08/31/09 

Chiles, Ross 

From: Mountain View, Las Vegas, NV 

To: Zion, Alexander, AR 07/01/09 

Chittick, Cari 

From: Abiding Savior, Lake Forest 

To: Concordia University, Austin, TX 07/01/10 

Danley, Korey 

From: Trinity, Litchfield Park, AZ 

To: Beautiful Savior, Lee’s Summit MO 08/07/11 

Devlin, Anne 


To: Candidate, CNH District 07/12/10 

Eastwood, Emily 

From: Cross of Christ, Anthem, AZ 

To: St. Paul, Harlingen, TX 04/20/10 

Elliott, Benjamin 


To: St. Paul, Merced, CA 06/01/10 

Florine, David 

From: Fountain of Life, Tucson, AZ 

To: St. Stephens, Hickory, NC 07/01/11 

Ford, Christina 

From: First, Monrovia, CA 

To: Trinity, Ironwood, MI 06/15/11 

Geyer, Thomas 


To: Christ the King, Memphis, TN 06/25/10 

Glanzer, Stephanie E. 


To: Immanuel, Memphis, TN 07/31/09 

Goers, Bethany 



To: Non-Candidate, Michigan District 6/18/10 

Grewe, Mark 

From: Immanuel, Orange, CA 

To: Lutheran Interparish School, Williamsburg, Iowa 

07/15/11 

Gutzler, Donna 


To: Immanuel, Belvidere, IL 08/12/10 

Gutzler, Mark 


To: Immanuel, Belvidere, IL 08/12/10 

Hanke, Melinda J. 


To: Candidate, Missouri District 3/03/09 

Haupt, Stephanie L. 


To: Candidate, South Wisconsin District 7/02/09 

Hoffman, Patricia 

From: Concordia, Irvine 

To: Concordia, Chicago 12/09/10 

Humphrey, Roxane M. 

From: Our Savior, Westchester, CA 

To: Candidate, Wyoming District 08/11/09 

Koenemann, Julie 

From: Faith, Whittier, CA 

To: Lord of Life, Elkhorn, NE 02/28/11 

Krause, Hanne E. 

From: Lutheran High School, San Diego, CA 

To: Trinity, Bend, OR 08/31/09 

Krumdieck, Gary 


To: Non-Candidate Northwest District 1/31/12 

Lappe, Trudi A. 


To: Non-Candidate, Rocky Mountain District 5/18/09 

Leitner, Linda 

From: Christ the Redeemer, Phoenix, AZ 

To: Grace, Alburquerque, NM 07/01/11 

Lemke, Sarah 


To: LUMIN – CU School, Milwaukee, WI 8/15/11 

Lobosky, Pamela L. 

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From: Mt. Calvary, Diamond Bar, CA 

To: King’s Kid Preschool, Lake Ozark, MO 12/10/09 

Marting, Eileen M. 

From: Grace, Escondido, CA 

To: Redeemer, Salt Lake City, UT 07/24/09 

Mau, Aaron 


To: Christ, Phoenix, AZ 5/24/10 

Miller. LaMar (Marty) 

From: Redeemer, Ontario, CA 

To: St. Paul’s, Truman, MN 07/01/11 

Molinari, Matthew 


To: First, Placerville, CA 08/30/10 

Murdock, Lisa F. 


To; Non-Candidate, Northwest District 07/28/09 

Ortiz, Amanda 

From: Risen Savior, Chandler, AZ 

To: Trinity, Merrill, WI 08/23/10 

Rohren, Sara 


To: Candidate, Nebraska District 07/20/10 

Schmidt, David R. 


To: Non-Candidate, English District 3/01/10 

Schroeder, George W. 


To: Emeritus, Rocky Mountain District 1/20/12 

Shidner, Erin K. 

From: Bethany, Long Beach, CA 

To: St. John, Ellisville, MO 6/11/09 

Skov, Fredrica 


To: Emeritus, Mid-South District 6/21/10 

Steinbach, Arlon Jr. 



Steinbach, Carol 

From: Lamb of God, Las Vegas 


Swisher, Jonathan 

From: Our Savior, Arcadia, CA 

To: Concordia Lutheran, San Antonio, TX 07/10/11 


Tonjes, Rebekah 


To: Immanuel, St. Charles, MO 06/07/10 

Tranum, Carla 


To: Candidate, Northwest District 04/27/10 

Trapp, Joshua 

From: Bethany, Long Beach 

To: Prince of Peace, Fremont, CA 08/22/10 

Trinklein, Susan 


To: Candidate, Michigan District 4/05/11 

Warmbier, David 

From: Shepherd of the Desert 

To: Hope, Idaho Fall, ID 07/01/11 

Youmans, Jacob 

From: St. Paul’s, Orange, CA 

To: Concordia University Texas 07/01/09 

Changes within District: 

Ahles, David F. 



Augustine, Erika J. 


To: Non-Candidate (Extended by COP) 02/21/10 

Baker, Callie 


To: Fountain of Life, Tucson 07/25/2011 

Beaver-Perez, Nichole 

From: Faith Jr/Sr HS, Las Vegas, NV 


Beiter, Ruth 

From: Hephatha, Anaheim, CA 


Berson, Susan 



Block, E. Chad 

From: Shepherd of the Desert, Scottsdale, AZ 

To: Yuma Lutheran, Yuma, AZ 08/15/10 

Boburka, Julie 

From: St. Paul’s, Orange 


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Boche, Benjamin 

From: Faith Jr/Sr HS, Las Vegas, NV 


Bordeaux, Betty 

From: Light of Christ, Irvine, CA 


Bordeaux, Joseph 



Bredehoft, John 



Brewer, Nathaniel C. 



Brumfield, Christine P. 

From: Good Shepherd, Tehachapi, CA 


Brinkman, Liane K. 



Brinkman, Liane K. 



Burgdorf, David 



Burke, Steven 

From: Gethsemane, Tempe, AZ 


Caithamer, Betty M. 



Camberg, Christina 

From: St. Paul’s, San Diego 


Castens, Maria 



Christopher, LeAnna 


To: Christ, La Mesa, CA 08/21/11 

Christoffersen, Patricia A. 




Clakley-Jonas, Karen 

From: Canoga Park Lutheran, Canoga Park, CA 

To: Faith, Vista, CA 08/08/10 

Cloeter, Janet 



Coffin, Stephanie 


To: Mountain View, Las Vegas, NV 08/16/09 

Constantino, Correne 



Devlin, Anne 

From: Zion, Anaheim, CA 


Dielmann, Marilyn 



Doering, Dwight R. 



Fairchild, Noel 

From: Christ, Costa Mesa, CA 

To: Light of Christ, Irvine, CA 9/18/11 

Fischer, Michael 

From: Lutheran Braille Workers, Yucaipa, CA 


Flett, Mary 

From: South Bay LHS, Inglewood, CA 

To: Pacific LHS, Torrance, CA 9/18/11 

Fox, George 



Fox, Starlayne 



Frazier, Kyle J. 


To: Christ, Costa Mesa, CA 07/12/09 

Garcia, Jorge E. 



Gehlhar, Cynthia J. 

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From: Christ, Costa Mesa, CA 


Geisinger, Donald 

From: Christ, La Mesa, CA 


Geisler, Carol A. 



Gehlhar, Cynthia 


To: Gethsemane, Tempe, AZ 09/12/10 


From: Holy Cross, Cypress, CA 




To: Ascension, Torrance, CA 12/11/11 

Gihring, Diane 


To: Lutheran HS, Orange 03/01/10 

Giles, Donna 



Goers, Bethany L. 

From: Christ the Redeemer, Phoenix, AZ 


Grack, Sarah 



Graff-Ermeling, Genevieve J. 



Grasz, Tanya M. 



Halvorson, Peter 

From: Pilgrim, Chula Vista, CA 


Hardin, Sandra 

From: Mt. Calvary, Diamond Bar, CA 


Harer, April 




Harer, April 


To: Abiding Savior, Lake Forest, CA 9/11/11 

Haynes, Shelli 


To: Shepherd of the Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 

4/18/10 

Haynes, Travis 

From: Christ, Brea 


Henkell, Joe 

From: Faith, Vista, CA 


Henkell, Kelly E. 



Hoyt, Adele 

From: St. John’s, Orange, CA 


Jack, Elizabeth Jean 



Job, Kristine M. 



Johnson, Ingird 



Just, Jamie 

From: Good Shepherd, Goleta, CA 


Just, Janet 



Kahler, Nancy 


To: Cross of Christ, Anthem, AZ 05/29/11 

Keil, Sarah 



Klitzing, Ashley 



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Koenemann, Julie 

From: Faith, Whittier 


Koscik, Celeste 

From: St. Luke, Mesa, AZ 


Krumdieck, Gary 

From: St. John’s, Oxnard 


Kusserow, Mary Lou 

From: Gethsemane, Tempe, AZ 


Kusserow, Thomas 

From: Gethsamane, Tempe, AZ 


Lang, Philip 



Lange, Lori 



Laschober, Cynthia 

From: Hope, Glendora 


Lehman, Cameron 

From: St. John’s, Oxnard 

To: Gethsemane, Tempe 09/12/10 

Lerch, Kathleen 



Loeper, Leslie 



Ludvigsen, Dee 



Lutz, Nina L. 


To: Non-Candidate (Extension by COP) 09/22/09 

Mann, Christina A. 



Markin, Karen 


To: LCMS World Mission 09/8l/11 


Marshall, Jennifer L. 



McKim, Gale 



McKinney, Faith 



Miller, Marty 

From: Holy Cross, Cypress 

To: Redeemer, Ontario 12/17/10 

Moeller, Scott A. 


To: Martin Luther, Phoenix, AZ 09/27/09 

Mohr, Lynn 



Morner, Timothy 



Morton, Barbara 



Moyer, Jean E. 



Murdock, Lisa F. 



Musella, Miriam L. 

From: Grace, Corona, CA 

To: Christ, Brea, CA 03/15/09 

Nelson, Joanna E. 

From: Hephatha, Anaheim, CA 


Nielsen, Allan C. 

From: First, Monrovia, CA 


O’Conner, Sarah 



Oleson, David. G. 


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Ortiz, Amanda B. 

From: Martin Luther, Phoenix, AZ 


Peterson, Janis 



Plumb, Donna 

From: Martin Luther Elementary, Phoenix, AZ 

To: Christ, Phoenix, AZ 08/01/11 

Preus, Anna N. 


To: Pacific Southwest District, Irvine, CA 02/10/10 

Pullmann, Paul M. 

From: Lamb of God, Las Vegas, NV 

To: Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr HS, Las Vegas, NV 08/24/09 

Rachuy, Terry L. 



Richard, Helen 

From: Emmaus, Alhambra, CA 


Richardson, Deborah 


To: Emmaus, Alhambra 9/25/11 

Richardt, Karen 



Renken, JoAnn 



Robles, Ashley 



Robson, Amy 


To: St. Paul’s, San Diego, CA 08/29/10 

Roepke, Mary 

From: Our Savior First, Granada Hills, CA 

To: Bethlehem, Santa Clarita, CA 09/12/10 

Rogers, Susan J. 



Rohm, Kristine 




Rohren, Sara 



Rueter, David 

From: Shepherd of the Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 

To: Concordia University/Pacific Southwest District, 


Rueter, Roger 



Schimke, Pamela 



Schmidt, Wayne A. 

From: Lamb of God, Las Vegas, NV 


Schreiber, Traynor C. 



Segrist, Laisa A. 


To: Loving Savior of the Hills, Chino Hills, CA 

08/30/09 

Seward, Linda D. 



Shideler, Eileen 

From: Immanuel First, West Covina, CA 


Smallwood, Carol 

From: St. Paul’s, Garden Grove, CA 


Spelbring, Faith 


To: Lutheran Hour Ministry, PSD 06/17/10 

Stade, Lisa 



Stade, Lisa 


To: Mt. Calvary, Diamond Bar, CA 8/21/11 

Swanlund, Nancy 

From: Zion, Fallbrook, CA 


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Thornton, Kristen 

From: Faith Academy, Las Vegas, NV 

To: Faith Jr/Sr HS, Las Vegas, NV 08/22/11 

Timken, Gayle L. 

From: Faith, Vista, CA 


Tinker, Diane F. 

From: Shepherd of the Desert, Scottsdale, AZ 

To: Atonement, Glendale, AZ 08/02/09 

Toensing, David W. 



Vezner, Heather 

From: St. John’s, Orange, CA 


Warneke, Timothy 



Waterman, Wayne 



Wright, Tammie 

From: Lutheran Special Ed, Concordia, Cerritos, CA 

To: Abiding Savior, Lake Forest, CA 09/12/10 

Yost, Janice J. 



Deceased: 

Camberg, Terry 

August 10, 2011 

Hillmann, Paul 

November 11, 2011 

Lebrecht, Larry 

July 08, 2011 

Schroeder, Robert 

August 4, 2011 

Resigned/Removed from Roster: 

Baughman, Ernest H. 


To: Removed from roster 3/25/09 

Boyd, Elizabeth A. 




Cadwising, Gary B. 



Chai, Alison J. 



Dart, Jeanette N. 



Davis, Sharon M. 



Dietrich, Sarah G. 



Dietrich, Trevor R. 



D’Orazio, Josette 


To: Resigned from roster 01/12/12 

Embretson, Angela R. 



Falk, T. Scott 



Henkell, Kelly 



Huber, Norbert A. 



Job, Kristine 



Keil, Sarah 



Klawiter, James F. 



Kunze, Ellen 

From: Fountain of Life, Tucson 

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Madsen, Jennifer 

From: Abiding Savior, Lake Forest, CA 


Marousek, Barbara J. 



Marty, Gerald H. 



Marty, Margaret K. 



Mattice, Kaile L. 



Mello, Loralyn G. 

From: Good Shepherd, Menifee CA 


Nolte, Nicole N. 



Peyton, Heather 

From: St. Paul’s, Orange 


Runge, Matthew D. 



Sadowl, Matthew 



Santamarina, Daniel 

From: St. John’s, Hemet, CA 


Schmidt, David R. 



Schreiber, Traynor C. 



Schumacher, Laura 

From: Faith Jr/Sr HS 



Serena, Abigail L. 

From: Trinity, Whittier, CA 


Singer, Kelly J. 



Streeter, Lyle Drew 



Tappendorf, Cynthia L. 



Wagoner, Rebecca M. 



Weniger, Michael R. 



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AFRICAN AMERICAN 

COMPTON 

St. Philip Lutheran 

1110 N. Dwight Ave. 

Compton, CA 90222-3833 

Phone: 310-635-8632 

Lay Minister: Jerry Lossner 

INGLEWOOD 

Concordia Lutheran 

3600 W. Imperial Highway 

Inglewood, CA 90303-2714 

Phone: 310-672-8447 

Pastor: Vacant 

Faith Lutheran 

3320 W. 85 th St. 

Inglewood, CA 903051996 

Phone: 323-750-3552 

Pastor: Dietrich Schleef 

Good Shepherd Lutheran 

902 S. Maple Ave. 

Inglewood, CA 90301-3823 

Phone: 310-671-7644 

Pastor: Bruce Hindenberg 

LAKE VIEW TERRACE 

Peace Lutheran 

11690 Fenton Ave. 

Lake View Terrace, CA 91342-7180 

Phone: 818-899-3950 

Pastor: Jon Imme 

LOS ANGELES 

Christ Lutheran 

1968 Concordia Walk 

Los Angeles, CA 90062-2505 

Phone: 323-292-2344 


Culture Specific Ministries 

First Lutheran (Culver City) 

3735 Hughes Ave. 


Phone: 310-838-6076 

Pastor: Dennis Gano 

Grace Lutheran 

936 W. Vernon Ave. 


Phone: 323-750-9722 


Hope Memorial Lutheran 

3401 S. Somerset Dr. 


Phone: 323-731-1721 

Pastor: Dr. Lee Settgast 

St. Paul Lutheran 

3901 W. Adams Blvd. 


Phone: 323-731-8384 

Pastor: S.T. Williams Jr. 

PASADENA 

Historic First Lutheran 

808 Los Robles Ave. 


Phone: 626-793-1139 

Pastor: Christopher Schaar 

SAN DIEGO 

Trinity Lutheran 

7210 Lisbon St. 


Phone: 619-262-8971 

Pastor: Brian Henderson 

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AFRICAN IMMIGRANT 

ANAHEIM 

Medhane Alem Ethiopian Lutheran 

Church 

10418 Katella Ave. 

Anaheim, CA 92804-6527 

Phone: 619-397-8893 

Pastor: Berihun Mekonnen 

BEVERLY HILLS 

Oromo Lutheran Church 

436 Beverly Drive 

Beverly Hills, CA 90212-4402 

Phone: 323-359-6637 

Fax: 866-744-0241 

Pastor: Dr. Gemechu Olana 

Web: http://www.oromochurchla.com 

DOWNEY 

Good Shepherd Eritrean Lutheran 

13200 Clark Ave. 

Downey, CA 90242-4723 

Phone: 562-803-4459 

Pastor: Haile Yosief 

FONTANA 


9315 Citrus Ave. 

Fontana, CA 92335-5596 

Phone: 626-298-9788 

Pastor: Dr. Getachew Kiros 

LONG BEACH 


905 Atlantic Ave. 


Phone: 562-437-8532 

Pastor: Abraham Dubale 

Tel. 323-345-8209 

Assistant: Getachew Kassa 

Tel. 714-583-5208 

Web: www.lamekaneyesus.com 


LOS ANGELES 

Reformation Ethiopian 

1233 So. Vermont Ave 

Los Angeles, Ca 90006-2714 

Phone: 626-298-9788 


Web: www.ethiochurch.org 

Hope Memorial Ethiopian 

3401 S. Somerset Dr. 


Phone: 949-355-5528 

Pastor: Abraham Dubale 

Tel. 323-345-8209 

Assistant: Getachew Kassa 

Tel. 714-583-5208 

Web: www.lamekaneyesus.com 

PASADENA 

Ethiopian Chariot International Lutheran 

393 Lake Ave. Ortlund Hall #201 

Pasadena CA, 91102-1298 

Phone: 626-298-9788 


Assistant: Leulseged Tesfaye 

SAN DIEGO 

Medhanialem Ethiopian Lutheran 

Fellowship 

5310 Orange Ave. 


Phone: 619-582-1068 

Pastor: Assefa Zelelew 

LAS VEGAS 

African Immigrant 

First Good Shepherd 

301 S. Maryland Parkway 

Las Vegas, NV 89101-5320 

Phone: 702-235-2361 

Pastor: Jackson Jaylah 

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ASIAN INDIAN 

HOLLYWOOD 

South Asian Ministries 

4975 Sunset Blvd. 

Hollywood, CA 90027-5813 

Phone: 562-924-9410 

Pastor: Paul Jacobs 

LAKEWOOD 

South Asian Ministries 

20734 Seine Ave. Apt. D 

Lakewood, CA 90715-1499 

Phone: 562-924-9410 

Pastor: Paul Jacobs 

CAMBODIAN 

LONG BEACH 

First, Long Beach 



Phone: 562-437-8532 

Pastor: Chandara Lee (Worker Priest) 

CHINESE 

ALHAMBRA 

Emmaus Chinese 

840 S. Almansor St. 

Alhambra, CA 91801-4538 

Phone: 626-289-3664Pastor: Patrick Jow 

CERRITOS 

Concordia Chinese 

13633 183rd St. 

Cerritos, CA 90703-8940 

Phone: 562-926-7416 

Pastor: Will Hsu 

CHINO HILLS 

Loving Savior of the Hills Chinese 

14816 Peyton Dr. 

Chino Hills, CA 91709-2073 

Phone: 909-597-4668 

Pastor: Andy Wu 


DIAMOND BAR 

Mt. Calvary Chinese 

23300 Golden Springs Dr. 

Diamond Bar, CA 91765-2001 

Phone: 909-861-2740 

Pastor: Isaac Wang 

EL MONTE 

First Evangelical Chinese 

4900 Kings Row 

El Monte, CA 91731-1483 

Phone: 626-789-8989 

Pastor: Luke Huang 

HACIENDA HEIGHTS 

Holy Trinity Chinese 

15710 Newton St. 

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-4145 

Phone: 626-333-9017 ext 24 or 

626-333-3519 ext. 24 

Pastor: Jason Li 

Web: www.htlcms.org and www.tlove.org 

ROSEMEAD 

Zion Lutheran 

3366 N. Gladys Ave. 

Rosemead, CA 91770-2518 

Phone: 626-280-5965 


TEMPLE CITY 

Grace Lutheran Chinese 

9123 E. Broadway 

Temple City, CA 91780-2301 

Phone: 626-287-0968 

Pastor: Wen-Fu Chen 

FILIPINO 

LAKE VIEW TERRACE 

Peace Lutheran church 

11690 Fenton Ave. 

Lake View Terrace, CA 91342-7180 

Phone: 818-899-3950 

Pastor: Jon Imme 

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HISPANIC 

ANAHEIM 

Zion Lutheran Hispanic 

222 N. East St. 

Anaheim, CA 92805-3317 

Phone: 714-535-1169 

Pastor: Samuel Gomez 

Vicar: Ramon Cabrales 

Elder Rudolfo Villicana 

BANNING 

Misión Gracia 

1000 W. Wilson St. 

Banning, CA 92220-4335 

Phone: 951-654-8691 

Pastor: Juan Herrera 

Web: www.misiongracia.com 

BELL GARDENS 

Iglesia Luterana San Pedro y San Pablo 

6430 Colmar Ave. 

Bell Gardens, CA 90201-1718 

Phone: 323-773-3056 

Deacon: Ruben Vasquez 

CARPINTERIA 

Centro Cristiano 

1335 Vallecito Place 

Carpinteria, CA 93013-1431 

Phone: 805-660-3377 

Pastors: Dennis Bradshaw 

Steve Hayden 

Web: centrocristianohispano.com 

EL CENTRO 

Iglesia Luterana Alfa y Omega 

768 W. Holt Ave. 

El Centro, Ca 92243-3228 

Phone: 760-352-5715 

Pastor: Jesus Jimenez 


ESCONDIDO 

Grace Lutheran Hispanic 

643 W. 13 th Ave. 

Escondido, CA 92025-5620 

Phone 760-745-8031 

Pastor: Samuel Gomez 

FONTANA 

Igelesia Luterana La Santisima Trinidad 

9315 Citrus Ave. 

Fontana, CA 92335-5596 

Phone: 951-236-1961 

Pastor: Mark McKenzie 

HEMET 

Centro Cristiano Fuente de Vida 

Meeting at St. John Hemet 

26410 Columbia St. 

Hemet, CA 92544-6248 

Phone: 951-654-8084 

Pastor: Juan Herrera 

Web: 

www.centrocristianofuentedevida.com 

IMPERIAL BEACH 

St. James Hispanic 

866 Imperial Beach Blvd. 

Imperial Beach, CA 91932-2703 

Phone: 619-424-6166 

Pastors: Douglas Jones 

Ramon Contreras 

Web: stjamesib.org 

LA QUINTA 

Light of Life Hispanic 

Call for place of Worship 

Office: 83422 Flamingo Ave. 

Indio, CA 92253 

Phone: 760-625-8124 

Pastor: Francisco Ruiz 

LONG BEACH 

First Lutheran Hispanic 



Phone: 562-437-8532 

Pastor: Douglas Johnston 

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LOS ANGELES 

La Santa Cruz 

2747 Whittier Blvd. 


Phone: 626-324-5512 

Deacon: Raul Saldana 

Trinity Central Hispanic 

987 S. Gramercy Place 


Phone: 626-298-0913 

Pastor: Marcello Gomez 

MANHATTA N BEACH 

First Lutheran Hispanic 

1100 N. Poinsettia Ave. 

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4918 

Phone: 714-931-8781 

Pastor: John Durkovic 

MAYWOOD 

Iglesia Luterana Palabra de Dios 

4421 E. 61 st St. 

Maywood, CA 90270-3114 

Phone: 323-560-0089 

Pastor: Antonio Lopez 

MONTEBELLO 

St. John Hispanic 

18 th and Beverly 

Montebello, CA 90640-3940 


433 N. 18 th St. 

Montebello, CA 90640-3940 

Phone: 323-728-8410 


MOORPARK 

Centro Cristiano 

123 Park Lane 

Moorpark, CA 93021-2117 

Phone: 805-660-3377 

Pastor: Dennis Bradshaw 



NORWALK 

St. Paul Hispanic 

11909 E. Rosecrans Ave. 

Norwalk, CA 90650-4104 

Phone: 562-864-5654 

Pastor: Antonio Lopez 

Trinity Hispanic 

11507 Studebaker Rd. 

Norwalk, CA 90650-7514 

Phone: 562-864-3713 


ORANGE 

San Pablo 

1250 E. Helm Ave. 

Orange, CA 92865-2920 

Phone: 714-637-2640 

Pastors: Samuel Gomez 

Vicar: Ramon Cabrales 

OXNARD 

Centro Cristiano Oxnard 

1500 N. C Street 

Oxnard, CA 93030-3502 

Phone 805-766-5745 

Pastor: Dennis Bradshaw 


PANORAMA CITY 

El Redentor 

14445 Terra Bella Street 

Panorama City, CA 91402-1498 

Phone: 818-891-1038 

Pastor: Erik Loza 

PASADENA 

Historic First Hispanic 

808 N. Los Robles Ave. 


Phone: 626-793-1139 

Pastor: Marcello Gomez 

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PICO RIVERA 

Peace Hispanic 

9412 Sade Lane 

Pico Rivera, CA 90660-5340 

Phone: 562-949-5203 

Lay Leader: Alex Zavala 

RIVERSIDE 

Gethsemane Hispanic 

891 W. Blaine St. 

Riverside, CA 92507-3927 

Phone: 951-684-6446 

Director: Manual Martinez 

SAN BERNARDINO 

Iglesia Luterana la Santisma Trinidad 

2900 N. E. St. 

San Bernardino, Ca 92405-3440 

Phone: 909-882-5952 

Pastor: Mark McKenzie 

SANTA ANA 

Trinity Cristo Rey 

902 S. Broadway 

Santa Ana, CA 92701 

Phone: 714-542-0784 

Pastors: Johnny Lopez 

Director of Outreach: Edgar Arroyo 

SAN DIEGO 

Our Redeemer Hispanic 

1370 Euclid Ave. 


Phone: 619-262-0757 

Pastor: Rigoberto “Rigo” Gonzalez 

SANTA PAULA 

Centro Cristiano Hispano Luterano 

505 W. Harvard Blvd. 

Santa Paula, CA 93060-3227 

Phone: 805-525-5911 

Pastor: Marcelino Velasco 



SOUTH GATE 

Redeemer Hispanic 

2626 Liberty Blvd. 

South Gate, CA 90280-2096 

Phone: 323-588-0934 


TEMECULA 

Trinity Hispanic 

30470 Pauba Rd. 

Temecula, CA 92592-6214 

Phone: 951-676-1492 

Pastor: Luis Barreto 

VAN NUYS 

First Hispanic 

6952 Van Nuys, CA 91405-3990 

Phone: 818-989-5844 

Pastor: Erik Loza 

PHOENIX, AZ 

Iglesia Cristo Redentor 

8801 N. 43 rd Ave. 

Phoenix, AZ 85051-3641 

Phone: 602-326-7838 (answers in Spanish) 

Pastors: Jose Rodriguez 

Web: cristoredentoraz.com 

Iglesia Luterana El Divino Maestro 

2340 W. Cactus Road 

Phoenix, AZ 85029-2799 

Phone 623-326-8801 

Pastor: Cristiano Artigas 

Iglesia Luterana Gracia 

2418 E. Portland St. 

Phoenix, AZ 85008-6176 

Phone: 623-326-8801 


Iglesia Luterana Sole Fide 

5105 N. 7 th Ave. 

Phoenix AZ, 85013-2233 

Phone 602-273-1161 


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Iglesia Santo Tomas 

8041 S. 7 th Ave. 

Phoenix, AZ 85041-7904 

Phone: 602-273-1161 

Pastor Cristiano Artigas 

Schaller Community Center 

2418 E. Portland St. 

Phoenix, AZ 85008 


P O Box 6176 

Peoria AZ 85385-6176 

Phone: 623-326-8801 

Parish Assistant /Director: Vida O De 

Luna 

St. Paul Hispanic 

6301 W. Indian School Road 

Phoenix, AZ 85033-3326 

Phone: 623-846-2228 

Pastor: Steve Massey 

INDONESIAN 

LA PUENTE 

Riverside Indonesian 

Faith Lutheran Church 

4785 Jackson St. 

Riverside, CA 92503 

Phone: 562 480-2834 

Pastor: Dino Tumbuan 

ONTARIO 

HKBP California USA- Ontario/ 

Joint Ministry w/ Redeemer Lutheran 

920 West Sixth St. 

Ontario CA 91762 

Phone: 909-986-2615 

Pastor: Tambatua Naibaho 

Website: www.redeemer4me.com 


KOREAN 

BANNING 

Grace Korean 

1000 W. Wilson St. 

Banning, CA 92220-4335 

Phone: Office: 951-849-3232 

Pastor: Jason Hong 

DOWNEY 

Good Shepherd Korean 

13200 Clark Ave. 

Downey, CA 90242-4723 

Phone: 562-803-4459 

Pastor: Jon Kim 

FULLERTON 

True Love 

1521 W. Orangethorpe Ave. 

Fullerton, CA 92833-4533 

Phone: 714-306-7567 

Pastor: Man Suk Kang 

Vicar: Seugwon Kim 

GARDEN GROVE 

Good News Korean Lutheran 

13082 Bowen St. 

Garden Grove, CA 92843-1001 

Phone: 714-537-4243 

Pastor: Harry Moon 

Associate Pastors: John Kim 

Kwang K. Lee 

Jongwu Noh 

Web: goodnewslutheran.weebly.com 

IRVINE 

One Faith Korean Lutheran Church 

18182 Culver Dr. 

Irvine, CA 92612-2702 

Phone: 949-551-1682 

Pastor: Dr. Sang Choi 

Associate Pastor: Justin Jeong 

Web: onefaithchurch.com 

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LOS ANGELES 

Ark of Noah 

3735 Hughes Ave. 


Phone: 310-836-0741 

Pastor: Yeong Kyu Kim 

Trinity Central 

987 Gramercy Place 


Phone: 323-732-4444 

Pastor: Dr. Young Hong 

Light of Life (meet at Pilgrim) 

1233 S. Vermont Ave. 


Phone: 213-383-9396 

Pastor: Dong Joon Kim 

TUSTIN 

Blessing Community 

18542 Vanderlip Ave. 

North Tustin, CA 92705-3244 

Phone: 949-786-3667 

Pastor: Chan Kyu Park 

WESTMINSTER 

Bethany Mission 

13552 Goldenwest St. 

Westminster, CA 92683-3119 

Phone: 714-799-9442 

Pastor: Man Ok Cho 


VIETNAMESE 

GARDEN GROVE 

Vietnamese Lutheran 

13082 Bowen St. 

Garden Grove, CA 92843-1001 

Phone: 714-537-4245 

Pastor: Kinh Vu 

West Covina 

Immanuel First Vietnamese 

512 S. Valinda Ave. 

West Covina, CA 91790-3007 

Phone: 626-919-1530 

Pastor: An Binh Thai 

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Report from Rev. Richard Burkey 

Secretary Board of Directors, 


Hebrews 13:7 says, “Remember your 

leaders, those who spoke to you the word 

of God. Consider the outcome of their way 

of life, and imitate their faith.” (English 

Standard Version) 

One of the leaders we remember is the 

faithful and dedicated work of Jim Hallman as 

Board of Directors secretary. First elected in 

2006, he served us with dedication, honor, a 

love for God and for all, and with a humble 

heart of service. 

As we remember his passing and give thanks 

for how God used Jim to connect people to 

Christ, we also remember that he now enjoys 

his home in heaven. We pray for those who 

still mourn his passing. We give thanks for 

those who were touched by his life and 

ministry. We rejoice with those who look 

forward to that great reunion in heaven. 

During September 2010, I joined the Board of 

Directors in place of Jim. Big shoes to fill, 

that I still find plenty of room for me to grow. 

In the past 3 years, the Board of Directors has 

dealt with the financial challenges of a down 

economy and the fantastic opportunity to 

reach our ministry area and beyond to those 

who do not know Jesus. 

Each time the Board of Directors have met, 

we have always begun and ended with prayer. 

We feed together on God’s Word and pray 

together that the Holy Spirit will lead us in the 

decisions that need to be made. 

The mission of the Pacific Southwest District 

is to effectively resource congregations and 

school to fulfill the Great Commission. The 

Board of Directors follows guiding principles 

to provide encouragement, accountability and 

support as we seek to develop healthy 

Board of Directors 

congregations reaching their communities and 

beyond for Christ. 

The challenges of the past triennium have 

been not only a down economy but also a 

decrease of funding. Part of that challenge is 

119 of our 310 congregations gave no 

financial support of the work we do together. 

As a result of this trend, positions in 

administration were cut back. Mission and 

Ministry Facilitators vacancies were not filled. 

Mission grants to congregations decreased, 

and debt levels increased. 

In seeking to reduce District debt from nearly 

$8 million to $2 million, in January this year, 

the Board thoughtfully and prayerfully 

decided to list all district owned properties for 

potential sale to pay off $6 million in debt. As 

part of our fiduciary responsibility to the 

district and to you, we recognized the need to 

act now. 

Though never intended to be a fire sale, this 

started a fire storm in two ways. 1 st , numerous 

individuals were motivated to address the 

potential listing and sale of specific properties. 

2 nd , the Holy Spirit moved among us in the 

answer to the prayers of God’s people and 

provided a way for certain properties to be 

potentially sold, while persevering the 

outreach campus ministry at UCLA and 

UCSD. 

The board has also affirmed and encouraged 

the life transforming work that God continues 

to do in our midst: 

Dr. Dave Rueter was added in conjunction 

with Concordia University – Irvine to 

enhance our ministry for and with DCEs. 

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Hearts for Jesus in the 2011-2012 school year 

funded outreach to over 55,000 children in 

India. (Yes, over 55,000 children!) 

Congregations were formed, constitutions 

approved. Ministry continued. 

God is at work among us, and for this we 

rejoice. We grieve with congregations and 

schools that were closed. We encouraged 

congregations that stepped out in faith to 

bring the Gospel into the hearts and lives of 

people. 

As we move into a new triennium, we 

continue to seek to walk together. With your 

prayers, your financial support, and most of 

all our working together, we will Proclaim the 

Mysteries of God to a world that is hurting in 

a tough economy and needing hope in times 

that for many feel hopeless. 

My thanks to those who presently serve on 

our Board of Directors for their faithful 

commitment to serve us all, for courage to 

make difficult decisions, for a heart that seeks 

to follow where God leads us, and the 

strength to persevere through challenging 

issues that face us. 

May God guide and direct us in the years 

ahead to walk together, to work together, and 

to witness together as we Proclaim the 

Mysteries of God. 

Here to serve, 

Richard D. Burkey, Secretary 

Board of Directors 

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Financial Statements 

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT of 

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

DECEMBER 31, 2010 and 2009 

2010 2009 

Assets: 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Accounts Receivable - Net of Allowance for Doubtful 

$ 13,378 $ 37,729 

Accounts of $325,765 in 2010 and $208,654 in 2009 131,133 87,996 

Interest Receivable 13,568 12,781 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 57,834 89,173 

Contributions Receivable - Net (Note 4) 172,115 150,008 

Loans Receivable - Net (Note 5) 599,954 604,745 

Due from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (Note 6) 87,288 87,431 

Property Held for Sale 3,316,538 3,150,000 

Advance Site 1,632,319 1,539,911 

Property and Equipment Net (Note 7) 4,633,398 4,751,522 

Long-Term Investments (Note 8) 727,850 943,207 

Funds Held by Third-Party Trustee 7,270 6,811 

Total Assets $11,392,645 $ 11,461,314 

Liabilities: 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $ 196,791 $ 149,528 

Grants Payable 76,039 60,294 

Interest Payable 553,706 332,268 

Agency Funds Held in Custody for Others 322,749 231,000 

Obligation Under Capital Lease (Note 9) 18,297 29,320 

Due to Investors in District Church Extension Fund (Note 6) 87,288 87,431 

Loans Payable - Lutheran Church Extension Fund (Note 10) 6,618,600 6,566,055 

- Other (Note 10) 20,858 7,642 

Total Liabilities 7,894,328 7,463,538 

Net Assets: 

Undesignated (2,840,513) (2,480,019) 

Net Investment in Property and Equipment 4,334,259 4,444,389 

Total Unrestricted 1,493,746 1,964,370 

Temporarily Restricted (Note 11) 1,377,723 1,409,405 

Permanently Restricted (Note 12) 626,848 624,001 

Total Net Assets 3,498,317 3,997,776 

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $11,392,645 $11,461,314 

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SUPPORT, REVENUES & OTHER ADDITION; 

Support- 



THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD 

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 

TEMPORARILY 

UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED 

District Congregations (Note 1) $ 2,056,177 $ 

$ 

PERMANENTLY 

RESTRICTED TOTAL 

$ 2,056,177 

Fan into Flame (Note 14) 30,000 30,000 

Other 

Revenues - 

180,805 144,383 600 325,788 

Subscriptions 1,628 

1,628 

Conventions, Conferences, and Workshops 369,007 369,007 

Income on Cash and Cash Equivalents 263 263 

Income on Long-Term Investments 15,136 7,255 1,788 24,179 

Interest Income on Loans 19,885 19,885 

Agreements with LCEF (Note 15) 577,524 577,524 

Other 79,110 79,110 

Change in Value of Split-Interest Agreements 19,501 19,501 

Change in Value of Funds Held by Third-Party Trustee 459 459 

Gain on Property Disposals 6,000 6,000 

Gain on Investments 862 862 

Net Assets Released from Restrictions (Note 16) 233,683 (233,683) _______ _______ 

Total Support, Revenues & Other Additions 3,539,218 (31,682) 2,847 3,510,383 

EXPENSES: 

Synodical Budget 

Program Services - 

205,908 205,908 

World and National Missions 1,041,263 

1,041,263 

Preparing Church Workers 22,037 22,037 

Congregational Services 

Support Services - 

828,916 828,916 

Mission and Ministry Support Services 1,589,926 

1,589,926 

Ecclesiastical and Program Administration 321,792 321,792 

Total Expenses 

4,009,842 ______ 

_______ 4,009,842 

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (470,624) (31,682) 2,847 (499,459) 

NET ASSETS - Beginning of Year 1,964,370 1,409,405 624,001 3,997,776 

NET ASSETS - End of Year $1,493,746 $1:377,723 $626,848 $ 3,498,317 

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UNRESTRICTED 

TEMPORARILY PERMANENTLY 

RESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL 

SUPPORT, REVENUES, & OTHER ADDITIONS: 

Support- 

District Congregations (Note 1) $ 2,171,444 $ $ $ 2,171,444 

Fan into Flame (Note 14) 50,637 50,637 

Synod 5,000 5,000 

Disbanded Congregation 354,536 354,536 

Other 

Revenues- 

46,302 205,823 2,391 254,516 

Subscriptions 3,609 

Conventions, Conferences, and Workshops 447,627 447,627 

Income on Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,436 2,436 

Income on Long-Term Investments 15,622 10,728 1,856 2 8,2 06 

Interest Income on Loans 19,460 19,460 

Agreements with LCEF (Note 15) 561,600 561,600 

Other 119,096 119,096 

Change in Value of Split-Interest Agreements 25,725 25,725 

Change in Value of Funds Held by Third-Party Trustee 1,214 1,214 

Gain on Property Disposals 4,936 4,936 

Gain on Investments 95 95 

Net Assets Released from Restrictions (Note 16) 320,085 (320,085) 

Total Support, Revenues., & Other Additions 4,066,753 (22:077) 5,461 4,050,137 

BXPENSES AND LOSSES 

Synodical Budget 

Program Services - 

217,145 

217,145 

World and National Missions 1,136,751 

1,136,751 

Preparing Church Workers 33,371 33,371 

Congregational Services 902,791 902,791 

Support Services - 

Mission and Ministry Support Services 

1,585,431 

1,585,431 

Ecclesiastical and Program Administration 328,065 328,065 

Fund-Raising 3,775 3,775 

4,207,329 4,207,329 

Loss on Property Acquisition 106,369 106,369 

Total Expenses and Losses 4,313,4,13,698 

3,609 

4,313,698 

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (246,945) (22,077) 5,461 (263,561) 

NET ASSETS - Beginning of Year 2,211,315 1,431,482 618,540 4,261,337 

NET ASSETS - End of Year $1,964,370 $1,409,405 $624,001 $ 3 97,776 

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Audited Reports for 2011 were not completed at the time of 

publication. This report should be available shortly, and at that time, 

will be posted as a supplement to this workbook. 

Additionally there will be information provided for you about the new 

Pacific Southwest District Finance Committee. 

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The Pacific Southwest District provides financial 

aid to students who attend one of our seminaries 

or universities and are preparing for full-time 

church work. Although the amounts are small 

compared to the cost of their education, the 

students do appreciate the fact that their district 

cares enough to provide some financial assistance. 

The District works to encourage our students who 

desire to serve the Lord in a full-time capacity in 

our churches as pastors, teachers, directors of 

Christian education, etc. 

In addition, the Lutheran Educators Conference 

(LEC) provides financial assistance to sons and 

daughter of full-time church workers with a 

special thank offering each year. The amounts 

shown on the chart include that assistance. The 

students who receive LEC funds are listed each 

year in the LEC Program Book. 

STUDENT AID 

We would encourage the pastors and other fulltime 

church workers of our district to follow the 

example of the LEC and originate a similar kind of 

special offering at their annual meetings to further 

supplement the District Student Aid Fund. 

It is also our hope and prayer that each 

congregation would provide financial help to its 

sons and daughters who attend one of our 

Concordia’s and are preparing for full-time church 

work. The future of the church rests on these 

young people who are now in training. They need 

your support and encouragement in addition to 

your prayers. 

The accompanying chart shows the amount 

provided and the number of students receiving 

district aid during the past three years. 

2009- 

2010- 

2011- 

School 

Qty 2010 Qty 2011 Qty 2012 Totals 

St. Louis Seminary 19 $8,568.00 15 $4,326.50 12 $3,245.00 $16,139.50 

Ft. Wayne Seminary 

Concordia University, 

3 $1,428.00 1 $275.00 0 $0.00 $1,703.00 

Irvine 


18 10,500.00 43 $14,957.75 40 $14,082.50 $39,540.25 

Mequon 

0 $0.00 1 $476.50 1 $479.00 $955.50 


0 

Portland 


2 $476.00 

$0.00 0 $0.00 $476.00 

Chicago (River Forest) 


1 $888.00 1 $476.50 2 $774.00 $2,138.50 

Seward 

Concordia University, St. 

Paul 

TOTALS: 

2 $888.00 

1 $476.00 

46 $23,224.00 

63 

2 $476.50 

0 $0.00 

$20,988.75 

4 $1,548.00 $2,912.50 

0 $0.00 $476.00 

59 $20,128.50 

$64,341.25 

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Report from Rev. Ron Rehrer, 

Regional Mission Facilitator Regions 1 

and 2 and Healthy Workers, Healthy 

Leaders 

I wish to begin my report by praising God for 

all of His many blessings upon the 

congregations, schools, workers, and missions 

of our District and all of the lay leaders who 

have worked so diligently to spread the 

Gospel of Jesus Christ to so many throughout 

our District. To God be the Glory! 

Mission Report, Regions 1 and 2 

Three years ago we had 7 missions in Region 

1 and 12 missions in Region 2. Both regions 

also co-funded the work of our Hispanic 

Trainer, Rev. John Durkovic. In Region One 

these were the following missions receiving 

grant money from the Regional Mission 

Council: 

1. Centro Cristiano Hispano, (Hispanic), 

Ventura, (Rev. Dennis Bradshaw) 

2. Centro Cristiano Emanuel, (Hispanic), 

Santa Paula, (Rev. Marcelino Velasco) 

3. Oromo Mission (Ethiopian) in Beverly 

Hills, (Rev. Gemachu Olana) 

4. Los Angeles (Ethiopian), (Rev. 

Getachew Kiros) 

5. Los Angeles (Hispanic), at Trinity 

Central, (Rev. Marcello Gomez) 

6. UCLA (Campus Ministry), Los Angeles, 

(Rev. Mark Jasa) 

In Region Two these were the following 

missions receiving grant money. 

1. Pasadena (Ethiopian), (Rev. Getachew 

Kiros) 

2. St. John's Montebello, (Hispanic), 

(layperson Angelina Gomez) 

3. Peace, Pico Rivera (Hispanic), (Rev. 

Zabdi Lopez) 

4. Palabra De Dios, Maywood, (Hispanic), 

(Rev. Ramon Contreas) 

5. Long Beach, (Ethiopian), (Dr. Eshetu 

Abate) 

6. Immanuel, West Covina (Vietnamese), 

Region Mission Facilitators 

(Rev. An Thai) 

7. Hacienda Heights, (Chinese), (Rev. 

Jason Li) 

8. La Puente, (Hispanic), (Rev. Ramon 

Contreras) 

9. La Puente (Indonesian), (Rev. Dino 

Tumbuan) 

10. Redeemer, Ontario (Indonesian), (Rev. 

Dino Tumbuan) 

11. Mammoth Lakes (Anglo), (Rev. John 

Gross) 

12. The Well, Lancaster, (Anglo), (Rev. 

Todd Niebling) 

By the end of 2012, three of these above 

missions were closed: 

Chinese mission in Hacienda Heights, 

Hispanic mission at La Puente, and 

Indonesian mission at La Puente. 

Thanks to Rev. Paul Wenz and the good 

people at Faith Lutheran, Riverside, the La 

Puente Indonesian mission was to be 

relocated in 2012 to Faith, Riverside. 

A fourth mission, the campus ministry at 

UCLA, while continuing, was no longer 

funded by a Region 1 mission grant. Each of 

these missions is very grateful for the efforts 

by congregations and individuals for their 

prayers and financial support. While we saw 

the District's mission budget drop over the 

past three years, the Board of Directors of the 

District continued to make mission work a 

top priority. 

There were some changes in mission 

personnel over the past three years. We lost 

Dr. Abate (Ethiopian ministry) at the end of 

2011. Earlier we also lost Rev. Rick Sarria 

(Hispanic mission). Just prior to the last 

convention we also lost Rev. Victor Rico 

(Hispanic mission). We mourn with their 

families at the death of these ethnic pastors. 

Also, Rev. Roberto Simental and Rev. Marco 

Lozano (both Hispanic mission) resigned their 

positions. Rev. Zabdi Lopez and Rev. Ramon 

Contreras (both Hispanic mission) took new 

Calls out of the District. 

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God also provided us workers to replace 

some we lost. At Peace, Pico Rivera, the Lord 

raised up Alex Zavala to lead the Hispanic 

work there. Rev. Chuck Collier, who was at 

Faith, Tujunga and who speaks fluent Spanish, 

relocated to Ventura County, and has brought 

new life to Hispanic work there. New work 

began in Hispanic mission at Moorpark under 

the leadership of missionary Dennis 

Bradshaw, while new growth was seen at 

Santa Paula (Hispanic) under the leadership of 

Marcelino Velasco. The work of Marcello 

Gomez at Trinity, Central also grew and 

brought new enthusiasm in Los Angeles. The 

evangelism work of Getachew Kiros 

(Ethiopian) expanded out into Region 3, in 

Fontana. He also did a Bible study with 50 

Ethiopians out in Yucaipa. We witnessed a 

mission starting for Mixteco people living in 

Mexico and Ventura/Santa Barbara county 

(see Keith Jone's report from Regional 

Mission Council 1 in this convention 

workbook). At Mammoth Lakes, Rev. John 

Gross took a Call, and Marcus Breitbart was 

installed as their new pastor. 

Another very exciting mission outreach is 

being done at one of our established 

congregations, Loving Savior of the Hills 

Lutheran Church in Chino Hills, under the 

leadership of Rev. Andy Wu (Chinese 

ministry). Pastor Andy has made 

arrangements for hundreds of Chinese 

children to be placed with families of his 

congregation and others to provide housing 

and support to Chinese children visiting the 

United States for education. This is a growing 

ministry and is one in which gives Chinese 

children the opportunity to hear about Jesus 

Christ. Pastor Andy explains that these 

children are the future of China, and their 

exposure to Jesus Christ here in the U.S. will 

make a difference. We want to keep this 

ministry, along with all of our ethnic 

ministries in prayer. 


Pastor Woody Blanke (retiring chairperson of 

Regional Mission Council 2) and I wish to 

thank Raul Saldana for his excellent coverage 

of the Hispanic mission in La Puente 

following the departure of Ramon Contreras. 

It was also my privilege to preach the 86th 

Homecoming at St Paul Lutheran Church 

(African-American congregation led by Rev. 

S.T. Williams) on missions in the city. We also 

acknowledge the new work to Ethiopians 

done at Hope Memorial Lutheran church in 

Los Angeles now being led by Rev. Abraham 

Dubale. 

While many of you reading this convention 

report may never have the opportunity to 

meet many of our ethnic workers or visit 

these vital missions of our District, we ask 

that you keep them in your fervent prayers, 

and when possible, have your congregation 

and members financially support the missions 

of our District. 

Congregations Attempt to Merge and Sell 

During the past three years an attempt to 

merge Trinity, Reseda, and Canoga Park and 

find a new location did not materialize. We 

thank all those who saw a vision for a new 

mission in this effort. Trinity did eventually 

sell their church property. Other 

congregations have also been redefining 

themselves and reassessing their focus of 

ministry. Selling, they are discovering, is not 

the only solution when their membership 

dwindles. Some congregations are entering 

into conversations of how to merge their 

work of mission. They are also looking into 

some new creative staffing needs. This is a 

dynamic time for congregations and their 

leaders to think about a new future. The 

District staff is here to help. 

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One other item: the newly proposed 

Concordia school system network in the San 

Fernando Valley has recently had some 

setbacks and we continue to pray for the 

leaders, teachers, congregations and schools in 

this network. 

Worker Health/Leader Health 

Under the other 'hat' that I wear on District 

staff, a number of things have taken place 

over the past three years. Most recently, I have 

attended most of the Winkles (pastor clusters) 

to update ministers on the Mandated Clergy 

Reporting Law on Suspected Child Abuse. At 

the latest Pastors' Conference I led a 

workshop entitled "What Every Pastor Should 

Know About Sexual Addiction." At a 

regional cluster of congregations and their 

leaders, I presented the topic "How To 

Support Your Pastor and Other Church 

Workers." 

Along with President Stoterau, I have been 

involved in several "Interventions" on church 

workers with chemical dependency issues. I've 

also consulted with educational staff on a 

variety of issues. I continue to consult with 

clergy in crisis situations, as well as provide 

direct counseling to church worker families in 

Arizona and Nevada. Throughout the District 

I continue to make referrals of church worker 

families to trained, licensed counselors. The 

"Pastor to Pastor" ministry continues where 

workers can sit with peers and receive counsel 

and support. Along with the District 

President, I've assisted congregations in 

conflict to find mediation resources. I've also 

lead several workshops for congregational 

leaders in “Reclaiming the Healing Ministry of 

Jesus”. 

Rachel Klitzing, our District’s Executive 

Director of School Ministries, and I are in the 

planning stages of a worker-wellness 

conference for educators under the working 

title: "Staying Healthy in a Frenzied World: 

the Importance of Prayer, Humor and 


Exercise." I will be speaking with Dr. David 

Muench, Director of Worker Wellness for 

Concordia Plan Services to enlist his 

involvement. 

In addition, I also led a course to the 

leadership at First Lutheran, Venice based on 

the book by Peter L. Steinke "Congregational 

Leadership in Anxious Times; Being Calm and 

Courageous No Matter What." This course 

will also be made available in Regions 1 and 2 

to congregational leaders who request it. 

May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and 

direct all of our congregations and schools in 

Regions 1 and 2. Much good work is being 

done, and we praise God for His Son, Jesus 

Christ. It is an honor and privilege for me to 

serve all of you as Regional Mission Facilitator 

with work in Healthy Workers/Healthy 

Leaders. A special thanks to Region Mission 

Council 1 chairperson, Rev. Keith Jones and 

Region Mission Council 2 chairperson, Rev. 

Woody Blanke for great leadership these past 

three years. Rev. Blanke has now retired, and 

our new RMC2 chairperson is Rev. Norm 

Schmoock, from Victorville. 

If you have questions or comments you may 

send them to me at ron@ronrehrer.com. God 

bless you. 

Rev. Ron Rehrer, Region Mission Facilitator 

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Report from Mr. Gary Norton Regional 

Mission Facilitator Region 3 and the 

Arizona portion of Region 4 

“Proclaiming the Mysteries of God” is the 

assignment of the Church, carried out in ways 

that connect those who know and believe to 

those who do not yet know. In the Pacific 

Southwest District we do the proclaiming 

through congregations acting separately and 

cooperatively in a regional and district 

structure. This report outlines ways, since the 

42 nd Convention of three year ago, I have 

encouraged, trained and supported such 

proclaiming in Region Three and the Arizona 

part of Region Four. 

Since the 42 nd Convention I have had the 

privilege of supporting the work of both 

Region Three Mission Council and Region 

Four Mission Council. You will find reports 

from each of the Chairpersons serving in 

another part of this Convention Workbook. 

The volunteers who serve on each of the 

Regional Mission Councils demonstrate 

faithfulness to the task, good stewardship of 

funds donated by our congregations, and 

strong missional hearts. They have to make 

difficult decisions with very limited resources, 

yet they carry out the task with cheerfulness 

and resolve, bathed in prayer. In support of 

the Regional Mission Councils decisions I 

regularly visit the mission grant recipients, 

worship with them, and review their quarterly 

reports. 

“Healthy Connections” is a process developed 

in our District to help smaller congregations 

to develop a vision for connecting with their 

community and revitalizing their ministry. 

The process best works when three 

congregations work together, each developing 


their own vision. Each congregation forms a 

team of five members, including the President 

and the Pastor. In the evaluations done at the 

end of session five, the participants have 

consistently given high ratings to the 

experience and the value of sessions with 

other congregations. The congregations who 

have participated are Beautiful Savior in 

Tempe, St. Paul’s and King of Kings in 

Phoenix, Messiah in Buena Park, Prince of 

Peace in Anaheim, First in Ventura, Lutheran 

Church of Our Redeemer in Ojai, Faith in 

Moorpark, St. Paul in Agoura Hills, Redeemer 

in Thousand Oaks, St. Paul’s, Vietnamese and 

Good News Korean in Garden Grove, Christ 

the Cornerstone in Mira Mesa, Mt. Olive in 

Poway, and Shepherd of the Valley in 

Oceanside. 

“Faith Aflame 360” is a stewardship process 

aimed to develop a whole-life stewardship 

culture in a congregation. The author is 

Wayne Knolhoff, the Synodical Director of 

Stewardship. He has twice come to our 

District to lead congregations in an 

introductory session. Of those who have 

attended the sessions, Pilgrim in Chula Vista, 

Hosanna in Mesa and Life in Christ in Peoria 

have committed to using year one. More of 

the introductory sessions will be held in 2012. 

On the topic of stewardship resources, many 

congregations have used LCEF’s Consecrated 

Stewards and the three programs included. 

Other resources are listed in the resources and 

forms section of the District Website (psdlcms.org). 

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The first in a national series of evangelism 

conferences, Lutheran Hour Ministries 

(LHM) co-sponsored with our District the 

Regional Outreach Conference (ROC) held in 

Tempe. It was so well received that we will 

co-sponsor a second ROC in early 2013 in the 

Los Angeles area. Participants were moved to 

action by the major presenters and workshop 

leaders. We also work with LHM in 

MISSION U, a witnessing-training program. 

Both Faith in Vista and Christ the King in 

Newbury Park have hosted this ongoing 

program. 

The 72-Partners on the Road is a Synodical 

Program of partnering with congregations to 

begin, enhance or expand their ministry to 

reach those who do not know Jesus Christ as 

their Savior and Lord. Trained teams come to 

the congregation, develop a plan with the 

leadership, and do the training. Our District, 

a partner with the 72, is blessed to have five 

trained volunteers. Congregations that have 

participated are Grace in Banning, Shepherd 

of the Valley in Oceanside, Christ the 

Redeemer and St. Paul’s in Phoenix, and Light 

of the Valley in Valley Center. Additional 

resources can be found on the District 

Website in outreach section. 

In faithfulness to our mission of “resourcing 

congregations and schools to fulfill the Great 

Commission”, I have visited and consulted 

with congregations regarding planning. These 

include Lift High the Cross in Alpine, Light of 

Life in Bermuda Dunes, Rock of Ages in 

Sedona, and Life in Christ in Peoria. Other 

visits and consultations have included 

evaluation and assessment using the Natural 

Church Development (NCD) process with 

Trinity in Temecula. 


Teaming the Call is a process used when the 

Pastoral Office has been vacated, and the 

congregation is anxious to fill the position. 

President Stoterau, the Circuit Counselor, and 

I do a meeting with the congregation to 

explain the process of calling a new pastor, 

connecting with the Circuit Counselor, and 

the congregation does a survey under my 

direction. The surveys are then scored and a 

summary report is written and presented to 

the congregation. Since the 42 nd Convention 

the process has been done at Fountain of Life 

in Sun City, St. Paul’s in Holtville, Shepherd 

of the Hills in Yuma, St. Luke’s in Mesa, 

Atonement in Spring Valley, and Good 

Shepherd in Yucaipa. We have found the 

process gives direction to the congregation in 

calling their Pastor, prepares them for a new 

chapter in their history, and helps them to 

reshape their ministry. Once the new pastor 

has arrived, they are visited, and invited to the 

New Pastor Orientation, offered annually at 

the District Office. 

Many of our congregations are shrinking in 

size because of aging of the members, 

relocations, being called to glory, and 

sometimes a disconnect with the changing 

community. My task is to find ways to help 

them either individually or corporately to look 

out to “the fields that are ripe for the 

harvest”. Connecting with the community, 

our neighbors, our fellow workers, our 

friends, and even sometimes our family, is the 

calling we all share. And it is a joyful calling! 

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. 

Gary Norton, Regional Mission Facilitator 

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Region Mission Council 1 

Vice President: Rev. Lowell Kindschy 

RMF: Rev. Ron Rehrer 

Chairman: Rev. Keith R. Jones 

The Region One Mission Council gives thanks 

and praise to God for His faithfulness, 

guidance and blessing on the mission ministry 

efforts in Region One of our District! 

We give God thanks and praise for the 

ministry of Centro Cristiano Emanuel, Santa 

Paula and the Rev. Marcelino Velasco. Centro 

Cristiano Emanuel is blessed to have 150 

people in worship, a growing youth ministry, 

and outreach to their community. They are 

also involved in reaching out in mission to 

Mixteco people in Ventura County as well as 

in Mexico. To God be the glory! 


missionary work of Centro Cristiano Hispano. 

Through the committed efforts of the Rev. 

Dennis and Tara Bradshaw and the support of 

the Hispanic Mission Society of Circuits One 

and Two, new Hispanic work was begun in 

Moorpark as Centro Cristiano Hispano 

partnered with Faith Lutheran Church, 

Moorpark and the Rev. Robert Hiller. That 

outreach continues to reach people with the 

Gospel. Rev. Bradshaw oversees the work of 

their Bible Institute and Lay Training Center 

through the SEAN program, provides 

pastoral support for the Hispanic pastors and 

congregations, and has been working with the 

Rev. Steven Hayden and the leadership of 

Faith Lutheran Church, Carpinteria for 

Hispanic Mission development. To God be 

the glory! 


missionary work of the Rev. Getachew Kiros. 

Reaching out to Ethiopian people, Rev. Kiros 

is proclaiming the Gospel, teaching and 

leading believers into the grace and knowledge 

of our Lord Jesus Christ. To God be the 

glory! 

Region Mission Councils 

We give God thanks and praise for Oromo 

Lutheran Church-Los Angeles and the Rev. 

Dr. Gemachu Olana. This outreach to the 

Diaspora Christian Oromos living in Los 

Angeles is a vibrant fellowship of believers in 

worship and service. Their mission of moving 

people toward Christ has this fellowship of 

Ethiopian Christians reaching out to major 

cities in California, Las Vegas, and even 

internationally! To God be the glory! 

We give God thanks and praise for Los 

Angeles Hispanic (at Trinity Central) and the 

Rev. Marcello Gomez and the mission 

ministry commitment of Historic First 

Lutheran Church, Pasadena, and the Rev. 

Christopher Schaar. Under the leadership of 

Rev. Gomez, the saints of Los Angeles 

Hispanic are reaching out to their community 

with the Gospel of Christ and inviting family 

and friends to come and see Jesus. To God be 

the glory! 

We give God thanks and praise for the work 

of our Hispanic Trainer, the Rev. John 

Durkovic. We also give God thanks and praise 

for His provision to our missionaries and 

mission ministries. We thank God for the 

commitment our District leadership has for 

mission work and the tremendous effort they 

put forward to see that mission work 

continues to be funded in our District. We 

thank God for the members of the District 

who give generously and sacrificially for 

mission ministry. To God be the glory! 

Finally, I give God thanks and praise for the 

members of RMC1: Lita Boyle, Frank 

Matthews, Rev. Rex Umbenhaur, Rev. Robert 

Rebensal, Rev. Ron Rehrer, and Rev. Lowell 

Kindschy. I thank them, too, for their 

wisdom, commitment and encouragement in 

the Lord Jesus Christ. I am blessed to serve 

with you. To God be the glory! 

Rev. Keith R. Jones, Chairman 

Region 1 Mission Council 

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Vice President: Rev. Roger Sonnenberg 

Chairman: Rev. Norm Schmook 

RMF: Rev. Ron Rehrer 

Region 2 is probably a gerrymandered region 

that reaches south into Long Beach, north as 

far as Mammoth and northeast including 

Barstow ending just short of Las Vegas, west 

into the San Gabriel Valley; and east into a 

portion of the Inland Empire stopping just 

short of Fontana. This region is experiencing 

a changing ethnic population in what had at 

one time been an ever expanding suburbia. It 

is in that region and given some of those 

dynamics that the Region 2 Mission Council 

sought to plan, evaluate and administer funds 

so that Christian ministry might be 

accomplished from funds that have been 

given by faithful members throughout our 

District. 

In the past triennium we have worked with 

and helped support ministries with a Hispanic 

focus in La Puente, Maywood, Montebello 

and Pico Rivera. Two ministries have had an 

Indonesian focus, namely in La Puente and 

Ontario. One ministry that is an outreach to 

the Vietnamese is located in West Covina. 

Two ministries with an African immigrant 

focus are in the Long Beach and Pasadena 

area. One ministry to the Chinese was in 

Hacienda Heights. Two ministries that have 

received assistance with a primarily Anglo 

focus are located in the Antelope Valley and 

Mammoth. Some of those mentioned above 

no longer are receiving financial assistance. 

The goal of RMC2 has been to use mission 

intended monies best for accomplishing the 

greatest result. We have been working with 

decreasing funds, and we are conscientious of 

our responsibility to be good stewards of 

those monies. Our goal has been to stay 

connected with the various ministries and the 

faithful workers in their respective fields. We 

have assigned members on the council to stay 


in touch with particular church communities 

to understand the particular situations better. 

This contact has involved individual 

appointments as well as meetings with the 

leadership of congregations. The council as a 

whole met approximately once each quarter. 

In addition to myself, those who have served 

on the council during this past triennium 

include: Jo Felton, Arcadia; Rev. Norman 

Schmoock, Victorville; Cindy Stock, Long 

Beach; Rev. Ron Rehrer, Regional Mission 

Facilitator; and Rev. Roger Sonnenberg, 

Regional Vice President. It has been my 

privilege to serve on the council, and I asked 

that my term be completed the end of the 

calendar year, 2011. 

Rev. Woody Blanke, Past Chairman 


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Vice President: Rev. Richard 

Dannenbring 

Chairman: Mr. Rudiger Stuhlmuller 

RMF: Mr. Gary Norton 

Region Mission Council 3 is comprised of 

representatives from Circuits 12-16, 18-19 and 

21-24, Vice President Richard Dannenbring, 

MMF Gary Norton and Lutheran Church 

Extension Representative Ken Voertman. 

Others that have faithfully served this region 

include Rev. Dan Harmelink, Rev. Ron 

Hodel, Albert Jesse, Rev. Allen Kolkman, Bob 

Kulowitch, Richard Ross, Joe Sanchez, 

Elizabeth Stuhlmuller, Ken Voertman and 

Rhoda Zylstra. 

Highlights from the RMC 3 since the last 

district convention: 

1. We are pleased to share that 

Edgewater Lutheran, formerly Water 

of life Lutheran in Chino, CA, Mission 

Developer Rev. Tim Eaton has been 

fully operational and growing in the 

Inland Empire. Pastor Eaton’s church 

worshiped over 250 people on 

Christmas and regular weekly worship 

has ranged from 125 – 150 and 

growing. Edgewater is currently 

worshiping at Harada Elementary 

School in Eastvale (Corona). In time 

they would like to find a permanent 

location. 

2. Ethiopian ministries are doing well. 

What’s next? Because we have so many 

requests and only a limited amount of money 

we are forced to set a priority list as to which 

missions we start with and how they are to be 

funded. Once funded, each of our missions is 

required to fill out a report giving details on 


the work in progress of their mission. Once 

the reports are submitted they are reviewed 

and discussed quarterly and yearly. I am 

pleased to report that quarterly reporting 

continues on schedule. 

Among other things, our plans are to 

strengthen our existing congregations, to look 

at new ways to start missions and to develop 

funding sources in addition to district mission 

commitments. 

Respectfully submitted by, 

Rudiger Stuhlmuller 

Chairman RMC3 

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Vice President: Rev. David Bolte 

Chairman: Rev. Vince Harmon 

RMF: Mr. Gary Norton 

The budget for Region 4 the last three years 

is as follows: 

2010 

Total Grants = $296,000 

District Allocation = $206,000 

From Congregations = $90,000 

2011 

Total Grants = $268,750 



2012 

(As of April 1, 2012) 

Total Grants allocated = $193,370 



Congregation’s support raised through local 

circuit mission societies and/or circuit 

mission support committees: 

Circuits 31/32 provided $110,000 

Circuit 26 provided $108,200 

Circuit 28 provide $78,000 

Total from Congregations = $296,200 or 

39% of total grants given. 

Region 4 missions: 

Campus Ministry - Arizona State University 

An International Ministry - Arizona State 

University 

Hispanic Ministries in Phoenix and 

El Centro 

African Immigrant Ministry 


Region 4 Goals for the Coming Triennium 

Organize more circuits to generate more 

local support since district allocations 

expected to continue a downward trend in 

future years 

Encourage mother/daughter church plants in 

areas that are growing and can sustain a 

church. 

Rev. Vince Harman, Chairman 


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Report from Mr. Troy Norton, 

Chairman Committee on Constitutions 

Each district is required by the Synod Bylaws 

to have a Committee on Constitutions. (Bylaw 

2.2.1.b&c, 2.4.1.a&b) The Pacific Southwest 

District Committee on Constitutions has the 

responsibility and authority to review all new 

and revised constitutions of the congregations 

and auxiliary organizations of the district. 

The Committee has to assure the district 

Board of Directors that these constitutions 

and bylaws are in accordance with the 

Church’s doctrine and with the Synodical 

Constitution and Bylaws. The Committee is 

also tasked with suggesting improvements in 

constitutions and bylaws that will better serve 

the administration of their affairs. 

(PSD Bylaw 8.1) 

During this triennium, the committee has 

fulfilled these requirements and continues to 

work with the churches in our district. The 

committee’s goal is to help congregations 

adopt governance that can free them up to 

further the mission of the Church. To that 

end the committee is working with 

congregations even before they begin to revise 

their documents. The committee can then 

assist them in identifying what areas of their 

governance are working well, and what may 

need to be changed. This has led to a more 

concise process, as the committee and 

congregations work together as partners in 

ministry. Since the vast majority of the 

committee’s work is done via email and 

phone, there is virtually no cost to the 

District. 

The committee keeps up to date with new 

opinions from the Commission on 

Constitutional Matters, and makes 

adjustments to the review process or the 

District Guidelines. It provides consultative 

services to pastors and congregations, 

regarding constitutions, forms of governance, 

Committee on Constitutions 

endowment committees and opinions on their 

current documents. 

The members of the committee consider it a 

privilege to work with the congregations 

throughout our district. We have enjoyed 

working with you, and getting to know our 

brothers and sisters in Christ. We want to 

thank all those in the District office who have 

been so helpful, President Stoterau for his 

counsel and guidance and the Board of 

Directors. We also want to thank those 

congregations that were so understanding 

while we dealt with the loss of Pastor John 

Sauer, our initial chairman. 

Below is a list of all the actions that this 

committee has taken from July 2009, till 

March 2012. 

Constitutions approved by the Committee on 

Constitutions and subsequently ratified by the 

District Board of Directors: 

Bethel, Buena Park, CA 

Christ, Costa Mesa, CA 

Crown of Life, Sun City, AZ 

Faith Community, Las Vegas, NV 

First Lutheran, Van Nuys, CA 

Friends In Christ, Fullerton, CA 

Grace, San Diego, CA 

Hosanna, Mesa, AZ 

Lift High The Cross, Alpine, CA 

Light of Christ, Irvine, CA 

Living Water, Buckeye, AZ 

Lutheran High School Association of 

Southern California 

Hedhane-Alem Ethiopian, Anaheim, CA 

Mesquite Lutheran, Mesquite, NV 

Mount Olive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 

One Faith Korean, Irvine, CA 

Prince Of Peace, Anaheim, CA 

Ramona, Ramona, CA 

Redeemer, Wickenburg, AZ 

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Redeemer By The Sea, Carlsbad, CA 

Shepherd of the Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, 

CA 

Shepherd of the Hills, Yuma, AZ 

Shepherd of the Valley, Anza, CA 

St. John, Bullhead City, AZ 

St. John, Long Beach, CA 

The Well, Palmdale, CA 

Trinity, Temecula, CA 

Word of Life, Surprise, AZ 

Constitutions approved by the Committee on 

Constitutions and recommended for 

ratification by the District Board of Directors 

at the time this report went to print: 

Shepherd of The Hills, Prescott, AZ 

Constitutional reviews that have been sent to 

congregations without a reply, at the time this 

report went to print: 

Apostles, Peoria, AZ 

Beautiful Savior, Tempe, AZ 

Christ, San Pedro, CA 

Christ, Vail, AZ 

Crown of Life, Sun City, AZ 

Desert Foothills, Scottsdale, AZ 

Fountain of Life, Sun City, AZ 

Grace, Banning, CA 

Lamb of God, Las Vegas, NV 

Mount Zion, Peoria, AZ 

Peace, San Diego, CA 

Shepherd of the Valley, Moreno Valley, CA 

Shepherd of the Valley, Oceanside, CA 

St. Paul, Agoura, CA 

St. Paul’s, Garden Grove, CA 

St. Paul’s, Orange, CA 

St. Paul’s, Pacific Beach, CA 

Trinity, San Diego, CA 

Zion, Fallbrook, CA 

Committee on Constitutions 

Congregations who have been contacted 

before documents are submitted: 

Canoga Park Lutheran, Canoga Park, CA 

Emmanuel, Santa Barbara, CA 

Epiphany, Congress, AZ 

Faith, Carpinteria, CA 

Immanuel, Orange, CA 

Risen Savior, Chandler, AZ 

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Lay Ministry Training in the Pacific Southwest 

District (PSD) began in 1992 at one location 

in San Diego with three students. The initial 

purpose was to train men and women to assist 

and serve their pastor and congregation to 

carry out the Great Commission. This 

purpose remains the same today. During the 

past 20 years the program expanded to a high 

of 17 site locations with over 2700 people 

taking the courses offered. At present there 

are 140 deacons and 60 parish ministry 

assistants serving in various ministries within 

their congregations. This has been a blessing 

for the PSD in providing many deacons and 

parish ministry assistants to serve and assist in 

congregations using their talents in ministry 

for the Lord. 

Required courses to become a commissioned 

deacon or parish ministry assistant include 

Old Testament, New Testament, Christian 

Doctrine, Care-Giving, Leadership Skills, 

Church History and Polity from a Lutheran 

Perspective, Evangelism and Assimilation, 

Teaching the Faith, Lutheran Worship and 

Homiletics. Congregational members may also 

take the courses for their own personal 

enrichment. Many of our pastors, professors 

and teachers throughout the Pacific Southwest 

District have been instrumental and 

inspirational in proving instructional 

excellence over the years. Thanks to them for 

preparing the students in their training. 

At present online instruction is being 

evaluated as to what is best for Lay Ministry 

Training. The current site locations will be 

continued as they are with a few revisions. 

A Continuing Education Workshop for 

deacons and parish ministry assistants is 

offered each year in the fall. Excellent 

presenters provide another avenue for people 

attending to come together and receive 

training and gain knowledge beyond the 

required courses. 

LAY MINISTRY TRAINING 

The major goals for the next three years are to 

expand on providing excellence in all phases 

of the program, including communication to 

all congregations through the Lay Training 

newsletter Assisting and Serving, and greater 

promotion of Lay Training throughout the 

District. Also, plans are to market Specific Focus 

Courses training for congregational members 

who are involved in a specific area of ministry 

within their congregation such as serving in 

leadership roles, visitation, evangelism, Sunday 

School, Bible class teachers, care-giving, youth 

and possibly others. 

Lay Ministry Training is committed to enrich 

the program and equip lay people to assist 

their pastor(s) and congregation in carrying 

out the Great Commission as others are 

connected to Jesus their Savior. 

Duane J. Rohmaller, Director 

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INTENTIONAL INTERIM MINISTRY 

Report from Rev. Peter Alexander and 

Rev. Dr. Richard Paul, Co-Directors, 

Intentional Interim Ministry 

Intentional Interim Ministry is a specialized, 

pastoral ministry of Word and Sacrament in a 

congregation who has lost her Pastor and 

wishes to use this unique time in the most 

positive and intentional way to set the 

pathway for the next tenured pastor. 

Intentional Interim Pastors are called, 

ordained and trained in interim ministry and 

are willing to focus upon preparing the way 

for the next tenured Pastor. They have the 

role and responsibility of a regular Pastor plus 

the specialized and intentional process work 

of the Interim Pastor. 

Pastoral Intentional Interim Ministry takes 

seriously the unique possibilities and positive 

potential for constructive ministry offered in 

the transition period–-an intentional approach 

which intends to build up the congregation, 

strengthen its mission, and enhance its health. 

The congregation undergoing this process 

understands that it is important to selfexamine 

congregational dynamics, attitudes, 

patterns and missional direction before 

seeking a pastoral replacement. 

Included in this process are: 

• coming to terms with history; 

• moving towards discovering a new 

identity; 

• working with healthy leadership change; 

• strengthening denominational ties; 

• and commitment to new directions of 

ministry. 

Intentional Interim Ministry, which began 

nearly two decades ago under the visionary 

leadership of Rev. R.Z. Meyer, continued 

under the leadership of Pastor Mike 

Brewer for the past 5 years until 

September of 2011. In order to better 

serve the congregations of the District, 

Rev. Peter Alexander and Rev. Dr. 

Richard Paul are sharing the 

responsibilities as Co-Directors of the 

District’s Interim Ministry Program. Peter 

is currently working mostly with 

congregations in Arizona and Nevada and 

Richard with congregations in California. 

Many congregations either have been 

served by an IIM pastor, or are still being 

served. Currently we have 4 serving in 

Arizona, 2 in Nevada and 5 in California. 

The Directors of IIM regularly work with 

these congregations and pastors using a 

consistent reporting system and periodic 

visits. This ministry and process is always 

under the jurisdiction of the District 

President. 

The face of training for this specialized 

ministry has also changed. No longer is 

training done on a local district level, but 

rather men are being trained through a 

national education program supported by 

the Council of Presidents of the Synod. 

This more intense training should go a 

long way to strengthening the work of 

Intentional Interim Ministry in our 

District. Our District’s co-directors are 

among the faculty of this Basic Education 

Program. 

In addition to receiving training, our Interim 

Pastors participate in various continuing 

education experiences to strengthen and 

hone their skills. These experiences are 

invaluable in refining skills and keeping our 

interims on the cutting edge of transitional 

ministry. 

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INTENTIONAL INTERIM MINISTRY 

Your District continues to be committed 

to this vital ministry. Our Vision for the 

future includes: 

• Training for circuit counselors in 

congregational dynamics and the 

advantages of IIM 

• Renewal of opportunities for local 

continuing education for the IIP’s 

in the PSD 

• More training and skills for IIP’s in 

the area of revitalization to help 

congregations become missional in 

a post-churched culture 

Truly the Lord continues to bless this 

ministry beyond expectation. It has 

provided another testimony to the Holy 

Spirit’s work whenever we give space for 

the Spirit to lead, guide and empower 

God’s people. We thank God for our 

pioneering leaders and we ask you for your 

prayers as we seek to strengthen and 

improve this ministry to congregations. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Rev. Peter Alexander 

Rev. Dr. Richard Paul, Co-Directors 

"The goal of interim ministry is to 

use wisely the time between pastors 

to foster a congregational climate 

and culture that supports and is 

congruent with the Church’s God- 

given mission. Such a climate is 

less encumbered by the weight of 

the past or “stuck” with 

unmanaged anxiety about the 

future. Transition times are 

crises/opportunities—both 

reparative and preparative. 

Members of healthy congregations 

are growing in knowledge about 

who who they are, where they are 

going, and why why they are here. 

They are “ready for the adventure” 

of the next chapter of ministry." 

Pr. Peter Alexander 

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Report from Mrs. Rachel Klitzing 

Executive Director of School Ministries 

Service to schools and congregations of the 

District continues to be a vital and vibrant 

ministry. In June of 2010 the School 

Ministries staff plus the chairmen of both the 

Early Childhood Cabinet and the K-12 

Cabinet met for a day of prayer and visioning 

for Pacific Southwest District School 

Ministries. Through prayer and by the Holy 

Spirit’s guidance, a new purpose and vision 

statement, core values and strategic goals 

emerged. 

Under the Pacific Southwest District mission 

to effectively resource congregations and 

schools to fulfill the Great Commission, the 

purpose of School Ministries is to be 

connected in Christ and connected with each 

other by building and maintaining Godpleasing 

relationships. 

Core Values: 

• Passion for Ministry 

• Integrity 

• Excellence 

• Accountability 

• Servant-Leadership 

Vision: 

School Ministries of the Pacific Southwest 

District will effectively resource health, 

accountable 21 st Century Lutheran Schools 

that are: 

• motivated by the Gospel, 

• expectantly yearning for God’s 

direction, 

• true to the Lutheran tradition of 

educational excellence, and 

Led by pastoral and school leaders who model 

• passionate commitment to school 

ministry, trusting relationships, 

• peaceful partnerships, and 

SCHOOL MINISTRIES 

• give support and encouragement to 

teachers, staff, students and their 

families to be dynamic disciples of 

Jesus Christ and life-long learners. 

During this past triennium we have 

intentionally and purposefully worked to 

integrate these goals into tactics and action 

plans which drive our ministry. 

School Ministries in the Pacific Southwest 

District serves 114 Early Childhood Centers, 

58 Elementary Schools, and 9 High Schools. 

20,750 children are served by over 1,200 

educators. This past school year, as a result of 

the mission and ministry of Pacific Southwest 

District Lutheran schools, 949 children were 

baptized and 440 adults were confirmed. 

District services to schools and congregations 

have been guided and provided by the staff of 

School Ministries as well as a number of task 

forces, committees, networks and cabinets. 

Cabinets include the Early Childhood Cabinet 

and the K–12 School Cabinet. These cabinets 

are made up of educators representing each of 

the six school regions. The following 

information highlights professional growth 

and training, communication pieces, and 

resources developed by volunteer members of 

these cabinets, task forces, and committees 

alongside the leadership of the School 

Ministries staff. 

The Lutheran Educators Conference 

provides the single-most comprehensive and 

extensive continuing education opportunity 

for school personnel at all levels. Attendance 

at the annual conference has been between 

800-1,000 participants. The conference 

features nationally-recognized presenters, 

both from within the LCMS system and from 

other educational entities. Officers are elected 

by the conference. Beginning with LEC 2012, 

a strategic transformation will take place with 

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a new approach to the conference. LEC will 

focus in three primary areas: Spiritual 

Nurture/Faith Walk, Sustained Professional 

Learning, and Homecoming (Fellowship). A 

Spiritual theme will now be integrated 

throughout the conference as well as in the 

weeks leading up to the event and the weeks 

following the event with a series of devotions 

and Bible studies. Our professional learning 

time will now be tracked into areas of singular 

focus with extended time spent with the 

expert in that area of learning, and our 

fellowship time will include a service to the 

community component. 

The Accreditation Commission oversees 

NLSA/WASC/North Central/AdvancED 

accreditation in district schools. Kim Violette 

chairs the Accreditation Commission, and 

serves as our NLSA Commissioner. In 

addition, our Early Childhood 

Accreditation Commission provides 

oversight to all preschools as they go through 

the accreditation process. We are nearing 

completion of an integrated WASC/NLSA 

document that will provide our schools with a 

WASC approved document that allows for 

examination and integration of our Lutheran 

faith components throughout the full selfstudy. 

This has been a joint effort with the 

California-Nevada-Hawaii District 

Accreditation Commission. 

Six regions comprise the schools of the 

Pacific Southwest District. The regions 

sponsor annual teacher in-services. The six 

regions have active monthly administrators’ 

meetings (early childhood directors and 

elementary/high school principals). 

Early Childhood 

• Annual Spring Teachers’ Conferences 

(Arizona and California) 

• Annual Directors’ Conference 

• Workshops for new teachers, mentor 


teachers, administrators, and school board 

members 

• Early Childhood Accreditation 

Commission 

• Early childhood accreditation training for 

accreditation consultants and validators; 

oversight for ECE centers in the process 

of accreditation 

• Welcome packet for new early childhood 

centers in the District 

• Early Childhood Certificate of Lutheran 

Teaching program (ECCLT) in 

collaboration with Concordia University 

Irvine 

• Early Childhood Educator of the Year 

Early Childhood Cabinet members are Nola 

Seaman (chair), Bethany, Long Beach; Lynne 

Rose, District ECE Consultant; Britt 

Anderson, Christ, Costa Mesa; Jennifer 

Burnett, St. Paul’s, Orange; Christine 

Chernobieff, Christ the King, Redlands; Beth 

Howland, Hosanna, Mesa; Nancy Bellamy, St. 

John’s, Hemet; and Diane Tinker, Atonement, 

Glendale, AZ. 

Elementary and High School 

• Workshops for new teachers, mentor 

teachers, administrators, and school board 

members 

• Partnership with Lutheran Special 

Education Ministries 

• Curriculum and Assessment Task Force 

• Newly formed Admissions Directors 

Network, Resource Specialist Network 

(LARS), and TechNet. (The Admissions 

Director Network has had two successful 

annual conferences including topics on 

“branding”, marketing and promotion, 

social networking, etc.) 

• Legal/Legislative Support (CAPE, 

CAPSO, AZ CAPE) 

• Leadership Development (LEC, 

Principals’ Conferences) 

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• Special recognition and celebrations 

(Educator of the Year) 

• Educational consultation services 

• Accreditation Commission 

K–12 School Cabinet members include 

Wendell Robson (chair), Gethsemane, Tempe; 

Michael Vick, Abiding Savior, Lake Forest; 

Meg Rehrer, Venice Lutheran, Venice; and 

Katherine Benne. 

The Western Alliance of High School 

Administrators, Lutheran High School 

administrators from the western portion of 

the United States, meet for annual leaders’ 

retreats and conferences planned in 

partnership with Concordia University, Irvine. 

The District Principals’ Council sponsors a 

two-day conference in July and produces a 

new Principal Manual. The Principals’ 

Council members are Jeffrey Beavers, Crean 

LHS, Irvine; Scott Dufresne, LHS San Diego; 

Mary Fink, Bethany, Long Beach; and Xavria 

Schwarz, Christ, La Mesa. 

Special Education Ministries 

Though still in partnership with Lutheran 

Special Education Ministries (LSEM), we have 

recently formed a new network of support 

called Lutheran Association of Resource 

Specialists (LARS). This network meets twice 

annually to support each other and to share 

relevant information in the field, and also to 

make themselves available to support, 

encourage, and provide resources for other 

PSD schools that do not have a resource 

teacher on their campus. 

Networks 

In the past three years we have formed 

networks to support specialized areas of 

ministry and education in Lutheran schools. 

These networks are led by the members of the 


groups themselves and provide support and 

encouragement to each other as well as 

leadership within the district. Networks 

include: 

• Admissions Directors – this group 

meets monthly. This group has also 

organized an annual conference the 

past two years with 50 and 62 in 

attendance, respectively. 

• Lutheran Association of Resource 

Specialist (LARS) – this group meets 2 

– 3 time per year. 

• School-Age Care – the newest of our 

networks. This group meets three 

times per year. 

• TechNet – this group is for 

technology directors and teachers 

within the district. They have met 

several times each year. 

Grantparent Tuition Assistance Mission 

Project 

The Grantparent program, a School 

Ministries mission project for the Pacific 

Southwest District of The Lutheran Church— 

Missouri Synod, provides tuition assistance 

enabling children to receive an excellent 

Christian and academic education in urban 

communities. Through the Grantparent 

program, children are sponsored for $600 a 

year (elementary) or $1200 a year (high 

school). Children are selected by the school 

on the basis of need from families who have 

requested financial aid. This enables these 

children to receive an excellent Christian and 

academic education in our most urban 

schools. Currently 57 students in six district 

urban schools (Concordia School, Burbank; 

Pilgrim Lutheran School, Chula Vista; St. 

Paul’s Lutheran School, Garden Grove; 

Redeemer Lutheran School, Las Vegas; 

Redeemer Lutheran School, South Gate; and 

Pacific Lutheran High School, Torrance) 

receive tuition assistance through the 

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Grantparent program. In the ten years since 

Grantparent tuition assistance began, 401 

students have been sponsored with tuition 

assistance. 

Staff 

Rachel Klitzing, Executive Director of School 

Ministries; Kim Violette, Administrative 

Assistant; Ellen Pratt, Part-Time Assistant; 

Anna Preus, Part-time Assistant; Paul Brandt, 

Part-Time School Consultant; and Lynne Rose, 

Part-Time Early Childhood Consultant provide 

leadership and support to congregational and 

school professional workers and lay leaders. 

These services include prayer support; 

leadership to cabinets, task forces, and 

committees; guidance and consulting; 

resources and referrals; personnel assistance 

and call lists; newsletter writing and 

distribution (E-Connect and Connections); 

support for administrators and teachers 

through personal visitations, phone contacts, 

mailings, e-mail, the Lutheran School Portal, 

and School Ministries website 

(www.pswcic.org); and representing district 

Lutheran schools with other educational and 

government entities, i.e. LEA, CAPSO, etc. In 

the past two years, a concentrated effort on 

communication has focused on the rebuilding 

of our School Ministries website as a hub for 

communication as well as the creation and 

distribution of a weekly electronic newsletter 

(E-Connect). Both of these tools have 

strategically increased the communication of 

our mission and vision to our schools, 

educators, boards, pastors and lay leaders. 

As School Consultant for Strategic Planning 

and Marketing, Paul Brandt brings expertise 

and experience to assist our schools in 

developing a strategic plan, marketing plan, 

and where needed, a business plan. Paul also 

leads School Board Training Workshops 

regionally each year. These workshops have 

been very well received with well over 75 in 


attendance. As Early Childhood Consultant, 

Lynne Rose contributes her experience and 

expertise to strengthen our preschools and 

Early Childhood Centers. 

God has truly blessed the District with 

outstanding educators and leaders! 

It is a joy and blessing to serve in the Pacific 

Southwest District. 

Rachel Klitzing 

Executive Director of School Ministries 

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Report from Dr. Dave Rueter, DCE 

Youth & Family Ministry Facilitator 

In order to provide improved support for 

DCE’s and others working (paid or volunteer) 

in youth, children’s, family, and similar 

Christian education in our congregations, the 

part-time staff position of Youth & Family 

Ministry Facilitator was established and in 

February of 2011, I joined the district staff as 

the first to fill the new position. This position 

is in partnership with Concordia University, 

Irvine, where I teach in the DCE program. 

This partnership has brought the ministry of 

the district and university into a closer 

working relationship and provides a unique 

opportunity to both provide training for 

future DCE’s and support and on-going 

training for field DCE’s and others in similar 

ministry. 

For 2011 the following outcomes were 

identified as critical to the launch of this 

position: 

1) Contact will be made by phone, by 

email, by letter, and in person with over 70% 

of the congregations in the district by 

December 2011 to let them know about the 

new position and the resources available to 

congregations with and without DCE's. 

93.14% Completed if Youth & Family 

Ministry Partnership Letter is not included 

(which went to 100% of congregations) 

2) By December, 2011, a Family Life 

workshop/seminar will be held in two of the 

four district regions. 

One such workshop was completed and the 

foundation/design work for the launch of a 

Family Ministry Institute in the coming year 

was completed. 

Youth & Family Ministry 

3) It will be a priority to meet with all 

DCE clusters in the district once during 2011 

to encourage, listen, share resources, and 

promote the position. 

All regularly meeting clusters of DCE’s were 

visited at least once, with additional visits to 

many individual DCE’s and other local youth 

& family ministry leaders. 

4) A minimum of 12 DCE's will be 

counseled with and resourced for greater 

health in their roles in congregations by 

December 2011. 

At least 18 DCE’s were counseled exceeding 

the minimum by 50%. 

5) Lutheran Youth Fellowship will host a 

training event co-sponsored by Concordia 

University which will offer training to high 

school students on peer leadership that will 

involve at least 15 congregations. 

A training was hosted at Concordia University 

with 7 churches and 56 participants. 

6) Intentional relationships will be built 

with the leadership of at least 3 ethnic 

congregations with the purpose of developing 

an intentional strategy for ethnic specific 

youth ministry within the district. 

Intentional relationships have been developed 

with the following congregations for work in 

youth & family ministry: 

a) Reformation Ethiopian, Los 

Angeles & Pastor Getachew Kiros 

b) Loving Savior, Chino Hills & 

Pastor Andy Wu 

c) Good Shepherd, Downey & Pastors 

Lewis Busch, John Kim, & Haile Yosief 

d) Trinity Cristo Rey, Santa Ana & 

Pastor Johnny Lopez & DCE Kristen Wyzard 

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7) Establish a special needs ministry task 

force which will develop a strategic plan for 

the development of training methods that will 

aid congregations in ministering to special 

needs children, youth and their families. 

The task force has been established with 5 

members along with myself, seeking to 

determine both the critical needs and 

availability of resources in this area. 

Additionally my work in this first year of this 

ministry has resulted in the reestablishment of 

an annual DCE Conference, a partnership 

between Concordia University and the district 

for The Summit, a 5 th & 6 th grade event now 

held on campus in Irvine, support and 

guidance for the High School and Jr. High 

District Youth Gatherings as well as the 

Youth Committee, and support for 

congregations and DCE’s involved in call 

processes. 

Dr. Dave Rueter, DCE 

Youth & Family Ministry 

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Pacific Southwest District Youth Committee 

Report from Karl Fink, Chairperson 

And Dr. Dave Rueter, DCE, 

Family and Youth Facilitator 

The purposes of the PSW Youth Committee 

are to: 

• provide planning and leadership 

for District youth events and 

training, 

• provide an avenue for youth 

elected to District LYF (Lutheran 

Youth Fellowship) positions to be 

involved in leadership experiences. 

The Committee meets three times a year, 

usually in January, April, and September. The 

Committee membership includes six high 

school youth, selected to District LYF 

positions at the District Senior High Youth 

Gathering; a chairperson; and seven to nine 

project directors, regional representatives and 

coordinators. 

Project Directors serve as committee chair for 

District youth activities. The current 

Committee membership is listed below. 

District Youth Committee Chairperson & 

Jr. High DYG Co-Chair 

Karl Fink 

Long Beach, CA 

Youth & Family Ministry Facilitator 

Dave Rueter 

Irvine, CA 

Jr. High DYG Co-Chair 

Jessica Stetson 

Claremont, CA 

District Gathering Director 

Linda Lohmeyer 

Carlsbad, CA 

Arizona Representative 

Jeremy DaPena 


California Representative 

Phil Gaylor 

La Verne, CA 

Nevada Representative 

Jenny Quinlan 

Las Vegas, NV 

LYF Coordinator 

Brandon Heath 

La Mesa, CA 

LYF Chair 

LYF Co-Chair 

LYF Members 

LYF Alternate 

Mae Yoccabel 

Mesa, AZ 

Corinn Selander 

La Mesa, CA 

Kitty Bennett 

Fountain Valley, CA 

Sarah Buchholz 

Las Vegas, NV 

Nate Heinz 

Murrieta, CA 

Kaylee Johnson 

Upland, CA 

Ricky Medina 

Camarillo, CA 

Hanna Schafer 

Orange, CA 

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The following youth have completed their 

service as LYF members of the Council since 

the last Convention: 

Anais Reveles (2009-2010) 

San Dimas, CA 

Zack Oedewaldt (2009-2010) 

Lakeside, CA 

MacKenzie Kampa (2009-2010) 


Brandon Moore (2009-2010) 

Tuscon, AZ 

Clayton Johnson (2009-2010) 

San Diego, CA 

Alicia Richison (2010-2011) 

San Diego, CA 

Brenna Moore (2010-2011) 

Tucson, AZ 

The following adults have completed their 

service as project directors since the last 

convention: 

Laura Burkey 

St. Charles, MO 

Seth Moorman 

Long Beach, CA 

Jeremy DaPena 


Brandon Heath 

La Mesa, CA 

Joshua Trapp 

Freemont, CA 

Jonathan Swisher 

San Antonio, TX 

The Youth Council initiates the planning of 

district youth activities, provides guidelines 

and selects the project director who selects the 

necessary committee members to plan and 

implement the activity. Much of the actual 

event leadership is provided by the DCEs and 

youth ministers serving congregations within 

the District. 

Activities since the last District 

Convention: 

2012 PSD DCE Conference 

January 4-5, 2012: “Rebuilding the District 

‘Wall’” Costa Mesa, CA with 38 

participants 

District Youth Gatherings 

Jr. High 

March 6-7, 2010: “Live It Loud” (Psaml 98:4), 

Costa Mesa, CA with 327 participants 

March 5-6, 2011: “Reach” (John 20:21), Costa 

Mesa, CA with 314 participants 

March 2-4, 2012: “Dis/Kinect” (John 15:1- 

17), Crestline, CA (report filed prior to 

event) 

Sr. High 

November 21, 2009: Servant Event, Phoenix, 

CA with approximately 100 participants 

November 19-21,2010: “IMPACT/168” 

(Deuteronomy 6:4-8), San Diego with 

244 participants 

November 18-20, 2011: “Desire” 

(1 Chronicles 29:18), San Diego, CA with 

302 participants 

Leadership Training Events 

2011 – Teens Leading Teens – Hosted by 

Concordia University with 7 churches and 56 

participants. 

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District Youth Ministry Grants 

Each year the Youth Council allocates youth 

ministry grants from a youth ministry 

endowment created by the District Board of 

Directors with funds received from a Los 

Angeles Walther League Hospice. The 

following grants were awarded: 

2009 

Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, CA 

Aloha Retreat - Retreating by Serving, $400. 

Bethany Lutheran Church, Long Beach, CA 

Mission Alaska 2009, $450.00 

Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Church, Gilbert, AZ 

Apache Indian Jr. High Ministry Trip, $400.00 

Hephatha Lutheran Church, Anaheim, CA, 

Camp Restore-New Orleans Mission Trip 

$600.00 

Historic First Lutheran Church, Pasadena, CA, 

"Good Friday" Youth Outreach $500.00 

Eritrean Evangelical Lutheran Church, Downey 

CA, The Joshua Generation 200.00 

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Riverside, CA, 

Meal for Shelter Residence $300.00 

Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, 

Scottsdale, AZ, Tri-State Service Project 

$600.00 

Friends of Arrowhead Lutheran Camp, 

Summer Camp Week $300.00 

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA, 

Apache Youth Missionary $250.00 

Faith Lutheran High School, La Verne, CA, 

5th/6th Grade Inland Empire Reg. YG $500.00 

PSD Outdoor Ministry, Seed Money $500.00 

Total: $5,000.00 

2010 

Eritrean Evangelical Lutheran Church, Downey, 

CA, The Joshua Generation, $250.00 


Scottsdale, AZ, Feed My Starving Children 

$700.00 

Bethany Lutheran Church, Long Beach, CA, 

Mission Alaska 2010 $250.00 

Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, Tucson, AZ, 

Winning Families with the Word $300.00 

Christ Lutheran Church, Vail, AZ, 

Bringing Christ to Vail through VBS $350.00 

St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA, 

Tutoring Tuesday $400.00 


Do Something - Service Project Campaign 

$200.00 

Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Chandler, AZ, 

Red Mesa, Arizona $200.00 

Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, CA, Coloring 

Books for Kids $250.00 

Trinity Lutheran Church, Prescott Valley, AZ, 

Camp Aloma 2010 $200.00 

Christ Lutheran Church, Costa Mesa, CA, Sr. 

High Servant Road Trip $700.00 

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Rancho 

Cucamonga, CA, , VBS Outreach Project 

$200.00 

Total: $4,000.00 

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2011 

Shepherd of the Hills Luth Church, Rancho 

Cucamonga, CA, Welcome Home Soldiers! 

$150.00 

Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church, Santa Ana, 

CA, Hospitality for the Homeless $150.00 

Christ Lutheran Church, Costa Mesa, CA, 

California Adventure Sr. High Road Trip 

$350.00 

Bethany Lutheran Church, Long Beach, CA, 

Mission Alaska 2011 $225.00 

Palabra de Dios, Maywood, CA, 

Bilingual VBS $225.00 

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Norwalk, CA, 

Midweek "Summer Camp Night" $225.00 


Scottsdale, AZ, Road Rules Service Trip 2011 

$350.00 

Orange Nation Young Adult Ministry, La Mesa, 

CA, Young Adult Service Project $400.00 

St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA, 

Tutoring Tuesday Expansion $300.00 

Christ Lutheran Church, Brea, CA, 

BLM Service Retreat $350.00 

Eritrean Lutheran Church, Downey, CA, 

The Joshua Generation $225.00 


Urban Plunge- Inner City Mission Trip 

$350.00 

Total $3,300.00 

Youth Web Page 

For all the up-to-date information on what is 

happening in the Pacific Southwest District 

for Youth & Family Ministry go to 

www.psdyouth.net. There you can sign up to 

receive a monthly e-news letter that will keep 

you further informed on youth & family 

ministry events and resources within the 

district and synod. 

Karl Fink, Chairperson 

Dr. Dave Rueter, Youth & Family Ministry 

Facilitator 

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Task Force for Church Worker Recruitment & Retention 

Report from Rachel Klitzing, 

Executive Director of School 

Ministries 

The purpose of the task force is to 

increase awareness of church-related 

vocations, address factors that contribute 

to church-worker attrition, to purposefully 

recruit future church-workers, and to 

encourage congregational members to 

participate in retention and recruitment of 

full-time church workers. 

The task force works to generate a culture 

of recruiting and retaining within 

congregations. Congregations are 

encouraged to identify those whom God 

has gifted for professional church work 

and foster those talents. In addition to 

equipping individuals for service, the task 

force encourages parishioners to support 

church work by contributing to the 

Herman Meyerhoff/Workers for the 

Harvest Professional Church-Worker 

Endowment of the Pacific Southwest 

District. For more information or to 

make a donation, contact the District 

office at extension 223. 

Throughout the past five years, the task 

force has endeavored to express gratitude 

and appreciation to our professional 

church-workers. The “Taste and See” 

initiative, based on Psalm 34:8, provided 

tools and gifts for Lutheran educators to 

gather, fellowship, and participate in 

devotions with one another. The task 

force also thanked educators at the 2009 

and 2010 Lutheran Educators Conference 

with candy and encouraging notes, and 

worked on a project called “Mentors in 

Ministry”, pairing a young teacher with a 

seasoned veteran for support, 

encouragement and prayer. Additionally, 

the task force expressed thanks to district 

DCEs in written notes of encouragement 

and small tokens of appreciation. The task 

force continues to plan creative and 

helpful ways to retain our leaders in 

professional ministry careers. 

The task force conducts intentional 

recruitment through a biennial “On the 

Edge” church-worker recruitment 

conference. “On the Edge: Stepping into 

Ministry” (2008/2010), provided high 

school students with the opportunity to 

worship, learn how to prayerfully discern 

if they are being called into full-time 

professional ministry, interact with each 

other and current church-work students, 

learn about the various church-work 

vocations, and tour the Concordia 

University Irvine campus. Students 

responded positively to the conference. 

The task force plans to deliver an on-line 

version of this recruitment resource. A 

virtual “On the Edge” will be ready by 

summer 2012 and available on DVD and 

through the Pacific Southwest District 

website. 

Please take the time to keep this 

important work in your prayers. 

Members of the task force are: LeAnna 

Christopher, Carrie Fick, Kyle Frazier, 

Robin Gomes, Rachel Klitzing, Becky 

Peters, David Rueter. 

Respectfully submitted by Rachel Klitzing 

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PARISH NURSING/HEALTH MINISTRY 

Report from Marla Lichtsinn, RN, 

MPA, FCN 

PSD Parish Nurse Representative to 

LCMS Human Care/Health Ministries 

The past triennium has been a busy – and 

blest! – time for health ministers in PSD. 

Creativity and frugality have helped to address 

gaps where budget cuts occurred. Mentoring 

and sharing of resources have also bolstered 

spirits in our sparse ranks. 

Analysis of Health/Wellness Ministries in 

PSD 

In the Pacific Southwest District – a 

geographic area including southern California, 

southern Nevada and all of Arizona, with over 

300 congregations – less than 8% of 

PSD/LCMS congregations have reported a 

Health/Wellness component to their Human 

Care ministries, and only 17 parish nurses 

(PNs) or (non-nurse) health ministry 

coordinators (HMCs) have been identified, 

serving only 5% of our congregations. A 

twenty-question survey of PNs and HMCs 

was completed in Summer, 2011, yielding the 

following information: 

▪ 15 Registered Nurses, one Licensed 

Vocational Nurse and one Deacon 

responded to the survey, reporting 10 

with less than 5 years of service, three 

with 6-10 years, none with 11-15 years, 

three with 16-20 years, and only one 

with more than 20 years of service to 

their congregations. 

▪ Three parish nurses receive hourly wages 

from their congregations; the remaining 

14 respondents 

are unpaid volunteers. No benefits are 

offered to 13 of the 17; three reported 

receiving mileage reimbursement; one 

receives an allowance for continuing 

education; one is provided liability 

insurance coverage; and, one is provided 

a licensure fee. 

▪ Fifteen survey respondents reported 

licensure as Registered Nurses with four 

diplomas, two Associate Degrees, six 

have Baccalaureate Degrees and three 

received Master’s Degrees with over 500 

years of combined nursing experience in 

such areas as critical care, gerontology, 

pediatrics, hospice, education, home 

health, community/public health, 

obstetrics, emergency care, school 

nursing and infectious diseases. 

▪ While the needs and interests of each 

congregation determine the scope of the 

PN’s/HMC’s service, respondents 

reported the primary functions as 

health education, personal health 

counseling, advocacy, visitation and 

liaison/referral to community agencies. 

▪ Congregational size was reported by 

respondents as follows: five with less 

than 250 members; an additional five 

with 251-500; another five with 501- 

1000; two have 1001-5000 members. 

Communities in which these 

congregations exist range in size from 

“small town” of 2,500-49,999 by four 

PNs/HMCs; “suburban” of 50,000- 

250,000 by twelve; and “urban” more 

than 250,000 by one. 

▪ Survey respondents were asked what 

educational and/or support services 

they have or need: 

basic parish nurse programs (e.g., 

Concordia University, Mequon WI), lay 

leadership training gerontology 

coursework, monthly “HealthNotes” 

articles (written by PSD Parish Nurse 

Representative and available at PSD- 

LCMS and Wheat Ridge Ministries 

websites) to be most valuable. Support 

services such as parish nurse networking 

groups, pastoral support, and clinical 

education and experience were cited as 

well. Needed are workshops on 

collaboration with community-based 

service providers, congregational and 

pastoral “endorsement”, budgetary 

support and more opportunities to 

network with peers. 

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PARISH NURSING/HEALTH MINISTRY 

Parish Nursing/Health Ministry Activities 

Reported in Last Triennium 

The following activities are examples of the 

many activities reported by the District’s 

PNs/HMCs in the past triennium: 

▪ Influenza and pneumonia immunization 

“clinics” 

▪ Blood pressure (“Heart Healthy”) programs 

with education to correct and maintain 

blood pressure in a healthy range, and 

avoid heart disease and strokes 

▪ Health Fairs, which included involvement 

of community-based, health-focused 

agencies and mini-farmers market to 

promote healthy dietary choices 

▪ Planning and assisting our parochial schools 

in dental screening, nutrition education, 

head lice education, and various other 

health-related activities 

▪ Hosting blood drives 

▪ Visitation of hospitalized parishioners and 

the home-bound/long-term care facility 

residents 

▪ Facilitating development of congregational 

disaster plan, selling disaster response kits 

▪ Serving as personal health counselor and 

information resource persons, providing 

referrals to appropriate agencies 

▪ Staffing the Parish Nurse venue at the 

LCMS National Convention in Houston 

▪ Chairing the regional chapter of an 

interdenominational health ministers’ 

organization 

▪ Hosting and/or teaching exercise classes for 

all ages (e.g., Tai Chi to improve balance 

and flexibility in older adults, reducing risk 

of falls and fractures; walking programs – 

“Meet Me at the Manger” and “Trek to the 

Tomb” 

▪ Presenting workshops at the annual 

Concordia/Mequon parish nurse 

conference 

▪ Writing weekly bulletin announcements and 

monthly health related articles (HealthNotes, 

Shalom) 

▪ Hosting speakers in areas of disaster 

preparedness, hospice/end-of-life care, 

grief ministry 

▪ Promoting and assisting with Bible Study 

on health as an example of stewardship 

(“maintaining the temple of the Holy 

Spirit”) 

▪ Coordinating volunteers who provide 

transportation for parishioners to medical 

appointments 

▪ Serving on Inter-Lutheran Emergency 

Response Team (“I-LERT”) of Southern 

California 

Goals for the Next Triennium 

▪ Identifying possible sources of funding 

(e.g.,grants or directed donations) for 

annual educational workshop/networking 

opportunities for PNs, HMCs of the 

District 

▪ Encouraging expansion of current health 

ministries and mentoring of congregations 

entertaining the development of new 

health ministries 

▪ Working with parochial schools/preschools 

to introduce Health as a regular part of 

curricula for staff, parents, students as 

appropriate 

▪ Assessing additional areas of health ministry 

to serve congregants and community 

(outreach) 

The District’s Parish Nurse Representative to 

LCMS Human Care/Health Ministries seeks 

opportunities to offer support to our 

PNs/HMCs, and to identify and assist 

congregations which are exploring the 

possible addition of a Health & Wellness 

Ministry. PNs and HMCs can improve 

congregational, clergy/called worker and 

community health through a holistic approach 

to wellness of body, mind and spirit. If you 

desire more information about health ministry 

resources, or have questions/concerns (e.g., 

liability issues), please contact the PSD Parish 

Nurse Representative at marla.lichtsinn@psdlcms.org 

In HIS service, 

Marla Lichtsinn, RN, MPA, FCN 

PSD Parish Nurse Representative to 

LCMS Human Care/Health Ministries 

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Report from Gary W. Spencer, 

Vice President and 

Rob Wickord, Assistant Vice President 

The mission of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund 

is: 

“To support the Church in fulfilling its mission of 

sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ by being a Christcentered 

servant partner of the LCMS, ensuring that 

funds and services are available now and in the 

future.” 

LCEF’S BASIC PRINCIPALS 

• Church Extension is a ministry 

• LCEF is a partnership between 

investors and borrowers, who are 

equally important to the mission and 

ministry 

• Church Extension is positioned to 

help specialized ministries 

Lutheran Church Extension Fund 

• Investors support the ministry 

through their investments, and receive 

a fair rate of return 

• God has richly blessed LCEF through 

the ministry of volunteers 

• LCEF is guided by “Will this decision 

make a difference and further the 

Great Commission?” 

The 43 rd regular convention of the Pacific 

Southwest District has the interesting theme 

“Proclaiming the Mysteries of God”. In 

the supporting bible passages, the apostle Paul 

speaks in different ways about these mysteries 

of the Gospel. The mysteries that have been 

revealed to God’s people by the Holy Spirit 

are with us today. God has made them 

known to His saints through His grace and 

mercy. 

The Lutheran Church Extension Fund is all 

about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ 

through its ministry of loans and services for 

our congregations, schools, and RCW’s. The 

following report is intended to highlight the 

ongoing commitment of LCEF in the Pacific 

Southwest District. 

LCEF SERVES TODAY 

The mission statement of LCEF describes our 

relationship with districts and synod as a 

“servant partner”. While we have a keen 

sense of our fiscal responsibilities to our 

investor base, we also have a keen sense of 

our “ministry hearts” when making lending 

and other decisions that affect the churches, 

schools and rostered church workers of our 

district. As an entity, LCEF is comprised of 

28 separate districts that have joined together 

to form a single corporation which operates 

as an investment/lending institution for the 

church. Today there are more than 65,000 

investors (individuals and institutional) who 

have combined investments in LCEF in 

excess of 1.6 billion dollars. These dollars 

have been used to fund the approximately 1.5 

billion dollars of loans that are on the books 

of LCEF. These investments provide the 

funding for “space and place:”, with almost 

2,800 low cost loans for our churches, 

schools, and RCW’s in place. At the same 

time, our investors receive interest on their 

investments according to the terms of each 

investment, and redemptions and withdrawal 

requests have been honored promptly. 

Total assets of LCEF stood at $1.8 billion at 

the end of calendar year 2011, with net assets 

of $162 million. LCEF continues to strive to 

maintain its financial strength, while meeting 

the capital needs of our congregations, 

districts, colleges, and synod. It is noteworthy 

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that even in these stressful economic times, 

God continues to bless His church through 

LCEF, and we are thankful for that. 

The Pacific Southwest District operates the 

largest district program within the LCEF 

organization. Three years ago, total loans in 

the district stood at $232 million. Total 

district loans are now more than $253 million, 

an increase of $21 million, which is a growth 

of 9% over those three years. The district 

portfolio includes 235 loans to approximately 

200 of our districts churches and schools. 

The investment portfolio of our district 

includes more than 3,500 investor partners, 

with more than $133 million entrusted to 

LCEF in order to meet the needs of the 

church. The district program is blessed to 

be a part of the national organization. 

Without the availability of the investment 

pool, provided by other districts, we would 

not have been able to provide the capital 

needed in our district. 

The Pacific Southwest District continues to 

be blessed by God with strong congregations 

and schools. We have seen the opening of a 

new high school in Orange County, 

California. The new Crean Lutheran High is a 

strong and growing school with more than 

500 students. LCEF played a significant role 

in the acquiring of land and the construction 

of this school. 

SPACE AND PLACE FOR MINISTRY 

All of this loan activity is an indication of the 

ministry activity that is taking place in the 

local congregations of our district. While the 

purpose of the loans made varies from one 

congregation to another, the single purpose of 

LCEF remains the same: To help the church 

proclaim the Gospel through facilities that 

match the opportunities. The commitment of 

LCEF is to provide the resources at the 

lowest possible rate. At this time, our rate 

remains at 2% above our cost of funds 


(COF), which is a very narrow margin. Our 

cost of funds is determined by the average 

cost of the interest paid to our investors on all 

investments. The cost of operating the entire 

LCEF program nationally and in the districts 

comes from that 2% margin. LCEF is 

committed to maintaining its low operating 

margin and the low cost loans that benefit our 

churches and schools as a result. 

There are many examples that demonstrate 

how the ministry of congregations moves 

forward through their partnership with LCEF. 

One that comes to mind for special mention 

is school ministries of the PSD. Throughout 

the district, in Southern Nevada, in Arizona, 

and in California, our schools are bringing the 

message of Jesus Christ to our youth. Our 

district has more than 200 schools in 

operation, serving more than 22,000 students. 

LCEF has invested significant dollars in these 

schools, and continues to support them by 

helping to fund the salary of our district 

school consultant, among other things. 

Indeed – not only space and place for ministry 

– but helping with support staff as well! 

TELLING THE LCEF STORY 

One of the most challenging elements that we 

encounter is that of reaching “the person in 

the pew”, with the message of how important 

the work of LCEF is in our national church 

body today. We continually strive to get the 

word out about who we are and what we do. 

There are currently three men who assist us in 

coordinating promotional activities across the 

district. Mr. Gene Grefe, a member of 

Gethsemane, Tempe, serves in Arizona and 

Nevada. Mr. Gerry Wiley, from St. John’s, 

Colton, along with Mr. Larry Dunkirk, a 

member of Grace, Escondido, serve the 

congregations of Southern California. Mr. 

Dunkirk is our newest coordinator, having 

joined our district program in the summer of 

2008. 

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While CEF has been in existence for more 

than 100 years, and has partnered with some 

80% of the Synod’s congregations, only about 

5% of LCMS members have become 

investors. At the present time, there are about 

3,500 individuals in the Pacific Southwest 

District who are investors. Without question, 

we need to effectively tell our story using a 

variety of approaches, but with a consistent 

message. Investors in the Lutheran Church 

Extension Fund receive interest on their 

investments, but they also receive what we 

refer to as the “Ministry Dividend”. LCEF is 

fundamentally led by lay people who have a 

heart for its mission. Approximately 70% of 

our district congregations have an LCEF 

representative, enlisted to be an advocate at 

the local level, operating under the guidance 

of our promotion coordinators. Nurturing 

this network of representatives is an 

important part of consistently getting that 

message out, and the coordinators are 

engaged in accomplishing that through these 

activities: 


• Personal training visits to 

representatives 

• Conducting local and regional 

workshops 

• Providing displays, materials, and 

information on a monthly basis 

• Making special presentations to 

congregations 

• Helping promote “LCEF Sunday” in 

our congregations 

• Helping representatives promote 

investment activity 

Demographic Studies 

Demographic studies continue to be an 

excellent tool for congregations, schools, 

mission councils, circuits and even entire 

regions of the District. LCEF contracts with 

Mission Insight, a vendor of demographic 

data and services for religious entities. Using 

information from sources such as city, county, 

state and government data, census data, 

housing stats and credit card receipts, Mission 

Insight continually compiles and updates their 

data and systems. We are currently able to 

provide this service at no cost to our 

congregations and schools. 

Another tool that has helped congregations 

and schools and is tied into the demographics 

study is the Neighbor-to-Neighbor mailing 

list service. 

School Marketing 

LCEF has developed marketing materials and 

strategies to help our schools in “branding” 

their ministry to help communicate who they 

are to their community. The material is 

available only to LCMS schools, and is known 

as Project School Zone. This information 

can be accessed at the web site: 

lcefmarketing.com. 

Consecrated Stewards 

In addition to the Holy Spirit’s blessing, the 

effectiveness of Consecrated Stewards can be 

attributed to three factors: 

• It is founded on solid biblical 

principles, reinforced in materials and 

activities 

• It is easy to implement and organize 

• It provides a trained Guest Leader to 

keep the process on track and 

maintain focus 

This affordable eight week stewardship 

emphasis is founded on our Lutheran 

understanding of biblical stewardship 

principles. Since it is not tied to the church 

budget, it can be used at any time during the 

year, and it helps awaken the desire to 

respond to the grace of God in Jesus Christ. 

In our district, congregations have 

experienced an increase in annual offering 

commitments from 15% to 35%. 

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For additional information regarding 

Consecrated Stewards, contact Gary Spencer 

at the district office. 

Capital Funding Services 

Over 600 congregations of our Synod have 

benefitted from this unique ministry of LCEF. 

As congregations develop their building or 

expansion plans, a successful capital campaign 

is often an integral part of the process. CFS is 

an arm of LCEF that provides professional 

service at a reasonable cost, with distinctively 

Lutheran doctrine and practice. 

CHANGE AND TRANSITION 

During the past triennium, our district LCEF 

program has seen change in the staff at the 

district office. Longtime administrative 

assistant, Sylvia Knight, decided to retire in 

March, 2012. She has moved to Colorado to 

be near her daughter and two of her 

grandchildren. In April, 2012, Gail Kanneg 

joined our staff as administrative assistant, 

after serving on staff for several years at St. 

Paul, Orange. 

LOOKING FORWARD 

LCEF IN THE PSD 

Some of the areas in which we are expecting 

to make a difference in our district are these: 


• Provide demographic information to 

assist our congregations and schools 

as they plan ministry expansion. 

• Provide low cost Neighbor to 

Neighbor targeted mailing service for 

congregations and schools that need 

this marketing tool. 

• Provide key marketing tools through 

the national office of LCEF for our 

schools. 

• Encourage our congregations to 

become more active in stewardship 

emphasis, particularly by utilizing such 

resources as Consecrated Stewards. 

• Develop participation in LCEF 

activities with our district’s ethnic 

congregations. 

• Continue to provide capital resources 

for our congregations and rostered 

church workers. 

• Promote the availability of financial 

analysis and business plan 

development for our district schools 

that is provided in part, by LCEF 

funding of this part time staff position 

in school ministries. 

While all of this is happening, we continue to 

cultivate our investor base as we continually 

strive to expand the LCEF investor portfolio 

in our district. As the Lord continues to 

bring the world to our doorstep, He also will 

provide us with the opportunities to expand 

our ministries to reach others in this vast 

mission field of Arizona, Southern Nevada, 

and Southern California. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

The Pacific Southwest District 


Gary W Spencer 

Vice President 

Rob Wickord 

Assistant Vice President 

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Concordia University Irvine 

Report from Dr. Kurt 

Krueger, President 

God has certainly blessed 

the mission and ministry of 

Concordia University since 

its founding as Christ College Irvine in 1976. The 

tiny college which began with 36 students and one 

building on a barren hill 36 years ago now enrolls 

over 3,200 students and enjoys a campus of 20 

buildings nestled around a beautiful hilltop in the 

Turtle Rock neighborhood of Irvine. What hasn’t 

changed in 36 years is the institution’s 

commitment to providing an exemplary liberal 

arts education within the context of the Lutheran, 

Christian faith and to fulfilling its calling as the 

Great Commission university dedicated to sharing 

the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. 

Many of our graduates continue to serve with 

distinction as professional church workers in the 

Pacific Southwest District and throughout the 

LCMS, but most of our graduates faithfully live 

out their various vocations as productive and 

prominent members of their communities. 

Concordia remains committed to doing its very 

best to educate current and future students for 

lives of learning, service and leadership. 

Growth and Stability 

In spite of the challenges of a down economy in 

the last three years, Concordia has continued to 

grow and prosper. Since the last Pacific Southwest 

District Convention, Concordia’s student 

population has increased by 21%, and the 

university has enjoyed financial stability, 

producing an overall positive change in net assets 

in the last three years. It appears that growth and 

financial stability will continue, as applications for 

the 2012 fall semester are up 20% from the 

previous fall, and income and expenses are 

currently tracking to budget. 

A comprehensive strategic planning process 

completed in the fall of 2010 and refreshed this 

spring has been instrumental in charting the 

responsible, intentional growth of the university 

and in identifying the strategic directions which 

will insure that Concordia will continue to provide 

an excellent education to its students, remain 

faithful to its Lutheran, Christian mission and 

enjoy financial stability in the years to come. 

After leading Concordia University faithfully and 

well for 11 years, President Jack Preus left the 

university in 2009 to accept a call to Bethesda 

Lutheran Communities in Watertown, WI. At 

President Preus’ departure, Dr. Loren Kramer 

was appointed Interim President and provided 

exceptional leadership to the university for 10 

months until Dr. Kurt Krueger began his service 

as Concordia’s fourth president on July 1, 2010. 

Previous to his election as president, Dr. Krueger 

served for five years as president of the Concordia 

University System in St. Louis and as a faculty 

member and provost at Concordia University 

Irvine from 1986 to 2005. 

Welcoming New Faculty and Academic 

Offerings 

Since the last District Convention we have hired 

or appointed the following individuals into 

academic leadership: Dr. Tim Preuss (School of 

Arts and Sciences), Dr. Janice Nelson (School of 

Education), Dr. Steve Mueller (School of 

Theology). Dr. Tim Peters continues to serve as 

Dean of the School of Business and Professional 

Studies. 

Sixteen new full-time professors have joined the 

faculty since 2009, serving in the areas of nursing, 

business, education, history, theology, health care 

management, industrial/organizational 

psychology and international studies. Two fulltime 

faculty members are deployed to Shanghai, 

China to support our academic programs. We 

now have a total of 123 full-time and resident 

faculty members, and we employ more than 200 

part-time adjunct faculty annually. 

Faculty have developed and implemented a 

number of outstanding educational initiatives. 

The general education foundation for all 

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traditional undergraduates has been revised, and a 

core curriculum has been implemented. The core 

curriculum pairs courses in biology/theology, 

philosophy/mathematics, and history/literature. 

First and second year students take these courses 

in linked pairs to foster cross-discipline thinking 

and inquiry. 

New academic offerings have been established in 

Graphic Design, Registered Nurse to Bachelor of 

Science in Nursing (RN – BSN), Healthcare 

Management, and Industrial/ Organizational 

Psychology. Two new regional centers have been 

established in San Diego and San Bernardino 

counties (in addition to the existing regional 

centers in Arcadia and Temecula), and two more 

are under consideration in Ventura and Palmdale. 

Reflecting our strong commitment as The Great 

Commission University, Concordia University 

Irvine added a number of new global programs. 

Twenty-five students and two faculty members 

completed an “Around the World Semester” in 

fall, 2010. They traveled to ten countries on five 

continents, reading, studying and partnering with 

local Christian agencies to work on service 

projects. We will offer a second Around the 

World Semester in fall, 2012. Twenty-five new 

students have applied and been accepted into the 

program. They began their preparations for the 

trip in spring, 2012. 

Through the new Office of Global Programs, 

Concordia students, faculty and staff will 

participate in trips this summer to China, Ghana, 

Haiti, Costa Rica and Korea. We also offer 

students the opportunity to spend a semester in 

Australia, England, France, Ghana, Italy and 

Korea. 

Ministries and Programs 

Christ College, Concordia University’s School of 

Theology, Philosophy, and Church Vocations, has 

experienced some changes in the past three years. 

Several faculty members have been called to new 

areas of service in the church and one, Dr. Eshetu 

Abate, was called to glory. Thanking God for 

their service and his faithfulness, we continue to 


see our Lord’s guiding hand as he continues to 

bring us new colleagues who are well qualified 

academically, experienced in ministry, and zealous 

for the Gospel. 

We are proud that, in addition to their faithful 

professorial service, our faculty are also dedicated 

servants of the broader church. Dr. Korey Maas 

served as a member of the LCMS Commission on 

Theology and Church relations and Dr. Steve 

Mueller as a member of the Commission for 

Doctrinal Review. Our faculty remain busy as 

speakers, guest preachers, consultants, and interim 

pastors in our district’s congregations. 

They continue in our strong tradition of 

scholarship and publishing. Dr. Scott Ashmon’s 

book, Birth Annunciations in the Hebrew Bible and 

Ancient Near East is soon to be published by 

Edwin Mellen Press. Dr. Mike Middendorf has 

authored a volume in the Concordia Commentary 

Series on Romans 1-8 with anticipated release in 

2013, and has begun work on the second volume, 

Romans 9-16. Dr. Steve Mueller is general editor 

of Concordia Publishing House’s Reformation 

Heritage Bible Commentary series, and Dr. Mark 

Brighton is writing the second volume in that 

series, Revelation. 

Our theological faculty have also contributed 

chapters and articles to numerous other 

publications including Learning at the Foot of the 

Cross: A Lutheran Vision for Education (Concordia 

Academic Press, 2011), Natural Law: A Lutheran 

Reappraisal (Concordia, 2011), The Encyclopedia of 

Christian Civilization (Blackwell’s, 2011), The 

Apocrypha: Lutheran Edition with Notes 

(forthcoming, Concordia), Concordia Journal, 

Concordia Pulpit Resources, and The Lutheran Witness. 

We continue in our calling to prepare future 

church workers including pastors, teachers, 

Directors of Christian Education, Directors of 

Parish Music, pre-seminarians, and predeaconesses. 

We are blessed to be able to form 

these future servants of the church in the context 

of the Pacific Southwest District and beyond. Our 

Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CMC), working in 

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partnership with Concordia Seminary St. Louis, 

continues to form pastors who are prepared to 

launch ministries in ethnic, urban, and multicultural 

contexts. This seminary-level track 

combines the best real-time distance education 

technologies with traditional face-to-face methods 

to simultaneously reach students in various cities 

and states in the Western region of the United 

States. We are grateful for the students and 

graduates of this program who currently serve as 

vicars and pastors in California, Arizona, Nevada, 

Colorado, Texas, Washington, and Oregon. We 

are grateful for our partnership with our 

congregations, ministers, and laity who help 

identify and support future church workers and 

continue to pray that our Lord raise up workers 

for his harvest. 

Each year Concordia University’s partnership 

with the district is exemplified in a number of 

exciting ways. Concordia’s student music and 

drama ensembles visit congregations and schools 

to perform in worship services and school chapel 

services. These groups include The Concordia 

Choir, Concordia Wind Orchestra, Concordia 

Sinfonietta, Women’s Ensemble, Men’s Chorus, 

Exalt, Witness and Acclaim a cappella quartets, 

Concordia Brass, String Quartet, Clarinet Quartet, 

Jazz Combo, Concert Handbells, Spirit Bells, and 

the ACTS drama team. These performance 

engagements always form an integral part of 

Concordia’s outreach to congregations and 

schools and provide students an opportunity for 

service. 

In addition, Rev. Dr. Loren Kramer and Rev. Dr. 

Wally Turner visit congregations to preach and 

share Concordia’s mission message by speaking at 

the Christian Education hour and distributing 

Concordia literature. Dennis Cox, Director of 

Estate Gifts for Concordia, has presented the 

“Lifetime Plan for Giving” seminar at about ten 

congregations and will continue to do so as long 

as there is interest. Dennis also offers his 

expertise as a Certified Specialist in Planned 

Giving to congregation members who have 

questions about setting up estate gifts and other 

types of planned giving for their congregations or 


for other ministries they love. Emily Beckman, 

Director of Lutheran Outreach, works to recruit 

more Lutheran students, regardless of their major, 

to come to Concordia University Irvine for their 

education. 

We have several events during the year to which 

congregations and the community are invited 

which are designed to strengthen faith and 

encourage Christians. These include the Faith & 

Business Forum and Senior Fest (for adults in the 

second half of life). 

Together, the university faculty, staff, Board of 

Regents, Trustees, church partners, alumni and 

donors praise God for blessing Concordia’s 

efforts to provide a Christ-centered education that 

prepares students to live out the Great 

Commission as lay leaders or as professional 

workers in the church. 

Report from Dr. Kurt Krueger, President 

Concordia University, Irivne 

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District President 

Who’s Who Candidate Profiles 

Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau 

Home Congregation: St. John 

Occupation: District President 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Pastor: Emmaus, Alhambra, CA for 10 

years and Epiphany, Chandler, AZ for 18 years. District: Board of Directors 

and District Vice President; District President since 2000. Synod: Chairman 

Council of Presidents, Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and 

Governance, Mission 21 st Century Task Force. Alhambra Chamber of 

Commerce Board of Directors, Alhambra Kiwanis Club, and Chandler Rotary Club. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: While these past three years have been the most 

challenging in recent history of the District, we continue to have exciting mission opportunities. 

Our mission field is most diverse and more unchurched than ever. To address these challenges we 

need to assist congregations which desire revitalization with a new mission vision and encourage 

other congregations to expand their mission opportunities through church planning and starting new 

satellite ministries. We need to lift up our schools as vital mission outposts and create additional 

opportunities to support our workers through stressful times. 

District Vice President Region 1 

Rev. Lowell Kindschy 

Home Congregation: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Santa Ynez, CA 

Occupation: Pastor 

Experience Pertinent to Position: PSWD Vice President – Region 1 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: The PSD exists to help her congregations do the work of 

the Lord. Mission development and congregational resourcing are my vision for the work of the 

Lord at the district level. We share an enormous responsibility to utilize the loving gifts of God’s 

people in the most faithful way possible. 

Rev. Elroi Reimnitz 

Home Congregation: Redeemer Lutheran, Thousand Oaks, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Zion Lutheran, Alamo, TX, Pastor, 1975- 

1976; St. John’s Lutheran, Canoas, Brazil, Pastor, 1976-1978; Trinity 

Lutheran, Grand Island, NE, Senior Pastor, 1978-1986; Redeemer Lutheran, 

Thousand Oaks, CA Pastor, 1986-present. Synod: Lay Delegate, Denver, CO 

– 1969; Pastoral Delegate, St. Louis, MO, 1983; Pastoral Delegate, Houston, 

TX, 2007. 

Lutheran University of Brazil, Canoas, Brazil – Professor, 1976 –1978; Trinity Lutheran School, 

Grand Island, NE, School Superintendent-1978 – 1986; CLU, Thousand Oaks, CA – LCMS 

Campus Ministry Council, 1986 – present; Homeowners Association, Newberry Park, CA, Board of 

Directors, 1986 – present; Traffic & Transportation Commission, Thousand Oaks, 

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CA,Commissioner, 1993 – 1995; Trinity Theological Seminary, Newburgh, IN, Adjunct Professor, 

1993 – present; So Cal Soccer Officials Association, Ventura, CA, 2005 – present; The Lutheran 

Hour Ministries Float, Tournament of Roses’ Parade, Pasadena, CA, January 1, 2011, portraying 

Jesus. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW is to foster and create mission opportunities in 

proclaiming the mysteries of God to those who are still lost and unsaved to the Kingdom of Heaven 

with the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Colossians 4:2-6). 


Rev. William M. Cwirla 

Home Congregation: Holy Trinity Lutheran, Hacienda Heights, CA 

Occupation: Senior Pastor Experience Pertinent to Position: Liturgy Committee 

for Lutheran Service Book (1999 – 2006); President and Chairman of the 

Board, Higher Things, Inc. (a youth-oriented RSO of the LCMS); Editorial 

Board for Logia—A Journal of Lutheran Theology; Circuit Counselor, circuit 

11 (2006-present); Synodical Floor Committee, 2001; District Floor Committee 

(2009). 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Congregations and pastors who walk together in the 

fellowship of the Holy Spirit joined in the bonds of peace, united in faith, confession and practice, 

ministering out the gifts of salvation purchased and won by the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ for 

the life of the world, proclaiming the victory of Jesus Christ over Sin, Death and the judgment of the 

Law to the world, and doing works of mercy for the neighbor that reflect the goodness and mercy of 

God. 

Douglas Johnstone 

Home Congregation: First Lutheran, Long Beach, CA 

Occupation: Senior Pastor 

Experience Pertinent to Position: 18 years as parish pastor PSW district in 

urban/ethnic ministry. Special Ministry Committee Chairman; District Mission 

Board, District BOD; Circuit Counselor: SEAN program for ethnic ministry 

deacon training; SMP and Vicar mentor; District staff person for 5 years. 

Missionary – 18 years; president Lutheran Church of Venezuela-4 years; Field 

Mission Coordinator-10 years; Speaker for conferences in Nigeria, Papua New 

Guinea, Germany, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico; coursed for Hispanic Institute; mentor for 

Concordia Seminary field experience in urban/ethnic ministry-14 years; PLI menot-8 years; Synod 

Committee for Mission Planning. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: The majority of our District congregations are small 

churches with many in the midst of urban and ethnic diversity. Our congregations reflect the time 

of Daniel 1-6 – witnessing to the Lord in the midst of a hostile culture. In addition to strong, 

healthy large churches, we also need to encourage and develop many strong, healthy small churches. 

My vision is for this concern to be reflected in our District leadership, guidance and ministry 

strategies. 

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Rev. Roger Sonnenberg 

Home Congregation: Our Savior Lutheran, Arcadia, CA 

Occupation: Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Arcadia, CA; Adjunct 

Professor at Concordia University, Irvine, CA and in the Family Ministry 

Graduate Program, Concordia, Seward, NE; Author for CPH and 

Creative Communications Publishing (Human Sexuality; 501 Ways to 

Love Your Wife; 501 Ways to Love Your Children; 501 Ways to Love 

Your Grandparents; Twelve Twitter Truths for Tweens and Teenagers; 

Lenten and Advent Series – 2008, 2009, 2010, etc.) Frequent lecturer and speaker on family issues 

through the USA and Canada. 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Sr. Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Arcadia, CA, (32 yrs.); 

NightLight Adoption Agency Board Member, Orange County, CA (8 yrs); Boy Scout Coordinator, 

San Gabriel Valley, CA (11 yrs). 1 st Vice President, PSD (6yrs); Chairman of the Board of Director’s 

PSD (4 years); Board of Director’s PSD (12 yrs.); Chairman of Communications and Board Member 

(5 yrs); Family Ministry Forum/Chairman for LCMS (3 yrs); Chairman and Board Member of Family 

Shield (11 yrs). 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: My vision has always and continues to be the vision Jesus 

set before us—to make disciples. What better place than to do it in the PSD where there is such a 

rich variety of nationalities and cultures? I have a deep devotion to a wide range of ministries and a 

commitment to make sure ministries- including campus ministry- be preserved at all costs. The 

church needs to answer questions people are asking and to be the great purveyor of hope. As a 

lecturer on family issues throughout the USA and Canada, I hear the same cry—give us something 

we can depend on, something that is “forever”. The ultimate question is always, “What happened to 

me when I die?” What a privilege to be able to give people the promise of Jesus. 


Rev. Peter Alexander 

Home Congregation: University Lutheran, La Jolla, CA 

Occupation: Intentional Interim Pastor 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Parish Pastor 14 years in the PSD; Luther High School 

Educator/Administrator 12 years (PSD); Preacher and Trainer for PathWays Lutheran Ministries 

capital funding and stewardship renewal campaigns, 12 years, (70 churches, various districts); 

Trained and experienced in TCN congregational revitalization as consultant and coach(PSD); 5, full 

time, Intentional Interim Pastorates, 4 in PSD; nation-wide LCMS leader in Lutheran Intentional 

Interim Ministry and member of NALIP faculty 5 years; served in PSW for past 38 years. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I am excited about what our God is accomplishing 

through the missional and visionary direction taken by our younger teachers, pastors and lay leaders 

who are passionate about the Gospel’s impact in changing lives and re-vitalizing congregations and 

schools. We need to hold firm to the Gospel as the power that “crosses” cultures, generations and 

ethnic diversity. The PSD will be better served with less fear, grief and anxiety and by more creative 

and communicative approaches to ding effective ministry together. Middle judicatories like District 

have opportunity to model discipleship and empowerment and joy in their approach to serving and 

resourcing congregations. 

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Rev. John J. Bombaro, Ph.D. 

Home Congregation: Grace Lutheran, Dan Diego 


Experience Pertinent to Position: My parish experience is requisite with the 

vocation of pastor, but additional experience has been gained by serving on 

the Board of Directors for White Horse Inn and Modern Reformation 

(nationally syndicated media) and. At Dickinson College, the John Newton 

International Center for Christian Studies. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Pastoral care has been a distinguishing characteristic of 

Lutheran Ministry since the reformation. Enhanced district oversight of the needs of pastors and 

their congregations will liberate and stimulate missional endeavors, including re-plant parishes. 

Robert D. Crossan, II 

Home Congregation: Zion Lutheran, Fallbrook, CA 

Occupation: Navy Chaplain 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Vicar/Pastor – First Lutheran Church, 

Ventura, CA (81-85); Navy Chaplain (85-present); Navy Captain (2004present); 

Board of directors – American Association of Singapore (98-00); 

Advisory Board of Directors – Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA (06- 

11). 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: A new acronym, VUCA, has found 

traction in military circles of late; we live in a VUCA world. That is to say, we live in a world that is 

volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. From Iraq to Afghanistan, I have seen this VUCA 

world in combat, on the battlefields, ministering to America’s sons and daughters in life and in death. 

Our VUCA world is in desperate need of the good news of a loving, forgiving Savior. But it is a 

message that must be told in a compelling, winsome, exciting and intelligent way. Our eternal 

salvation is pure grace, the gift of god. But the world in which I have operated for over 27 years and 

the world in which the folks who occupy our pews must live in a world which demands results. 

Produce or fail. Produce or find work elsewhere. Why should the earthly work of the church, the 

most important work there is, not be subject to best business practices and metrics? In a time of 

diminishing resources, it is all the more imperative that we be good stewards of the gifts of God. If 

we have ministries and programs that are not yielding measurable results, we need to end them. 

Why chase God’s good money and resources after bad? In like fashion, those things we do well, 

those ministries and programs which yield measurable results, should receive the full measure of the 

gifts of God entrusted to our human hands. 

Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink 

Home Congregation: Redeemer Lutheran, Huntington Beach, CA 

Occupation: Senior Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church and School 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Circuit Counselor, Circuit 12, PSD 

(2007-present); Member Region 3 Mission & Ministry Council, PSD 

(2007-present); Chair, Board of Trustees, Lutheran Bible Institute (2007present) 

Experience as member of team ministry in congregation (1996present); 

Graduate Instructor, Concordia Irvine, Concordia Fort Wayne, 

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CA Grad School of Theology, Bethesda, Chr. Univ; Member Floor Committee, LCMS, 1998; 

Delegate LCMS Convention 2004. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Responsible, faithful service to PSD churches and schools 

under the mission banner of “Clear Witness and Caring Service” (Ephesians 4). 

Rev. Eric V. Kaelberer 

Home Congregation: Grace Evangelical Lutheran, Rialto, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne; 

Served at Cross of Christ, Bountiful, Utah from 1985-1989; Served on the Rocky Mountain District 

Committee on Campus Ministry – 1986-1988; entered the PSW taking a call to Immanuel Lutheran 

Church and School in Orange where I served until June 2000. At that time I accepted the call to 

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rialto; Circuit Counselor 2006-present. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I am not actively seeking to serve as a Regional VP in our 

District. I am honored that my name was given. If in the wisdom of God as expressed by the 

delegates at the District Convention you would select me to serve in this role, I would work to the 

best of my abilities to serve the congregations of Region 3. The Sweet Gospel of Jesus Christ and 

His crucified for sinners is uppermost in my ministry and has been in my role as Circuit Counselor. I 

see the District as I see the Office of Holy Ministry in the Congregation, a role of Service (diakonia). 

We have many challenges before us as a Church Body and a District. These challenges need far 

more than a hand-full of men and women at the District Office to be involved. The prayers and 

council of every congregation is needed. I am not seeking nor asking for this office. Others are no 

doubt better qualified than i. I let my name stand in the same way that I would never “outright” 

decline a Divine Call. God will bless our District and our Region 3 with the right man for this task. 

God keep you, deer delegates. In Christ’s Holy Name. 

Rev. Timothy M. Klinkenberg 

Home Congregation: St. John’s Lutheran, Orange, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: I have served at St. John’s for 18 years, 

the last 12 as Senior Pastor. I have served on the PSW Board of Directors. 

Currently serve as circuit counselor. I have served as a coach in the 

community of Orange and love working with young people. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: The District Vice President 

should work with the congregations and their pastors to support and 

encourage them toward the proclamation of the gospel and mercy toward 

people both in the congregation and community. 

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Gary P. Boye 

Home Congregation: Beautiful Savior Lutheran, Tempe, AZ 

Occupation: Sole Pastor 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Parish pastor – 32 yrs. Hospital Chaplain – 8 

yrs. Some campus ministry work. Circuit counselor – 3 years. Multi-ethnic 

Ministries Committee; Seminary Application Committee; Pastors’ Conference 

Program Committee; Reformation Rally – East Valley 2011. Docent @ Tempe 

Center for the Arts. Choral Society. Computer Technology Certificate – Colorado Institute of Art. 

Married; father of two. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: By tapping every possible resource at our disposal, we 

work earnestly and intentionally in bringing the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ to ever more souls 

here and around the world. 

Rev. Vince Harman 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Region Mission Council (Region 4) 10 years 

DSWD, Chairman 2 years; Recruitment & Financial Aid Task Force PSWD; 

Circuit Counselor – Circuit 24, 6 years. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: To effectively resource existing 

congregations and school to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to “all 

nations” whom we serve in our communities. 

Steven Massey 

Home Congregation: St Paul Lutheran, Phoenix, AZ 


Experience Pertinent to Position: SELC District – LWML Pastoral Advisor 

2001-2003. PSW Circuit 26 Treasurer 2012-present. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: The District exists to support the local 

congregations using the infrastructure that is in place. I hope to network the 

resources that are in place to build one another up. Another function of District is to support 

missions. I hope to help congregations wake up to the opportunities within and without. I am 

deeply honored to have been nominated. Therefore, I cannot decline. I do have to say that I was 

very surprised that I was nominated. Somebody sees something that I don’t see. I would be more 

than willing to serve on a number of Boards before I was entrusted with this honor. 

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District Secretary 


Richard Burkey 

Home Congregation: Christ Lutheran Church Ministries, La Mesa, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Have served as secretary on the district board 

since September 2010. I have served as a parish pastor in Arkansas, Florida and 

California since 1985. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: To unite together to live out the Great Commandment 

and fulfill the Great Commission as we wisely manage to resources God provides as well as 

encourage and equip congregations, schools and communities to connect people to Jesus. 

Rev. Mark Manning 

Home Congregation: St. Pauls’ Lutheran, Orange, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Church Planter – 2001-2011; Chairman – 

Board of Directors – Searchlight Ministries – 2001-2011; LWML Zone 

Counselor – 2009-2010; Delegate Synodical Convention – 2010; Crescent 

Elementary School Board of Directors 2011-present and Parliamentarian for 

the Board 2011-present; District Advisory Committee – Orange Unified 

School District 2011-present. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Our District is in need of stability. Strong leadership is 

needed for up to turn the corner from simply surviving to thriving. Now is the time to elect new 

leadership that can help move this forward and ensure that it is able to resource our churches and 

minister to our workers. The responsibilities of the Secretary are geared to help keep all things 

decent and well ordered. My experiences as a mission pastor have helped prepare me for this role. 

With God’s help, together we can accomplish great things for the Kingdom of God. 

District Treasurer 

Diana Alexander 

Home Congregation: University Lutheran, San Diego, CA 

Occupation: Business Owner – Tax and Financial Services 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Board of Directors – Treasurer; Synod Nominating Committee. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: My vision for the ministry of the Pacific Southwest 

District is that as a District we will be able to demonstrate to our Churches and School the LOVE of 

Jesus Christ in the church. So that in all that we do to serve our people they are encouraged to be the 

salt and light in the world. 

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Board of Directors Commissioned Member Region 1 

Nancy J. Durkovic 

Home Congregation: First Lutheran, Manhattan Beach, CA 

Occupation: Preschool Director 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I have had 31 years’ experience as a Lutheran educator and 

administrator, 17 of which have been served in the Pacific Southwest District. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: That all will come to know the saving grace of our Lord 

Jesus Christ! 

Faith Spelbring, DCE 

Home Congregation: First Lutheran, Venice, CA 

Occupation: Manager, Regional Outreach Conferences, Lutheran Hour 

Ministries 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I have served in professional church work for 

more than ten years. After graduating from Concordia University - Irvine, I was 

blessed to serve as Director of Christian Education of University Lutheran 

Chapel serving the UCLA campus for seven very educational years! There, I led 

Bible studies, coordinated national and international mission trips, oversaw 

campus outreach, acted as UCLA's advisor for the Veritas Forum, served as Vice President of the 

University Religious Conference (a group formed by the chancellor of UCLA to encourage interreligious 

dialog), and cofounded the PSD College Ministry Taskforce. When my husband entered 

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, I began working for Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) and am 

currently one of their deployed staff members. I work out of my home office in Los Angeles, 

managing LHM's Regional Outreach Conferences. My goal is to train God's people to be missionminded 

witnesses of Jesus Christ. I am a fellow of the International Academy of Christian 

Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights of Strasbourg, France, working on my thesis to 

complete my master's degree in Theology from my alma mater, wife of a wonderful new pastor and 

a mother of three. Through all of the above, God has blessed me with passion and enthusiasm for 

sharing the Gospel, creative problem solving skills, education and experience in reaching the 

Millennial generation, and a love of team work. I would be honored to use these skills to serve the 

people of the Pacific Southwest District. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: My vision" as a member of the PSD Board of Directors 

would be to support PSD congregations, church workers, and individual members in their vision to 

carry out God's mission in their communities and around the world. Some key things I would enjoy 

seeing include laity equipped to and active in sharing the Gospel, congregations equipped to engage 

the Millennial generation - who are largely disinterested in "church" (small "c") -and partnerships 

strengthened with other organizations that are making great headway in the above, so we do not 

have to recreate the wheel or invest in things that are already available. I would also enjoy helping 

find creative ways to enhance or develop mission efforts in places where we currently struggle to 

reach out with the Gospel, especially College campuses and urban areas. 

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Karl Fink 

Home Congregation: Bethany Lutheran, Long Beach, CA 

Occupation: DCE 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Administrate/Oversee many ministries in 

church and school, Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, Adult Ed, School 

Athletic Director, Confirmation Administrator to name a few of the ministries. I 

was also involved with National Youth Gathering in mid-80’s (Red Rock – Denver). Currently on 

Lutheran Youth Fellowship Committee. Chaired many years ago Committee for Oak Glen Youth 

Leaders Retreat. Involved on Committee here in calling our recent Senior Pastor in 2002. Have 

formed many long-lasting relationships in Congregations & District. I am a people person. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Continuing to share Jesus Christ to an ever-changing 

district in many and varying ways, so He becomes known to those in our midst who still do not 

know Him! 

Deborah Martinez 

Home Congregation: Our Saviors Lutheran, Arcadia, CA 

Occupation: Principal 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Currently serving as principal and teacher of a Christian mission 

minded school ministry. I have over 30 years of experience in active ministry as a lay person, teacher, 

educator, youth leader and principal focused in the areas of children’s and youth ministry, music and 

evangelist outreach. I have served in the capacity of a Board of Directors member for two separate 

non-profits focused on community outreach. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: To be an effective resource and support for ministries 

that still serve as mission outposts in out communities, whether a church, school or associated 

ministry in order to reach those in spiritual need with the saving message that only Jesus gives. 

James Prill 

Home Congregation: Zion Lutheran, Victorville, CA 

Occupation: Principals / teacher – Zion Lutheran School 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Principals / teacher in Lutheran Schools for 38 

years 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I see the need for congregations and 

schools to share with each other and the District to help this happen. More congregations need to 

see our District as the means to share and help each other in the important task of spreading the 

Gospel. 

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Steve Schedler 

Home Congregation: St. Paul’s Lutheran, San Diego, CA 

Occupation: DCE 

Experience Pertinent to Position: 26 years of Parish experience leading and 

administrations. Children’s and Youth Ministries, Adult Bible Study Ministries, 

national and international mission trips. PSD Board of Directors 2009 – 

present, LCMS convention Delegate 2004, Speaker/presenter at various 

gatherings and conferences. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: It is my hope that the PSD support and equip 

conversations to boldly proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior in their churches and communities. I pray 

that God would bless our partnership as congregations and schools at the Pacific Southwest and lead 

up to a sound financial situation. I also pray that we be good stewards of all the resources that God 

has entrusted to us and be united in our witness of Jesus. 

Carol Smallwood 

Home Congregation: St. Paul’s Lutheran, Garden Grove, CA 

Occupation: Retired Teacher 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Served in multi-cultural ministry. Served in 6 different 

congregations in the district. Past of PSD for 40 years. Attended 2 synodical conventions, served on 

School Ministry boards. Active in church council, children’s ministry. Served in leadership positions 

in regional principal’s conference. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: The district serves the people by offering vibrant ministry 

opportunities. Encourage multi-culture, multi-generational growth – meeting the spiritual needs of 

today’s society. 


Chuck Gerken 

Home Congregation: Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran, Scottsdale, CA 

Occupation: Director of Faith Development 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Previously served 9 years on PSD Board of Directors. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Congregations working together to overcome the many 

challenges they face to be effective in growing God’s kingdom. 

Sanna Klipfel 

Home Congregation: Lamb of God Lutheran, Las Vegas, NV 

Occupation: School Administrator 

Experience Pertinent to Position: As school administrator, I have served on 

various committees, church council, boards of directors. I have attended a 

synodical convention. I also served as part of an intervention team for 

churches and schools in the CNH district. In 2011, I was honored as PSW 

District Administrator of the Year. 

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My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: To establish partnerships with congregations and schools 

to assist them with needed resources to create communities in which people have a personal 

relationship with Christ and become active disciples in their workplaces and neighborhoods. 

Board of Directors Lay Member Region 1 

William Abbott 

Home Congregation: Immanuel Lutheran, Redondo Beach, CA 

Occupation: Retired R.N. 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I am a I am semi-retired Registered Nurse, who 

after over thirty years of Nursing practice, is now devoting the majority of my efforts 

to education and the Deaconate Ministry. I received an Associate Science Degree 

in Nursing from Los Angeles Harbor College and an Emergency Department 

Clinical Certification from California State University at Long Beach. After 

practicing in the Emergency Department of a Los Angeles Hospital for 19 years I moved into a 

management position with a health care system, responsible for 150 employees in the state's largest 

respiratory sub-acute facility. I completed my clinical nursing career in Dome Health and retired from active 

clinical practice. I continue to provide consulting services. Lecturing at various locations throughout the 

year, I attempt to bring a unique teaching style and earthy understanding of the human condition along 

with a unique knowledge and skill set. I am a licensed Deacon in the Pacific Southwest District LCMS 

serving in the Deaconate Ministries of Immanuel Lutheran Church Redondo Beach, California. Parish 

Health Kindness in Minutes (KIM) care ministries and assisting with visitation and word and sacrament 

ministries are some of my responsibilities. I have also served as Chairman Ministry of Elders at Immanuel 

Lutheran Church Redondo Beach; Chairman Board of Christian Education at Christ Lutheran RPV 

(historical not present); Guest lecturer for Concordia University Nebraska Family Life Ministry 

graduate program; Member of the Committee for the Pastor's, Deacon's, Vicars and Wives Retreat 

2011 and 2012 in charge of publicity; Presenter at the Fall Pastor's Conference in 201;1 Presenter at 

LoveFest at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Arcadia, in 2010, 2011, 2012. Vice Chairman of the 

Nomination Committee PSD 2012 convention: 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I believe our Pacific Southwest District has both many 

opportunities and challenges ahead. With the help of the Holy Spirit we can move forward with Jesus 

Christ as our head. There are people who do not know about our Savior and the gift of salvation He 

paid for with His work on the cross. This represents a great opportunity for us to bring the Gospel to 

the people of the Southwest. The district has many challenges; I have faced some similar trials in the 

secular world, and I know with forthright planning, management arid most importantly prayer, God 

pleasing solutions can be found. There are many very talented individuals here in PSD who are willing 

to be tools for the Holy Spirit. I believe the job of the district is to provide the support and to encourage 

the excellence and innovation that will be required, looking not only, at today but into the next decade and 

beyond. 

Deacon Mike Schultze 

Home Congregation: Peace Lutheran, Camarillo, CA 

Occupation: Director of Youth Ministry 

Experience Pertinent to Position: 13 years active youth (& family) ministry in 

LCMS congregation (Peace). Currently on Lay Leader Advisory Board. M.A. in 

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Christian Apologetics (Simon-Greenleaf School of Law) & partial completion of MA Theology 

(CUI). Served in college/adult ministry in E.V. Free (3 yrs. Full – 10 partial). 4 years student ministry 

IVCF (1 yr. volunteer staff). 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: To herald the great cries of the Reformation (Sola’s) in a 

relevant & respectful fashion to a new generation & seek ways to strengthen support & solidarity 

among PSW congregations in the peace & love that are only in Christ Jesus our living Lord & Savior. 

Beverly Tietjen 

Home Congregation: Our Savior Lutheran, Westchester, CA 

Occupation: Retired Educator 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Member of the church leadership council; 

CFO-Children of Our Savior Preschool; LWML President; Centinela Zone 5 

LWML Treasurer; Sunday School Teacher; Current member of the BOD, 

finishing first 3 year term. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: My vision for the District is to 

continue carrying out the Great Commission of bringing the Gospel to the many cultures 

and ethnicities of the Pacific Southwest and helping the District to make wise use of the financial 

resources available to accomplish this task. 


Sharon Mather 

Home Congregation: First Lutheran, Long Beach, CA 

Occupation: Executive Assistant 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I was a lay delegate at the PSD Convention in 2006 

and will be again for 2012. I also served as a lay delegate to the 2010 Synodical 

Convention in Houston. Within my parish I have chaired the Stewardship Board, the 

Finance Board, and the Endowment Fund Committee, and have been a member of the 

Constitution Revision Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Pastor Performance Review 

Committee, Currently I serve as President of the Congregation, and I was instrumental in our transition 

to Policy-Based Governance two-and-a-half years ago. Over the years I have been a member of eight 

different LCMS congregations, primarily due to the fact that I have moved frequently. This has given me 

exposure to different styles of worship, leadership, and governance within our churches. As a Wyneken 

descendant, I have grown up with quite a few pastors in my family, so I have always felt a close 

connection to our synod and congregational life. Yet, I acknowledge that all of this is worthless 

compared to the "surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." (Phil. 3:8) My greatest 

qualification is the fact that I am a humble sinner, grateful to have received forgiveness ' and salvation 

through Christ. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I would like to see the PSD continue to effectively 

resource congregations and schools to fulfill the Great Commission, The direction and decisions of the 

District need to be guided by a desire to bring Christ and His unchanging message to people in a way 

that is culturally relevant, sensitive to needs, and appropriate for the time and place in which we live. 

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Deacon John Ochetti 

Home Congregation: Historic First Lutheran, Pasadena, CA 

Occupation: School Psychologist 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Elder – 10 years; Deacon – 2 years; Floor committee member – 

last convention. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Continue to expand the ministry including schools and 

church planting. Bring the Gospel of Christ to the many who do not know HIM. 

Alison Sweeney 

Home Congregation: Our Savior Lutheran, Arcadia, CA 

Occupation: Retired. Formerly a Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations 

Executive 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Committees/Volunteer Positions: Our Savior 

Lutheran Church, Arcadia, CA; LoveFest Co-Chairman, Chairman (2003 - 

Current); Computer Technology and Audio/Visual Support (2001 - Current); 

Donor - Scholarship Program at Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School, Sylmar (1996- 

2007); Lutheran Women's Missionary League Annual Fundraising Luncheon (2004 - 

2009); Building Committee - Youth & Family Ministry Building (2005 - Completed 

Summer 2007); Finance Board (2002-2005). Allied Integrated Marketing: VP, SVP and 

EVP: Charged with creation/implementation of all strategic media activities for most 

major studios valued $500,000,000 annually. Strategic Marketing & Publicity for 

Paramount Pictures, Miramax Films, Universal Pictures, 20 `h Century Fox/Fox 

Searchlight/Fox Faith, Weinstein Company. Public Relations and Publicity efforts for all 

Major and Minor Studios (approximately (20+ clients).Business Development, 

Acquisitions and Operations: Member, Executive Board. 250- employees, 25 regional 

offices, Negotiated and oversaw leases, contractual agreements, employee development 

program, Lease options and contracts. Tribune Company - Tribune Media Services 

Division: Sales, Business Plan Development & Technical Creation of Movie Data related 

products which are currently utilized throughout the Domestic Motion Picture industry and 

Advertising Agencies (1999-2002). PolyGram Films: National & International Advertising 

(1997-1999). American Multi-Cinema, Inc.: Regional Advertising (1988-1997). Mann 

Theatres: Local Advertising (1986-1988). Newspaper Association of America (North 

America) - National Study Executive Committee: 2004-2006. Variety Boys & Girls Club, 

Children's Charities - Executive Board of Directors: 2003-2006. University of California, 

Los Angeles. Graduated with BA, Psychology with minor emphasis in Biology: (1981- 

1986) Los Angeles Lutheran High School in Burbank, CA Graduated with Honors. 

(1978-1981) Lutheran Jr. High School at Trinity Lutheran Church, Reseda, CA (1976- 

1977) 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: My desire to serve on the PSD Board of Directors is to 

make a difference in whatever way to make the Pacific Southwest District one of the top districts in 

spreading the message of salvation. Few districts have the opportunities we do as it is populated with 

people from across the world settling within our region; people who know nothing of Jesus. As a 

board member I envision our emphasis to be on mission, mission, and even more mission! As 

someone who has worked in the entertainment industry for over 25 years, I believe there are things I 

can bring to the table to help with this initiative. For years I have served as Chairman of an annual 

Youth/Adult conference called LoveFest at Our Savior Lutheran Church where we have grown from 

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having fewer than 100 people in attendance to well over 1000 each year. I would like to use some of 

that same expertise while serving on the Pacific 


Joel Eichenberger 

Home Congregation: Trinity Lutheran, Temecula, CA 

Occupation: Retired 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I have been a Lutheran for practically my 

entire life and a member of an LCMS congregation since 1986. I have over 40 

years experience in leadership/management positions. I have held the offices 

of president, vice president and/or secretary of my past and current 

congregations. I am currently the secretary of our congregation and board of 

directors. I led my current and previous congregations' transition to policy based 

governance. We are currently transitioning to a policy/partnership model. I am a retired U.S. 

Air Force officer and Boeing engineering and logistics manager with a BA in psychology from 

Chapman University and an MS in logistics management from the Air Force Institute of 

Technology. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: My vision for the ministry of the PSD included the 

establishment of a true partnership between the district and our congregations; and providing clear 

and consistent visionary leadership that is less focused on problems and more on opportunities. 

Timothy M. Holt 

Home Congregation: Our Savior Lutheran, Palm Springs, CA 

Occupation: Architect 

Experience Pertinent to Position: My heartfelt connection to our Lord’s church 

began at an early age as I have vivid memories of growing up in a church that my 

parents had planted just before my birth. I have no recall of life without Jesus and 

His church. Having been baptized, confirmed and married in the LCMS, I have 

been gifted and equipped to perform various leadership roles. As an architect with 40+ years of 

experience, I have designed more than 100 church-related projects. I’ve served as Chairman of Our 

Saviors Church for 12+ years, currently as chair of the Board of Lay Elders and lead the Men’s 

Ministry. I am also a member of the Architectural Review Board in my hometown of Rancho Mirage 

and serve as consultant to the Building Committee for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San 

Bernardino. I am principal of my firm, Holt Architects. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I believe the PSD is uniquely positioned to forward the 

Lord’s mission among out District Churches. My vision included exploring creative ways to expand 

His kingdom in this region while respecting our values and Christian heritage. 

Dr. Michael D. Lange 

Home Congregation: Immanuel Lutheran, Orange, CA 

Occupation: Semiconductor Physicist at Northrop Grumman 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Serving as Asst. to Exec. Dir. In home church. 

Previously the Sunday School Superintendent and teacher. Also, three terms as 

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Elder, once as Chairman. Two-term incumbent as Lay Member of the PSWD Board of Directors 

serving Region 3. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I have been privileged to help support the consistently 

faithful and caring ways that our District Officers and Staff assist our congregations through their 

spiritual and fiscal challenges. It would be my honor to continue so. 

James Lowe 

Home Congregation: Faith Lutheran, Capistrano Beach, CA 

Occupation: Lawyer 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Second term as Parish President Board of 

Directors; League of Faithful Masks Organizer; Presenter, German Day, 

Concordia University, Irvine, 2010, and 2011. Lawyer of 40+ years, specialties: 

Intellectual Property, Insurance Coverage, Business Litigation. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Strengthen outreach and LCMS 

Missions, Support Congregations. 

Mrs. Conni Schramm 


Occupation: High School Teacher Old Testament, Crean Luther, Irvine 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Chairman of Equipping Conference (2 

consecutive conferences); Chairman for Worship at District Convention 

(2012); President of Homeowners Assoc. (BOD) 2012-2014. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Buy the power of the Holy Spirit to keep our focus on the 

cross as our purpose and ministry. 


Dale Brinkman 

Home Congregation: Risen Savior Lutheran, Chandler, AZ 

Occupation: Semi-retired / Part-time Software Consultant 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I am a lifelong member of the LCMS, having 

held parish volunteer positions of Youth Director, Counter, Sound System 

Technician, and Small Group Leader. I have held elected positions of Elder, 

Stewardship, Vice President, and Finance. For the past 33 years, I have been a 

member of Christ, Costa Mesa; St. John's, Orange; and Risen Savior, Chandler, within the PSD. 

My education includes a BS in Electrical Engineering from Valparaiso University; graduate 

school in Biomedical Engineering at UW, Madison; and an MBA from Pepperdine University. I 

worked for 17 years in R&D and management positions at various medical equipment 

companies prior to launching and operating a software company for 13 years, selling it in 2003. 

My wife and I moved to Arizona in 2006 where we enjoy semi-retirement while I continue to 

work part-time from home as a software consultant. I am detail oriented and dedicated. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Our risen Savior has placed nearly 40 million souls at 

the doorsteps of our parishes in the PSD and has commanded us to "go therefore and make 

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disciples." Throughout the District, we need to focus on worshiping, growing, and serving while 

connecting people to Jesus. It's that simple. 

Ellen Knowlton 

Home Congregation: Faith Community Lutheran, Las Vegas, NV 

Occupation: Retired, Special Agent in Charge, FBI 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Past president of Congregation, Chairman of 

BOD, Faith Community Lutheran Church. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: To effectively advance Jesus Christ’s mission by acting in 

support of and on behalf of district congregations and school by providing financial support, 

guidance and encouragement, while fostering a closer relationship between the district and the 

congregations and schools we serve. 

Board of Directors LCEF Committee Chairperson 

Michael Grobelch 

Home Congregation: Light of Christ Lutheran, Irvine, CA 

Occupation: Software Consultant 

Experience Pertinent to Position: My consultancy practice requires our company to be lean and agile 

in our marketplace. We compete successfully with companies the size of IBM and CSC. Over the 

last 25 years of competing with companies we have developed a mindset of using technology to 

leverage our position. Using Date Mining Techniques we are rapidly able to ID trends and take 

advantage before our competition. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: By using the techniques learned competing with larger 

companies, I envision using unconventional methods to extend God’s Kingdom here in the PSD. 

Julian L. Fruhling 

Home Congregation: Desert Foothills Lutheran, Scottsdale, AZ 

Occupation: Banker 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Chairman LCEF Committee for 6 years; Banker 

for 36 years, CEO of three banks; Co-Lead a Strategic Planning Process for Desert 

Foothills; Past Capital Campaign Leader with successful outcome. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: To provide the necessary support to the 

Churches and Schools of the district and to fulfill the mission of supporting the 

faith of fellow Lutherans and to bring people to Jesus. 

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Constitution Committee, Ordained 

Craig Donofrio 

Home Congregation: Mr. Olive Lutheran, Pasadena, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Pastor; held various District posts in the New England District; 

LWML Zone Advisor; Executive Director So Orange County Outreach; Board of Directors for a 

large drug & alcohol treatment center; ordained in the LCMS for 13 years. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I encourage all of our churches and pastors in the Pacific 

Southwest District, and the LC-MS as a whole to focus more and more on the astonishing love and 

mercy that we have been given in Christ Jesus. I encourage our churches and pastors to bear each 

other's burdens in brotherly love and encouragement to the glory of Christ until He returns. Let us 

set aside all that hinders, all pettiness and selfishness that distracts us from the work of Christ and 

His grace for all sinners. May we be of a single mind and that being proclaiming Christ to all of 

creation in thought, Word and deed. 

James K. Pflueger 

Home Congregation: 

Occupation: Emeritus 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Served in parishes in White and Aurora, South 

Dakota, Lansing, Michigan; Brookfield, Wisconsin; Cerritos, California; part time 

at Risen Savior Chandler AZ. South Wisconsin District Worship Committee 

1996-1999 Chair of Mission Committee of Pacific Southwest District 2003-2009 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSD: That the District continue to faithfully proclaim the 

gospel while finding ways to be relational in the culture around us. And, that we find new ways to 

reach the unchurhed of the Southwest in diverse settings in a new economy and changing 

circumstances of our world and nation. 

Samuel Paul Schuldheisz 

Home Congregation: Redeemer Lutheran, Huntington Beach, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Organizing and coordinating both clergy and 

laity working together on the 5th Annual Catechism Convocation of Southern 

California. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: That through their respective 

vocations, both the Pastors and Laity of the PSW would work boldly to declare, defend and confess 

the faith once and for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3), to foster a thriving Lutheran ethos among 

our churches by means of the historic Christian faith and the rich liturgical heritage of the Church 

that through clear witness and caring service we might teach the faithful, reach the lost and care for 

all. 

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Rev. Jeffrey D. Springer 

Home Congregation: Trinity Lutheran, Whittier, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Congregational President 3 years – Fairlawn 

Lutheran Church. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: That we may have congregational 

constitutions that are faithful to our Lutheran Doctrine and Confessions. 

Rev. Gary G. Trickey 

Home Congregation: St. Mark Lutheran, Encinitas, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Teacher and Director of Youth, St. Paul 

Lutheran Church and School, 1967-75, Principal 1975-77; Principal, teacher, 

director of youth, St. John Lutheran Church and School, Buckley, IL, 1977-80. 

Vicarage, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Los Lunas, NM, 1982-83; Pastor, 

Grace Lutheran Church, Hobbs, NM, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lovington, NM, 1983-93, 

Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 1993-2010. Teacher, Director of Youth, Principal, 

Sunday School Teacher, Adult Bible Class Teacher, Pastor. Crt: Pecos Circuit Counselor, 1988-93 

(RMD), Utah Circuit Treasurer 1996-2010 (RMD). Chairman of the Program Committee of the 

Iowa West Teacher's Conference 1970-73, President of the Iowa West Teacher's Conference 1973- 

76; Chairman of the Rocky Mountain Human Care Ministry Committee, 1994-96; Member of 

District Nominating Committee, 1989-1993; Pecos Circuit Pastoral Delegate (Rocky Mountain 

District), 1986 Synodical Convention, Utah Circuit (RMD) Pastoral Delegate 2001 Synodical 

Convention, Western Area Vice President Rocky Mountain District 2000-2011, Rocky Mountain 

Board of Directors 2000-2011.Syd: None. Associate Degree, St. John' College, Winfield, KS; 1963- 

65. B.S. in Education, Concordia Teacher's College, Seward, NB, 1965-67; Masters of Education in 

Elementary Administration, Concordia Teacher's College, Seward, NB, 1977. Colloquy: Concordia 

Seminary, St. Louis, MO. 1983 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: It has been my privilege to serve in God's Church more 

than 43 years, and by the help and grace of God, I will continue to use my abilities to help serve in 

the District in the spreading of God love through Word and Sacraments. 

Constitution Committee, Lay 

Raymond Arthur Garcia 

Home Congregation: Redeemer Lutheran, Thousand Oaks, CA 

Occupation: Attorney 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Lutheran Grammar School (St. Stephens, 

Chicago, IL); Luther Institute Chicago (High School); Gama Delta University 

of Illinois; Founding member Redeemer Church, Thousand Oaks, CA; 15 years 

as accountant Assistant to President of Company; Thousand Oaks City Council, Mayor of Thousand 

Oaks, CA 1971-72; Attorney at Law since 1967. Serves as Judge Pro Tem in Ventura County Court, 

Treasurer Church, Evangelism Chairman, Board of Elders, President of Congregation. Married 56 

years, two sons, six grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. 

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My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Focus on spreading the GOOD NEW OF JESUS to all 

God’s Children. 

Tom Miller 

Home Congregation: St Paul’s Lutheran, Garden Grove, CA 

Occupation: 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I have written or re-written constitutions and 

/or by-laws for several not-for-profits, including two LCMS congregations. For 

dozens of my clients, I have designed or re-designed their organizational structure. 

I understand the needs and the requirements of the district and synod having 

served as a delegate for three synodical conventions. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Constitutions and By-laws help insure that a ministry is 

conducting in good order, faithful to scripture, the civil regulations and LCMS polity. Congregations 

should receive timely and appropriate feedback on both questions and documents submitted for 

review. 

Troy A. Norton 

Home Congregation: Our Savior’s First Lutheran, Granada Hills, CA 

Occupation: Television Production – Producer, Executive in Charge 

Experience Pertinent to Position: President of congregation; 2 years Elder, 2 

years Chairman; L.A. Lutheran High School Board; Chairman PSWD Committee 

on Constitutions. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Having had the opportunity to work with many of our 

congregations over the last three years, I have seen the desire to spread the Gospel message to their 

communities. New ideas, such as the Transforming Churches Network, are enabling congregations 

to do just that. I hope to continue to work with congregations to allow them to focus their energies 

on evangelism rather than governance. 

CUI Board of Regents, Ordained 

Robert Dargatz 

Home Congregation: Immanuel Lutheran, Orange, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Sole Pastor – Immanuel 1998 – Present. 

Concordia Irvine Board of Regents 2006 – present; C.T.C.R. 1994-1998; 

Commission of Doctrinal Review 1999-2001; Pacific Lutheran High School, 

Torrance – Board of Directors, 2008 – present; Luther High School of Orange 

County – Board of Directors 2002 – 2008; Full-time Religion Faculty Member – CUI/CCI 1977- 

1998; Instructor & Resident Counselor – Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, ’76-’77. 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: That we encourage & support one another in the 

glorious ministry given to us by the Lord Jesus Christ who has given us His Spirit to make disciples 

by the preaching of the gospel and making proper use of the sacraments and instruction everyone in 

the teaching of the scriptures. 

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Rev. James Henkell 

Home Congregation: St Paul’s Lutheran, San Diego, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: 2004-2010 Chairman, Board of Regents, 

Lutheran High School San Diego; 1992-1993 Student Body President, 

Concordia University Irvine; 1991-1993 Chairman, Lutheran Youth 

Fellowship, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 1991-2012 Speaker, Synodical, 

District and Congregational Events(National Youth Gatherings, Beautiful 

Feet Missions Conference, Association of Lutheran Secondary Schools, PSW 

District Educators Conference, District Evangelism Executives Conference, District Education 

Executives Conference, Effective Ministry Conference, Concordia University and Lutheran High 

School Chapels and Retreats) 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: Concordia University Irvine exemplifies Christcentered 

learning and leadership. The University has an extraordinary opportunity to witness to 

the thousands of students and families connected to the campus(es). That Christian witness is 

essential in both its courses and activities. Concordia has done an exceptional job in developing 

relationships with the local business community. It's a model which may be applied to other 

professions, as we prepare Christian leaders in numerous vocations. There is also value in better 

engaging congregations with the ministry (on-campus) and resources (off-campus) of the 

University, I am proud to be an alumnus of Concordia, and would be privileged to help influence 

its future. 

Rev. Matthew Jennings 

Home Congregation: Good Shepherd Lutheran, Yucca Valley, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: I am a graduate of CUI (1994) with a degree 

in Liberal Arts. I taught junior high school for 10 years before heading to St. 

Louis for seminary. I am currently involved in Youth ministry from junior high 

to college age kinds in my parish and circuit. My love for education and 

teaching hasn’t changed since becoming a pastor. It would be great to have a 

connection to the college from the High Desert/Inland Empire. 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: It would be great to see more professional church 

workers come out of CUI and serve our Lord as teachers, pastors and DCE’s. I believe that a quality 

Christian-Lutheran education is key in preparing all for the mission field, whether they become 

professional church workers or not. 

Thomas Meyer 

Home Congregation: Community Lutheran, Escondido, CA 

Occupation: Assistant Pastor 

Experience Pertinent to Position: 5 years Bd of Directors, Denver Lutheran 

High School; 6 years Bd of Directors Orange County Lutheran High 

Association, 2 yrs as Chair; 8 years Bd. of Directors West Michigan Lutheran 

High School, 6 yrs as Chair; 5 years Board of Regents, Concordia, Irvine; PSW 

District – Stewardship Committee, Convention Floor Comm; Rocky Mtn 

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District, LCMS, Exec., Sunday School comm; Adult Min. comm chairman; Michigan District, LCMS 

Circuit Counselor; son and daughter-in-law are Concordia, Irvine grads. 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: That Concordia would continue to be guided by the 

Great Commission & the Lutheran Confessions to prepare students to have an impact of their 

communities for Jesus Christ and His church. 

J.L. Precup 

Home Congregation: University Lutheran, La Jolla, CA 


Experience Pertinent to Position: Former CUI Regent (2007-2010); Retired 

Navy Chaplain; 28 years’ experience ministering to university aged young adults; 

over 12 years ministering in overseas locations, especially the Philippines, 

Mexico, South Korea, and Spain. 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: Faithful in living out the gospel of Christ 

throughout life. 

Rev. Dominic J. Rivkin 

Home Congregation: Trinity Lutheran, Temecula, CA 

Occupation: Lead Pastor 

Experience Pertinent to Position: None 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: To encourage and support 

faithfulness to the call to educate and train current and future leaders for our 

church. 

CUI Board of Regents, Commissioned 

Dr. Steven J. Buuck 


Occupation: CEO, Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I served on the board for the Association of 

Lutheran Secondary Schools for four years, chairing that board for two of those 

years. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Pacific Southwest District for 

the past three years. I have served as an adjunct faculty member for Concordia 

University, Wisconsin for the past fifteen years teaching Leadership and Organizational Behavior in 

Concordia’s online MBA program. 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: I envision Concordia to be a place that seeks both 

time tested and innovative ways to depopulate hell while preparing its graduates to lead and serve 

others. Digital age skills (e.g. collaboration, creativity, real world problem solving) will be 

incorporated into the learning environment. Concordia has a proud history upon which continuing 

expansion and excellence will be built. Ultimately, my vision for Concordia is that it will be the 

Christian university that others can only dream about. 

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Dr. Mary Fink 

Home Congregation: Bethany Lutheran, Long Beach, CA 

Occupation: Principal 

Experience Pertinent to Position: 28 years of professional church work, 

including experience as a teacher, minister of music, tech coordinator and 

principal; served on district committees including the Educator’s conference, 

technology committee, worship committee for convention and principal 

conference. 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: My vision for the ministry of Concordia University 

is that it would be rooted in the Gospel, and an example of excellence in teaching, learning, leading 

and serving. 

CUI Board of Regents, Lay 

John Friend 



Experience Pertinent to Position: Presently I am a member of the Board of 

Regents. I have been and continue to be active with Concordia University, 

Irvine. Formerly Chairman of CUI’s Board of Trustees and headed the School of 

Business at the University. 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: To continue to produce strong Christian, right and 

honorable individuals. 

Jeffrey S. McCombs 

Home Congregation: Concordia Lutheran, Cerritos 

Occupation: University Professor – Health Economics 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Elder, Concordia Lutheran, 5 years; Head of 

Youth Board; Concordia Lutheran 9 years. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: Teaching students that God’s promises 

apply to their work/professional lives as well as their personal/family life. 

Ward C. White 

Home Congregation: Redeemer Lutheran, Thousand Oaks. CA 

Occupation: Vice President, ITT Corporation, (Retired) 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Current President of the Congregation, Usher, Greeter, Past Elder, 

and Past 42 nd District Convention Delegate, Redeemer Lutheran, Thousand Oaks, CA; Previous 

President of the Congregation, Treasurer, Choir Director and Choir Member of Sour Savior’s First 

Lutheran Church and School, Granada Hills, CA; Current Weekly Bible Class Teacher at Casa 

Panorama Senior Residence HUD Center, Panorama City, CA for the past 10 years; Retired 

Aerospace Executive; BSEE 1959; University of Akron, OH; Lutheran for 61 years. 

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My Vision for the ministry of the University: Is to provide the highest level of Christ-centered 

academic excellence in preparing students for a life of Living, Learning, Leadership and Lifetime 

Christian service as guided by the teaching of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions. 

Dr. Audrey G. Williams 


Occupation: Retired University Professor and Administrator 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Faith Community Lutheran Chancel & Bell 

Choir, Greeter, (2001 – present); Assimilation Team, CUI congregational 

champion in LV Valley; Lamb of God Lutheran, LV, Founding Member (1990– 

2001), Choirs, Church Council, Build. Comm, Chair; CUI Board of Regents 

1999-2009, 2010 –present; CUI Academic Enterprise Team; Compensation & Evaluation Comm; 

B.S., M.S. Univ of Illinois; PhD (Higher Ed) – USC; Retired Professor, Dept. Chair, Assoc. Dean for 

Academic Affairs – CSULA & University of Hawaii; Numerous professional organizations, and 

leadership positions; Lions Clubs Int’l, Past District Gov. for Nevada; Leadership Trainer. 

My Vision for the ministry of the University: Is to continue expansion of the programs, faculty 

& students, campus facilities & environment in keeping with CUI’s mission of the Commission of 

Christ. 

Synod’s Committee for Nominations, Ordained 

Rev. Jerry M. Kosberg 

Home Congregation: Gethsemane Lutheran, Tempe, AZ 

Occupation: Pastor – Part time (retired) 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I have been blessed to serve as parish pastor 

for over 20 years in Kansas, Illinois and Colorado. From 1994-1999 I served as 

director of Synod’s Evangelism Department. From 1999 to 2009 I served as 

Mission Facilitator of the PSD. My experience in all these areas has given me a 

broad vision for our church’s ministry. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: To effectively resource congregations and schools to 

fulfill the Great Commission. 

Loren Kramer 


Occupation: Special Assistant to President—Concordia University, Irvine 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Have served 2 times on Synodical Nominating 

Committee – Served as Chairman for the 2001 Synodical Convention. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: In these difficult and challenging 

times, to be faithful in doctrine and practice while energetically pursing the Mission our Lord has 

given to the church. 

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Dr. J. A. O. Preus 


Occupation: Executive Vice President for Mission Advancement 

Experience Pertinent to Position: I've had a great deal of experience that is pertinent 

to the Synodical Nominating Committee through my 30+ years as an ordained 

pastor of the LCMS, including, service on the CTCR, Synodical Dispute Resolution 

process, Commission on Organizations, Commission on Doctrinal Review, 

Commission on Ministry to the Armed Forces, and others. I've served as a parish 

pastor, seminary professor and Dean of Faculty at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, president 

of Concordia University Irvine and now senior leader of a large, national social service organization 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: My vision for the PSD is that it would be faithful in 

proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ and that it would not be " ashamed of the gospel, for it is 

the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16). My own vision in 

allowing my name to stand for this nomination is that, if you choose to elect me, I may "be useful to 

the Master, ready for every good work”(2 Timothy 2:21). 

Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau 

Home Congregation: St. John 

Occupation: District President 

Experience Pertinent to Position: Pastor: Emmaus, Alhambra, CA for 10 years 

and Epiphany, Chandler, AZ for 18 years. District: Board of Directors and 

District Vice President; District President since 2000. Synod: Chairman Council 

of Presidents, Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance, 

Mission 21 st Century Task Force. Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Board of 

Directors, Alhambra Kiwanis Club, and Chandler Rotary Club. 

My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: While these past three years have been the most 

challenging in recent history of the District, we continue to have exciting mission opportunities. 

Our mission field is most diverse and more unchurched than ever. To address these challenges we 

need to assist congregations which desire revitalization with a new mission vision and encourage 

other congregations to expand their mission opportunities through church planning and starting new 

satellite ministries. We need to lift up our schools as vital mission outposts and create additional 

opportunities to support our workers through stressful times. 

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Nominated Circuit Counselors for 2012-2015 

Circuit Pastors Name Congregation City, State 

Circuit 1 Rev. Paul Nelson Emanuel Lutheran Church Santa Barbara, CA 

Circuit 2 

Circuit 3 

Rev. Robert Hiller Faith Lutheran Church Moorpark, CA 

Circuit 4 Rev. James Page First Lutheran Church San Fernando, CA 

Circuit 5 Rev. Bruce von Hindenburg Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Inglewood, CA 

Circuit 6 

Circuit 7 

Rev. Dr. ST Williams, Jr. St. Paul Lutheran Church Los Angeles, CA 

Circuit 8 Rev. William Brunold Trinity Lutheran Church Norwalk, CA 

Circuit 9 Rev. Dustin Parker Concordia Lutheran Church Cerritos, CA 

Circuit 10 

Circuit 11 

Circuit 12 

Rev. Doug Johnstone First Lutheran Church Long Beach, CA 

Circuit 13 Rev. Timothy Klinkenberg St. John’s Lutheran Church Orange, CA 

Circuit 14 Rev. Roger Frick Zion Lutheran Church Anaheim 

Circuit 15 Rev. Ron Hodel Faith Lutheran Church Capistrano Beach, CA 

Circuit 16 Rev. Don Wiley St. John Evangelical Lutheran Colton, CA 

Circuit 17 Rev. Joel Shaltanis St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Pomona, CA 

Circuit 18 Rev. Paul Wentz Faith Lutheran Church Riverside, CA 

Circuit 19 Rev. Matthew Jennings Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Yucca Valley, CA 

Circuit 20 Rev. Daniel Alsop Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Tehachapi, CA 

Circuit 21 Rev. William Cate Trinity Lutheran Church Temecula, CA 

Circuit 22 Rev. Stewart Reimnitz Christ the Cornerstone San Diego, CA 

Circuit 23 Rev. Dave Weber Our Redeemer Lutheran Church San Diego, CA 

Circuit 24 Rev. Rodger Gredvig Peace Lutheran Church San Diego, CA 

Circuit 25 Rev. Mark D. Johnson Christ Lutheran Church Yuma, AZ 

Circuit 26 

Circuit 27 

Rev. Phil Robbins Crown of Life Lutheran Church Sun City West, AZ 

Circuit 28 Rev. Karl Schloeman Faith Lutheran Church Cottonwood, AZ 

Circuit 29 Rev. David Brinkman Risen Savior Lutheran Church Chandler, AZ 

Circuit 30 Rev. Mark Friedrich Mountain View Lutheran Church Apache Junction, AZ 

Circuit 31 Rev. Paul Brink Faith Community Lutheran Church Las Vegas, NV 

Circuit 32 Rev. Douglas Barnett Grace Lutheran Church Henderson, NV 

River 

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Rev. Earl Pierce St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Bullhead City, AZ 

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All candidates listed have agreed to serve if elected. Candidates may be nominated from the 

floor for most positions. Written consent must be presented to the District secretary that the 

candidate can and will serve if nominated and elected. 

Alexander, Diana Treasurer 131 

Alexander, Peter Vice President, Region 3 127 

Bombaro, John J. Vice President, Region 3 128 

Boye, Gary P. Vice President, Region 4 130 

Brinkman, Dale Board of Directors, Lay, Region 4 139 

Burkey, Richard Secretary 131 

Buuck, Steven J. CUI Board of Regents, Commissioned 145 

Crossan, Robert D. II Vice President, Region 3 128 

Cwirla, William M. Vice President, Region 2 126 

Dargatz, Robert Board of Regents, Ordained 143 

Donofrio, Craig Constitution Committee, Ordained 143 

Durkovic, Nancy J. Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 1 141 

Eichenberger, Joel Board of Directors, Lay, Region 3 132 

Fink, Karl Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 2 138 

Fink, Mary CUI Board of Regents, Commissioned 133 

Friend, John CUI Board of Regents, Lay 146 

Fruhling, Julian L. LCEF, Committee, Chair 140 

Garcia, Raymond Arthur Constitution Committee, Lay 142 

Gerken, Chuck Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 4 134 

Grobelch, Michael LCEF, Committee, Chair 140 

Harman, Vince Vice President, Region 4 130 

Harmelink, Daniel Vice president, Region 3 128 

Henkell, James CUI Board of Regents, Ordained 144 

Holt, Timothy M. Board of Directors, Lay, Region 3 135 

Jennings, Matthew Synods Committee for Nominations, Ordained 144 

Johnstone, Douglas Vice President, Region 2 126 

Kaelberer, Eric V. Vice President, Region 3 129 

Kindschy, Lowell Vice President, Region 1 125 

Klipfel, Sanna Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 4 134 

Klinkenberg, Timothy M. Vice President, Region 3 129 

Knowlton, Ellen Board of Directors, Lay, Region 4 140 

Kosberg, Jerry M. Synod’s Committee for Nominations, Ordained 147 

Kramer, Loren Synod’s Committee for Nominations, Ordained 147 

Lange, Michael D. Board of Directors, Lay, Region 2 138 

Lowe, James Board of Directors, Lay, Region 3 139 

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Manning, Mark Secretary 131 

Martinez, Deborah Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 2 133 

Massey, Steven Vice President, Region 4 130 

Mather, Sharon Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 4 136 

McCombs, Jeffrey S. CUI Board of Regents, Lay 146 

Meyer, Thomas CUI Board of Regents, Ordained 144 

Miller, Tom Constitution Committee, Lay 143 

Norton, Troy A. Constitution Committee, Lay 143 

Ochetti, John Board of Directors, Lay, Region 4 137 

Pflueger, James Constitution Committee, Ordained 141 

Precup, J.L. CUI Board of Regents, Ordained 145 

Preus, J.A.O. Synod’s Committee for Nominations, Ordained 148 

Prill, James Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 2 133 

Reimnitz, Elroi Vice President, Region 1 125 

Rivkin, Dominic J CUI Board of Regents, Ordained 145 

Schedler, Steve Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 3 134 

Schramm, Conni Board of Directors, Lay, Region 3 139 

Schuldheisz, Samuel Paul Constitution Committee, Ordained 141 

Schultze, Mike Board of Directors, Lay, Region 1 135 

Smallwood, Carol Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 3 134 

Sonnenberg, Roger Vice President, Region 2 127 

Spelbring, Faith Board of Directors, Commissioned, Region 1 132 

Springer, Jeffrey D. Constitution Committee, Ordained 142 

Stoterau, Larry President 125 

Stoterau, Larry Synod’s Committee for Nominations, Ordained 148 

Sweeney, Alison Board of Directors, Lay, Region 4 137 

Tietjen, Beverly Board of Directors, Lay, Region 1 136 

Trickey, Gary G. Constitution Committee, Ordained 142 

White, Ward C. CUI Board of Regents, Lay 146 

Williams, Audrey G. CUI Board of Regents, Lay 147 

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To Remove University Lutheran Chapel- 

UCLA From the PSW District’s List of 

Properties For Sale 

WHEREAS, the Pacific Southwest District 

Board of Directors, at its January 11, 2012 

meeting, decided to lace all seventeen (17) of 

the district’s real estate holdings for potential 

sale in order to offset $6 million of district 

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community, and 

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that the Board of Directors is “accountable to 

the District Convention for all its 

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may be appealed to the District Convention”; 

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RESOLVED, that the PSW District remove 

University Lutheran Chapel – UCLA from its 

list of properties available for sale for a period 

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Directors work together with University 

Lutheran Chapel – UCLA to devise a plan by 

which the congregation can remain on its 

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RESOLVED, that the PSW District reaffirm 

its commitment and support of campus 

ministry within the district. 

Adopted on February 19, 2012 

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Rev. Mark Jasa, Pastor 

Lauren Cerulle, President 

Mercedes Smith, Secretary 


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the district’s real estate holdings for potential 

sale in order to offset $6 million of district 

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WHEREAS, included among these 17 

properties are three campus congregations at 

University of California - San Diego (UCSD), 

University of California - Los Angeles 

(UCLA), and Arizona State University – 

Phoenix (ASU), and 

WHEREAS, “brick and mortar” 

congregations provide a physical outpost and 

center for campus mission and ministry and a 

sanctuary for college students facing an 

increasingly secular environment hostile to 

Christianity; and 

WHEREAS, these campus properties are 

home to congregations who serve their 

respective campus communities, including a 

growing population of international students, 

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purchased and developed by the Pacific 

Southwest District with monies expressly set 

aside for the purpose of establishing a campus 

ministry; and 

WHEREAS, the deeds for these properties 

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ministries and reaffirms its commitment to a 

visible and viable presence on college 

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remove the three campus properties at UCSD, 

UCLA, and ASU from its list of properties 

available for sale; and be it further 

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congregation is unwilling or unable to assume 

ownership of its property, a three-year 

moratorium on the sale of the property be 

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for sale during which time an effort will be 

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Hacienda 

Heights, CA 

Rev. William M. Cwirla, pastor 

Mr. Richard Hassebrock, president 

Ms. Kimberlee Wells, secretary 

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the district’s real estate holdings up for 

potential sale in order to offset a $6 million 

debt, and 

WHEREAS, PSW District By-law 2.32 states 

that the Board of Directors shall “be the legal 

representative of the district and the 

custodians (sic) of all property of the district, 

and it shall be responsible for the general 

management of the district, acting on its 

behalf, between conventions,” and 

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suspend any further activity toward the sale of 

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occupancy, condition, indebtedness, and fair 

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RESOLVED, that property of the district 

may be offered for sale only with the approval 

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Hacienda 

Heights, CA 

Rev. William M. Cwirla, pastor 

Mr. Richard Hassebrock, president 

Ms. Kimberlee Wells, secretary 


To Protect District Campus Properties 

From Sale 

WHEREAS, the Pacific Southwest District Board of 

Directors, at its January 11th, 2012 meeting, decided 

to place all seventeen (17) of the district's real estate 

holdings for potential sale in order to offset $6 

million of district indebtedness, and 

WHEREAS, included among these 17 properties are 

three campus congregations at University of California 

- San Diego (UCSD), University of California - Los 

Angeles (UCLA), and Arizona State University — 

Phoenix (ASU), and 

WHEREAS, "brick and mortar" congregations 

provide a physical outpost and center for campus 

mission and ministry and a sanctuary for college 

students facing an increasingly secular environment 

hostile to Christianity; and 

WHEREAS, these campus properties are home to 

congregations who serve their respective campus 

communities, including a growing population of 

international students, and 

WHEREAS, the sale of these properties would signal 

the retreat of a significant Lutheran presence at these 

campuses; and 

WHEREAS, these campus properties were 

purchased and developed by the Pacific Southwest 

District with monies expressly set aside for the 

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purpose of establishing a campus ministry; 

and 

WHEREAS, the deeds for these properties are held 

by the Pacific Southwest District as stewardship of a 

sacred trust and not as real estate investments to be 

liquidated at the District's discretion; therefore be it 

RESOLVED, that the Pacific Southwest District 

affirms and supports its campus ministries and 

reaffirms its commitment to a visible and 

viable presence on college campuses; and be it 

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Board of Directors be directed to remove the three 

campus properties at UCSD, UCLA, and ASU from 

its list of properties available for sale; and be it further 


Board of Directors be directed to offer the deeds of 

these campus properties to their respective 

congregations; and be it further 

RESOLVED, that in the event the campus 

congregation is unwilling or unable to assume 

ownership of its property, a three-year moratorium 

on the sale of the property be established before the 

property can be listed for sale during which time an 

effort will be made to revitalize that congregation; and 

be it further 

RESOLVED, that these properties may be sold at 

the recommendation of the PSW Board of Directors 

only with the approval of the district in convention; 

and be it finally 

RESOLVED, that any proceeds from the sale of a 

campus property be specifically earmarked and set 

aside for the express purpose of campus ministry. 

Adopted by Circuit 13 of the Pacific 

Southwest District on February 16, 2012 

Rev. Timothy M. Klinkenberg, Circuit 

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To Support The Campus Ministries Of The 


WHEREAS, our district currently owns and 

operates at different levels three campus 

ministries, namely, Alleluia Lutheran 

Church/Student Ministry at Arizona State 

University – Tempe, AZ; University Lutheran 

Church at University of California San Diego 

– La Jolla, CA; and University Lutheran 

Chapel at University of California Los 

Angeles – Los Angeles, CA; and 

WHEREAS, thousands of students at these 

universities have been and continue to be 

impacted by these campus ministries; and 

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District find ways to financially support the 

ministry at each of these campus ministries; 

and be it further 

RESOLVED, that district congregations be 

encouraged to put these campus ministries in 

their annual budgets; and be it further 

RESOLVED, that the district find ways to 

creatively support new ways for ministry to 

happen in our already existing facilities; and 

be it finally 

RESOLVED, that every effort be used to 

keep these physical properties from being 

sold. 


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Christ Lutheran Church, Brea, California 

Richard A. Dannenbring, Pastor 

Alan Molle, Congregational President 

Laura Harton, Congregational Secretary 

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To Protect District Property Being Sold 

for Ministry and Mission 


has become “encumbered with a debt of 

nearly $8 Million” (Budget Report Pacific 

Southwest District January 2012); and 

WHEREAS, this same report indicates that 

the Board of Directors has decided to sell off 

at least $6 Million in property in order to 

reduce the debt to $2 Million; and 

WHEREAS, this decision does not save any 

of the proceeds of the sales for mission and 

ministry in our district; and 

WHEREAS, in the past the District’s Board 

of Directors had a policy to prevent the 

cannibalization of district owned property; 

and 

WHEREAS, the budget for the year of 2012 

is being balanced by a line item of $336,919 

from the sale of property yet to be sold; and 

WHEREAS, this policy stated that one third 

of the proceeds of the sale would be available 

to mission churches for 0% interest loans, and 

one third of the proceeds would be used to 

pay down district debt, and one third of the 

proceeds would be used to fund missions as 

the discretion of the Board of Directors; and 

WHEREAS, this policy was set aside until the 

debt of the Pacific Southwest District is $2 

Million; therefore be it 


District in convention reaffirm and set the 

policy that the proceeds from the sale of 

district owned property be set aside so that 

one third of the proceeds would be made 

available to mission congregations for a loan 

at 0% interest, one third of the proceeds be 

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one third be used to fund missions at the 

discretion of the Board of Directors; and be it 

finally 

RESOLVED, that full financial disclosure of 

each sale be made public and available to our 



Board of Elders, Christ Lutheran Church, 

Brea, California 

Richard A. Dannenbring. Pastor 




Resolution re: To Support the Campus 

Ministries 

District 

of the Pacific Southwest 

WHEREAS, our district currently owns and 

operates at different levels three campus 

ministries, namely, Alleluia Lutheran 

Church/Student Ministry at Arizona State 

University – Tempe, AZ, University Lutheran 

Church at University of California San Diego 

– La Jolla, CA, and University Lutheran 

Chapel at University of California Los 

Angeles – Los Angeles, CA; and 

WHEREAS, at least University Lutheran 

Chapel at UCLA was purchased and paid for 

by money from Synod and at a later point was 

deeded over to the District for the work of 

ministry on the campus of UCLA; and 

WHEREAS, thousands of students at these 

universities have been and continue to be 

impacted by these campus ministries; and 

WHEREAS, we currently have a physical 

presence at each of these three universities; 

and 

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mission-minded Pastor and a physical building 

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really matter to mission work on and around 

the campuses; and 

WHEREAS, campus ministries, by their 

nature will rarely become fully self-supporting 

congregations; therefore be it 


District find ways to financially support the 

ministry at each of these campus ministries; 

and be it further 

RESOLVED, that district congregations be 

encouraged to put these campus ministries in 

their annual budgets; and be it further 

RESOLVED, that the district find ways to 

creatively support new ways for ministry to 

happen in our already existing facilities; and 

be it further 

RESOLVED, that every effort be used to 

keep these physical properties from being 

sold, and be it finally 

RESOLVED, that if these properties are sold, 

their entire proceeds be used to fund campus 

ministry in the Pacific Southwest District. 



Faith Lutheran Church, Capistrano Beach, 

California 


Resolution re: Require the sale of district 

property to be used principally to finance 

mission and ministry 


has become “encumbered with a debt of 

nearly $8 Million” (Budget Report, Pacific 

Southwest District, January 2012); and 

WHEREAS, this same report indicates that 

the Board of Directors has decided to sell off 

at least $6 Million in property in order to 

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WHEREAS, this decision does not apparently 

save any of the proceeds of the sales of these 

properties for mission and ministry in our 

district; and 

WHEREAS, in the past, congregations had 

been told that it was a policy of the Board of 

Directors that the sale of district properties 

would go principally to fund mission and 

ministry elsewhere in the district and not 

principally to fund the district budget; and 

WHEREAS, this policy seems to have been 

set aside until the debt of the Pacific 

Southwest District is $2 Million (Budget 

Report Pacific Southwest District January 

2012); therefore be it 


District in convention reaffirm and set the 

policy that the proceeds from the sale of 

district owned property be set aside so that 

one third of the proceeds would be made 

available to mission congregations for a loan 

at 0% interest, one third of the proceeds be 

used to pay down district incurred debt, and 

one third be used to fund missions at the 

discretion of the Regional Mission Councils; 

and be it finally 

RESOLVED, that the details of each sale be 

made both public and available to our 





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500 TH ANNIVERSARY - 01 

To Celebrate The 500th Anniversary Of 

The Reformation With The Sponsorship 

Of The Pacific Southwest District Of The 

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) 

Through Its Churches, Schools And 

District Office 

WHEREAS, the October 31, 1517, will be the 

500 th anniversary of the Reformation; and 

WHEREAS, the Southern California District 

of the LCMS officially sponsored the 450 th 

Anniversary of the Reformation in 1967 with 

27,000 people in attendance; and 

WHEREAS, more than 77% of the Lutheran 

families in today’s Pacific Southwest District 

will support Lutheran Church-Missouri 

Synod-led public festivals; and 

WHEREAS, the 500 th Anniversary of the 

Reformation 

therefore 

is worthy of celebration; 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Pacific 

Southwest District, in Convention, officially 

sponsor one or more festival events on or 

about Sunday, October 29, 2017; and 

Be it Finally Resolved, that the Pastors of the 

Pacific Southwest District give thanks to God 

for the ministry that we share together. 


Southwest District on February 16, 2012 

Rev. Timothy M. Klinkenberg, Circuit 

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TERM LIMITS - 01 

To Limit the Terms of All District Officers 

WHEREAS, current Bylaw 1.35 states “The 

offices of president, the first vice president, 

the secretary, and the treasurer of the district 

shall be without limitation as to reelection”; 

and 

WHEREAS, it is good to have new people 

elected and new ideas introduced into the 

district; and 

WHEREAS, all of the other elected positions 

of the district are limited to three successive 

terms (Bylaw 1.36); therefore be it 

RESOLVED, that the offices of president, 

the first vice president, the secretary, and the 

treasurer of the district be limited to three 

successive terms; and be it finally 

RESOLVED, that Bylaw 1.34 limiting each 

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TERM LIMITS - 02 

TO ADOPT TERM LIMITS FOR THE 

DISTRICT PRESIDENT AND FIRST 

VICE-PRESIDENTS 

Whereas, the Lord has graciously granted 

many and various gifts to the pastors within 

our District; and 

Whereas, there are many Pastors within the 

District are well qualified to serve as District 

President or First Vice-President; therefore 

Be it Resolved that the Pacific Southwest 

District, in Convention, impose term limits 

upon those serving as District President and 

First Vice-President to three terms of 3-years 

each; and 

Be it Resolved, that these term limits begin 

with the election of the next District 

President; and 

Be it Finally Resolved, that the Pastors of 

the Pacific Southwest District give thanks to 

God for the ministry that we share together. 


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FULL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE - 01 

To Publish in Print Full Financial 

Disclosure of the District Finances Yearly 

WHEREAS, Jesus stated clearly that 

whenever He spoke, He spoke nothing in 

secret (John 18:20); and 

WHEREAS, over two thirds of district 

financial support comes from the local 

congregations; and 

WHEREAS, there should be no hidden 

secrets concerning the financial position of 

our district from its congregations; and 

WHEREAS, good financial information can 

only help our congregations to see the real 

needs of the district and give them an 

opportunity to respond with financial support; 


RESOLVED, that the District President and 

the Board of Directors publish, report and 

send to every congregation and pastor an 

audited copy of district financials every 

March; and be it further 

RESOLVED, that the District President 

present to the Fall Pastors’ Conference a full 

financial report; and be it finally 

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FULL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE - 02 

To Publish annually the financial report of 

the District 

WHEREAS, good financial reporting can 

help District’s congregations understand the 

real needs of the district; and 

WHEREAS, congregations supply two-thirds 

of District financial support (Budget Report, 

Pacific Southwest District, January 2012); and 

WHEREAS, the true financial report of 

district finances is only officially published 

every three years at District Convention; and 

WHEREAS, rumor, innuendo, mistrust and 

accusations regarding District finances tend to 

arise out of a lack of clear and open reporting; 


RESOLVED, that the District Board of 

Directors publish and report on District 

financials to District congregations and 

Pastors annually; and be it finally 

RESOLVED, that an accurate financial report 

be given annually to the Pastors at the Fall 

Pastors’ Conference as part of the District 

President’s report. 




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NOMINATIONS - 01 

To Change the Nomination Procedure for 


WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the Pacific 

Southwest District state, “All candidates for 

the office of District President on the ballot 

must have received a minimum of ten 

nominations”; and 

WHEREAS, approximately ten percent of 

district congregations have made nominations 

for District President resulting in either no 

election at the district convention or two 

candidates be presented for election; and 

WHEREAS, the congregations of the Pacific 

Southwest District are not familiar with the 

ordained clergy who are eligible for the 

District President’s office; and 

WHEREAS, this lack of knowledge of the 

ordained clergy may result in qualified clergy 

not receiving sufficient nominations for 

election at the district convention; therefore 

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RESOLVED, that Bylaw 1.4112 be changed 

to read as follows, “At least four candidates 

receiving the highest total number of 

nominations who are willing to serve if 

elected shall be on the ballot for District 

President”; and be it further 


to read as follows, “In the case of ties of 

nominations for the office of District 

President all nominated candidates shall 

remain on the ballot so that there will be at 

least four candidates”; and be it finally 

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DISTRICT PRESIDENT 

NOMINATIONS - 02 

To Change the process for electing the 


WHEREAS, the current bylaws of the 

District require candidates running for the 

office of District President to receive 

nominations from a minimum of ten (10) 

congregations of District (Bylaw 1.4112); and 

WHEREAS, requiring a minimum of ten (10) 

nominations can result in either no election at 

the district convention as congregations of the 

Pacific Southwest District, not familiar with 

clergy eligible for the office of District 

President tend to nominate no one for the 

office; be it 

RESOLVED, that the Bylaws regarding the 

election of the District President be changed 

in such a way as to allow the District 

Convention to consider for the office of 

District President the four candidates 

receiving the highest total number of 

nominations who are willing to serve if 

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REPORT AT FALL PASTORS’ 

CONFERENCE-01 

To Provide For District President’s Report 

At District Pastors’ Conference 

WHEREAS, the Pacific Southwest District of 

the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod has 

articulated the mission to effectively resource 

congregations to fulfill the Great 

Commission, and 

WHEREAS, the District President is the 

elected leader of the District, and 

WHEREAS, the clergy are supported and 

directed by the District President as their 

ecclesiastical supervisor, and 

WHEREAS, the annual Pacific Southwest 

District Pastors’ Conference is the largest 

gathering of District clergy, who are 

enthusiastic, supportive and interested in the 

work of the District, therefore 

BE IT RESOLVED, that no less than one 

hour on the first full morning of the first full 

day of the Conference be set aside for the 

District President's Report; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each 

clergyman be encouraged to participate in this 

presentation; and 

Be it Finally Resolved, that the pastors of the 

Pacific Southwest District give thanks to God 

for the ministry that we share together. 



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REPORT AT FALL PASTORS’ 

CONFERENCE-02 

To Provide For District Treasurer’s 

Report At District Pastors’ Conference 

WHEREAS, the mission of the Pacific 

Southwest District is to effectively resource 

congregations to fulfill the Great 

Commission, and 

WHEREAS, each congregation is encouraged 

to contribute generously toward the ministry 

of the Pacific Southwest District, and 

Whereas, transparency and openness are 

foundational for both ongoing support and 

Biblical Leadership; 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 

District Treasurer give a report with written 

documentation, including identification of 

variance to budget and related analysis and 

correction action plan, as well as a 

presentation regarding current budget, at 

each Pacific Southwest District Pastors’ 

Conference, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 

District Treasurer provide the abovereferenced 

reports that are delivered to every 

congregation no later than sixty calendar days 

after the close of the District’s fiscal year, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each 

congregation be encouraged to greater 

financial commitment in support of the 

Pacific Southwest District, and 

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that we give 

thanks to God for our leaders and the 

ministry we share in the Pacific Southwest 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY – 01 

To Provide For Review And Alignment 

With Policy Based Governance 

WHEREAS, the mission of the Pacific 

Southwest District is to resource 

congregations toward the fulfillment of the 

Great Commission, and 

Whereas, the Church is guided in Scripture to 

conduct herself with decency and good order, 

and 


has moved to Policy Based Governance by 

previous Conventions, and 

WHEREAS, a fundamental practice in Policy 

Based Governance is consistent evaluation of 

governing policies and boundaries for the 

sake of good order and clarity, therefore 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Pacific 

Southwest District Board of Directors be 

directed to conduct a review of their current 

governing policies and boundary principles, 

and 


Pacific Southwest District Board of Directors 

be directed to contract a consultant to 

conduct an objective review of policies and 

boundaries, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 

compliance and alignment to the governing 

policies and boundary principles be corrected 

and maintained, and 


Secretary of the District issue a report on or 

before December 31, 2012, as to the findings, 

additions, corrections and ongoing alignment 

to the governance policy-based model, and 

Be it Finally Resolved that the congregations 

give thanks to God for the ministry we share 

in the Pacific Southwest District. 

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CONVENTION DELEGATES – 01 

To Permit Emeritus Ministers of Religion 

--Ordained and Emeritus Ministers of 

Religion—Commissioned to Serve as Lay 

Delegates to District Conventions 

WHEREAS, the current bylaws of The 

Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod prohibit 

Emeritus Ministers of Religion – Ordained 

and Emeritus Ministers of Religion – 

Commissioned (hereafter jointly called 

emeritus members of Synod) from serving as 

lay delegates representing their congregations 

at District Conventions; and 

WHEREAS, many congregations enjoy the 

membership and active service of emeritus 

members of Synod; and 

WHEREAS, the wisdom and experience of 

emeritus members of Synod are potentially 

invaluable in ways beyond their current 

“advisory” status; and 

WHEREAS, we as the people of God are 

each Scripturally encouraged to use our gifts 

and talents in service to God and His people 

(Romans 12:6-8; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Peter 

4:10-11); and 

WHEREAS, the current prohibition preludes 

the full use of the wisdom and experience of 

emeritus members of Synod in the life of the 

Church; and 

WHEREAS, no congregation would be 

mandated to elect emeritus members of 

Synod within their congregations to serve as 

lay delegates to District Conventions nor 

would any emeritus member of Synod be 

obligated to serve but each would have that 

right if so desired; therefore be it 

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District meeting in Convention memorialize 

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at its 

next Convention to amend the bylaw 

prohibiting emeritus members of Synod 

(Ministers of Religion – Ordained and 

Commissioned) from serving as properly 

elected lay delegates to District 

Conventions to allow such service; and be it 

further 

RESOLVED, that The Lutheran Church – 

Missouri Synod fully celebrate the gifts God 

has given His Church in the people known as 

emeritus members of Synod. 

Adopted on March 18, 2012 

Voters’ Assembly 

Historic First Lutheran Church, Pasadena, 

California 

Reverend Christopher Schaar, Senior Pastor 

Rogelio Douglas, Congregational Vice- 

President 

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