The Mid-South District - LCMS

Ordination and Installation for Rev. Keim

The Rite of Ordination and Installation for The Reverend Larry Keim took place at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sharps Chapel, TN on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Pastor Keim has been called as the Associate Pastor of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, completing the basic requirements under the Specific Ministry Pastoral program from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.

Assisting in the Rite included Bottom row (L-R) Rev. David Graves, St Paul Lutheran, Wartburg; President Paavola; Pastor Keim, Rev. Paul Kritsch, Senior Pastor; Rev. Ed Maanum, First Lutheran, Knoxville. Top Row (L-R) Rev. Danny Anderson, Grace Lutheran, Knoxville; Rev. Michael Miller, Redeemer Lutheran, Harriman; Rev. Derek Roberts, Praise Lutheran, Maryville; Rev. Adam Woldt, The Point Lutheran, Knoxville; and Rev. Chase LaFort, Faith Lutheran, Oak Ridge.