The Rite of Installation was held for The Rev. Clarence Martin at Messiah Lutheran Church on July 23, 2023. Pictured are (Front L-R) Rev. Jim Belles, Grace Celebration, Cordova; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Clarence Martin; Rev. Russell Belisle, Cross of Calvary, Memphis. (Back L-R) Rev. William Zwick, Memphis; Rev. Neil Vanderbush, Emeritus, Memphis; Rev. Mark […]
Pastor Installation
We Welcome Rev. Jeremy McDonald
The Rite of Installation was held for the Rev. Jeremy McDonald as he became the Pastor for Zion Lutheran Church, Ulm and Our Savior Lutheran Church, Brinkley/Rich, Arkansas. Rev. McDonald was originally ordained into the office of Holy Ministry as an Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) and decided to attend the residential seminary at Concordia Theological […]
Rev. Tom Boeck
The Rite of Installation for Rev. Thomas Boeck on March 19, 2023, into the Pastoral ministry as pastor of Peace Lutheran in Conway. Pictured (from L to R) were Rev. Korey Janneke, St Matthew Lutheran, Conway: President Roger Paavola: Rev. Thomas Boeck; and Rev. Kevin Conger, Hope, Jacksonville (Top L to R) Rev. John Mathis, […]
Rev. Myles Schultz Installation
Grace Lutheran (Holiday Island, AR) The installation of Rev. Myles Schultz at Grace Lutheran Church, Holiday Island, AR took place on Sunday, January 8. Those who attended are pictured left, first row: Rev. Richard Mayer, Rev. Myles Schultz, Rev. Brandon Martin, Rev. Hubert (Bernie) Bernthalsecond row: Rev. Robert Herring, Rev. Ken Haydon, Rev. John Wilke […]
Trinity Lutheran Welcomes Pastor Wagner
The Rite of Installation was held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbia, TN, for The Rev. William Wagner on Sunday, November 20,2022. Pictured are (Front Row L-R) Rev. Carl Wenck, Emeritus; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Bill Wagner; Rev. Randy Sakack, White House; Rev. Craig Feibeiger, Thompson Station. Back Row (L-R) Rev. Henry Graf; Rev. Curt Hoover, […]
Welcome Rev. Chase Lefort
The Ordination took place at his home congregation in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 17, 2022. The Rite of Installation for the Rev. Chase Lefort was held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge, TN. Joining in the Rite were (Front:L-R) Rev. David Grave, St Paul Lutheran, Wartburg; Rev. John […]
Rev. Gerald Heinecke Installed
The Rite of Installation for the Rev. Gerald Heinecke was held on Sunday June 12, 2022 at Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville, AR. He is called as the pastor for Hope Lutheran and Zion Lutheran Church in Waldenburg, AR.
Rev. Kory Janneke Installed
The Rite of Installation for the Rev. Kory Janneke at St Matthew Lutheran Church, Conway, AR was held on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Participating in the Installation were (Front L-R) Rev. Kevin Conger, Hope Lutheran, Jacksonville, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Kory Janneke, Rev. Alan Janneke, Rev. David Vandercook, Shepherd of Peace, Maumelle and Trinity, North […]
Installation of Rev. Michael Edwards
The Rite of Installation was held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 for the Rev. Michael Edwards at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Cabot, Arkansas. Joining in the Rite were (L-R) Rev. David Vandercook, Circuit Visitor, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Michael Edwards, Rev. Kevin Conger, Regional Vice-President, and Rev. David Witte, vacancy pastor for Our Savior Lutheran […]
Installation of Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish
The Rite of Installation for Pastoral Ministry was held on Sunday, February 6, 2022, for Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish as Associate Pastor for Our Savior Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN. Picture are: (Front L-R) Emeritus President David Callies, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish, Rev. Lane Reuter, Senior Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, and Rev. Ken Shaw, […]
