We Welcome Rev. Jacob Childers

The Rite of Ordination and Installation was held for Rev. Jacob Childers on Sunday July 9, 20223 at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Pastor Childers was Called to become the Associate Pastor for Grace Lutheran after completing his Master’s of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St Louis this Spring. Joining in the service were (Front L-R: Rev. Chase Lefort, Faith, Oak Ridge; Rev. Phil Bohlken, Emeritus, Knoxville; Rev. Jason Cashmer, Christ the King, Southgate Michigan; Rev. Jacob Childers, Rev. Terry Cashmer, Emeritus, Christ the King, Southgate Michigan; and Rev. Shea Pennington, St. Stephens, Hickory, N.C.. (Back Row): Rev. George Smith, Faith, Oak Ridge; Rev. Paul Muench, Emeritus, Knoxville; Rev. David Ziehr, St. Stephens, Hickory, N.C. ; Rev. David Graves, St Paul, Wartburg; Rev. Bill Ondracka, Christus Victor, Knoxville; Rev. David Lampman, Emiritus, Crossville; Rev. Danny Anderson, Grace, Knoxville; Rev. Steve Skov, Emeritus, Knoxville; Rev. Roger Reckling, Emeritus, Knoxville; Rev. Paul Kritsch, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Sharps Chapel; and Rev. Richard Elseroad, Grace, Knoxville.