WORKERS TOGETHER Monthly Newsletter of the LCMS Kansas District | www.kslcms.org

JANUARY 2020

Please keep our schools, workers, and students in your prayers! (For the full text of Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison’s Presidential Proclamation, see the Education section of the newsletter.)

In This Issue President’s Office

• Calls and Vacancies • Last Call: Pre-Lent Conference • President Panzer Moves to Full-Time • Prayer Requests • District Calendar • January Staff Travel Schedule

Missions & Stewardship • January Event Reminders: Church Planting

Meeting; District Life Conference • NAME Conference: Small Churches • Reflections: “Shepherding the Strays”

Education & Youth • National Lutheran Schools Week • Correction: 2020 KDYG • LYF Teen Leadership Training Institute

Caring Ministry

• SAVE THE DATE: Pastors Wives Retreat in March • LERT News

Business Office

• NEW! Online Giving • 2020 Mileage Rates • 2019 Fiscal Year-End January 15

LCEF

• A Note from Your DVP • Featured Program: PartnerPLUS

Around the District

• Celebrations • Last Call: Holy Cross Women’s Retreat

OUR MISSION is to support and encourage the members of the District in carrying out the mission Christ has given His

Church.

Whereas Lutheran schools bring joy into people’s lives every day through the Good News of Jesus’ death and resurrection for sinners … , therefore, be it

Resolved

That Jan. 26–Feb. 1, 2020 be officially proclaimed National Lutheran Schools Week in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

President’s Office Calls and Vacancies PASTORAL CALLS

• Rev. Aaron Hannemann – The Gate, Ankeny, IA to Ascension, Wichita – accepted • Rev. Craig Boehlke – Lamb of God, Slidell, LA to St. Andrews, Wichita – accepted • Rev. Chet Scherbarth – Atonement, Spring Valley, CA to St. Paul, Cheney – accepted • Rev. Cody Norton – Christ, Wathena to LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – accepted • Rev. Marty Reed to Trinity, Atchison (associate) – pending • Rev. Benjamin Micheel – Holy Trinity, La Grange, KY to Bethany, Wichita – pending

PENDING ORDINATIONS AND/OR INSTALLATIONS – PASTORS

• Rev. Seth Meyer – Trinity, Winfield, January 12 • Rev. John Tape – Lord of Life, Leawood, January 12 • Rev. Craig Boehlke – St. Andrews, Wichita, January 16 • Rev. Mark Lovett – Immanuel, Wichita, January 18 • Rev. Chet Scherbarth – St. Paul, Cheney, January 18 • Rev. Joshua Hayes – St. John, Palmer, January 19 • Rev. Martin Schroeder Lee (IIM) – Immanuel, Lawrence, January 19

CONGREGATIONS CALLING OR PREPARING TO CALL A FULL-TIME PASTOR

• Atchison, Trinity (associate) • Clay Center, St. Paul (associate) • Elkhart, Christ (sole) • Ellsworth, St. Paul (sole) • Erie, Good Shepherd and Hepler, Immanuel (sole) • Herington, Our Redeemer • Shawnee, Hope (senior) • Topeka, Christ (sole) • Topeka, Faith (senior) • TIG Partnership (Trinity, Garden City; Immanuel, Lakin and Grace, Ulysses) • Wichita, Bethany (sole) • Wichita, Holy Cross (associate)

CONGREGATIONS CALLING A COMMISSIONED MINISTER • Trinity, Atchison – Principal • Bethany, Overland Park – Teacher • Trinity, Winfield – Principal • St. Paul, Leavenworth – Teacher

COMMISSIONED MINISTER CALLS – from the field • Teacher Rebecca Blessing – Faith, Las Vegas to Holy Cross, Wichita – pending

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For weekly call updates, visit the Calls and Vacancies page of the Kansas District website. The list is updated every Tuesday (typically by 10 a.m.).

LAST CALL: Pre-Lent Conference

The Pre-Lent conference is just a few weeks away! The regular registration deadline has now passed, BUT you can still register through the end of the week by calling Tami Lierz (785-357-4441) in the President’s Office.

The speaker for the conference, being held January 27–29 at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita, is the Rev. Dr. David Scaer, Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Professor Scaer will address the Sermon on the Mount.

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President Panzer Moves to Full-Time In December, we announced that President Justin Panzer would be coming on board in the District Office full-time, starting in January. He’s now preparing for his last day as pastor of Faith, Abiliene, where he has served for 16+ years. Below, we’ve reprinted a slightly edited version of his original message, in case you missed it. Dear Friends, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Since I assumed the office of district president last summer, I’ve been splitting my time between the District Office and Faith, Abilene, where I serve as pastor. After much prayerful consideration and counsel with my family and the District staff, I’ve decided it would be best if I served as Kansas District president in a full-time capacity. The duties and responsibilities of this office demand my full-time attention and devotion. I am anticipating my final Sunday at Faith, Abilene to be January 12, 2020. I have striven over these past 4+ months to serve both the Kansas District and Faith well. It’s time for both me and my family to begin a new chapter in our lives and for the wonderful saints of God at Faith, whom I have had the privilege to serve for the past 16+ years, to begin the process of calling a new shepherd whom God Himself already knows. My prayers are that He will grant them a faithful shepherd soon! In the meantime, Rev. Gene Holtorf will be filling that role as vacancy pastor. As a lifelong Kansan, I want to see the LCMS Kansas District do well. After all, we have the truth of Jesus Christ to proclaim (2 Corinthians 5:20), to teach (John 14:6), and to share (1 Peter 2:9)! I look forward to giving my full attention and effort to the mission we all share in the LCMS Kansas District. Please know that my prayers are with you in your everyday vocations as the baptized children of God. Thank you also for your continued prayers for me, for my family, and for our District staff in our common work together (Philippians 1:5). I leave you with these words of St. Paul from 1 Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” In Christ, Rev. Justin Panzer President

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Prayer Requests

This month, we ask that you keep in your prayers:

Those grieving the loss of loved ones, including

o Family and friends of Nathan Schepmann (former Kansas District BOD member and former president of Children’s Christian Concern Society), at his death Dec. 26, 2019

o BOD member Curt Engelbrecht and family (Trinity, Wichita) at the death of his father, LeRoy Engelbrecht, Dec. 6, 2019

o Rev. Rick and Lois Rostek (Immanuel, Norton) and family at the death of Lois’s mother, Vera Hall, Nov. 24

o Rev. Perry and Susan Sukstorf (Redeemer, Olathe) and family at the death of Susan’s father, Robert John Berghel, November 14

Those dealing with ongoing and new health issues, including Rev. Richard Andrus, Rev. Jason Boetcher, Rev. Dave Meier, Tyler Tollefson, Judy May, Rev. Jeff Moore, Rev. Rick Rostek, Sarah Reichert, Dave Willingham, Richard Schotte, Rev. Bryan Drebes, and Noah Schultz

Churches and schools on our Facebook prayer list in January: o Our Saviour, Kansas City (church and preschool), this week o Bethany, Overland Park/Stillwell Campus + Bethany Lutheran School, Jan. 13 o Faith, Ottawa + Faith Lutheran Preschool, Jan. 20 o Trinity, Girard, Jan. 27

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District Calendar (find the full District calendar on the website HERE)

JANUARY Jan. 9–11: Making Disciples for Life Conference, St. Louis Jan. 16: 2021 Convention Planning Meeting, District Office, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Jan. 17–18: District Youth Ministry Team Retreat, Retreat Center, Herington Jan. 18: Church Planting Exploratory Meeting, Trinity Lutheran Church, Shawnee Campus, 9–11 a.m. Jan. 20: Office CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (but Saints Alive WILL meet) Jan. 20: Saints Alive After 55 Meeting, District Office, 10 a.m.–noon Jan. 21: Church Worker Care Committee Meeting, District Office, 12–3 p.m. Jan. 20–24: Synod Reconciler Training, St. Louis Jan. 21–24: 2020 Symposia Series, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Jan. 22: District Life Conference, St. John’s, Topeka, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Jan. 25: LERT Training Event, Salina, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Jan. 26–Feb. 1: National Lutheran Schools Week Jan. 26–27: Circuit Visitors Conference, Spiritual Life Center, Wichita Jan. 27–29: Pre-Lent Conference, Spiritual Life Center, Wichita

FEBRUARY Feb. 1: Adult Education Committee Meeting, District Office, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Feb. 6: President’s Council Meeting, District Office Feb. 7–8: Board of Directors Meeting, District Office Feb. 9: Lutheran Schools Committee Meeting, District Office, 5 p.m. Feb. 10–14: LCMS Council of Presidents Meeting, Santa Fe Feb. 10–11: KAIRS Annual Administrators Conference, Topeka Capitol Plaza Feb. 14: Professional Development Committee Meeting, District Office, 1 p.m. Feb 23–25: DCE Retreat, Retreat Center, Herington Feb. 28–29: LERT Leadership Retreat (rescheduled), Retreat Center, Herington

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January Staff Travel Schedule

President Justin Panzer Jan. 12: Final Sunday at Faith, Abilene Jan. 14: Circuit 6 Winkel, Lawrence Jan. 16: Installation of Rev. Craig Boehlke, St. Andrews, Wichita Jan. 18: Church Planting Meeting, Trinity, Shawnee Campus Jan. 18: Installation of Rev. Mark Lovett, Immanuel, Wichita Jan. 18: Installation of Rev. Chet Scherbarth, St. Paul, Cheney Jan. 19: Installation of Rev. Martin Schroeder Lee, Immanuel, Lawrence (preaching) Jan. 19: Installation of Rev. Joshua Hayes, St. John, Palmer (preaching) Jan. 20–24: Synod Reconciler Training, St. Louis Jan. 26–29: CV/Pre-Lent Conference, Wichita Rev. Dan Galchutt Jan. 12: Installation of Rev. Seth Meyer, Trinity, Winfield (preaching) Jan. 13: Church Worker Conference Planning, Junction City Jan. 14: Circuit 15 Winkel, Atwood Jan. 18: Church Planting Meeting, Trinity, Shawnee Campus Jan. 20–24: Synod Reconciler Training, St. Louis Jan. 26–29: CV/Pre-Lent Conference, Wichita

Jim Bradshaw Jan. 8: School Visit, Bethany, Overland Park Jan. 9–11: “Making Disciples for Life” Conference, St. Louis Jan. 13: Church Worker Conference Planning, Junction City Jan. 17–18: District Youth Ministry Team Retreat Jan. 22: School Visit, Holy Cross Jan. 26–28: CV/Pre-Lent Conference, Wichita Jan. 29: School Visit, Topeka Lutheran School

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Missions and Stewardship

January Event Reminders

Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Shawnee Campus Time: 9–11 a.m. Focus: The meeting will highlight possibilities, models, and funding resources for church planting and will include stories from those who have been part of a church plant. RSVP: Contact Janet Powell in the District Office at janet@kslcms.org or 785-357-4441 by Monday, January 13. (Lay leaders from your church are welcome to attend, too.)

DECEMBER SCENES

Church Planting Meeting January 18, 2020

TOP: Doors at Faith, Abilene, snapped by President Panzer. BOTTOM: Font at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston.

Location: St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Topeka Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Focus: The theme of this year’s event is “The right to Life and the Christian Witness in the Public Square.” The schedule includes presentations, worship, and a trip to the March for Life in downtown Topeka. RSVP: contact Rev. Matthew Durance by January 15 at pr.matthew.durance@gmail.com, or call him at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church office, 785-747-2407. (If you’re among the first 50 to register, you’ll get a free “Eyes of Life” hat at the conference.)

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NAME Conference: Small Churches

In November, Rev. Dan Galchutt traveled to Houston, Texas, and attended the NAME (North American Mission Endeavors) Conference, which focused on small churches. “The meeting explored the ways in which small churches work differently from bigger churches,” said Galchutt. “For the purposes of our meeting, a ‘small church’ was defined as having less than 250 people in worship.” Among the highlights:

• In America, 90% of churches are under 200, and over 80% are under 100; small churches have constituted the majority of churches throughout church history.

• There are three reasons why people choose to attend

a small church: 1. The pastor knows their name. 2. When someone is missing, people notice. 3. They want what they do to matter. They can use

their gifts and don’t need to be professionals.

• Small churches prioritize relationships, culture, and history. A pastor of a small church should focus on these things in his ministry.

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Reflections: “Shepherding the Strays” RE:VITALITY FIELD UPDATE: On November 8–9, 2019, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt held a “Shepherding Our Strays” workshop, which focuses on how to serve members of God’s family who have drifted away from the Church. “‘Shepherding Our Strays’ really helped the congregation

envision how we can move forward with ministering to our inactives,” said Rev. Timothy Roth, pastor at St. Peter’s. “It requires a lot from the congregation, but that’s because it’s centered on the all-encompassing ministry of reconciliation. It begins with humbling ourselves, acknowledging our own part in the straying of our members, and then gives us a practical way to keep with the fruit of repentance. The CARE Team structure is simple yet thorough. It has brought a lot of excitement to our congregation and the idea of reaching out to our inactives!” Are you interested in bringing re:Vitality to your congregation? The District has mini-grants for that!

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District Life Conference January 22, 2020

Education & Youth

Presidential Proclamation: National Lutheran Schools Week

Correction: 2020 Kansas District Youth Gathering (KDYG)

Yes, that’s right. The next KDYG is THIS year, 2020, not 2022. We award a gold star to the eagle-eyed readers who alerted us to the error in the December issue of Workers Together.

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LYF Teen Leadership Training Institute The 2020 Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) Teen Leadership Training will take place March 12–15, 2020 at the Pallottine Renewal Center (http://pallottinerenewal.org/) in north Saint Louis County. At this event, young people and adult leaders are encouraged in their faith and acts of witness and service. Youth then lead the training back in their home district, circuit, or congregation. This provides opportunities for leadership and encouraging others in their life in Christ and the Church. As we engage both district and congregational participation, we continue to build and support a network of teen and adult leaders in the Synod. The cost of the event is $375 per participant, which covers housing and meals at the Pallottine, the leadership training, and all Teen Leadership Initiative programming. Transportation is not included. Early registration is recommended as our space is limited at the center. Our 2020 Leadership Training will encourage and challenge young people to grow in their understanding and application of their baptismal faith in life’s vocations. REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR DISTRICT PARTICIPATION: Registration is open until March 1, 2020 at https://lcms.regfox.com/2020-lutheran-youth-fellowship-

training At least one adult should accompany each “group” of youth participants. An effective ratio, though not a

requirement, is two youth and one adult per district or congregation. We recommend no more than eight (four?) youth per one adult. This participation allows for adequate support and sharing in responsibilities to replicate the training back home.

LCMS Youth Ministry is available to make flight arrangements for those who are flying and will bill districts for those costs. We can also bill for registration after the event if helpful. Once your participants have been determined, please email Krista Miller at krista.miller@lcms.org to book your flight.

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Caring Ministry

SAVE THE DATE: 2020 Pastors’ Wives Retreat

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NEXT KDYG November 20–22, 2020

Pastors’ Wives Retreat

March 27–28, 2020 | Retreat Center, Herington Speaker: Deaconess Tiffany Manor

Caring for church workers and their families

Registration information coming soon!

Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) News

EVENT CALENDAR SECOND SATURDAY TRAININGS “Assisting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities During a Disaster” January 11, 2020 | 9:15–11:15 a.m. King of Kings Lutheran Church, 306 E Madison, Gardner, KS Cost: FREE Presented by Jennifer Smith, Autism Specialist, and Mark Trivilino, MSW Register for either of these events by contacting King of Kings, Gardner gardner.lert.team@gmail.com. Please include your name, address, phone number and email address to register. LERT TRAINING LERT Basic Training January 25, 2020 | Registration at 8:30; training from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 S 9th St., Salina, KS 67401

• Training provided by the Gardner LERT Team (A Team)

• Contact: Trinity Church Office 785-823-7151 or David Goldammer 785-826-7767; david.goldammer@signify.com

• Cost: $35 - Lunch included • Registration form available on the District

website In the works: Basic Chainsaw Training (TBA) LERT LEADERSHIP RETREAT (NOTE DATE CHANGE) Feb. 28–29, 2020 Kansas District Retreat Center, Herington NEW! Online Donation Option If you’d like to make a donation or want to tell others how they can help, check out the District’s new online giving page (described below in the Business Office section). If you donate online, choose the “Disaster Response” option on the payment page.

“Field First Aid and How to Use the Tools in the Trauma Bag” Feb 8, 2020 | 9:15–11:15 a.m. King of Kings Lutheran Church, 306 E Madison, Gardner, KS Cost: FREE Presented by Rev. Andy Keltner, EMS, Firefighter

LERT Train the Trainer Event March 21, 2020 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kansas District Office

• Facilitator: Kathy O'Day from Lutheran Church Charities

• Registration: $10 (lunch included) • Registration deadline: March 13, 2020 • Registration form will be available soon

on the District website

Included in the advanced training session: Assessments, Muck & Gut, and LERT organizational structure. If you have questions or wish to be put on the list to attend this training, please contact Donna Williams ksddrc@gmail.com

Linwood Cleanup: More to Be Done

Linwood tornado restoration and cleanup continues with chainsaw work on two properties. If you would like to bring a team to the Linwood area sometime in the coming months to assist with the final stages of cleanup, or if you have any questions, please contact Donna Williams.

May you know His presence, experience His peace, and rest in the comfort of His amazing love and mercy!

Donna Williams Kansas District Disaster Response Coordinator ksddrc@gmail.com

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Business Office New! Online Giving

Supporting Kansas District ministries just got a little easier!

We’re pleased to announce that online giving is now available at kslcms.org. With just a few clicks, donors can direct gifts to one of our named funds (Kansas District Missions, West Africa Missions, Disaster Relief, Education Loan Repayment, and Scholarships), leave the gift undesignated (to be used where needed most), or specify how the gift should be used (e.g., Education Legacy Fund). You can access the online donation page in the drop-down menu under “Business Office” (and you’ll soon be able to access a direct link from the top of our homepage). Our payment page is powered by Prolific Business Solutions, which tithes a portion of its revenue each month to the Lutheran Federal Credit Union’s Ministry of the Month.

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2020 Mileage Rates

Effective January 1, 2020: The IRS has decreased the standard business mileage rate to 57.5¢ per mile (from 58¢ in effect since January 1, 2019). The standard medical and moving mileage rate has decreased to 17¢ per mile (from 20¢). These new rates apply to mileage reimbursements paid to an employee on or after January 1, 2020 with respect to transportation expenses paid or incurred by the employee on or after January 1, 2020. The rate used for charitable deduction purposes, set by statute rather than IRS, remains at 14¢ per mile.

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2019 Fiscal Year-End January 15

The District will close its 2019 fiscal year on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Anything received after that date from your congregation will be credited to the 2020 fiscal year. To meet the standards for a not-for-profit corporation audit, we cannot credit any mission

commitments/gifts received in our office after the 2019 fiscal year end is closed; congregations must meet this deadline. If you are sending a 2020 gift prior to January 15, please indicate that it is to be posted to 2020 so that we may credit it correctly for your congregation. The 2019 year-end checklist is available on the Kansas District website under the Business Office tab in the “Frequently Requested” box.

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LCEF

A Note from Your DVP

Dear Kansas District Members, Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) held its 2019 Leadership Conference, “Ignite Creativity,” November 22–24 in Houston, continuing a decades-long tradition of presenting the Gospel-inspired results and benefits of LCEF’s work. Participants from the Kansas District included voting delegates Rev. Dan and Melissa Galchutt and Rev. Richard and Loren Lally. During the three-day event, speakers from a variety of disciplines shared how to be creative and innovative within the Church, work and life. A few highlights:

• Keynote speaker Danny Wuerffel, a Heisman Trophy winner, NFL quarterback, and executive director of Desire Street Ministries, shared a framework for creativity and innovation through humility—“something incumbent upon all leaders, whether in our homes, churches or workplace.”

• Speaker Tim Tebow, a first-round NFL draft pick and Heisman trophy winner who is currently signed to play professional baseball with the New York Mets, said, “If you see a really big God, you will have a big vision and big creativity, but if you think God is small or limited then your vision will be small and limited. The thing is, we serve a big God.”

• Ed Catmull, retired president of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, shared advice on creativity based upon his experience at Pixar and talked about how to build a culture that lasts, “with an emphasis on getting the right chemistry with the right people in the building.”

• Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler, The Lutheran Hour speaker, led two Bible studies, encouraging the audience to listen and meditate in the “pre-print” way. (Zeigler recited the first three chapters of Genesis from memory.)

• Rev. Bart Day, LCEF president and CEO, chatted with LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison to learn about his first nine years as LCMS president and how he sees creativity and innovation applied in the Church’s future.

Participants in the LCEF servant event, with the help of LCMS Recognized Service Organization (RSO) Upbring, filled over 150 Christmas activity boxes with ornaments, candy, movies, and other activities for families with foster children in the Houston and Austin areas. On the last day of the conference, LCEF held its annual meeting. Kevin Bremer, chief finance officer and senior vice president of finance, reported that LCEF emerged from the 2019 fiscal year achieving or exceeding many of the core targets and goals outlined in the prior year. One such goal was the $100 million LCEF was able to raise in less than four months on a limited-time 40-month note. Later in the meeting, voters reelected Rev. Max Phillips as chair of the Board of Directors and Linda Barnes as secretary. At the close of the conference, Rev. Day said, “What a great three days. We have been encouraged and equipped to ignite creativity … in word and deed. It’s been a wonderful time to connect with old friends and an opportunity to make new ones. We appreciate all of our investors and borrowers and friends. We look forward to seeing you next year where we will celebrate all of God’s blessings that have been poured out on LCEF.” Blessings,

Jeffrey Maltz jeffrey.maltz@lcef.org 785-230-4112 IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LCEF’S INVESTMENTS AND LOANS PLEASE CALL YOUR DVP JEFFREY MALTZ AT 785-230-4112/jeffrey.maltz@lcef.org OR VISIT LCEF.ORG.

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Featured Program: PartnerPLUS

Around the District

Celebrations

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LAST CALL: Holy Cross Women’s Retreat

FEATURED SPEAKER Shawn Starfeldt

Storyteller, Teacher, Encourager

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Wichita

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. COST: $20 (before Jan. 11; $25 after)

Register on the Holy Cross Lutheran Church

website.

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The Rev. Rocky Mease was installed as pastor (IIM) at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Topeka December 21 and 22. From left (Dec. 21 service), Rev. Devin Kerns, Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss, President Justin Panzer, Rev. Dr. Mark Schulz, Rev. Rocky Mease, Rev. Dan Galchutt, Rev. Randy Weinkauf, Rev. Bob Leiste, Rev. Martin Albrecht, and Rev. Jake Wampfler.

Holy Cross Women’s Retreat

God’s Passion: Your Heart

District Office Directory

President’s Office • Rev. Justin Panzer, President: kspres@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 200 • Tami Lierz, Administrative Assistant: tami@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 200

Missions & Stewardship • Rev. Dan Galchutt, Assistant to the President for Missions & Stewardship: dangalchutt@kslcms.org,

785-357-4441, ext. 222 • Janet Powell, Administrative Assistant (Missions): janet@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 223 • Shannon Oldham, Administrative Assistant (Stewardship): shannon@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 202

Education & Youth • Jim Bradshaw, Assistant to the President for Educational Services: jbradshaw@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441,

ext. 200 • Tami Lierz, Administrative Assistant (calls; rosters/stats; events): tami@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext.

200 • Janet Powell, Administrative Assistant (general school support): janet@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext.

223 Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF)

• Jeffrey Maltz, LCEF Vice President, Kansas/Oklahoma: jeffrey.maltz@lcef.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 118

Business Office • Heather Williams, Business Manager: heather@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 204 • Shannon Oldham, Administrative Assistant: shannon@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 202

Communications • Kris Bruss, Communications Specialist, kbruss@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 322

Mission Development Counselor • Rev. Dr. Brent Smith, Mission Central, brent.smith@lcms.org, 703-713-2851

Retreat Center Reservations • Rev. Mark and Kristi Lovett: retreathouseherington@gmail.com, 785-380-8291

District Archives • Mike Grau: archives@kslcms.org