Our Shepherds In Christ We are truly blessed to have two such gifted leaders guiding our paths in following our Lord.
Our Pastor: Rev. Stephen E. Koenig
Stephen Edward Koenig is the son of he late Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Koenig. He was born June 29, 1945 in Palm Beach County, Florida and is the eldest of six children. Having gone to public schools in Auburn, Indiana, Pastor Koenig began his preparation for the Holy Ministry at Concordia College High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduating in 1963. He then entered Concordia Lutheran Junior College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, graduating with the first class in 1965. Pastor Koenig's college education was completed with graduation from Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1967. In September of 1967 he entered Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis, Missouri. His 3rd year of Seminary training was spent as Vicar at Bethany Lutheran Church, Parma, Ohio. On May 29, 1972, he graduated from the Seminary and was ordained into the Holy Ministry on June 27, 1971, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Parma, Ohio. His installation as Assistant Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill, Wisconsin, was July 24, 1971. Subsequently, he became Associate Pastor at Trinity. Pastor Koenig served Christ Lutheran Church, Anderson, Indiana, from October 24, 1976 until June 22, 1986. From June 1986 to April 2001 he served as Pastor at St. James Lutheran Church, Reynolds, Indiana. While there he served as Circuit Counselor for the Indiana District LCMS. Pastor Koenig and Patricia Louise Richter were married June 1, 1968, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Milwaukee Wisconsin, her home congregation. They are the parents of three children, Elizabeth Marie, born December 7, 1969; Jill Kristen, born March 19, 1971; and Alexander Stephen, born October 12, 1972. Mrs. Koenig graduated from Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois, in 1967. She has taught First Grade and Nursery School and been a teacher's aide in both Fifth Grade and Second Grade.
A Greeting From Pastor Steve:
Our Director of Christian Education: Cindy Namanny
Cindy Namanny is a 1978 graduate from Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota with a B.A. in Elementary Education and DCE Certification. She previously served at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Carroll, Iowa and later at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa. She is married to Curtis Namanny and they have had four children, Steven, a Director of Christian Outreach (DCO), Laura, presently in our heavenly kingdom, Joel, and Rachel.
A Greeting From Cindy:
Our Member's Forum: We always look to our Shepherds, our Called Church Workers, to lead us and guide our steps in following Our Lord, teaching us to love and obey Him, and encouraging our growth in faith. From time to time other members of our family are guided by Our Lord to join in and help our Shepherds with words and ideas He has placed in their hearts for them to share with us. This forum is a place to share them with you as well, so they can reach out beyond our walls to any of you who might have need of them.