We rejoice at the news of three new pastoral candidates coming to the LCMS Northern Illinois District!
June 2026 Ministry Theme: Answering the Call – “Whom Shall I Send?”
Rev. James May Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Paul, Brookfield
We welcome Rev. James May and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!
Rev. Zachary Huffman Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Peter, Schaumburg
We welcome Rev. Huffman and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!
Spotlight on Ministry: Rev. Bob Geaschel and Trinity, Burr Ridge
Learn more about Reverend Bob Geaschel and Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Burr Ridge.
May 2026 Ministry Theme: Lay Leadership Summit
Our May 2026 Ministry theme is the Lay Leadership Summit!
Call Days 2026
We celebrate with these candidates and the calling congregations and look forward to hearing about upcoming ordinations/installations!
Call to Glory – Janice M. Blatt
Janice M. Blatt passed away April 16, 2026.
Call to Glory – Dr. Paul Theodore Kreiss
Dr. Paul T. Kreiss passed away April
Call to Glory – Ernest “Ted” Theodore Lams II
Ernest “Ted” Theodore Lams II passed away on April 13, 2026.
Call to Glory – Barbara E. Morton
Barbara E. Morton passed away March 7, 2026.