St. John's Lutheran Church

Over 150 Years of God's faithfulness and grace!

In November of 1869, St. John's Lutheran Church was founded by a small group of immigrants.

In 1956, the Holy Spirit moved the people to elect a new site, the current location, to carry on God's work of feeding His sheep and proclaiming the good news.

In 1974, the education wing, offices and youth room were added.

In 1993, the sanctuary was remodeled and stained glass windows were added as a continual reminder pointing God's people to His plan of salvation.

In 2016, God's people were once again moved with a vision to add additional space for expanding ministry into the community.  A new addition was dedicated that included new classrooms, a new kitchen, new church offices, and a gymnasium.

Over the years, the congregation has Called and God has sent many beloved pastors to preach His Word, comfort souls with the means of grace, and provide pastoral care.  Jesus Christ, The Good Shepherd, has provided and continues to provide for His people.

We are a congregation of forgiven sinners learning to trust in the Lord of the Church, who has revealed Himself to do great things through the small and weak of this world.  We pray that everyone feel welcomed here, for this church and her ministry remains wholly the Lord's vineyard and all invited to come.

PASTOR'S NAME	PERIOD SERVED	PHOTOGRAPH
Rev. Jim Pearl Pastor	February 9, 2020 to Present
Rev. Michael Kroll Interim Pastor	April 2019 to February 9, 2020
Rev. Martin E. Lee Intentional Interim Ministry (IIM)	June 1, 2017 to November 2018
Rev. Dr. Bryan Salminen Senior Pastor	January 16, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Rev. Steven Massey Associate Pastor	January 11, 2015 – 2016
Rev. George Brinley  Pastor	January 11, 2001 - September 30, 2010
Rev. Thees Hoft  Pastor	September 27, 1992 – late 1999
Rev. Ralph Schmidt  Pastor	October 12,1986 - August 18, 1991
Rev. Robert Marquardt  Pastor	October 19, 1980 - Fall of 1984
Rev. Michael Ruhl  Pastor	May 5, 1974 – January 6, 1980
Rev. Robert Koeppen  Pastor	September 22, 1968 - January 6, 1974
Rev. Theodore C. Moeller, Jr.  Pastor	June 13, 1965 - February 4, 1968
Rev. Fred Rutkowsky Pastor	February 1, 1959 – January 31, 1965
Rev. Calvin R. Fiege  Pastor	December 14, 1952 - October 12, 1958
Rev. Eric Cash  Pastor	August 8, 1948 - October 26, 1952
Rev. Elmer E. Bickel  Pastor  Return To Top Return Home	August 2, 1942 departure in 1947