St. John Lutheran Church Staff

Pastor LuhringSenior Pastor
Rev. Donald L. Luhring

Pastor and his wife Faye have completed 29 years of ministry at St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance, Ohio. After serving as pastor at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Monticello, Indiana for 14 years, (and one year in Richmond, Virginia while doing graduate study) they have completed 43 years in pastoral ministry.

 

 

Associate Pastor Joshua Schmidt

 

Josh is a 2010 graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He and his wife, Kristin, have been married since July 2008. They have a son, Cole. St. John is his first call and congregation.

 

 

Zech

 

Zech Teasdale
DCE Youth Intern

Zech Teasdale is St John's youth intern. He is in his internship from Concordia Chicago. He is leading our youth for the 2010-11 school year. We welcome his enthusiam and love for the Lord.

Amy Ducat
Secretary

Amy Ducat is the newest member of the church staff. She is a member of St. John and we welcome her in this position.

 

 

 

Rita Bergman

 

Rita Bergman
Worship Technology Manager

Rita has served as Pastor's Secretary for four years. Her experience with computers, power point, business management and for contemporary worship has been an asset to the church office.In addition, she is the webmaster for the web page and Worship Technology Manager.

 

Diana Grim
Church Secretary

Diana started in the church office in May 2011. She comes with high qualifications and experience. We welcome Diana to the church office team.