Pastor:
Rev. Dr. Mark E. Gehrke
pastorgehrke@faithelca.org

The Rev. Dr. Mark E. Gehrke accepted the call as senior pastor to Faith Lutheran Church in November 1995. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He and his wife, Vicki, have three boys, Jason, Jonathan, and Benjamin. Pastor Mark finished his Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Ministries through Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, IL in June 2000. Some of his hobbies include hunting, drama, woodworking, photography, computers, sports and sailing.

Mailto:vgehrke@faithlcmc.org

Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator: Vicki Gehrke 309.912.0381 vgehrke@faithelca.org Vicki is enjoying the congregation's positive incorporation of youth in all aspects of ministry! Youth especially enjoy serving, helping with worship, Wednesday night confirmation classes, and fun off site events. A goal is to help families grow spiritually. She happens to be married to Mark (senior pastor) and together they have three sons from ages 25-11. Vicki has 15 years of experience within the church as a volunteer, ran the Synod Youth program of Southern Wisconsin, is a Diakonia graduate and began as the Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator in September 2006

Parish Nurse:
Barbara Marlin

maiilto:nurse@faithelca.org

 Barbara Marlin the Parish Nurse at Faith  obtained her RN degree through Black Hawk College.  Barb and her husband Ted have two children, Daniel and Katie And two granddaughters.  Barb enjoys spending time with family and friends, music, cross-stitching, and reading.  Interests also include leading and attending Bible studies and small groups.  In her role as parish nurse she makes home, hospital, and nursing home visits.  In addition she is available for blood pressure checks most Sunday mornings and d

Nikki Beeson

Administrative Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator:
office@faithelca.org

 

Voices of Faith/Faith Full Praise Band/Youth Choirs Director:
Dawn Johnson

Dawn Johnson began as the Director of Faithfull, our contemporary band in June 1997.  She has since become the Director of the Voices of Faith, our church choir and has begun choirs for the youth, Joyful Noize, and the elementary age children, Voices of Angels.  She is a full time school teacher.  Dawn is the mother of two, Brandon and Justin and is married to a member of Faith, Mark Johnson.

Organ/Pianist

Dana Calhoun

Nursery Assistant:
Cassie Goodpaster

The Literacy Connection Director:
Christine Neuwohner

IT:
Mike Timler