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Pastor Keith Lingsch

 
 

Pastor Keith Lingsch

Grace Lutheran Church Pastor

Installed March 15, 2009

Pastor Keith Lingsch

Pastor Keith Lingsch was born September 20, 1966, in McKeesport, PA, to Andrew and Beatrice Lingsch. He was baptized by Pastor Phillip Kohlmeyer and confirmed by Pastor Donald Winkler at Concordia Lutheran, McKeesport. Upon graduation from McKeesport High School in 1984, Pastor Lingsch joined the United States Air Force and served as an Airman working in Supply.

While serving on Active Duty at Nellis AB, NV, Pastor Lingsch felt led by the Lord to study for the Holy Ministry. He was accepted into a program which separated him from Active Duty and placed him in the Air National Guard. While serving in the Air Guard, Pastor Lingsch attended Concordia College Bronxville NY and earned a BA in religious studies, graduating in 1991. Pastor Lingsch continued his education, attending Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN, where he earned his Masters of Divinity and graduated in May of 1996.

During his time at Concordia Seminary, Pastor Lingsch married Lori Lynn (Corbett) on November 20, 1993. They have three children: Andrew, Jeremiah, and Rachel. Pastor Lingsch’s Vicarage was at Trinity Lutheran, Zanesville, OH. He was Ordained on June 5, 1996 and received his first Call to Immanuel Lutheran, New Plymouth and Concordia Lutheran, Weiser Idaho. He received and accepted the Call to serve at Trinity Lutheran, Zanesville, his Vicarage congregation in August of 1998 where he served as the Assistant Pastor and then as Senior Pastor.

In September of 2006 he received a Call from the Ministry to the Armed Forces at the National Guard Bureau, Washington DC, serving as Chaplain in Readiness – deploying chaplains and chaplain’s assistants into the fight in the War on Terror. Chaplain Lingsch also served as the Executive Officer for Major General John B. Ellington, Director of the National Guard Chaplaincy. Pastor / Chaplain Lingsch retired from military service in January of 2012 with 22 years of service.

On March 15, 2009, Pastor Lingsch was Installed as Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church.

 

Pastor Arthur A. Just Jr.

Seasonal Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church of Naples

Pastor Mark Eisold

Pastor at The Pelican

Deaconess Linda Nobili

Seasonal Deaconess

Arthur A. Just Jr.

Arthur A. Just Jr. has been on the faculty of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, since 1984 as a Professor of Exegetical Theology. He teaches New Testament, liturgics, homiletics, catechetics, and pastoral theology.  

From 2017-2023 he served as a half-time career missionary in a number of capacities — as an associate director and professor of Seminario Concordia “El Reformador” in Santiago, Dominican Republic — as Associate Executive Director of International Mission, overseeing our mission work in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain and then later overseer of global theological education for the LCMS.  

In July of 2023 he took on the status of modified status at CTSFW, teaching only in the spring quarter of 2023-2024.  He has delighted in being the seasonal pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Naples, Florida, assisting Pr. Keith Lingsch by celebrating eucharist, preaching, teaching, and visiting the sick and homebound.

He and his wife Linda have three children and nine grand-children.

 
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Jonathan Birner

Director of Parish Music

Music

Music is an expression of worship. Jonathan Birner diligently and skillfully directs our parish music programming, including the Choir, Handbell choir, and youth music programs. Our sanctuary features a stunning custom built pipe organ, and materials designed to enhance acoustics. Jonathan sets the pace of our spiritual expression with beautiful and powerful hymns, psalms, and songs. Furthermore he plans special programs featuring musical groups from far and wide.

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Kami Jo Mogelvang

Director of Christian Education

Education

As our children grow physically, we are also attentive to their spiritual growth. We help our students grow in Christ, developing the whole individual to be strong in faith and character. With an incredibly sensitive and understanding heart, Kami Jo delivers a children’s sermon each week with clear and approachable messaging. Her mission is to help children of all ages grow in the faith and wisdom of a Christian Education.

Denise Canning

Administrative Assistant

Service

Denise oversees all aspects of the church office and administrative duties with enthusiasm, warmth and poise. She is a connector of people and information, an excellent communicator, and has a keen eye for detail. She keeps clear records of membership and compiles the church newsletter. She enables everyone at Grace to serve God’s mission.

Preschool Staff

 

Julie Crews

Director & Teacher

Elisabeth Patton

Teacher

Cailey Crews

Teacher

 

Boards and Officers

  • President

    Brian Heidel

  • Vice President

    Niles Jehn

  • Secretary

    Mallory Heidel

  • Treasurer

    Helen Leibfried

  • Human Care

    Linda Nobili

  • Elders

    Patrick Perri

  • Evangelism

    Rob White

  • Public Relations

    Katelyn Mirly

  • Fellowship

    Lori Lingsch

  • Properties

    Mauro Nobili

  • Youth

    Austin Gomez

  • Education

    Katie McKimm

  • Endowment

    Dennis Scharf

  • Stewardship

    Matt Stevenson-Smith

  • Financial Secretary

    Lisa Peri

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