Our lives are filled with so many different things to do. It is no surprise that church can feel like “just one more thing to do.” At Faith we are a community of people gathered together with the goal of “Making Christ Known Through Lives of Faith.” What this means is that we want the things that we do to be relevant for your lives. We want you to feel like part of the community and nourished as a baptized child of God. Whether you have worshipped with us before or are looking for a church home we hope that you will come and join us. May God Bless You in your life of faith.

Peace,

Pastor Steve

Pastor's Background

Born in Oconomowoc, WI, Steve was baptized on June 8th, 1973 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Rome, WI.  When his family moved to Northern Wisconsin, Steve and his family attended Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church in Conover, WI where he was confirmed on May 3rd, 1987.  He received his bachelor's degree from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN.  After graduation, Steve spent a winter at Holden Village where he met his wife, Sarah Schaffner.  They were married after his first year of Seminary.  Steve completed his C.P.E. at the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy in Kennewick, WA.  He interned at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seattle, WA.  In January of 2001, Steve and Sarah became parents when their son Isaac was born.  Steve graduated from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA on May 13th, 2001.  He was ordained at the Northern Illinois Synod Assembly on June 15th, 2001.  Steve and Sarah became parents again in March of 2004 when their daughter Evelyn was born.  He served St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in rural Elizabeth, IL from June 2001- June 2005.  He began serving Faith Lutheran Church on July 1st, 2005. Steve and Sarah celebrated the birth of their third child Elijah in December of 2006.