Transition

This page is dedicated to updates and information. If you have questions please contact Tara Koosmann in the church office and she will direct you to the appropriate committee or team.

Process

More information to come after Pastor Jacob’s arrival.

Current Work

October Update: Faith Lutheran has hired an Interim Associate Pastor to join our ministry team and support our congregation and programs. Pastor Jacob Burkman will officially begin his work with Faith on Sunday, October 26, and we look forward to formally welcoming him during worship in early November. More details about that service will be shared soon.

Next Steps

Dear Friends of Faith Lutheran,
 
As we enter this time of transition following Pastor Adam’s departure, I want to take a moment to update you on the next steps in our pastoral leadership.
 
As you already know, Pastor Katie will be serving as our Interim Senior Pastor during this time of discernment and transition. We are deeply grateful for her steady leadership and commitment to our congregation.
 
Today, I’m pleased to share that we have hired an Interim Associate Pastor to join our ministry team and support our congregation and programs. Pastor Jacob Burkman will officially begin his work with Faith on Sunday, October 26, and we look forward to formally welcoming him during worship in early November. More details about that service will be shared soon.
 
Pastor Jacob is an experienced interim pastor with a strong background in guiding congregations through seasons of change. His ministry over the last several years has focused on helping faith communities navigate the transition and call process with grace, clarity, and faithful listening to God’s mission for the church. We believe his presence and leadership will be a great blessing to Faith.
 
Please keep Pastor Jacob in your prayers as he prepares to join us, and continue to hold our pastors, staff, and entire congregation in prayer as we walk together through this important chapter in our church’s life.
 
  • On Sunday, October 5th, we recognized Pastor Katie’s appointment to the Interim Senior Pastor role, and we thank her for her leadership and bless her service to Faith.
 
As the transition process continues, we will provide regular updates to the congregation via email and newsletter, but we will also be establishing a Transition page on the website where you can go at any time for the lastest news and information on the process.
 
In Christ,
Jessica Hartmann
Council President