Zion Lutheran Church was founded in 1847.
In 1865, Zion joined The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.
Here's a brief history of Zion:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in the year 1847 by a small number of German Lutherans in and around Palmyra. The first minister, John Best, a teacher in the State Church of Germany, immigrated to America and settled in Palmyra in 1835. He came to be teacher at a proposed college to be built at the present West Ely. This did not materialize, so he opened a hardware store. During the next years he and his family and relatives held Sunday reading services in the log cabin west of the present courthouse. The number coming to these services increased greatly, so they decided to build a church. On the same plot of ground as the present church, lot 1, block 31, which had been purchased from five parties for $34.33, the first church was build in 1847. The building, 30 feet x 40 feet, cost $2000- $2500. The voting membership was 27 with about 60 families. Some of the original members were: Henry Baum, John Dice, Wm. Drescher, Geo J. Henritci, John Schammel, and Geo Stark. Their first house of worship was dedicated on August 1 of that year by Dr. C.F.W. Walther, who preached on Psalm 27:4-6. Rev. Best spoke on Habakuk 2:20. Dr. Walther traveled up the Mississippi by steamboat to Marion City, where he was met by some of the members.
Ten weeks after the dedication, an hour before services, the roof collapsed and in its fall demolished the entire building. The Lord helped by giving new courage and making hearts and hands willing to undertake the task of rebuilding the church. Dr. Walther printed an article in Der Lutheraner asking for donations for this congregation. In November 1847, Zion was formally organized with 40 communicant members. Some time later Mr. Best was ordained a minister by the Missouri Synod. By 1855 instructions for church membership were given by Rev. Best in his tin shop. In the late 1860's, during the Civil War, because of state law Rev. Best was not permitted to conduct services. At this time he also sympathized with the South. The congregation almost ceased to exist. Rev. Best resigned as pastor in 1865.
Zion Lutheran Church joined the Missouri Synod in 1865. Rev. C.W. Frederking was called and began his ministry here in early 1866. West Ely colonists from Ohio united with the church. About one-half of the members withdrew to establish the German Congregational Church. The twenty remaining members were zealous and determined, for in a year’s time they had equipped the church with a handsome altar, besides paying off a debt of $200.
The first school was a log building 20 feet by 40 feet (later weather boarded) and located across Spring Street, east of the present school site. This building was purchased by the congregation and school opened in 1866 under Rev. Frederking. The early pastors devoted five days a week to the school as part of their duties. The Ladies Aid Society was organized in 1866. In February 1869, Rev. Bruno Miessler became pastor. West Ely organized its own congregation in March of that year. The Mission Society organized as the Evangelical Lutheran Young Ladies Society in March 1871. They disbanded in 1985.
Rev. August Willner was installed pastor in March 1877. In August 1880, Rev. Emil R. Schuelke was installed pastor. A number of members were won back when the Congregational Church closed. Debts of $2300 had been reduced to $300 when he resigned ten years later, and many improvements had been made. In 1883, Mr. John Dick used money he had saved for a pleasure trip to his home country to buy a large bell for the congregation. It is the same one used to this day. The congregation built a bell tower which greatly improved the appearance of the church building. Rev. Herman Dahlke became pastor of Zion in June 1891. The church prospered and membership grew. The church was remodeled in 1892 and an addition was added.
In April 1895, Rev. Wm. C. Lauer became pastor. He began regular services twice monthly with further congregational grown. Children’s instruction classes were now held in English. The Golden Anniversary of the church was celebrated in August 1897.
In September 1900, the cornerstone of the second school building was laid. This building was used until spring of 1957 when construction on a new school building started. In 1906, Rev. C. Miller became pastor. In May 1907, Rev. Henry J. Frey became pastor. Contract for the present parsonage was let in June. In August, the 60th Anniversary was observed. Rev. Bruno Miessler delivered the sermon. Miss Lola Menge died on April 21, 1913, leaving the church $2000 to erect a new building. Her sister, Mrs. John Happel, offered another $1000 if the congregation would build at once. On November 9, the cornerstone of the present church was laid. The new church was built on the same lot where the old church stood at a cost of $22000. It was dedicated on June 28, 1914, with a crowd overflowing the church in attendance.
The hand painted stained glass windows were given as memorials by various members. The pipe organ was built by the Hinners Organ Co., Pekin, IL, and the pews were made of solid red oak. The altar, pulpit and baptismal font were finished in white enamel and gold leaf. Other interior woodwork is oak to match the pews. 1917-1918 members of Zion did their part in WWI. Young People’s Society was organized in 1919. In December 1921, Rev. Geo A. Moeller became pastor. August 27, 1922, the congregation celebrated their 75th Anniversary at the fair ground with 1500 attending.
1935: St. Paul, North River, merged with our congregation. St. Paul’s was organized in 1870 with Rev. Fredrick Nuetzel as first pastor (also pastor of West Ely). Their first church was a log structure on the Kempf farm. A new church was built on the Gotlieb Schoenborn farm in 1890. When they disbanded, the land went back to the heirs, and proceeds from the building to Missouri Synod. The following pastors served: Rev. Gallameir, Rev. Paul Schmidt, Rev. H. Frey, Rev. Wallner, Rev. Theo Karstensen, Rev. Herbert Manns, Rev. H. Frerking, Rev. Frank Kauth, and Rev. John Fisher.
The monthly German service and evening services at Zion discontinued in January 1937. In September 1940, Rev. Geo Moeller was honored on the 50th anniversary in the ministry. Rev. Moeller preached his farewell sermon August 17, 1941. Rev. A.J. Becker of Slater, MO was installed October 12, 1941. In 1943, the Ladies Aid Society became a chapter of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Teacher H.F. Buls resigned in June 1945. Teacher E.E. Wittmus was called in August. Fifty-six stars had been placed on Zion’s service flag (WWII). The church basement was redecorated in 1945 and a kitchen was added. 1946 the church interior redecorated. A new lectern and pulpit were constructed of wood from original walnut benches from the first church.
Young People’s Society gave paraments for altar, pulpit and lectern on March 30, 1947 (Palm Sunday). August 17, 1947, Zion held their first centennial service, with Rev. Henry Frohn, a son of the congregation, delivering the sermon. The church was filled to capacity and an amplifying system permitted those seated in the basement to hear the services. An afternoon vespers service was conducted by the Rev. Geo Moeller, a former pastor of Zion, retired and living in St. Louis. The Rev. Frank Kauth, former pastor at North River Church, delivered the morning sermon on August 24. An elaborate program held at the high school athletic field brought the centennial celebration to a close. Rev. E.L. Roscke, Western District President of the LCMS delivered the address.
In 1953, Teacher James Robinson was installed. A new baptismal font was made from old walnut benches. Chimes for the organ were given as a memorial in 1954. Herbert Liebnow was installed as teacher. Kindergarten was added to Zion’s school in 1955, with Elsie Beckgerd as teacher. A new school (north portion of present school) with three classrooms was built in 1957. Classes moved into it in January 1958. PTA was given permission by the congregation to build a kitchen in the school basement in April.
With the blessing of the Lord, the church prospered and grew. It became necessary to add a second Sunday morning service. The 8:15 service began in September 1959. Richard Althoff was installed as principal in 1959. In June 1965, Rev. Becker was honored for 40 years in the ministry. Eldo Schnackenburg served as acting principal for the school year 1967-68. In the fall of 1968, Richard Rolf was installed as principal. An addition on the south side of the present school was started in 1969. It has 2 classrooms on the upper level and the basement has 8 Sunday School rooms and 2 office. It was dedicated in August 1970.
Rev. Becker retired on June 28, 1970, after 45 years in the Lutheran ministry, and 29 years of service to Zion. A special service of praise and thanksgiving was held in his honor. Rev. Richard Loesche was installed as pastor in November 1970. Remodeling was done to the church in 1973, and the outside steps were changed. Gene Anderson was installed as school principal. In 1974 a class for 3 and 4 year olds was added ot the school, with Esther Back as the teacher.
March 1975, Rev. Charles Gunderman was installed as pastor, and Stanley Wehling installed as school principal in August. In the late 1970's, a group within the church sponsored a Vietnamese family through Lutheran Immigration and Rehabilitation Services. The Kacao Thu Nguyen family moved to California and became prosperous citizens. This same group of church members sponsored a Laotian family around 1981. Rev. Gunderman died unexpectedly August 8, 1980. A carillon was placed in the bell tower in remembrance of him in 1981.
Rev. John Recks was installed in June 1981. Eldo Schnackenburg died in August 1982. He had served Zion as a teacher for 19 years. Covering for the stained glass windows and air conditioning was installed at the church in 1982. Adult Bible class attendance increased. A long standing Sunday morning class meets in the church auditorium, another class meets in the church basement and a third class in the school library. Ladies week day Bible study meets on Wednesday mornings. In 1986 Randolph Merrill was installed as school principal. SONshine Society was organized and became affiliated with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League in 1987. Women became voters in 1988. Rev. Recks was given a 6 month leave of absence in November, and in April 1989, granted a peaceful release.
Rev. Norman Bahlow, pastor at Shelbyville, MO, served as vacancy pastor during that time and until September 1990, when Rev. Ronald Brusius was installed as pastor. Computer age began at Zion in 1991. Changes to the constitution’s by-laws were accepted in September 1992, to elect deacons at Zion. Air conditioning and new furnaces (2 units) were installed at the school in 1993. A new keyboard for the church was purchased with donations and memorial money. Pastor Brusius was honored for 25 years in the ministry on June 6, 1993. The easy access door was built in the west side of the church basement in 1994. In 1995 the elevator was installed, and handicapped facilities add in 1996. Zion joined the Mark Twain Lake Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association in March 1995. In May 1995, a new sound system was installed in the church. New choir robes were purchased in March 1996 by an anonymous donor. In May 1996, Rev. David Johnson was installed as assistant pastor. Rev. Brusius retired on August 1, and Rev. Johnson was called as pastor in September 1996. Plans were made to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the church in 1997. Church redecoration started in January 1997, which included refinishing the pews and laying new carpet. Redecoration was finished by Palm Sunday. Extensive organ repairs were started in February 1998.
Unfortunately, the school closed in 2003; while the Early Childhood Education Program continued under the leadership of Mrs. Luella Powell. Zion participated in the Concordia Seminary Vicarage Program from 2005 to 2013 and the following young men served as vicars at Zion: Corey Grunklee, Derek Evans, Richard Davenport, Paul Pater, Aaron Wagner, Wes Gehrke, Jacob Dandy, and Joshua Grote. The church basement was renovated in 2014. Pastor David Johnson took a call to Missoula, MT and his final Sunday was December 27, 2015. Pastor Andrew Walker, of La Grange, MO, and Pastor Michael Stoerger, of Hannibal, MO, served as vacancy pastors. During the vacancy, updates happened to the parsonage. On March 13, 2017, Mrs. Brandy Schneider was hired as the new preschool director and teacher and served in the position until June 2024. On March 19, 2017, Pastor Wes Gehrke, a former vicar, was installed as pastor at Zion. On June 4, 2017, Mrs. Luella Powell retired as preschool director and teacher after 42 years of service in Zion’s school. On February 28, 2018, the Preschool Endowment Fund was established with the Community Foundation of Quincy, IL.
In January 2020, a new elevator was installed in the church. From June 2020 to September 2021, the church underwent a huge renovation to redecorate the interior of the sanctuary and to secure the west wall of the church. On Sunday, August 14, 2022, Zion celebrated its 175th Anniversary with the Missouri District President, Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan preaching, Rev. Wes Gehrke leading the service, and son of the congregation, Rev. Bryan Drebes, assisting with the readings. There were over 200 in attendance and there was a luncheon following in the school basement.
Here's a list of pastors who served at Zion:
Rev. John P. Best (1847-1865)
Rev. C. W. Frederking (1865-1868)
Rev. Bruno Miessler (1869-1876)
Rev. August Willner (1877-1878)
Rev. Emil R. Schuelke (1880-1890)
Rev. Herman Dahlke (1891-1895)
Rev. Wm. C. Lauer (1895-1905)
Rev. C. Miller (1906)
Rev. Henry J. Frey (1907-1921)
Rev. Geo A. Moeller (1921-1941)
Rev. A. J. Becker (1941-1970)
Rev. Richard Loesche (1970-1974)
Rev. Charles Gunderman (1975-1980)
Rev. John Recks (1981-1988)
Rev. Ronald Brusius (1990-1996)
Rev. David Johnson (1996-2015)
Rev. Wes Gehrke (2017- )
In 1865, Zion joined The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.
Here's a brief history of Zion:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in the year 1847 by a small number of German Lutherans in and around Palmyra. The first minister, John Best, a teacher in the State Church of Germany, immigrated to America and settled in Palmyra in 1835. He came to be teacher at a proposed college to be built at the present West Ely. This did not materialize, so he opened a hardware store. During the next years he and his family and relatives held Sunday reading services in the log cabin west of the present courthouse. The number coming to these services increased greatly, so they decided to build a church. On the same plot of ground as the present church, lot 1, block 31, which had been purchased from five parties for $34.33, the first church was build in 1847. The building, 30 feet x 40 feet, cost $2000- $2500. The voting membership was 27 with about 60 families. Some of the original members were: Henry Baum, John Dice, Wm. Drescher, Geo J. Henritci, John Schammel, and Geo Stark. Their first house of worship was dedicated on August 1 of that year by Dr. C.F.W. Walther, who preached on Psalm 27:4-6. Rev. Best spoke on Habakuk 2:20. Dr. Walther traveled up the Mississippi by steamboat to Marion City, where he was met by some of the members.
Ten weeks after the dedication, an hour before services, the roof collapsed and in its fall demolished the entire building. The Lord helped by giving new courage and making hearts and hands willing to undertake the task of rebuilding the church. Dr. Walther printed an article in Der Lutheraner asking for donations for this congregation. In November 1847, Zion was formally organized with 40 communicant members. Some time later Mr. Best was ordained a minister by the Missouri Synod. By 1855 instructions for church membership were given by Rev. Best in his tin shop. In the late 1860's, during the Civil War, because of state law Rev. Best was not permitted to conduct services. At this time he also sympathized with the South. The congregation almost ceased to exist. Rev. Best resigned as pastor in 1865.
Zion Lutheran Church joined the Missouri Synod in 1865. Rev. C.W. Frederking was called and began his ministry here in early 1866. West Ely colonists from Ohio united with the church. About one-half of the members withdrew to establish the German Congregational Church. The twenty remaining members were zealous and determined, for in a year’s time they had equipped the church with a handsome altar, besides paying off a debt of $200.
The first school was a log building 20 feet by 40 feet (later weather boarded) and located across Spring Street, east of the present school site. This building was purchased by the congregation and school opened in 1866 under Rev. Frederking. The early pastors devoted five days a week to the school as part of their duties. The Ladies Aid Society was organized in 1866. In February 1869, Rev. Bruno Miessler became pastor. West Ely organized its own congregation in March of that year. The Mission Society organized as the Evangelical Lutheran Young Ladies Society in March 1871. They disbanded in 1985.
Rev. August Willner was installed pastor in March 1877. In August 1880, Rev. Emil R. Schuelke was installed pastor. A number of members were won back when the Congregational Church closed. Debts of $2300 had been reduced to $300 when he resigned ten years later, and many improvements had been made. In 1883, Mr. John Dick used money he had saved for a pleasure trip to his home country to buy a large bell for the congregation. It is the same one used to this day. The congregation built a bell tower which greatly improved the appearance of the church building. Rev. Herman Dahlke became pastor of Zion in June 1891. The church prospered and membership grew. The church was remodeled in 1892 and an addition was added.
In April 1895, Rev. Wm. C. Lauer became pastor. He began regular services twice monthly with further congregational grown. Children’s instruction classes were now held in English. The Golden Anniversary of the church was celebrated in August 1897.
In September 1900, the cornerstone of the second school building was laid. This building was used until spring of 1957 when construction on a new school building started. In 1906, Rev. C. Miller became pastor. In May 1907, Rev. Henry J. Frey became pastor. Contract for the present parsonage was let in June. In August, the 60th Anniversary was observed. Rev. Bruno Miessler delivered the sermon. Miss Lola Menge died on April 21, 1913, leaving the church $2000 to erect a new building. Her sister, Mrs. John Happel, offered another $1000 if the congregation would build at once. On November 9, the cornerstone of the present church was laid. The new church was built on the same lot where the old church stood at a cost of $22000. It was dedicated on June 28, 1914, with a crowd overflowing the church in attendance.
The hand painted stained glass windows were given as memorials by various members. The pipe organ was built by the Hinners Organ Co., Pekin, IL, and the pews were made of solid red oak. The altar, pulpit and baptismal font were finished in white enamel and gold leaf. Other interior woodwork is oak to match the pews. 1917-1918 members of Zion did their part in WWI. Young People’s Society was organized in 1919. In December 1921, Rev. Geo A. Moeller became pastor. August 27, 1922, the congregation celebrated their 75th Anniversary at the fair ground with 1500 attending.
1935: St. Paul, North River, merged with our congregation. St. Paul’s was organized in 1870 with Rev. Fredrick Nuetzel as first pastor (also pastor of West Ely). Their first church was a log structure on the Kempf farm. A new church was built on the Gotlieb Schoenborn farm in 1890. When they disbanded, the land went back to the heirs, and proceeds from the building to Missouri Synod. The following pastors served: Rev. Gallameir, Rev. Paul Schmidt, Rev. H. Frey, Rev. Wallner, Rev. Theo Karstensen, Rev. Herbert Manns, Rev. H. Frerking, Rev. Frank Kauth, and Rev. John Fisher.
The monthly German service and evening services at Zion discontinued in January 1937. In September 1940, Rev. Geo Moeller was honored on the 50th anniversary in the ministry. Rev. Moeller preached his farewell sermon August 17, 1941. Rev. A.J. Becker of Slater, MO was installed October 12, 1941. In 1943, the Ladies Aid Society became a chapter of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Teacher H.F. Buls resigned in June 1945. Teacher E.E. Wittmus was called in August. Fifty-six stars had been placed on Zion’s service flag (WWII). The church basement was redecorated in 1945 and a kitchen was added. 1946 the church interior redecorated. A new lectern and pulpit were constructed of wood from original walnut benches from the first church.
Young People’s Society gave paraments for altar, pulpit and lectern on March 30, 1947 (Palm Sunday). August 17, 1947, Zion held their first centennial service, with Rev. Henry Frohn, a son of the congregation, delivering the sermon. The church was filled to capacity and an amplifying system permitted those seated in the basement to hear the services. An afternoon vespers service was conducted by the Rev. Geo Moeller, a former pastor of Zion, retired and living in St. Louis. The Rev. Frank Kauth, former pastor at North River Church, delivered the morning sermon on August 24. An elaborate program held at the high school athletic field brought the centennial celebration to a close. Rev. E.L. Roscke, Western District President of the LCMS delivered the address.
In 1953, Teacher James Robinson was installed. A new baptismal font was made from old walnut benches. Chimes for the organ were given as a memorial in 1954. Herbert Liebnow was installed as teacher. Kindergarten was added to Zion’s school in 1955, with Elsie Beckgerd as teacher. A new school (north portion of present school) with three classrooms was built in 1957. Classes moved into it in January 1958. PTA was given permission by the congregation to build a kitchen in the school basement in April.
With the blessing of the Lord, the church prospered and grew. It became necessary to add a second Sunday morning service. The 8:15 service began in September 1959. Richard Althoff was installed as principal in 1959. In June 1965, Rev. Becker was honored for 40 years in the ministry. Eldo Schnackenburg served as acting principal for the school year 1967-68. In the fall of 1968, Richard Rolf was installed as principal. An addition on the south side of the present school was started in 1969. It has 2 classrooms on the upper level and the basement has 8 Sunday School rooms and 2 office. It was dedicated in August 1970.
Rev. Becker retired on June 28, 1970, after 45 years in the Lutheran ministry, and 29 years of service to Zion. A special service of praise and thanksgiving was held in his honor. Rev. Richard Loesche was installed as pastor in November 1970. Remodeling was done to the church in 1973, and the outside steps were changed. Gene Anderson was installed as school principal. In 1974 a class for 3 and 4 year olds was added ot the school, with Esther Back as the teacher.
March 1975, Rev. Charles Gunderman was installed as pastor, and Stanley Wehling installed as school principal in August. In the late 1970's, a group within the church sponsored a Vietnamese family through Lutheran Immigration and Rehabilitation Services. The Kacao Thu Nguyen family moved to California and became prosperous citizens. This same group of church members sponsored a Laotian family around 1981. Rev. Gunderman died unexpectedly August 8, 1980. A carillon was placed in the bell tower in remembrance of him in 1981.
Rev. John Recks was installed in June 1981. Eldo Schnackenburg died in August 1982. He had served Zion as a teacher for 19 years. Covering for the stained glass windows and air conditioning was installed at the church in 1982. Adult Bible class attendance increased. A long standing Sunday morning class meets in the church auditorium, another class meets in the church basement and a third class in the school library. Ladies week day Bible study meets on Wednesday mornings. In 1986 Randolph Merrill was installed as school principal. SONshine Society was organized and became affiliated with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League in 1987. Women became voters in 1988. Rev. Recks was given a 6 month leave of absence in November, and in April 1989, granted a peaceful release.
Rev. Norman Bahlow, pastor at Shelbyville, MO, served as vacancy pastor during that time and until September 1990, when Rev. Ronald Brusius was installed as pastor. Computer age began at Zion in 1991. Changes to the constitution’s by-laws were accepted in September 1992, to elect deacons at Zion. Air conditioning and new furnaces (2 units) were installed at the school in 1993. A new keyboard for the church was purchased with donations and memorial money. Pastor Brusius was honored for 25 years in the ministry on June 6, 1993. The easy access door was built in the west side of the church basement in 1994. In 1995 the elevator was installed, and handicapped facilities add in 1996. Zion joined the Mark Twain Lake Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association in March 1995. In May 1995, a new sound system was installed in the church. New choir robes were purchased in March 1996 by an anonymous donor. In May 1996, Rev. David Johnson was installed as assistant pastor. Rev. Brusius retired on August 1, and Rev. Johnson was called as pastor in September 1996. Plans were made to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the church in 1997. Church redecoration started in January 1997, which included refinishing the pews and laying new carpet. Redecoration was finished by Palm Sunday. Extensive organ repairs were started in February 1998.
Unfortunately, the school closed in 2003; while the Early Childhood Education Program continued under the leadership of Mrs. Luella Powell. Zion participated in the Concordia Seminary Vicarage Program from 2005 to 2013 and the following young men served as vicars at Zion: Corey Grunklee, Derek Evans, Richard Davenport, Paul Pater, Aaron Wagner, Wes Gehrke, Jacob Dandy, and Joshua Grote. The church basement was renovated in 2014. Pastor David Johnson took a call to Missoula, MT and his final Sunday was December 27, 2015. Pastor Andrew Walker, of La Grange, MO, and Pastor Michael Stoerger, of Hannibal, MO, served as vacancy pastors. During the vacancy, updates happened to the parsonage. On March 13, 2017, Mrs. Brandy Schneider was hired as the new preschool director and teacher and served in the position until June 2024. On March 19, 2017, Pastor Wes Gehrke, a former vicar, was installed as pastor at Zion. On June 4, 2017, Mrs. Luella Powell retired as preschool director and teacher after 42 years of service in Zion’s school. On February 28, 2018, the Preschool Endowment Fund was established with the Community Foundation of Quincy, IL.
In January 2020, a new elevator was installed in the church. From June 2020 to September 2021, the church underwent a huge renovation to redecorate the interior of the sanctuary and to secure the west wall of the church. On Sunday, August 14, 2022, Zion celebrated its 175th Anniversary with the Missouri District President, Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan preaching, Rev. Wes Gehrke leading the service, and son of the congregation, Rev. Bryan Drebes, assisting with the readings. There were over 200 in attendance and there was a luncheon following in the school basement.
Here's a list of pastors who served at Zion:
Rev. John P. Best (1847-1865)
Rev. C. W. Frederking (1865-1868)
Rev. Bruno Miessler (1869-1876)
Rev. August Willner (1877-1878)
Rev. Emil R. Schuelke (1880-1890)
Rev. Herman Dahlke (1891-1895)
Rev. Wm. C. Lauer (1895-1905)
Rev. C. Miller (1906)
Rev. Henry J. Frey (1907-1921)
Rev. Geo A. Moeller (1921-1941)
Rev. A. J. Becker (1941-1970)
Rev. Richard Loesche (1970-1974)
Rev. Charles Gunderman (1975-1980)
Rev. John Recks (1981-1988)
Rev. Ronald Brusius (1990-1996)
Rev. David Johnson (1996-2015)
Rev. Wes Gehrke (2017- )