There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.  There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 1 Corinthians 1:4-6

Meet Our Staff 

	Leonard Payton - Pastor  After spending many years as a church musician, Pastor Payton attended Concordia Theological Seminary and entered the ministry. Pastor Payton has been happily married to Lori, his childhood sweetheart, for thirty years and they have four children. Pastor Payton likes to swim and is a USC Trojan fan.
	Karen Karafa - Business Administrator Mrs. Karafa received her B.A. degree in 1968 from Eastern Illinois University. She manages the day to day business of the church. Her behind-the-scene work provides St. John with stability and freedom to pursue its mission in the world.
	Paul Lindblad - Director of Liturgics  (847)420-9200 Mr. Lindblad received his B.A. degree from Concordia University, River Forest. For over 30 years he has taught music to children and adults. In addition to the school groups with which he works at Walther Lutheran Academy, Mr. Lindblad directs the semi-professional adult Oak Park Concert Chorale, and the semi-professional young people's ensemble, the Paul Lindblad Choristers
	De Ann Beger - Office Manager Mrs. Beger was raised in Iowa and graduated with a BA/English from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa in 1988. She moved to the Chicagoland area the following summer. De Ann, her husband, and their two children live in Lyons.

St. John Officers and Boards

2011-2012

 Officers

Kathy Roberson (President), Paul Kressin (Vice-President),

Sandi Prescott (Secretary), Mark Prescott (Treasurer)

Board for Lay Ministry

Ron Riley (Chair), and the elected elders: Steve Eggerding, Bob Fredland, Dave Hill, Mark Holstein, Ed LoBue, Henry Meier - Secretary, Jonathan Nelson, Garrick Turner, Dave Walz

Board for Evangelism and Outreach

Karen Eberspacher (Chair), Mary Block, Matt Huner, Rick Richter

Board for Parish Education

Carla Luttinen (Chair), Mel Block, Carol Young, Steve Doornbos, Kim Hayworth, Cathy Walz

Board for Stewardship

Norm Young (Chair), Helen Jensen (Secretary), Marian Flight, Connie Kammrath, Heidi Schoedel

Board for Youth Ministry

Courtney Roberson (Chair), Devin Andrews, Muriel Henning, Kim Hayworth, Merideth Hill, Monroe Huner, Michelle Robinson, Ted Roberson

Board for Parish Properties

Shawn Dahlstrand (Chair), Paul Dahlstrand, Carla Luttinen, Sandi Prescott - Secretary,

Pete Schoedel, Henry Zimoch and Karen Karafa – Business Administrator (ex officio)

Board for Parish Administration and Finance

Fred Spurgat (Chair), Kathi Dahlstrand, Ed LoBue, Bev Jagow, Cindy Meier, Dave Walz (Acting Chair), Karen Karafa - Business Administrator (ex officio), Mark Prescott - Treasurer (ex officio)

Board for Lutheran Education

Catherine Hegarty (Chair), Angelique Edeko, Tamika Reeves, Heidi Sharber, Jenny Robinson

Special Events Committee

Marilyn Eberspacher (Chair), Mary Block, Al Harris, Jackie Harris, Dave Hill, Darlene Wiktor

Communications Committee

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