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.
	Ron Riley - Vicar Ron has been a long-time member of St. John (25+ years), married to Dale for 45 years, and is a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago.  Vicar Riley is currently studying to become a pastor through Concordia Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
	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

2012-2013

 Officers

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

Sandi Prescott (Secretary), Mark Prescott (Treasurer)

Board for Lay Ministry

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

Board for Evangelism and Outreach

Karen Eberspacher (Chair), Mary Block, Matt Huner

Board for Parish Education

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

Board for Stewardship

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

Board for Youth Ministry

Jennifer Robinson (Chair), 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

Dave Walz(Chair), Kathi Dahlstrand, Ed LoBue, Bev Jagow, Cindy Meier, Fred Spurgat,  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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