Pastors & Staff
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Pastor James Huebner
(414) 271-3006, ext. 103
In 1982, James Huebner (pronounced Heeb-ner) became the eighth pastor in the 160-year history of Grace Church. When he came to Grace, the congregation had 429 members, most of whom were retirees. But the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Milwaukee brought younger adults who found Grace Church and under God's blessing the congregation has almost tripled.
Pastor Huebner's ministry responsibilities at Grace include overall administration, leadership development, worship planning, adult education, and counseling, along with regular preaching and teaching. The congregation has been doubly blessed because of his expertise as a church consultant. Pastor Huebner also serves in administrative leadership positions within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the church body with which Grace is affiliated.
An avid sports fan, Pastor Huebner enjoys watching and participating in many sports. He is married to Anne Huebner, a licensed practicing psychologist. "Pastor H" and "Dr. Anne" have two children, a son who serves as the pastor of a mission church in Florida, and a daughter who is married to a Lutheran pastor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and one grandchild.
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Pastor Daron Lindemann
(414) 271-3006, ext. 104
In 1999, Pastor Lindemann became the first associate pastor in Grace's history. His ministry responsibilities include Grace Group supervision and shepherd coaching, new member nurture, leadership and staff development, evangelism, volunteer support, and counseling, along with regular preaching and teaching. He also preaches regularly for the Message from the Master radio broadcast and is a fully-trained barista for the Grace Place coffee shop.
An interest in contemporary media has led Pastor Lindemann to develop additional avenues of communication at Grace such as website interaction, e-mail devotions and Bible studies, DVD Bible discussions, sermon podcasts, and the video recording of worship services.
"Pastor L" enjoys family activities with his two sons and his wife, Cara, an ophthalmic technician. During the winter he officiates high school and college basketball games, takes a turn at gardening during the summer (when he's not on his motorcycle), and enjoys cooking year-round.
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Minister of Discipleship Fritz Horn
(414) 271-3006, ext. 105
What exactly is a Minister of Discipleship? At Grace, it's the staff member responsible for Sunday School planning, family ministry, special activities, prison ministry, member involvement, and senior ministry, teens, hospital and shut-in visitation, and teaching. With previous experience as a grade school teacher and principal, Fritz Horn has filled this important role since 1991. His personable nature has led him to create care ministries at Grace such as the prayer circle, happy hearts, food drives, and helping those with disabilities. His special skills in planning and organizing have helped Grace become a very active congregation enjoying a variety of group outings.
Fritz and his wife Kathie, a senior consultant for Omni Learning Resources, Ltd. and organist for Grace, have three adult children and six grandchildren. Family camping, kayaking, hiking, traveling, handyman projects around the home, and an occasional game of tennis also keep Fritz active.
Staff
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Jeanne Carbon
Church Administrator -
Cate Jaworski
Staff Accountant -
Carolyn Schulz
Office Assistant