St. John Lutheran Church Staff

Pastor LuhringSenior Pastor
Rev. Donald L. Luhring

Pastor and his wife Faye have completed 25 years of ministry at St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance, Ohio. After serving as pastor at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Monticello, Indiana for 14 years, (and one year in Richmond, Virginia while doing graduate study) they have completed 40 years in pastoral ministry.

 

 

Church Secretary
Nancy Schatz

Nancy has worked in the church office for over 22 years. She has served faithfully and graciously and majors with weekly bulletins, monthly newsletters, and works with many volunteer receptionists and other office volunteers.
In addition, she is the Director of Assimulation for new members.

 

 
Rita Bergman Church Secretary
Rita Bergman
Rita has served as Pastor's Secretary for two years. Her experience with computers, power point, business management and for contemporary worship has been an asset to the church office.
In addition, she is the webmaster for the web page and Director of Worship Technology.

 

 

Church Secretary
DiAnn Wichman

DiAnn has been a member of St. John Lutheran all her life. She works two days a week in the church office and volunteers many additional hours during the week.
She oversees the accounting and payroll for the church and school.