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NIS Conferences

The Northern Illinois Synod is comprised of eight conferences.

One assistant to the bishop is assigned to each conference.

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The Rev. Dr. Tom Larsen
Assistant to the Bishop for the Southwest Conference

Relates to Southwest Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop.
Responsibilities:
• Call process
• Pastoral Care
• Communication
• Liaison to Spirituality Task Force
• Other duties as assigned by the bishop

Trinity Lutheran, 304 E Ferris Street, Galesburg IL  61401
309-343-4191
seniorpastor@grics.net
 

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The Rev. Tim Kenyon
Assistant to the Bishop for the South Conference

Relates to South Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop.
Responsibilities:
• Call process
• Pastoral Care
• Communication
• Liaison to Global Mission Committee
• Other duties as assigned by the bishop

St. Johns Lutheran, 2020 Luther Drive, Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1144
tjkenyonperu@aol.com
 

cs The Rev. Chris Stienstra
Assistant to the Bishop for the Central Conference
 
Relates to Central Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop.
Responsibilities:
• Call process
• Pastoral Care
• Communication
• Liaison to Ministry Support Committee
• Other duties as assigned by the bishop

Immanuel Lutheran, PO Box 201, Amboy, IL 61310-0201
815-857-2225
stiencasdas@essex1.com
 

cg The Rev. Carol Gates
Assistant to the Bishop for the East Conference

Relates to East Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop.
Responsibilities:
• Call process
• Pastoral Care
• Communication
• Relates to Outreach Committee
• Other duties as assigned by the bishop

Salem Lutheran Church (Sandwich), 12208 Wildflower Lane, Huntley, IL 60142
847-302-8375
rev.carolsg_1@sbcglobal.net (please note the underscore "_" before the number 1)
 

jq The Rev. Jay Quinn
Assistant to the Bishop for the North Conference

Relates to North Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop.
Responsibilities:
• Call process
• Pastoral Care
• Communication
• Liaison to Congregational Life Committee
• Other duties as assigned by the bishop

Faith Lutheran Church (South Beloit), 827 N. Prairie St., Rockton, IL 61072
815-624-7683
jquinn1210@charter.net
 

ce Deaconess Cheryl Erdmann
Assistant to the Bishop for the Northeast Conference

Relates to Northeast Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop.
Responsibilities:
• Call process
• Pastoral Care
• Communication
• Liaison to Wellness Initiative Task Force
• Other duties as assigned by the bishop

Bethany Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 504, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0504
815-459-2690
deaconesscheryl@sbcglobal.net
 

kh The Rev. Kurt Hansen
Assistant to the Bishop for the Northwest Conference

Relates to Northwest Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop.
Responsibilities:
• Call process
• Pastoral Care
• Communication
• Liaison to Social Ministry Committee
• Other duties as assigned by the bishop

Intentional Interim Pastor, called through Synod Council.
563-556-3444
revkhansen@mchsi.com
 

mc The Rev. Michel Clark
Assistant to the Bishop for the West Conference

Relates to West Conference and Synod staff. Reports to the Bishop.
Responsibilities:
• Call process
• Pastoral Care
• Communication
• Liaison to a Rural Ministry Committee and Jenny Lind Chapel
• Other duties as assigned by the bishop

Grace Lutheran Church, 108 S. Timber, Knoxville, IL 61448-1372
309-289-4664
mclark@nisynod.org
 

 


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