Bible Study #1 - Wendy Poch

LCMC

Bible Study #1 - Wendy Poch

October 3, 2022 • Wendy Poch

Wendy grew up on an apple orchard and lived in both northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin before moving to Parker, Colorado in 2008. She is a cradle Lutheran who took a journey through the LCA, ELCA, LCMS and is now home in her much beloved LCMC (talk about alphabet soup!). When asked about this journey, she describes herself as a theological Goldilocks: moving from a
denomination that was too hot, then too cold, and now is in an association of churches that is just right! Of course, God did a considerable amount of stretching and growing her in the process! She has been a member of Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Parker, CO since 2011. She served as the congregation’s youth leader, pastoral intern, associate pastor, and is now the solo pastor of the congregation. Wendy received her MDiv from the Institute of Lutheran Theology (ILT) and serves as the chair of ILT’s new Alumni & Graduate Association. In October of 2021, Wendy also answered a call to serve on the LCMC Ministry Board.

2022 Service Coordinator's Report

October 3, 2022 • Mike Bradley

Mike Bradley is the service coordinator for LCMC. Mike brings 40 plus years of leadership and ministry experience, having served in Lutheran congregations in Nebraska (Christ Lutheran Church) and South Dakota (Trinity Lutheran Church) as a youth pastor, worship leader, associate pastor, and senior pastor. He also served as President for The Master’s Institute Seminary for ten years and most recently, as Director for the Alliance of Renewal Churches (ARC). Mike is passionate about helping leaders and congregations create an atmosphere that is a safe place for developing healthy leaders and disciples in the church, and equipping God’s people for lives of effective witness and ministry in the world. He is the author of the book, Being a Safe Place for the Dangerous Kind, in which he articulates the essential connection between solid theology and healthy practice in mission and ministry. Mike enjoys sports of all kinds, having served as a high school basketball and baseball coach while serving Trinity Lutheran Church in Rapid City, South Dakota. He and his wife of forty-two years, Debi, enjoy reading, hiking, and swimming, and Mike enjoys the occasional golf outing. They have five adult children, Andrew Michael, Joseph Ross, Rachel Christine, Stephen Daniel and Benjamin John; three grandsons, Michael, Isaac, and Lucas; and two granddaughters, Violet and Ferrah. Mike and Debi live in Gilbert, AZ with their three-year-old white Labrador, Maggie Mae.

Keynote Speaker #1 - Ebassa Berhanu

October 3, 2022 • Ebassa Berhanu

Ebassa is a child of God redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus. He is the lead pastor of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Torrance, CA. Ebassa and his beautiful wife, Hana have 4 children together. Ebassa is passionate in seeing people fall in love with Jesus and investing in the next generation.

Keynote Speaker #2 - Steve Turnbull

October 4, 2022 • Steve Turnbull

Steve is the senior pastor at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. He loves Jesus, his wife, his children, God's church, deep dish pizza, and dark coffee.