Pastoral Calls
About the process of calling a pastor
Please note that the District needs to be notified:
- every time a call is issued by a congregation, school, RSO, etc.
- when a rostered worker receives a call
- and when a worker accepts or declines a call
Learn more about calling a pastor; compensation and benefits for pastors; and requesting and compensating supply (guest), intentional interim, and vacancy pastors at this link.
Call activity updated 10/2/26
Calls Accepted
Alex Bjoraker, Zion/Immanuel, Tobias/Daykin, to Divine Shepherd (associate), Omaha
Kyle Lewis, St. Martin’s (associate), Winona, MN, to Grace/Trinity, Neligh/Elgin
Installations
Alex Bjoraker to Divine Shepherd (associate), Omaha, 10/25/26, 10:00
Kyle Lewis to Grace/Trinity, Neligh/Elgin, 11/15/26, 4:00 at Neligh
Calls Declined
Paul Dunbar, Faith (senior), Hastings, to Good Shepherd (senior), Gretna
Adam Moline, Good Shepherd (senior), Lincoln, to Shepherd of the Hills, Kimberling, MO
Craig Niemeier, Zion (Worms), St. Libory, to First English, Spencer, IA
Pending Calls
John Dehne, St. Andrew (senior), Cape Girardeau, MO, to St. John (senior), Battle Creek
Paul Hammes, Grace (associate), Wayne, to Trinity (associate), Davenport, IA
Adam Moline, Good Shepherd (senior), Lincoln, to First/St. Paul, Belle Plaine/Luzerne, IA
Greg Prauner, candidate, Nebraska District, to St. Paul, Wisner
Status Changes
Ricky Jacob, Jesus Our Savior (missionary), Winnebago, to emeritus, Nebraska District