Kentuckiana Federation of Lutheran Churches
Delegate Meeting
September 19, 2022, 7 p.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, LaGrange KY
MINUTES (DRAFT)
Minutes September 19, 2022 (Draft) 1
Participating: Barb Anderson (Faith), Steve Anderson (Faith) José Beaton (Faith, Kentuckiana
Lutheran Youth, Lakeview Springs), Charlotte Campbell (Gloria Dei), Pr. Chuck Fausel (Good
Shepherd – Vacancy), Pr. Dan Guagenti (Holy Cross), Pr. Jason Reed (Holy Trinity –
LaGrange), Ed Schumacher (Redeemer), Eric Schumacher (Redeemer), Pr. Mark Whitsett (Our
Savior). (10 delegates, 7 congregations)
Opening Prayer/Devotion Pastor Guagenti
Agenda Review – Approved Pastor Whitsett
Minutes of May Delegate Meeting (on file) – Approved Charlotte Campbell
Treasurer’s Report (on file) – Approved Clyde Lang (in absentia)
Pr. Whitsett commented that (a) we don’t really want to be just holding the funds (about
$70K) – we want them to be put to use; and (b) we continue to search for people for a
Ministry and Missions committee, as described in the By-Laws (Article V.B).
Old Business
1. Web site www.kflc.info Jeremy Botkins (in absentia)
Jeremy sent in this report:
“As of now I still need to update the minutes on the website, money allocated [budget],
and all of the general information. I will update as soon as I receive the minutes from this
delegate meeting.
“As far as information I am seeking (which I can do with my own research), if I was to
get the delegates and executive board to gather this general information of each church to
keep any errors from my end. Search Engine Optimizations will sometimes leave old
websites and outdated information on searches like Google and Yahoo. To keep the
information accurate, I am seeking from each church:
Phone Number
Hours and days of services and listed fellowships
Website
ALL social media links
YouTube and/or Live Feed Link (if applicable)
“I need to get a questionnaire form made for a Grant request that can be filled out and
submitted to our website from our Grants page. So, from the Executive Board I would
need to know what criteria are required for a proper submission to the Federation? From
there I can build the questionnaire. I am also seeking some stories I can add to the post
Grant status and articles.
“Other than that, I have some things to tighten up on the website but we are about there.”
2. Grant for Redeemer Youth Violence Event (will not be held in 2022, funds returned).
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3. Grant for Concordia for Philippians Workshop (Synodical Stewardship Program)
Receipts submitted for $485.14. The short publication by the presenter, Pr. Curtis Heath,
is recommended (Stewardship Under the Cross, https://resources.lcms.org/reading-
study/stewardship-under-the-cross-stewardship-for-the-confessional-lutheran-parish/).
4. Reformation Service Pr. Guagenti
a. Place /Date/Time: Our Savior, October 30, 3PM, with reception to follow.
b. Preacher: Archbishop Joseph Ochola Omolo from Kenya (visa approved).
c. Offering Recipient: Hope for the Destitute in Kenya.
“Hope for the Destitute is a nonprofit organization in Kisumu, Kenya that provides
educational support for orphaned children and shelter for needy widows. Many
children are orphaned as a result of the high prevalence of HIV and AIDS in this
country and are left in the care of elderly relatives who have no source of income.
Education is not free in Kenya, and many students are unable to access it, leading
to unemployment and a continual chain of poverty within their families. Hope for
the Destitute ensures that orphaned children can access education as well as be
nurtured spiritually in Lutheran teachings and
devotions.”(https://www.hftdestitute.org/)
d. Faith will submit a grant request to help with travel expenses.
Motion from the Executive Board: To approve up to $ 1,500, to help pay travel
expenses of Archbishop Omolo coming to preach at Reformation Service; amount
to be increased to up to $3,000 if Mrs. Omolo’s visa is also approved and she is
able to accompany him.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. Outreach Kentucky- Indiana District Mission Richmond KY Pr. Whitsett
“Rev. Dr. Vernon Wendt, Jr. was installed as the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran in
Lexington, Kentucky on May 8, 2022. Rev. Dr. Wendt is also serving as the mission
developer for the Outreach Kentucky mission endeavor.” (https://in.lcms.org/new-
mission-endeavors/ and https://in.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Glad-Tidings-
August-2022-pdf.pdf).
6. Kentuckiana Lutheran Youth – follow up discussion José Beaton
The website and Facebook page have a growing number of followers. Bible Boot Camp
has been launched and is well-attended. (https://www.kluthyouth.com/ and
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080406737445)
New Business:
1. Grant request:
LERT training at Concordia (request on file). Expecting 50 participants. Charlotte
Campbell moved that the Federation award the grant for up to $750, based on receipts.
Motion seconded and passed unanimously.
2. Budget 2023 (on file).
Two corrections were proposed: Incorporation Fee (line 51) should be $25 (actual
amount raised last year); UL Campus Ministry – Federation (line57) should be $0 (note
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that the $1,000 from 2022 was formerly on line 41 but has been removed; Federation
support will be discontinued until such time as Campus Ministry is active again).
Budget approved unanimously.
Kentuckiana Federation of Lutheran Churches
Kentuckiana Federation of Lutheran Churches
Delegate Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2022, 7 p.m.
Resurrection Lutheran Church
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Participating: Jose Beaton (Faith, Lakeview Springs, Kentuckiana Lutheran Youth), Charlotte
Campbell (Secretary, Gloria Dei)Pr. Steve Ensley (Redeemer), Pr. Dan Guagenti (Holy Cross),
Clyde Lang (Treasurer, Concordia), Monica Ochola (Faith, LWML), Ed Schumacher
(Redeemer), Eric Schumacher (Redeemer), Pr. Mark Whitsett (President, Resurrection), Margie
Whitsett (Resurrection)
Opening Prayer/Devotion Pastor Guagenti
Hebrews 11:13-16 – we are strangers here and exiles, heaven is our home
Agenda Review/Revision: Accepted
Minutes – January Delegate Meeting (on file): Accepted Charlotte Campbell
Treasurer’s Report (on file): Accepted Clyde Lang
Eight (of 17) churches had submitted dues when the report was prepared; three more have
paid since then.
We have paid for the space at the UL Interfaith Center although we are not using the
space. Clyde Lang and Pr. Estes to discuss courses of action.
Old Business
1. Web site www.kflc.info Jeremy Botkins
No report; Jeremy Botkins unable to attend meeting.
2. Updates on outstanding Grants
a. Trip to Mars Hill: Due to changes in personnel, the plan is changing and evolving.
Check to be returned (or payment stopped). The Board and delegates encourage
submission of a new proposal.
b. Redeemer: Youth Violence Event (was possibility of holding in 2022). The check
has been cashed, but the funds have not been spent. There is still a possibility that
the event will happen.
c. Resurrection: Remaining funds from 2021 were returned ($600).
3. Outreach Kentucky- Indiana District Mission Richmond KY. Pr. Robinson says that the
call to Lexington-Good Shepherd is linked to the Richmond Outreach.
4. Follow-up on Circuit Forum (summary to delegates under New Business).
New Business:
1. Grant requests:
a. Concordia: Request for $950 to fund Philippians Workshop (Synodical Stewardship
Program). Board recommends approval of up to $950 based on receipts submitted.
Concordia will cover travel expenses. Federation congregations will be invited to
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send their Pastor and one or two lay people. Approved.
b. Second request from Concordia – to provide funding for CPR and AED training.
Requires no action at this time.
c. Gloria Dei/Trinity-Leitchfield (Lent devotional material). Board recommends
approval of $139. Approved.
2. Motion to Delegates: That the Executive Board be empowered to approve up to two (2)
grants this fiscal year (2022), not to exceed $1500 each, between Delegate meetings.
Discussion:
a. to make grants more widely available, especially for time-sensitive requests;
b. to allow the Federation to be more responsive;
c. Exec Board would report immediately via email to the Delegates, and in full at next
Delegate meeting;
d. could add as a budget line item in September to regularize.
Approved.
3. Additional Visioning related to survey or future anticipations. Pr. Whitsett presented a
summary (on file). Further meetings and discussions are planned.
4. Reformation Service. Board motion to delegates: Pr. Guagenti suggested we ask
Archbishop Joseph Omolo from Kenya to be our speaker (he is the father of Pr.
Stebbins’s wife and sister-in-law). We would assist with travel funds (Faith should
submit a grant request). Our invitation would enable him to (possibly) obtain a visa.
While in the US, he would also work with the diaspora at Faith. We will need to have
extensive publicity. Service likely to be at Our Savior, as they have a greater seating
capacity.
Approved to invite Archbishop Omolo to preach. Pr. Guagenti authorized to represent
the Federation.
5. Kentuckiana Lutheran Youth – Presentation by Jose Beaton. It is to be LCMS-based
community outreach to families and young people. https://www.kluthyouth.com/
6. Church/Ministry Reports/
Concordia: Expecting a DCE Intern in June from Concordia – Chicago.
Faith: Gradually integrating the English and Swahili (Congolese) services.
Gloria Dei: VBS in June for child care center and congregation. Sharing VBS materials
with Faith and Holy Cross. Working on Youth Group.
Holy Cross: Beginning to restart activities.
Redeemer: Beginning to restart activities. Food pantry still very active.
Lakeview and Lakeview Springs: Lakeview summer camps are filling up. Breaking
ground at Springs for next phase: sewers, driveway, lodge, RV area, water control and
mitigation.
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Resurrection: New pastor John Hallock, who is also a prison chaplain and a football
coach. Renting the gym to Pickleball Emporium.
Cedar Lake Lodge: No new Chaplain yet. New Spiritual Life Director is working in the
community.
Next Meetings
Next Executive Board Meeting – 8 Sept. 2022, location pending
Delegate Meeting – 19 September 2022, location pending
Adjourn and Closing Prayer (2058) Pastor Guagenti
Prepared and Submitted by Charlotte Campbell, Secretary
Delegate Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2021
(Congregations: Resurrection, Redeemer, St. Johns, Good Shepherd, Gloria Dei, Holy Cross. Quorum
requirement is 1/4 of member churches, of which there are 17.)
Participitants: Whitsett, Guagenti, Ensley, Fausel, Dobelstein, Nammen, Campbell, Ed Schumacher,
Eric Schumacher, Jeremy Botkins
Opening Prayer/Devotion Pastor Guagenti
Acts 23 – Paul’s forbearance in the face of irrational and unjust high priest behavior, and his
apology for his own misconduct. But no apology for speaking the Gospel.
Agenda – Moved and seconded. Accepted.
Minutes –Delegate Meeting, May 2021 (on file) Charlotte Campbell
(reviewed by Mark Whitsett) Moved and seconded. Accepted.
Treasurer’s Report (Narrative and Report on file) Clyde Lang (Mark Whitsett)
(reviewed by Mark Whitsett) Moved and seconded. Accepted.
Commendation to the Treasurer for the narrative.
Old Business
1. Holy Cross interim Grant Request made and withdrawn.
For water event, one day, but safety concerns caused cancellation. (Note that Board can
approve grant of $500 without delegate approval)
2. Web site: www.kflc.info Live walkthrough. Almost ready. Jeremy will be sending a request for
information to the churches to find out who should have access and what information should be
included.
3. Status of Current Grants
a. Trip to Mars Hill (on hold no updates at this time)
b. Redeemer – Youth Violence Event 2021 (still on hold, possibility of holding in 2022)
c. Resurrection – Camp Lakeview 2021. Two children went. $900 sent, will roll over
remaining funds.
d. LWML International Convention, June 2021. Love the Hungry $2000. Packed over
32,000 meals. Each of the three sessions and four LWML workers and 48 volunteers.
Love the Hungry had six workers.
e. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church VBS - $300. 84 take home bags to 68 families.
4. Best Practices for Ministry – Heartland Conference, Frankenmuth MI. Clyde Lang, Mary Lang,
Charlotte Campbell. Two services with sermons, four plenaries, five breakouts; services and
plenaries were recorded. Will be preparing synopses and will send links for plenaries and
services.
5. Reformation Service 2021 updates. Emphasizing growth in emigrant communities in churches.
Sudanese (Resurrection), Congolese (Faith). Pr. St. Onge. October 31. Service at 3:00,
reception to follow. All circuit pastors invited to vest. Usually, half the offering to preacher’s
choice (to support of Pr. St. Onge’s mission), Federation choice Lakeview Springs
6. 2021 Dues – currently voluntary, we express appreciation for faithful participation.
New Business
1. New Grant Requests (pending?) None. Remember that Board can approve interim grant up to
$500 without Delegate approval. Bigger proposals please submit to Board by early January. All
for outreach, encourage bold thinking.
2. Begin to develop communication and encouragement to congregations and Pastors concerning
mission/ministry planning as a means to (a) strengthen congregations and (b) to sharpen
Federation mission and ministry support in the Kentuckiana Region.
Question for discussion: “During the last 18 months, is there a particular mission/ministry
discovery, way of doing things, engagement with people, insight, etc. that has happened for
your local ministry (big, small or otherwise) that is likely to impact your present and future
ministry of the Gospel?”
Continuing on-line, streaming even though less necessary. Services and Bible Study, council
meetings, children’s sermons, Sunday School. For Bible Study, fellowship might not be as
robust. Technology has been a game-changer. There has also been some divisiveness about
masks, no-masks, distancing, etc.; requires listening and respect. “Beloved, let us love one
another.”
3. Budget 2022 (on file). Moved and seconded to approve. Approved.
4. Officer Nominations for January 2022 Delegate Meeting. VP, Treasurer, Pastoral Advisor.
5. Church/Ministry Reports
Gloria Dei – Oktoberfest 10/17/21, worshipping live and streaming
Good Shepherd – livestreaming on Zoom, which allows interaction. Growing slightly, now
have an organ and organist. Hoping for return to face-to-face.
Holy Cross – new member classes under way.
(Holy Trinity Lagrange – Pr. Jason Reed)
Redeemer – still worshipping on line. Community festival and health fair next weekend, all
outdoors. Pet blessing the next week.
Resurrection – new pastor installed, Pr. John Hallock. Renovation of outreach center continues
on Thursdays. Will be working on signage and website.
St. Johns – 175 years! Will celebrate next year. School fully staffed, thanks to God. Sunday
School resumed, many in-person meetings. Had a presence at Lanesville Heritage
Weekend (barbecue and German potato salad, chicken and dumplings dinner).
Cedar Lake Lodge – Impacted by COVID-19, on staff and residents. Plateau-ing but still
challenging. Hiring, especially in direct care. CEO is retiring, so now in search for new
CEO. Have Cassandra Tembow, former CAO, as interim. Whitsett is now an emeritus
pastor of LCMS, but still working part time. Lakeview Springs – “We are planning another great year for Bethlehem Boulevard, taking
place on the evenings of December 4th and 5th, but we can't do it without your help! We
are most in need of individuals and families who are willing to dress up and (not speak
lines) pantomime various parts of the Christmas story for people to view as they drive by
in their cars. We also need people to help with traffic, carolers, people to bake treats, and
some seamstresses willing to sew some simple costumes. This is a wonderful way to
partake with us in furthering the ministry of Lakeview Springs and sharing the good news
of Christ in Advent. We can't advertise until we get our volunteers lined up, so if you
have any interest in helping, or any questions, please email Jose at
jose@lakeviewministries.camp or call 910-803-1098.”
Next Meetings
Next Executive Board Meeting – 6 January 2022?
Delegate Meeting – 24 January 2022 at ?
Closing Prayer Pastor Guagenti
Kentuckiana Federation of Lutheran Churches
Delegate Meeting Minutes
17 May 2021 (via Zoom)
Kentuckiana Federation of Lutheran Churches
Delegate Meeting Minutes
17 May 2021 (via Zoom)
31 August 2021 Delegate Minutes 5-17-21 1
Attending: Steve Ensley, Eric Schumacher, Ed Schumacher (Redeemer), Dan Guagenti, Jeremy
Botkins (Holy Cross), Eric Estes, Clyde Lang (Concordia), Barb Anderson (Faith), Mark
Whitsett (Resurrection), Charlotte Campbell (Gloria Dei).
Opening Devotion Pastor Guagenti
About the Commandments. Honor Father and Mother – bridge commandment (God,
neighbor). When we honor parents and authorities, we honor Him who put them in
authority.
Agenda: move and second to accept agenda. Carried
Minutes – Delegates Meeting Jan. 25, 2021 (on file)………………………… Charlotte Campbell
Moved and seconded to accept as corrected. Carried
Treasurer’s Report (on file) Clyde Lang
Dues reminder not sent out. Reminder that they are voluntary. No disbursements for UL
Interfaith Center since last year.
Balance sheet includes $15,000 bequest from late 2020. Will transfer some funds from
BBT to LCEF (at least the $15,000).
Moved and seconded to approve. Carried.
Old Business
1. LCEF Presentation Reminder (recap)
2. KFLC Website Show and Tell (6094743c2bff0.site123.me). When done, Executive
Board and member churches will be able to add information.
3. Status of Current Grants
a. Trip to Mars Hill (Faith, Pr. Stebbins). On hold, being reworked.
b. Redeemer – Youth Violence Event 2021. On hold, funds being held, still planning
on how to move forward.
c. Resurrection – Camp Lakeview 2021. Registered 5 Sudanese children. $600 was
sent last year but not used, balance is $1200.
d. LWML Convention Lexington, KY. $2000 for Servant Event with Love the
Hungry.
e. Best Practices for Ministry – Heartland. September 19-21, Frankenmuth. Total
$4500, $150 per person, 4 people per congregation. Renewed after last year’s
hiatus. Individuals should contact Clyde. Moved and seconded, carried.
4. Reformation Service 2021 – Recap of Intended Approach. At Grace New Albany,
preacher Pr. St. Onge, October 31.
New Business
1. Short and Long-Term objectives for Federations (visioning and dreaming face to face) –
Discussion led by Pr. Whitsett
a. Building for a future board by increased recruitment and invitation to existing and
new delegate representation coming into September. 31 August 2021 Delegate Minutes 5-17-21 2
b. Visioning together mission and ministry objectives in terms of initiatives, supports,
programs etc. to fit needs of local congregations and of the region (coming out of
COVID; things we are learning; opportunities; initiatives.
c. Reformation and other community building opportunities.
d. Looking to build communications to and from Pastors and congregations
e. Delegates should expect to hear more about this. We will plan a face-to-face
dedicated to these topics.
2. Identify process for use of Bequest for “support of mission start-up churches in the
Kentuckiana area.” How to interpret that (new congregations? new ministries?), how
to field requests, whether it’s geographically limited.
3. New Grant Requests
a. Receiving requests for the September Executive and Delegate Meetings. In general,
we would like requests in time for the Exec meeting.
b. GDLC VBS. For $300 for music DVDs/downloads. Moved and seconded, carried.
Church/Ministry Reports
Concordia – Pastor Estes. Transition has been very smooth. Celebration of Pastor Boyd’s
years of ministry. LWML had event at Exit 0, serving meal to the homeless; may request
Federation funds to do more.
Faith – service time changing to make time for Congolese, will have combined Bible
Study and Sunday School. Currently have Saturday service for masked. In-person VBS.
Have started clothing closet. New website, new digital capabilities.
Gloria Dei – VBS in June, hybrid on-line and at-home. LCCC still going strong, although
with occasional COVID closures.
Holy Cross – Celebrating one confirmand.
Redeemer – Went live on Palm Sunday, also still streaming. Two confirmands. Will try
to do Health Fair October 2. Contributed to West End Health Equity Report.
Resurrection – in person but also streaming. Bible study via Zoom. Deaconess Margy
Whitsett working with Sudanese women and children.
Lakeview Springs – Open House on June 23.
Cedar Lake – doing very well through the pandemic. Starting classes again, communal
dining. Looking forward to gatherings and corporate worship. In call process,
Pr. Whitsett stepping down (not away) on June 30.
Next Meetings
Executive Board Meeting – 9 September 2021 (Resurrection?)
Delegate Meeting – 27 September 2021 (Concordia?)
Closing Prayer Pastor Guagenti
Kentuckiana Federation of Lutheran Churches
Delegate Meeting Minutes
25 January 2021 (via Zoom)
PRESENT: Pr. Whitsett, Pr. Guagenti, Pr. Ensley, Pr. Woods, Barb Adams, Ed Schumacher,
Eric Schumacher, Clyde Lang, CCampbell, Jose Beaton, guests from LCEF
Opening Prayer Pastor Guagenti
Acts 9. Conversion of St. Paul. Where do the next leaders come from? We will be
watching for leaders, but also trusting. Some of the least likely.
Minutes (on file) Jeremy Botkins
Approved.
Treasurer’s Report (on file) Clyde Lang
Recall that we reminded congregations that dues are voluntary, especially in light of the
current situation. However, most congregations have sent dues that support Federation
work. Note exceptional grant of 15K, estate gift, for new mission work.
Disbursements – grants to Resurrection and Redeemer were cashed, deposited. Mars Hill
not cased. Richmond funds sent.
UL Campus Ministry – supported by Indiana District. Fed funds not disbursed. Supported
only first quarter. Have not used Interfaith Center since March.
Balance Sheet – through Dec 31.
Approved.
Invited Guest Presentations
1. TJ Mattick (IN District VP for LCEF) and Pr. Tom Eggebrecht (VP Ministry Support for
Eastern Region) – Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF)
Slides on file. Will be sent to churches and delegates. Notify of webinars. Ministry
Moment videos. Note that Indiana District has funds to assist with Ministry Support
activities (who is God calling us to be? Where is He calling us to go?).
2. José Beaton (Development Assistant, Director of LVS) – Lakeview Springs
Thanks for support and assistance from LCEF.
Last year drastically reduced, both camps and events. 2021 overnight residential summer
camps are going to happen. Fundraising has been successful. (We need to talk.) To help:
Send kids to camp. Working on Harrison County grant. Some facilities are open for
rental, etc. Working on sewer access, essential for further development.
Old Business
1. Web site
2. Status of Current Grants
a. Trip to Mars Hill (to be redesigned and resubmitted)
b. Redeemer – Youth Violence Event 2021 – holding funds
c. Resurrection – Camp Lakeview 2021 – holding funds
3. Reformation Service 2021. Hopeful, use plans from last year.
4. 2021 Dues. Clyde will send budget just before May meeting.
New Business
1. New Grant Requests
2. Election of Officers (President and Secretary)
a. Nominees: President – Pr. Mark Whitsett; Secretary – Charlotte Campbell
b. Nominations from the “floor”?
3. Need to appoint VP and Mission/Ministry. Jeremy as VP. May be looking at a new way
of doing mission and ministry.
Installation of Officers Pastor Guagenti
Congregation Reports
Concordia – Pastor Boyd finishes 1/31/2021. Welcoming Pr. Estes, will be installed 1/31/21.
Faith – new video equipment for streaming. Assimilating Congolese community.
Gloria Dei – preschool thriving.
Grace – video since mid-March, reaching widely. Preschool active. Youth Director – Rosie
Crockett, part-time.
Holy Cross – virtual and in-person.
Redeemer – virtual again as Jefferson County is red. Maybe open by Easter. Everything
virtual. Food pantry still distributing. Facility improvement. Black History Month,
film series.
Resurrection – virtual at least through February. Some in-person. Holy Communion with
distance.
Cedar Lake – Pastor Whitsett, Director of Pastoral Care, will be retiring at the end of June
2021. Will likely keep working with them.
Vacancies: Gloria Dei, Resurrection, Shepherd of Hills, Epiphany, Good Shepherd, Holy
Trinity Lagrange
Next Meetings
Executive Board Meeting – 6 May 2021
Delegate Meeting – 17 May 2021
Closing Prayer Pastor Guagenti