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Meet Our Ministry Representatives

Hans Springer Hans G. Springer, MPS, CFRE, CDE
Associate Executive Director Fund Development

"The backbone of the LCMS World Relief and Human Care ministry is the many individuals and families, congregations and organizations that choose to include Synod's mercy ministry in their stewardship. It is their witness of wanting to help people – and through that help - introduce them to the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ that inspires me."

Hans.Springer@lcms.org
800-325-7912, ext. 1693

   
Charlie Kiersch Charlie Kiersch
Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Arizona

"Many fellow Christians wish to help people who are suffering and in need. As these people share their faith journey, it is exciting and enjoyable for me to help these friends of mercy care connect that passion with ministries of LCMS World Relief and Human Care -- and in that connection, know that together we are truly making a difference in peoples' lives."

Charles.Kiersch@lcms.org
402-727-1085

   
John Lewis John Lewis, CDE
Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Florida

"I have the privilege to work with districts, congregations, and individuals as they all look to find ways to be involved in supporting ministry. I enjoy assisting and connecting our faithful supporters in a personal way to LCMS World Relief and Human Care programs and projects. We are truly blessed to have an opportunity to work with faith stewards of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as we look to bring Christ to those in need around the world."

John.Lewis@lcms.org
734-646-0122

   
Scott Friend Scott Friend, CFRE
Indiana, Ohio, and Texas

"LCMS World Relief and Human Care donors are some of the most loving individuals you will ever meet. This very special group of people outwardly display where their hearts are by the giving of their treasure. They are true encouragers and real witnesses for the things of Christ."

Scott.Friend@lcms.org
765-860-2221

   
Kathy Wakeman Kathy Wakeman
Shepherd's Staff Manager

"I have the pleasure and privilege to manage a special group of almost 2,000 donors who are loyal and devoted to faithfully sustaining our ministry through the Shepherd's Staff giving program. Providing over $1 million each year to our budgeted income, Shepherd's Staff increases the effectiveness of the work we do together in our Lord's name. I regard each and every one of the Shepherd's Staff donors as dear friends and am very thankful for them and the opportunity to manage their program."

Kathy.Wakeman@lcms.org
800-248-1930, ext. 1648

   
A Donor Bill of Rights A Donor Bill of Rights

"PHILANTHROPY is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights..."

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