Michael and Shanna Hageman

About

The Rev. Michael and Shanna Hageman serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as missionaries in Tanzania. Michael is a theological educator at a new seminary in Shinyanga, Tanzania, where he teaches classes and assists in forming pastors for service in Africa. Shanna is a director of Christian education (DCE), and she teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) to non-native English speakers. These ESL classes provide practical assistance while also serving as a vehicle for the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Michael was born in Lyons, Kan., and considers Abilene, Kan., to be his home. The family’s home congregation is Trinity Lutheran Church, Garden City, Kan. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb., and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He has served at churches in Ohio, Florida and Kansas. Michael enjoys hiking, hunting and home improvement projects.
Shanna was born in Kirksville, Mo., and grew up in Manhattan, Kan. She has a bachelor’s degree in theology and DCE certification from Concordia University, Nebraska. During her career, she has served as a DCE, worked as an ESL teacher, and owned her own business. Shanna enjoys reading, cooking and traveling.
Pray for Michael and Shanna as they serve in Tanzania. Ask God to be with them as they adjust to life in a new country and learn a new language. Pray also for the students and people they will meet, that God would open their hearts to the Gospel. Give thanks to God that the Hagemans are serving His people in this part of the world.