Nick Hopfensperger
Manager, LCMS School Ministry
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About
Nick Hopfensperger serves as manager of School Ministry in the LCMS Office of National Mission. His role encompasses various aspects of service for our Lutheran schools, primarily focusing on National Lutheran School Accreditation.A commissioned LCMS teacher, Nick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill. (2000) and his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago (2006).
He began his ministry at St. Philip Lutheran School, Chicago, first as an 8th grade teacher (2000-2004) and later as principal (2004-2008). His next call brought him to serve as principal of Immanuel Lutheran School, Washington, Mo., where he served until recently accepting the position as manager of School Ministry.
Nick and his wife, Emily, currently reside in Washington and continue to worship at Immanuel. They have been blessed with three children: Aidan, Neve and Eva. The Hopfensperger family enjoys visiting national parks, listening to music, cheering on a variety of sports teams and spending time with family.