Rev. Jeffrey and Deaconess Gina Teeple
Missionary Pastor and Communications Project Manager
Serving the Lord in the Germany
Bio
The Rev. Jeffrey and Deaconess Gina Teeple serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as missionaries in Germany. Jeffrey serves as a missionary pastor to Trinity Lutheran Church in Frankfurt. Trinity is an English-speaking congregation that serves expat families from around the world. As communications project manager, Gina works with the Eurasia communication specialist, missionaries and LCMS Communications to support projects in the region and facilitate communication to supporters and donors.
Jeffrey is from Fort Wayne, Ind., and the family’s home congregation is Peace Lutheran Church, Fremont, Ind. Jeffrey has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Calvin College, as well as Master of Divinity and Master of Sacred Theology degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW). He is currently a Doctor of Ministry candidate at CTSFW. From 2003 to 2025, he served congregations in Wisconsin and Indiana. During his free time, he enjoys reading, fishing and spending time with his family.
Gina is from Grand Haven, Mich. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from Indiana University and a Master of Arts in deaconess studies from CTSFW. Over the years, Gina has worked in a variety of settings, including a maximum-security prison, a shipyard and county government. After becoming a deaconess, she served at CTSFW; Peace, Fremont; and as director of development and ministry relations at Worship Anew, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization in Fort Wayne. She was also a stay-at-home mother to their two children, Lauren and Elliot. Only Elliot has accompanied them to the mission field.
Prayers
Pray for Jeffrey and Gina as they serve in Frankfurt, Germany. Ask God to give them comfort, strength and guidance as they transition to a new location, language and culture. In addition, ask God to bless them and their congregation, that they may proclaim boldly God’s love for all they meet. Let us give thanks that Jeffrey and Gina are serving His people in this part of the world.
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Additional Information
- Birthdays:
- Jeffrey — April 15
- Gina — April 28
- Lauren — May 15
- Elliot — Feb. 4
- Wedding Anniversary: April 1
- Home District: English
Partner with us
Giving Online: You can partner with the LCMS by making an online gift restricted in use to the support of the TEEPLE family.
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Giving by Check: You can also make a donation towards this family’s ministry by check.
Mail your check, made payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designated with their last name, to:
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
P.O. Box 66861
St. Louis, MO 63166-6861
(Or call
888-930-4438 to speak with someone.)