Meet Our Team
Pastoral Staff
Steve Kline
Senior PastorPastor Steve Kline was installed as Senior Pastor at SHLC on May 25, 2014, after serving 12 years as Senior Pastor at Zion in Wayside, WI. He was ordained in 1992 and previously served congregations in Pulaski and Hales Corners.
He and his wife, Debbie, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2015. Debbie has a master's degree in counseling and has served the last seven years as principal at Lutheran grade schools in Rantoul and Luxemburg, WI. Pastor met Debbie while they were both attending Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, where their children, Erin and Andy, are currently enrolled. Pastor Steve is the youngest of seven, born in Buffalo, NY, where many of his siblings still live. |
Chad Starfeldt
Associate PastorPastor Chad Starfeldt was installed at Shepherd of the Hills in June of 2012.
Pastor Chad was born in Appleton, WI. He attended Appleton East High School and Concordia University in Chicago. Chad graduated from Concordia University as a Director of Christian Education in 1996. He served congregation in San Antonio, TX, Woodbury, MN and St. Louis, Mo. He then studied for the pastoral ministry at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis before joining us at Shepherd of the Hills. Pastor Chad is married to his lovely wife, Schawn, and they have three children: Sarai, Caleb, and Eden. |
Worship/Education
Emily Duescher
Director of Worship Arts |
Hannah Hayden
Director of Christian Education |
|
Emily Duescher came from San Diego, California and joined the Shepherd of the Hills staff in 2017. She graduated with her undergraduate degree and DPM certification in music from Concordia University, Irvine and is currently working on her masters degree in choral conducting at Concordia University, Wisconsin.
Emily loves rock climbing and almost any activity that involves being outside. She is also engaged to be married to her fiance Jeff in July of 2018. She is an accomplished pianist as well as choral conductor and has been in music ministry for the past four years. |
Hannah Hayden, grew up in Indianola, Iowa and attended college at Concordia University Chicago.
Her program, Director of Christian Education, consists of an education major with a theology minor. In order to complete her bachelor’s degree, she is required to complete a year-long internship which is what brought her to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Hannah loves spending time outside, watching movies, and reading anything she can get her hands on. Personal Mission Statement: God has called me to reflect His love to those He has placed in my life and to guide children and youth as they live out His plan. |
Administration/Facilities
Kaden HunterTechnical Arts
Kaden Hunter, originally from Appleton, Wisconsin joined the Shepherd of the Hills Staff in 2017 after volunteering in the Tech Ministry for many years before.
Kaden also volunteered in many different education ministries at Shepherd of the Hills. Kaden loves to work with children any age and has many thoughts of going for a degree in Christian Education. Kaden is a Hortonville High School graduate and continuing his education in theater and audio production. Some of Kaden’s favorite hobbies include traveling, and spending time outside. 
Joan KellerOffice/Administration
|
Chris BaxterFacilities
Chris Baxter, originally from Los Angeles graduated with a B.A. from California State University, Northridge.
He later received his teacher’s training from Cal State, Los Angeles. Chris also did grad work in education at Concordia University, Irvine California and Wisconsin. The bulk of his teaching career was as a Lutheran elementary teacher and administrator. He married a Wisconsin gal who was teaching out in California in 1980. Chris and Juli moved to Wisconsin in 1992. They have 3 grown children and 5 grand kids. 
Lavaun GorgesOffice/Administration
|
2019 Admin Board and Ministry Teams
Please Click the Board name to email all members of that committee.
|
Administrative Board
Fred Ohlde, President Dennis O'Brien, Vice President Joe Roesler, Treasurer Terry Zimmerman, Secretary Lori Newton-Anderson, At-Large Board Member Janice Suutala, At-Large Board Member Jerry Anderson, At Large Board Member Leadership Ministry Team Steve Guyette Denise Nelson Doug Kastner Children's Ministry Team Jill Butzin Justin Wolff Kristin O'Connor Alysia Dillenberg Worship Ministry Team Jan Zimmerman Jim Kavanagh Laurie Hansel |
Adult Ministry Team
Wendy Kastner Dan Gitter John Winkler Facilities Ministry Team Scott Nelson Rick Spiegel Al Breit Financial Ministry Team Jeremy Smith Sue Guyette Kevin Brimmer Outreach Ministry Team Cheryl Casey Meghan Anderson Lou Maylander Youth Ministry Team Deb Kline Geoff Leeds Caleb Nieman |