Pastor Mark Boster grew up in Quincy, Illinois. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science from Indiana State University and his Master of Divinity degree from The Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Mark has served congregations in Centralia, Illinois and Washington, Illinois.
Read MorePastor Ryan Mackey grew up in Dixon, Illinois. It was at Dixon High School that he met his wife,
Tara. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Augustana College in Rock Island,
Illinois and a Master of Divinity degree from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.
Kendra Coots is the new Assistant Teacher for our Little Lambs Preschool program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s degree from Northern Illinois University in Early Childhood Special Education.
Read MoreJill Gillming is the Director of Children and Family Ministry. She graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Education.
Read MoreJosh serves as Audio/Visual and Office Support. He and his family are founding members of Shepherd of
the Prairie and he has spent many years in volunteer roles in A/V as well as serving as a small group
leader in Confirmation.
I can’t remember a time when God and my church family have not been some of the most important things in my life.
Read MoreMy heart, O God, is steadfast;
I will sing and make music
with all my soul.
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
I will praise you, LORD,
among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
–Psalm 108:1-3
Music has always played an important role in Jeff’s life. From hearing popular songs on the radio and playing those songs on the piano as a young child, to touring the US, Europe, and Asia as part of the Judson University Choir and Handbell Choir (and meeting his wife Emily in Japan), to leading corporate worship for more than 20 years, music continues to play an important role in Jeff’s life.
Read MoreMatt is so excited to be part of the Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church team! He graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, minoring in Sociology and Spanish.
Read MoreMichelle is a wife, proud mother of three daughters, and a valued member of the staff at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church. She began her journey with the church in 2013 as the Office Manager, and over the years her role has grown and evolved into her current position as Operations and Communications Assistant.
Read MoreDave Shotick serves Shepherd of the Prairie as Accounting Administrator. In this role he is responsible for paying the church’s bills and producing monthly financial statements.
Read MoreThe Shepherd of the Prairie Congregational Council is the official lay governing body of this congregation and is responsible for administering the total life of the congregation, both spiritual and temporal.
The Congregational Council is responsible for assisting the pastors in the spiritual oversight of the congregation and to see that all rules and regulations of the congregation are rightly executed. The Council also transacts all necessary business of the congregation and provides such personnel as are needed. The Council is made up of boards each of which share responsibility for the work of the ministry of this congregation.