Pastor Chad Elfe

Following Jesus is an adventure filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and a whole lot of grace!  Welcome to LMC and welcome to the adventure!  My name is Chad Elfe and I’m the lead pastor here.  In 5th grade God really got my attention when a missionary shared Matthew 24:14 with me which says, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” (NIV)  I have a passion for helping others let their lives be a testimony of the goodness, grace and love of our savior Jesus Christ.  I am married to an amazing gift from God. Her name is Jenna and we have been blessed with 4 awesome kids, Lilly, Ady, Elly, and Fynn.  We love to be outdoors hiking, biking, fishing, camping and playing just about any sport.  I especially enjoy hunting and fishing and working on my 68 Mercury Cougar project.  We are excited to come alongside the family and friends of LMC to be on mission in this community.  Are you ready for an adventure?  I hope so! 

- Pastor Chad Elfe


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Chad Schuermann (Director of Family Ministry)

Since 2003, I have been blessed to call Luther Memorial my faith family. I grew up in St. Louis, MO and attended Concordia Chicago.  I can truly say that my passion is Christian Ed. in Family Ministry.  I love being a part of cultivating family relationships around Christ.  This passion stems from my own childhood and being surrounded by many faith filled men and women.  Teaching and equipping parents to disciple their children while encouraging the larger church family to disciple one another are my primary responsibilities. My wife Tessa and I have two young children – Priscilla (Cilla) and Levi. Despite living in the upper Midwest, I remain a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan who regularly roots for the Twins. My favorite Scripture passage is Ephesians 3:14-21 “…and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled with all the fulness of God.”


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Sally Martin

(Ministry Operations Manager)

My husband and I became members of LMC in 2015 while I was still teaching math and he was still working at 3M.  Together we have four adult children and two grandchildren. Happily, we are both retired now and enjoying it very much.  When the opportunity arose to step into the gap, I offered to help in the office one day a week.  I see my reason for being here is to serve the members of the congregation as well as the campus and community. I also accompany the choir, assist with VBS and help sew tote bags for our mission in Costa Rica.

I will be primarily entering offering information so if you have any questions in regard to your donations, please reach out to me.

I have many Bible verses I cherish.  The earliest verse that really made an impression on me is from Matthew 7:9-11. 

Jesus said: “Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?  Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?  If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”

I was blessed to have loving parents, and I knew they always wanted what was best for me.  This verse really made me think about how much more our Father in heaven wants to give us good things.  And I also had to admit to myself that we are fundamentally sinful and in need of our Savior, Jesus Christ.


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Monica Bylander

(Ministry Coordinator)

I became a member of Luther Memorial Church at the age of 5, which makes me the most veteran LMC member in the staff.  I am so happy to be here serving the congregation and the Lord!  I have a background in art & design (UWRF Alumni), and also in administration.  You might find my husband, Tony, and I hiking, kayaking a river, mountain biking, or just being outside with our 3 kids and 2 pups.  We are always looking for ways to join Jesus while we adventure through life.  If you are interested in getting involved at Luther Memorial, you have an announcement you would like included in the weekly email/online calendar, or you would like to stop by and chat, I am in the office Wednesday-Friday. Monica Fun Fact: I am convinced that I will win the HGTV Dream Home at some point- I register every chance I get.


“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 

-1 Peter 1:3-9


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