Rev. Timothy Bayer to be installed at St. Mark's Lutheran

St. Mark's Lutheran Church joyfully announces the installation of the Rev. Timothy Bayer as senior pastor at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7. The local community, members and LCMS clergy are cordially invited to join in the service and celebration.

Kristy Wasinger, chairman of the congregation's call committee who conducted the pastoral search, stated, "We were so inspired by Pastor Bayer's passion for ministry, teaching the biblical Word and sharing God's love with others. We know God has chosen this shepherd to help us grow our congregation and live to be the hands and feet of Jesus. He is a gifted visionary and we are excited for our future."

Pastor Bayer's extensive experience, education and skills will be instrumental in leading the congregation. He comes to St. Mark's after serving as lead pastor at Concordia Lutheran in Pullman, Washington. Prior to Concordia, he served as missions and teaching pastor in St. Louis and before that served as director of the Institute for Servant Leadership at Lutherhaven Ministries. He is known for his integration of creativity and faith in leadership, ministry, and community development.

Pastor Bayer holds a bachelor of arts from Concordia University Chicago, a master's of divinity from Concordia Seminary, and is a doctor of education candidate at Concordia University Portland.

Along with serving at St. Mark's with associate pastor Rev. Timothy Silber, Pastor Bayer continues to be an adjunct professor at Concordia University Portland and vice president of the board of directors at Lutherhaven Ministries. Pastor Bayer is married to Bethany (Miller) and they have two sons, Ethan and Noah.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod is located at 101 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles. For information, call the church office at (630) 584-8638.