With joyful hearts, St. Luke’s elected to call its 4th pastor in the church’s 41-year history during a special congregational meeting on October 15, 2023. Members voted unanimously to call pastoral candidate, Kyle Duff, as our next pastor. Kyle was ordained on Saturday, November 11 at Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. A week later, he was installed as St. Luke’s new pastor on Sunday, November 19. Pastor David Sprang, Assist. to Bishop, was the presiding minister.
Please join us in welcoming Pastor Kyle, his wife Jeneal, and their son, Camden, to Grand Rapids!
Kyle gives the children’s message
Jeneal talks about her work as a Physician’s AssistantThe after -service meet-and-greet with Kyle and JenealLetter of Call is signed by the Executive Team: Ginni Drews, Fred Reyelts, and Kevin Konarska
Ordination – November 11, 2023
Kyle is presented for ordination by Fred Reyelts, St. Luke’s Council President, and Kevin Konarska, St. Luke’s Council Vice President and Call Committee ChairBishop Craig Satterlee prays over Kyle.Bishop Satterlee addresses questions to Kyle.Kyle’s father, Rev. Alex Duff, places a stole over Kyle’s shoulders. The stole was made by his sister, Becca Duff.Bishop Satterlee prays over Kyle.The assembly of pastors lay hands on Kyle.Pastor Kyle with (l-r) Rev. Nancy Goede, parish pastor of Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, Rev. Matthew Stuhlmuller, campus pastor of Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, and Rev. Craig Satterlee, bishop of the North West Lower Michigan Synod.
Installation – November 19, 2023
Letter of Call presented to Pastor KylePastor Kyle is presented for installationPastor Kyle receiveds a blessing from the presiding minister, Pastor David SprangKyle is presented with a shell at the baptismal fontPresented with a personalized Evangelical Lutheran Worship bookPastor Sprang introduces Kyle as the new Pastor of St. Luke’sCongregation is thrilledA beautiful, hand-sewn stole made by Renee Brinks is presented to KylePastor Kyle presents communion Pastor Kyle presents communion Pastor Kyle offers communionPastor Kyle offers communionPastor Kyle offers communionSending song Greeting members after the serviceGreeting members after the serviceGreeting members after the serviceGreeting members after the serviceGreeting members after the serviceGreeting members after the serviceGreeting members after the serviceJeneal and Kyle DuffBennie Keys, drummer, and Pastor KylePastor Kyle Duff and Pastor David Sprang
