Pastoral Care

God’s healing and hopeful presence is made evident in the care and concern shared among the staff, residents, families and volunteers at St. John's Lutheran Ministries. All minister to each other.

The Campus Pastors offer leadership and coordination for this important work of the Church. They seek to assist persons from all faith expressions in meeting their spiritual needs by connecting them with resources from their own traditions. They also lead and coordinate weekly worship, Bible studies, Singspiration, “Life Changes” discussion groups, daily staff devotions and monthly Memorial Services for residents who have passed away the previous month. In addition, they offer counseling and make regular hospital visits to both staff and residents.
 

	Karl Guhn Pastor Karl is with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He will follow Tom as the Director of Pastoral Care and Church Relations. He serves the nursing home and the cottages.			Tom Schleder Pastor Tom has a Master of Divinity from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis and a Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University in Wonona, MN. He serves as “Weekend Chaplain” on campus, and is “on call” from Friday evening to Sunday evening.
	Jan Witman Jan Witman is an ordained pastor in The United Methodist Church, a graduate of Yale Divinity School (M.Div.) and San Francisco Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry), and serves the Cottages and the Crossings in Laurel.			Maryann Morgenstern Pastor Maryann earned a Masters in Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary.  Her primary focus is with the residents of Chapel Court, Rimview Square and The Vista.