Pastor Russ
I am glad you are taking the time to get to know me better. I am the Senior Pastor here at Epiphany Lutheran Church. I am currently entering my fourth year in service to the people of Epiphany and Eau Claire. I shepherd outreach to the community, adult instruction of those seeking to learn about Lutheran Christianity, ministry to the homebound, stewardship, EGG (Epiphany’s Guys Group), LWML, and small group ministries.

When you have questions about how to become a part of our church family I am the one to contact. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

I first became a Lutheran Christian in 1984 while in college at The University of Wisconsin, Madison (go Badgers!). I decided to enter the seminary after speaking with my Pastor, Harold Senkbeil. I attended Concordia Seminary St. Louis and was ordained in 1991. My first call was to Sion Lutheran Church in Chatham, Michigan (1991-1994). From there I took a call to St. John and Trinity Lutheran Churches in Suring, Wisconsin (1995-2003).

I have three children (Karis, Aria and Timothy).

I love to fish. Most of the time I walleye fish, but I have been known to give into fishing other species. I lead a spiritual/fishing retreat to Canada once a year for our Guy’s Group at Epiphany.

I love to work with wood and built a log cabin for our family south of Eau Claire in Pleasant Valley. We have a few farm animals and enjoy the country life.

My passion is to see Epiphany grow. I feel a passion for working with people who are new to the Lutheran Church. I also enjoy teaching Bible classes and helping out with the kids. My favorite style of preaching is “away from the pulpit” and right in front of the people. My messages always include the Gospel and how it relates to our present troubles and needs.

I would love to meet you and answer whatever questions you might have about our congregation, the Bible and what the Bible says about Lutheranism. Pastor Russ