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Pastor Zak grew up on the Northwest-side of Chicago, which informed his abiding love for the Cubs. After graduating from Illinois State University (Normal, IL) with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy he attended the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. In 2010 he earned his Masters of Divinity and was called to serve a congregation in Wilmington, IL. In the spring of 2017 he was called to serve as the Pastor at St. Paul. Pastor Zak is married to his college sweetheart, Katie, and they have 3 energetic boys; Henry, Abram, and Nolan. When he's not actively working as pastor of St. Paul he's active as “Pastor Dad,” spending time with his family playing, reading, and going to the zoo. E-Mail:
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Zachary Wagner
Senior Pastor
Vicar Nicholas Breining
Vicar
Liz Chitester
Parish Administrator
Alice Ramsay
Administrative & Computer Specialist
Bert Nuehring
Accountant
Cynthia Viise
Director of Music
Margaret Colletti
Assistant Music Director
Roxanne Doremus
Coordinator of Youth & Family Ministry
Laura Albert
Coordinator of Sunday School
Katie Briseno
Social Media/Wedding Coordinator
Fiona Kordyban
Worship A/V Tech
Keith Root
Worship A/V Tech
Tony Clavio
Worship A/V Tech
Nina Matthis
Nursery Attendant
Congregation Council
Congregation Council is the main governing body of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Council is composed of Officers and Commissioners. Each Commissioners is responsible for one of St. Paul's ministry areas.
The 2025 officers and representatives are:
- President: Dan Pedersen
- Vice President: Doreen Fritz
- Treasurer: Kathleen Murphy
- Secretary: Marti Seaton (acting)
- Community Engagement: Marti Seaton
- Faith Formation: Julie Frakes
- Property: Dave Bard
- Stewardship: Kristen Rosenwinkel, Gay Nass
- Worship, Music and Arts: Carol Freidheim
- Youth and Family: Ginger Riccio, Lisa Speidel
- At-Large Representatives: Chris Bard, Hannah Hull-Sansone
The Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.