Senior

Rev. Frank Kerkemeyer

Pastor Kerkemeyer is a native Nebraskan.  He was born and raised in Omaha and still has family and friends there.   Traveling, bicycling and playing golf are among his favorite recreation activities.  He has a German heritage and speaks German fluently. 

 Pastor Kerkemeyer spent 7 years in the US Army, attaining the rank of captain, before starting seminar at Luther Seminary at St. Paul, MN.  Following seminary he has served congregations of Grace-Arendahl in Peterson, MN, Hosanna of Plattsmouth, NE and most recently First St. Paul’s of Hastings, NE.  Additionally, he spent a 9 month internship at St. John’s Lutheran in Waterloo, Ontario and 3 months in the mission field in the United Arab Emirates. 

 “My view of ministry begins and ends in grace.  I have been called by God’s grace to faith in Jesus Christ.  God’s grace is something to be understood as well as experienced.  As a person of faith, my vision is to live a grace-filled life and make a difference in the lives of others.”—Pastor Frank Kerkemeyer