Meet Our Staff

Church Staff

Guest Pastor
Pastor

Recently, Reverend David F. Kane requested a peaceful release from his call to Our Savior Lutheran Church. On June 4, 2017, he will be installed and begin serving Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. Thank you, Pastor Kane, for your service which began in August 2009. During this time of vacancy, we wish to thank Reverend Charles Althoff, Reverend Walter Diekroger, Reverend Steven Rice, Reverend Daniel Ruff.and Reverend Kevin Wilson for serving as our Preachers and Celebrants on Sunday mornings. In all times, the Lord blesses His people with Word and Sacrament.

Phone: 740-775-2470 (please leave a voicemail message)
Mary G. Edwards
Church Secretary

Mary grew up in Chillicothe. She attended Allen Elementary School, Smith Middle School, and Chillicothe High School. After graduation, she married, lived, and worked in Georgia and Mississippi before moving back to Ohio in 2007. She gained secretarial experience working for the City of Tupelo, Mississippi in Planning and Development and the City of Albany, Georgia. We, here at Our Savior Lutheran Church, are grateful for her experience and dedication to her work. Mary is a blessing to the congregation and her family. Currently, she has one daughter and two granddaughters, living here in Chillicothe and two grandsons living in Nettleton, Mississippi.

Phone: (740) 775-2470 oslc151@gmail.com
oslc151@gmail.com
Walter Diekroger
Reverend

Reverend Diekroger is currently serving Our Savior Lutheran Church visiting congregation members who are unable to attend the Divine Service as a result of health concerns that effect their mobility. We have also been blessed when he serves as our preacher and celebrant at least once a month on Sunday morning. Thank you, Pastor Diekroger for your faithful service to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Phone: 740-253-9532

Church Council

Jerry Chaffin
Council President

The Council President chairs meetings of the Church Council and Quarterly Voter's Meetings. In addition, he prepares the Agenda. All items of New Business and Reports should be submitted to him at least two weeks in advance of the Voter's Meeting.

Phone: 740-637-0652
jjchaffin98@yahoo.com
jjchaffin98@yahoo.com
Deanna Cheadle
Council Secretary

The Council Secretary is responsible for recording, distributing, and maintaining the Minutes and Addendums from the quarterly Voter's Meeting. The Council Secretary is a non-voting member.

Phone: 740-804-1026
cheadle57@hotmail.com
cheadle57@hotmail.com
Maryl Greening
Council Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for issuing payments on behalf of the congregation, tracking the annual budget, and reporting regularly to the Church Council and Voter's Assembly. She is a voting member of the Church Council.

Ken Venzke
Head Elder

The Head Elder visits members who are unable to attend the Divine Service as the result of illness or infirmity. He serves as a voting member of the Church Council.

Phone: 740-417-6587
KVenzke@wrighttree.com
KVenzke@wrighttree.com
Marc Leeth
Head Trustee

The Head Trustee serves as a voting member on the Church Council. He is responsible for keeping track of regular maintenance schedules, repairs, and anticipated upgrades to the property and facility. Please contact him directly in cases where emergency repairs become apparent.

Phone: 740-701-9012
marc.leeth@era.com