Contact: Herman Strozier, Congregation Vice President, (414) 464-8100

Since 2009 Mission of Christ Lutheran Church has seen a large increase in the number of men visiting their congregation through contacts made while serving time at the County Correctional Facility-South (CCF-S; formerly the House of Correction). The SWD in partnership with the Metro Milwaukee Lutheran Mission Society has supported CCF-S Chaplains Afam Ikanih (also a vicar in the EIIT program) and Patrick Batom (who has completed 31 credits in the Lay Ministry program of Concordia University, Wisconsin). Both Patrick and Afam are members of Mission of Christ. Other men in this congregation who have completed the Lay Ministry classes include Darryl Winston and Herman Strozier. This congregation is regularly engaging its community with midweek Bible classes, food and clothing pantries and other services. Mission of Christ is prayerfully reviewing the status of its vacancy, and working with the District to determine the best way to provide pastoral leadership in a unique context.

Contact: Herman Strozier, Congregation Vice President, (414) 464-8100

Since 2009 Mission of Christ Lutheran Church has seen a large increase in the number of men visiting their congregation through contacts made while serving time at the County Correctional Facility-South (CCF-S; formerly the House of Correction). The SWD in partnership with the Metro Milwaukee Lutheran Mission Society has supported CCF-S Chaplains Afam Ikanih (also a vicar in the EIIT program) and Patrick Batom (who has completed 31 credits in the Lay Ministry program of Concordia University, Wisconsin). Both Patrick and Afam are members of Mission of Christ. Other men in this congregation who have completed the Lay Ministry classes include Darryl Winston and Herman Strozier. This congregation is regularly engaging its community with midweek Bible classes, food and clothing pantries and other services. Mission of Christ is prayerfully reviewing the status of its vacancy, and working with the District to determine the best way to provide pastoral leadership in a unique context.