about lcms tim
Interim ministry has been a resource to LCMS congregations since 1997. The Interim Ministry Conference (IMC) is a gathering of LCMS interim ministry practitioners, accountable to the LCMS Council of Presidents, and represented by an IMC Board comprised of seven active Interim Pastors and two District Presidents. The IMC oversees the training and credentialing of LCMS Transitional Interim pastors, promotes TIM conferences and continuing education for practitioners, supports districts with TIM resources, and promotes the use of Transitional Interim Ministry across our Synod.
Rev. Peter Alexander has served as an Interim Pastor in the LCMS since 1999, serving 10 congregations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Virginia, and New Jersey. He previously served on the IMC Board and now supports the work of the Board as an advisor, as Clearinghouse Coordinator, and as Dean of Faculty for Lutheran Interim Ministry Training. He currently serves as TIM Pastor at University Lutheran, La Jolla, California. Peter’s experience, passion, and leadership make him a great resource for LCMS TIM. Peter welcomes email at Info@LCMSTIM.org
interim ministry conference (IMC) elected board members
rev. jeff wilhelm
IMC Board Chair
Jeff Wilhelm serves as Interim Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He makes his home in Leesburg, FL.
rev. rocky mease
IMC Board Vice-Chair
Rocky Mease serves as Interim Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanover, Kansas. He makes his home in Derby, KS.
rev. dr. Rich Davis
IMC Board Secretary
Rich Davis serves as Interim Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Everett, Washington. He makes his home in Meridian, ID
rev. allen steinbeck
IMC Board Treasurer
Allen Steinbeck serves as Interim Pastor of Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Santa Maria, California and Dir of TIM Ministry in the CNH District. He makes his home in Paso Robles, CA
rev. dr. Mark Koch
Credentialing Chair, Concordia Plans
Mark Koch serves as Interim Pastor of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Broomfield, Colorado. He makes his home in Lebanon, TN
rev. dr. Mike ramey
TIM Online Forum Coordinator
Mike Ramey serves as Interim Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Coral, Florida. He makes his home in Conover, NC
Rev. Bill hartley
TIM Promotion
Bill Hartley served as Interim Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Santa Rosa, CA. He makes his home in Spokane, WA
IMC appointed board members – district presidents
rev. michael lange
President, California-Nevada-Hawaii District
Michael Lange serves on the IMC Board representing the LCMS Council of Presidents
rev. dr. Kevin wilson
President, Ohio District
Kevin Wilson serves on the IMC Board representing the LCMS Council of Presidents