Church Staff 

Administrative Pastor Andrew Packer

Pastor Andrew Packer was installed at Good Shepherd on June 18, 2023.  Previously, he served as the head pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pagosa Springs, Colorado for 11 years.  He completed his Master of Divinity Degree in 2012 at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne. He and his wife Destiny have been blessed with seven children: Ethan, Abby, Ally, Livy, Lucy, Micah, and Maggie. You can often find him on various podcasts and regularly on Pastor Wolfmueller's YouTube page.

Parish Administrator Marty Hoffman

Marty Hoffman grew up in Granite City and graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He worked for Laclede Steel before coming to Good Shepherd. He oversees the physical and financial aspects of Good Shepherd's Ministry. He is married to Pam, and they have three grown childrwn,two granddaughters and 1 grandson.

Church Music Director Christopher A. Loemker

Chris is a native of Edwardsville, IL and earned a degree in Organ Performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. He is Good Shepherd's main organist and music director. He has been involved in LCMS church music over the last three decades in a variety of roles ranging from Music Director and Organist, to formely working as a Production Editor in the music department of Concordia Publishing House. Chris is the Music Coordinator for the Lutheran youth organization "Higher Things." During the week, Chris is a pilot and manages a small farm with his wife Carmen, and four daughters. For more information on our music ministry, see the Music Program Page.

Children's Music Director Zachary Stegman

Zach began as Children's Music Director in the fall of 2013. Zach enjoys teaching band, choir, and elementary music classes at Good Shepherd Lutheran School. In the church, he conducts the Adult Choir, instrumental music ensembles, and is an organist. Zach also assists with Youth Ministry leading the 5th and 6th grade youth group and coordinating the annual Higher Things trip. Zach has also enjoyed teaching Sunday School at Good Shepherd since fall 2011. Zach is thankful for his family and enjoys spending time with his wife Kim and their children. 

Pastor Andrew Packer

Marty Hoffman