Phil is a 1985 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary who served 31 years in parish ministry before joining Institutional Ministries in 2016.
Institutional Ministries Staff
Institutional ministries has been blessed with a dedicated staff of both full and part-time workers who are committed to the ministry of sharing hope with those who need it most!
Stephanie Burk
Office Manager - Part-time
Stephanie joined Institutional Ministries in 2017.
Rev. Philip Merten
Chaplain
Phil is a 1981 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary who served 8 years in parish ministry before joining Institutional Ministries in 1989.
Rev. Joseph Radsek
Resource Development Director/Chaplain
Joseph is a 1993 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary who served 13 years in parish ministry before joining Institutional Ministries in 2006.
Michelle Storlie
Office Manager - Part-time
Michelle joined Institutional Ministries in 2017.
Rev. Mark Wenzel
Chaplain
Mark is a 1988 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary who served 17 years in parish ministry before joining Institutional Ministries in 2007.
Mrs. Sarah Guenther
Chaplain - Part-time
Sarah joined Institutional Ministries in 1993 and became Staff Minister certified in 1996. She serves as a chaplain part-time.
Rev. Charles Iles, Sr.
Chaplain
Charlie is a 1975 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary who served 25 years in parish ministry before joining Institutional Ministries in 2000.
Rev. Kenneth Wenzel
Chaplain - Part-time
Ken is a 1973 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary who served 24 years in parish ministry before joining Institutional Ministries in 1997. He retired in 2017, but continues to serve part-time.
Catherine Meier
Development Assistant - Part-time
Cathy joined Institutional Ministries in 2019
Rev. Robert Pasbrig
Development Advisor - Part-time
Bob is a 1974 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary who served 25 years in parish ministry before joining Institutional Ministries in 1999. He retired in 2017, but continues to serve as a Development Advisor part-time.
Rev. Robert Sievert
Development Advisor - Part-time
Bob is a 1963 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary who served 7 years in parish ministry, 15 years as Principal, and 22 years in Development. He retired in 2008, and joined Institutional Ministries as a Development Advisor part-time.