Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Collinsville, Illinois

The Good Shepherd Story with Terri Blasingame

Terri Blasingame grew up at Good Shepherd. She started the Women's Day of Renewal program in 2000. She is married to Jeff.

The Good Shepherd Story with Carol Walther

Carol Walther began serving as Women's and Children's Ministry Director since 2005.  She is married to Pastor Michael Walther.

The Good Shepherd Story with Lynn Cook, Parish Nurse

Lynn Cook began serving as Parish Nurse at Good Shepherd in 2011. She is married to George. 

The Good Shepherd Story with Al Kollmann

Al Kollmann was the founding pastor of Good Shepherd. He served from 1959-1978 and the continued to serve as district president of the Southern Illinois District. 

The Good Shepherd Story with Dan Gilbert

Dan Gilbert was a field education student at Good Shepherd from 1974-1975. He is married to Jan. Their daughter Rose, is wife of current GSLC associate pastor Adle. He is currently the president of the Northern Illinois District. 

The Good Shepherd Story with Dennis Kastens

Dennis Kastens was pastor at Good Shepherd from 1979 to 1992. He is married to Alice. He currently serves as pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in LeMay, Missouri. His associate pastor is our former vicar, Jon Ferguson.

The Good Shepherd Story with Bill Cochran

Bill Cochran was the first principal of Good Shepherd Lutheran School serving from 1984-1990. He is married to Joan. He formerly served as the Executive Director of Lutheran School for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

The Good Shepherd Story with Bob Mayhew

Bob Mayhew was called as teacher at Good Shepherd Lutheran School when it began in 1984. He became principal in 2000. He is married to Gail.

The Good Shepherd Story with Les Seto

Les Seto served as associate pastor at Good Shepherd from 1985-1990. He is the first Hawaiian to be ordained in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. He is married to Bernie, and he currently serves as pastor at Waikoloa Lutheran Church in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

The Good Shepherd Story with Jon Ferguson, Former Vicar

Jon Ferguson served as vicar at Good Shepherd from 2004-2005. He is married to Alice. He currently serves as Associate Pastor at Peace-LeMay in St. Louis along with former GSLC pastor Dennis Kastens.