
Church Staff

Pastor James Baumgartner
Pastor James has served ORLC since February 2016. A graduate of Concordia Seminary - St. Louis, James has served in two previous congregations and as a career missionary in Asia.

Deaconess Brittany Baumgartner
Britt graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies. She serves as the Director of Family Life Ministries, focusing on education and mercy/human care projects.

Matt Burgener
Matt comes to us from Concordia University - Chicago and serves as our Director of Christian Education Intern. Children, youth, and family ministries are blessed under his care.

Abby Keller
Abby joined the ORLC team in March 2021 and serves as Administrative Assistant.