LCC welcomes new Associate Director – Family Ministries

Dcn. Samantha Neeb and LCC President Timothy Teuscher.

WINNIPEG – On July 31, Dcn. Samantha Neeb was installed as Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Associate Director – Family Ministries, with an official start date of August 1, 2025.

“I look forward to starting in this new position with excitement and humility, asking God to direct my steps,” shared Dcn. Neeb. “I am grateful for all of the well wishes and support I have already received, and ask that you continue to keep me and the work of the Church in your prayers. I look forward to having the opportunity to meet members of Synod and learn more about what youth, young adult and family ministry looks like now and how it can be further supported.”

The installation service took place at Peace Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, following Dcn. Neeb’s consecration on July 27 at First St. Paul’s in Wellesley, Ontario. LCC President Timothy Teuscher presided over the installation, with Rev. David Haberstock (LCC Central Regional Pastor) serving as liturgist, Rev. M.L. Smith (LCC Director of International Missions) as reader, and Rev. Glenn Worcester as preacher. A joyful reception followed the service.

During the installation, President Teuscher addressed the congregation with these words: 

“Beloved in the Lord, according to the Church’s usual order, Samantha Neeb has been called to the office of Associate Director – Family Ministries in Lutheran Church–Canada. This office has been established in love by the Church to support the Office of the Holy Ministry and to assist the faithful in their God-given vocations.” 

Left to right: Rev. M.L. Smith, Rev. Glenn Worcester, Dcn. Samantha Neeb, Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher, and Rev. David Haberstock.

He offered this prayer: 

“Gracious and most merciful Lord, by Your Holy Spirit you have given Your people diverse and singular gifts. We thank You for providing faithful men and women in Your Church to assist the Office of the Holy Ministry and to support Christians in their  President vocations. Grant Your Holy Spirit to Samantha, and adorn her with wisdom and power from on high that she may serve faithfully in her work to the honour and glory of Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.”

This newly established role was created in response to Resolution 22.3.03 passed at the 2022 Synod Convention, and is designed to offer dedicated support and leadership in youth, young adult, and family ministry. 

A more in-depth look at Dcn. Neeb’s new role and her service on behalf of the church will be featured in an upcoming issue of The Canadian Lutheran.

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