Samantha Neeb to serve as LCC’s first Associate Director – Family Ministries

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is pleased to announce that Samantha Neeb will serve as Associate Director – Family Ministries, a role established by LCC’s Board of Directors in response to Resolution 22.3.03 passed at the 2022 Synod Convention.

This new full-time position was created to provide focused support and leadership in the areas of youth, young adult, and family ministry. The Associate Director – Family Ministries will work with leaders across Synod to develop resources, facilitate events, and build communication networks among church workers and volunteers. The goal is to equip and strengthen congregational ministry to families throughout the synodical family.

Neeb completed her studies in the Graduate Diploma of Parish Services program at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, graduating at the recent Sacred Convocation in May. She brings with her a strong background in both social work and church work. Born and raised near New Hamburg, Ontario, she was baptized and confirmed at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wellesley. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and previously served in a variety of social service positions before attending CLS.

Of particular note is Neeb’s experience serving for three years as Youth Director at Trinity Lutheran Church in Richmond and Killarney Community Lutheran Church in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her diaconal formation included field education at Riverbend Lutheran Church in Edmonton, Alberta, where she was mentored by Dcn. Kathy Cornish, Rev. Sye Van Maanen and Rev. Jan Pastucha. She completed her diaconal internship at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Dickson, Alberta under the supervision of Rev. Russ Howard.

Neeb has expressed deep gratitude for the many pastors, deacons, congregations, individuals, and members of the seminary community who have helped shape her for service in the church.

Her start date will be August 1, 2025. Plans for Neeb’s consecration and installation are still being finalized. Updates will be shared as soon as they become available.

Neeb’s appointment marks a significant step forward in LCC’s ongoing commitment to support and strengthen ministry to families across Canada.

—————

Print this article