Recently, Andrew Loudon introduced our newest Rotarian Rev. Dr. Michael A. L. Eckelkamp, Director of Ministries of Christ Lincoln. Michael currently creates a culture of care for three church campuses and two schools. Michael graduated from Concordia University, Portland, Oregon in 1985, majoring in Biblical Languages and Behavioral Sciences. He attended and graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in 1990 with a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Sacred Theology in 1991. He completed his doctorate at Westminster Theological Seminary in 2002. Michael has served 30 years as a Senior Pastor and has partnered with Boy Scouts of America, The American Red Cross, and the Symposium on Race. Welcome to Rotary, Michael!
Michael Eckelkamp receiving his Rotary membership certificate from President Christina Usher, with PDG Merle Jansen and his Rotary sponsor Andrew Loudon
Michael is also a graduate of the Pastoral Leadership Institute and currently is mentoring ten leaders across the United States. Michael regularly speaks to organizations, districts, and congregations on developing intentional care for local communities. Michael considers it a joy to serve communities that release people to live out their faith in vibrant and creative ways.
He enjoys running, swimming, biking, camping, and fishing for leisure.
