LEADERSHIP
Ministry Partnership
Alleluia Lutheran Church entered into a one‑year ministry partnership with Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Greenville, Wisconsin, beginning May 4, 2026. This partnership will provide pastoral leadership and ministry support as we work together in shared mission and service. While we do not yet know exactly how this will look beyond this first year, we are excited and hopeful for what our Lord Jesus Christ has planned for us!
Pastor Steve Kline
Pastor Steve Kline was installed as Senior Pastor at SHLC on May 25, 2014, after serving 12 years at Zion in Wayside, WI. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and was ordained in 1992, having previously served congregations in Pulaski and Hales Corners, WI. Pastor Steve and his wife, Debbie, have been married for 31 years. Debbie holds a master’s degree in counseling and works at Samaritan Counseling Center in Menasha.
Steve and Debbie met at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. Their daughter, Erin, graduated from CUW in 2018 and lives near Atlanta, GA. Their son, Andy, graduated in 2021 and teaches at Trinity Lutheran School in Wausau.
Pastor Steve was born in Buffalo, NY, the youngest of seven siblings. Debbie grew up in West Bend, WI, where her father, Ron, still lives. The Klines enjoy cheering for the Packers, Brewers, Sabres, and Gamblers. Pastor Steve enjoys deer hunting and is still hoping for a Packers–Bills Super Bowl—or Christ’s return, whichever comes first.
Pastor Chad Starfeldt
Pastor Chad Starfeldt was installed at Shepherd of the Hills in June of 2012. He served congregation in San Antonio, TX, Woodbury, MN and St. Louis, Mo. as a DCE. He then studied for the pastoral ministry at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis before joining Shepherd of the Hills.
Pastor Chad grew up in Appleton, WI and is the youngest of three boys. He attended Appleton East High School and Concordia University in Chicago. Chad graduated from Concordia University as a Director of Christian Education in 1996.
Pastor Chad met his lovely wife, Schawn, at Concordia Chicago. Together they have three children—Sarai, Caleb, and Eden—all of whom are married. Recently, Chad and Schawn have been blessed to become grandparents. Pastor Chad loves the Packers, singing, boating and snowboarding.
Pastor Grant Thiel
Pastor Grant Thiel was installed as Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adults on June 23, 2024. He attended Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon and earned his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Pastor Grant grew up in Wrightstown, WI, and has one younger brother. His mother has taught in LCMS schools for over 25 years, and his father is a structural engineer.
He served three summers on staff at Camp Luther in Three Lakes, WI, sparking a strong passion for youth and camp ministry. Pastor Grant is an avid sports fan—especially of the Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers, and Buffalo Sabres. He also loves music, collects vinyl records, and enjoys disc golfing, hiking, and theological conversation.
Church Council
President - Roger Thiel
Vice President - Jim Kiekhaefer
Treasurer - Samantha Dole
Secretary - Kathie Just
Stewardship - Lori Collar
Outreach/Social Program - Ben LaFleur
Education - Joyce Bauer
Elders
Elder Director - Bill Maile
Rick Bauer
Tim Just
Dan Maile
Paul Huemphner