Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on September 29, 2026
by Dane Wolfgram
Meet Dane Wolfgram, a certified coach who helps individuals find clarity, work through challenges, and move forward with confidence. Through faith-informed coaching, Dane creates a supportive space for clients to navigate decisions, recognize what is within their control, and identify meaningful next steps while seeking God’s wisdom along the way.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on September 14, 2026
by Rev. Les Wolfgram
Meet Rev. Lester “Les” Wolfgram, a pastor and counselor-in-training who brings more than 33 years of ministry experience as a parish pastor and emergency services chaplain. Drawing on decades of walking alongside people through grief, trauma, crisis, and life transitions, Les has a particular interest in marriage and family counseling, grief care, and trauma, providing compassionate, faith-informed support rooted in the hope of Christ.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on August 18, 2026
by Ieva Russell
Meet Deaconess Ieva Russell and learn about her journey into mental health counseling, her passion for helping others, and her desire to bring faith and counseling together. Ieva shares how her experiences have shaped her approach to caring for the whole person and offering hope and support through life’s challenges.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on August 12, 2026
by Rob Kellar
Lutheran Family Service joined Lutherans from across the country at the 2026 LCMS National Convention, strengthening partnerships and exploring new opportunities to serve individuals, families, congregations, and church workers. The convention also brought a special honor for LFS Executive Director Rev. Max Phillips.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on August 8, 2026
by Rob Kellar
Meet Rob Kellar, Lutheran Family Service’s new Director of Donor Engagement. After more than three decades in Lutheran education, Rob brings a passion for ministry, a heart for serving others, and a deep appreciation for the supporters who make LFS’s mission possible.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on July 29, 2026
by Stephanie Grade, LMHC
Meet Stephanie Grade, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor who provides compassionate, faith-informed care for individuals, couples, and families. Drawing on extensive experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention, Stephanie helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions through personalized, evidence-based counseling rooted in hope and healing.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on May 7, 2026
by Lynnette Aschinger, LISW
Meet Lynnette Aschinger, LISW, a mental health therapist with over 37 years of experience. She provides evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals, couples, and families. Her work emphasizes a Christian perspective with a continuity of care through consistent, regularly scheduled appointments — supporting healing, strengthening relationships, and helping clients pursue meaningful goals.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on March 1, 2026
by Sarah Anderson, LCSW, PMH-C
Meet Sarah Anderson, LCSW, PMH‑C—now providing counseling for church workers in Tennessee through Lutheran Family Service. She offers compassionate, faith‑integrated care grounded in strong clinical practice. As a pastor’s wife and certified perinatal mental health specialist, she brings valuable insight into the unique pressures of ministry life.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on February 10, 2026
by Andy Wyss
Lutheran Family Service has been honored with the 2025 Fred E. Lietz Mission Project Award from Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Recognizing outstanding ministry impact, the award celebrates LFS’s expanding work in mental health counseling, adoption services, and church worker care across the Midwest.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on January 14, 2026
by Andy Wyss
Lutheran Family Service joyfully celebrates the approval of a $92,500 National LWML Mission Grant for Not Alone: Gospel Help For Families In Crisis. This generous support empowers us to walk with families facing gender identity struggles, mental health concerns, and crisis moments — rooted in compassion and the hope of Christ.
