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Heather Spears, Ann Rosendale & Matthew Poock

Pastoral Residency

Our pastoral residents

Meet our trio of pastoral residents. During two special years (2008-2010), they’re walking the road of faith with St. Paul people. Say hello, left to right, to:

  • Pastor Heather Spears
  • Ann Rosendale, intern in the first residency year
  • Pastor Matthew/Matt Poock
The program

St. Paul’s Pastoral Residency Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for three talented pastors, in their first call, to be in a stimulating setting surrounded by a growing congregation and innovative church leaders.

The primary goal is to equip new pastors for lifelong leadership in the Lutheran Church. Much like a medical residency model, these young pastors get to combine their spirit of learning with practical church life alongside an experienced staff.

Fully integrated into the pastoral team, the three resident pastors teach, lead communion, baptize, marry, and conduct funeral services. They’re particularly involved in confirmation, young adult ministry, and Alpha teaching.

Innovative grant

The Lilly Endowment Inc. of Indianapolis, IN, invited St. Paul to apply for its innovative Transition into Ministry grant program. St. Paul is privileged to be one of only two ELCA congregations, and one of 20 churches in the country, invited to host a Pastoral Residency Program.

Residency blog: ‘Carabiner’

Log on to Carabiner, the blog of St. Paul’s pastoral residents. A carabiner connects keys to belt loops and mountain-climbers to ropes. Stay connected with our pastoral trio for thoughtful meanderings, resources, music, and events. Make Carabiner a good traveling companion on your faith journey.

Offices

The offices for the three residents and the program administrator Tammy Hermanson are located at “129,” the brick house on St. Paul’s front lawn along Lombard Street.

Pastor Matthew/Matt Poock

Ann Rosendale, intern

Pastor Heather Spears

Tammy Hermanson, residency administrator

Pastoral Residency, 2006-2008

Stay connected with the three pastoral residents who served 2006-2008. Read more>>

"You are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God." ~Ephesians 2:22