Pastor Kory Janneke

A little about me - I've been blessed to serve as St. Matthew's pastor since May of 2022. I began serving in full-time ministry in 2012 and previously served congregations in South Dakota and Wisconsin. I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2008 and from Concordia Seminary St. Louis in 2012. While I'm originally from Southern Illinois, I'm grateful to now call myself an Arkansan!  My wife, Heidi, is a native of Central Arkansas. Together, we stay busy raising our seven children, two dogs, and flock of backyard chickens! In my downtime, I enjoy spending time with family, watching baseball, reading, and exploring parks and trails around Arkansas. 

My favorite Bible passage (and confirmation verse) is Psalm 23:4, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." 

I love discussing the Bible and our teachings as Lutheran Christians. Please let me know if you have any questions for me! You can contact me at pastor.stmatthewlcmsconway@gmail.com.  Grace & Peace,  Pastor Kory

Support Staff, Church Council, & Elders:

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor: Jana Nash (Office Hours M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm)

President: Allan Roisen

Vice-President: Jake Roper

Treasurer: Debbie Barnes

Secretary: Bonnie McCoy

Fellowship: Debbie Roper

At-Large Council Member: Tom Nash

Elders: Ken Barnes, George Heintzen, and David Reese (Head Elder)

To reach St. Matthew's administrative assistant, officers, or elders, please contact the church office at 501-358-6252 or stmatthewlcmsconway@gmail.com.

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