About The Michigan Lutheran Seminary Foundation
Supporting Christian Education
The Michigan Lutheran Seminary Foundation was established in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) public charity to assist high school students financially as they train for the public ministry. The foundation also assists Michigan Lutheran Seminary by funding special programs and projects, underwriting non-budgeted items for the school, supporting international cross-cultural programs, and providing scholarships to Martin Luther College.
General Information
Mailing Address:
Michigan Lutheran Seminary Foundation
2777 Hardin St., Ste. 4
Saginaw, MI 48602-3710
Phone: 989-793-7511
General Inquiries: foundation@mlsem.org
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Joshua Wakefield
Donor Relations Director
Josh joined the MLS Foundation in 2009 and is an alumnus of Michigan Lutheran Seminary.
Email: jrw@mlsem.org
Phone: 989-793-1010 ext. 245
Kim Korthals
Administrative Assistant
Kim joined the MLS Foundation in 2018 and is an alumna of Michigan Lutheran Seminary.
Email: kmk@mlsem.org
Phone: 989-793-1010 ext. 234
Erin Smith
Administrative assistant
Erin joined the MLS Foundation in 2012 and is an alumna of Michigan Lutheran Seminary.
Email: egs@mlsem.org
Phone: 989-793-1010 ext. 271
Board of Directors
The affairs of the MLS Foundation are managed by a volunteer board of directors and committee co-chairs.
President
Mike Scharrer
(MLS 1998)
Vice President
Chris Kestner
(MLS 1991)
Treasurer
Lee Miller
(MLS 1988)
Secretary
Mike Wiltse
(MLS 1986)
Finance Committee
Co-Chairs
Ron & Barb (MLS 1977) Schreiner
Responsible for the oversight of investment strategies, spending, account management, tax filing, and other financial matters
Events Committee
Co-Chairs
David (MLS 1990) & Kelly (MLS 1993) Eddy
Responsible for the oversight of events hosted by the foundation
Communications Committee
Co-Chairs
Rev. Jason (MLS 1991) & Jodie Baldwin
Responsible for the oversight of mailings, publications, website, and other printed materials
Relations Committee
Co-Chairs
George & Julie Barrett
Responsible for maintaining and promoting relationships with WELS schools and churches, our supporters, and the community