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ABOUT PASTOR NIETING


Born: Dec 17, 1948 in Marengo, Illinois.

Raised: Elm Grove (Milwaukee), Wisconsin

Education:

  • Elm Grove Lutheran School (2-8 grades)
  • Milwaukee Lutheran High School ('66)
  • Concordia (Teachers) College, River Forest, IL ('70)
  • Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (1981-1984)
Ministries:
  • Walcamp Lutheran Center - Kingston, IL (outdoor educator)
  • Pilgrim Lutheran School - Baltimore, MD (teacher/youth minister)
  • Risen Christ Lutheran School - Myrtle Beach, SC (principal/teacher)
  • Ordained 1986 at Redeemer, Hyattsville, MD (1985-1992)
  • Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Asheville, NC (1992-2006)
  • Hope Lutheran Church - Virginia Beach, VA (2006-current)
Family:
  • Married to: Pamela P. Nieting
  • Children:
    • Ben - San Diego
      • daughters: Kaylee (4) and Karina (2)
    • Reba - San Diego with her husband Ian
    • Adam - junior at Appalachian State
    • Nina Chadwick (stepdaughter) - Virginia Beach with husband Matthew
      • sons: Drew (2) and Caleb (newborn)
Interests: Trains, Fishing, and Traveling

Favorite Scripture: Psalm 121

Best part of ministry: Watching people find and use their spiritual gifts!

Mission Statement: Helping people get home safely.