Campus Workers		Faith's Pastors	Facilities
									The first efforts to establish a Lutheran Church, LCMS congregation were made by Rev. Lothman of Zion Lutheran Church of Akron. Rev. Lothman made his way to Kent by horse and buggy. Unfortunately, after his death, church services in Kent were temporarily discontinued. However, on October 9, 1933, a resolution was passed to approach the Central Mission Board in order to organize a local congregation. Fifteen adults and five children pledged their support to the fledgling church congregation. By December 3 of that same year opening services were held in KSU High School auditorium. On December 10, the American Legion Hall became the new home of the congregation as Pastoral Candidate Vogelsang preached for the church service. On December 15, 1933, the Ladies Aid Society was organized.	William Lothman
	1933
										Martin Vogelsang 1933-35
	1935								On August 9, 1935, Pastoral Candidate Arthur Ziegler arrived in Kent and on November 11 a store building on South Willow and College Streets was leased to serve as the new church home. In 1937 the first constitution was adopted and by 1938 the congregation was officially affiliated with the Central District of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. By October 15, 1939, student work on the KSU. campus had started and on November 16, 1941 the Chapel building was dedicated. On March 14, 1948 Rev. Walter G. Boss was installed. After his departure, Rev. Rudolph F. Rehmer was installed on June 1, 1951. Faith Lutheran Church continued its expansion with the dedication of the parsonage and student center on December 7, 1952. Still more growth took place and a church addition was started and by March 31, 1957 the dedication of the new church building was made.	Art Ziegler 1935-47
			August 9
				Pastor Art Ziegler arrives by train in Kent, Ohio.
	1939
			October15
				Pastor Art begins campus ministry at Kent State University.
	1941
	1948									Walter Boss 1948-51
			March 14
				Trinity (ULC) asks Faith (LCMS) if together they can work on campus ministry.
	1951									Rudolph Rehmer 1951-58
	1954			Formation of Gamma Delta – Lutheran student group.
	1955
	1957
			March 31
			December7
				Faith dedicates their new parsonage/student center (basement used as the student center)
	1958
									On October 26, 1958, Rev. Eugene V. Brueggemann was installed as Faith's pastor. After his long service, Rev. Hillard K. Ranta became pastor on May 9, 1956. The Kent State University students have long since been viable participants in the life of this congregation, and to reflect this participation, on March 9, 1967, the Lay Assistant, Vicar Program began it's work with KSU. In June of 1967 the congregation purchased property at 922 Crain Avenue,	Eugene Brueggemann 1958-64
	1966
				Campus ministry worker Trinity - Ms. Corky Mulligan Pastor John Vavroch (1966 – 1967) does campus ministry work                     . He had previously been associated with Campus Crusade for Christ.  After he became a pastor he was asked if he would be willing to serve in campus ministry. He worked with Pastor Hillard Ranta of Faith.  Pastor John left in order to take a position teaching music.						Hillard Ranta 1965-71
	1967
				Lay assistant at Faith – did campus ministry Doug Schill 1967-1969 (Also church organist)           article
	1969
				LCMS vicar 1969-1970 Dave Mueller Present on May 4, 1970
	1970
			Trinity
				Campus work done through a LCA vicar – Stan Sneeringer His supervisor was at St. John congregation in Akron. He was vicar for two years.
			Faith
				LCMS vicar 1970-1971 - Bill Hansen
	1971
				LCMS vicar 1971-1972 - Peter Wegner					On November 21, 1971, Rev. David E. Schilling was installed as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church. Almost one year later, on November 5, 1972, Rev. George W. Gaiser was installed as the first ordained pastor for Campus Ministries and Associate Pastor of Faith. The congregation continued to grow, and much needed additional office space, kitchen, and Sunday School room wing was completed in December of 1976.	David Schilling 1971-78
	1972
			November
				Pastor George Gaiser installed as campus pastor from ALC (ALC & LCMS were in church fellowship at that time.) Campus ministry was supported by both ALC & LCMS. Pastor George had an office in the basement of the chapel. A room outside the office was used as a gathering &  meeting place for some campus ministry activities.				George Gaiser 1972-98
									On March 4, 1978 Rev. Ronald L. Bergen was installed as pastor. Under his leadership many changes were instituted and by 1982 the Faith Church Government reorganized and the new Constitution and By-Laws were approved. In December of 1983, Faith Lutheran Church celebrated its Golden Anniversary, a wonderful milestone after such humble beginnings. The Congregation continues to grow and expand, with the addition of many new programs for Bible study, family life instruction, and church-centered social events.	Ronald Bergan 1979-96
	1988
				ELCA comes into being						Joann Severin DCE 1991-97
				(Campus ministry was supported by both ELCA & LCMS.)
	1995
				ELCA & LCMS regional adjudicatories decided to divide campus ministry in Ohio.						Susan Erdman DCE 1996-99
					Bowling Green	- LCMS
					Cincinnati	- ELCA
					Columbus	- ELCA				Tom Mrach 1998-2001
					Kent	- LCMS
				Campus ministry was supported by both ELCA & LCMS until Pastor George  retired in 1998.
			August 31
				Expanding Visions campaign begins						Wade Johnson DCE 1999-2001
	1999
			July
				Pastor Kent Pierce installed as campus pastor.				Kent Pierce 1999-2004
	2001
				The parsonage was designated as Luther House for campus ministries.					Stephen Ministry has its start
	2002									Karl Fry 2002-2005
									Faith starts its new building campaign "Expect A Miracle" for offices and handicap access
	2003
			February
				Renovation on Luther House begins. Making Apartments for Per-Ministers and a gathering place for students.
			October 19	Dedication of Luther House					70th Anniversary
	2004
			August	John Voelker joins the team as Campus Assistant meet JJ				John Voelker 2004-present
	2005		August						Faith calls Dennis Schmidt as intentional interim minister
			Oct 23						Installation of Dennis Schmidt	Dennis Schmidt 2005-2008
			Dec 20	LCM receives a grant from Thrivent to expand our ministry to Akron U & Zion
	2007		Jan 14						Groundbreaking for expansion including a new roof line and handicap accessibility
	2008		April 6						Dedication of the new addition and 75th Anniversary Dedication Sermon
	2008		August						Faith calls Kent Wartick as pastor
	2008		Oct 26						Faith Installs Kent Wartick	Kent Wartick 2008-Present