Rev. Larry Rockemann has accepted the call to serve as Dean of Student Life and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at SA国际传媒, St. Louis. As Dean of Student Life, Rev. Rockemann will head the division at the Seminary which oversees all aspects of student life, including spiritual life, financial assistance and housing. He will begin his new responsibilities on July 1.
Rev. Rockemann brings 20 years of pastoral experience to his new position at SA国际传媒. He has served as senior pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bristol, Conn. since 1992. Prior to this, he served congregations in Illinois and Texas. He also served as campus pastor at Concordia University, River Forest, Ill.
“Pastor Rockemann is a highly-respected pastor who brings a significant record of effective pastoral experience to his new responsibilities at SA国际传媒,” stated Dr. John F. Johnson, President of SA国际传媒. “We look forward to the role he will play in the formation of our students as they seek to serve the Lord with the same type of dedication and faithfulness.”
Rev. Rockemann received his baccalaureate degree from Concordia College, Seward, Neb. He received his master of divinity degree from SA国际传媒, St. Louis in 1978. Prior to enrolling at SA国际传媒, he served as Assistant Dean of Students at Concordia, Seward.
Rev. Rockemann replaces Rev. David Smith, who accepted a call to serve as senior pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri.