Rev. Joel Schultz

Senior Pastor

Pastor Schultz was installed as Senior Pastor on Nov 30, 2008. He completed his Masters of Divinity at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis in 2000 and served as Associate Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington, Missouri. Prior to going to the seminary, he taught Chemistry and Physics for 4 years at Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park Illinois. Pastor Schultz and his wife Amy have five sons and one daughter-in-law. Pastor loves woodworking, gardening, fishing, playing cards, and reading

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Vicar Nathan Harkins

Vicar (Student Pastor)

.Vicar Harkins first joined Beautiful Savior in 2005 when he and his wife Tiffany moved to Olathe. Prior to attending Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, he worked as an independent contractor and substitute teacher in the Olathe School District. He enjoys time with his wife and almost any project that involves tools and working with his hands.

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Pastor Richard Pingel

Visitation Pastor

Pastor Richard W. Pingel graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree in May of 1971 and was ordained on June 13. He married Dianne Pueppke on June 20 and was installed in his first congregation on July 7 of that same year. He served congregations in Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Michigan. He has two sons and two daughters. Son Aaron is Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church and School in Fallbrook, California and Jason, Laura, and Kristin all live in the KC area with their families. He also has three brothers in the pastoral ministry. He currently serves Beautiful Savior as Visitation Pastor and rendering pulpit supply and Bible study on occasion when called upon in our neighboring area churches.

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Amy Schultz

Preschool Director

Amy has both a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree from Concordia University Chicago. She taught in various Lutheran schools in Chicago and St. Louis and most recently was the Preschool and Mother’s Day Out Director at Bethany Lutheran. Amy and her husband, Joel, have five boys and a daughter-in-law. She enjoys watching them participate in sports, drama, and music. She also enjoys singing, playing handbells, tennis, reading, and making cards. She is thrilled to be a part of the ministry staff at Beautiful Savior!

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Anne Yarnell

Senior Administrative Assistant

Anne has a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from Valparaiso University. After graduation, she moved to Seattle for work and met her husband, Brad. They relocated to the Midwest shortly after getting married and eventually landed in Olathe, KS. Anne and her husband, Brad, have four children, Grace, Andrew, Peter, and John and have been members here since 2009. Anne stays busy carpooling, managing schedules and cheering on their children in various sports and activities. She also enjoys spending time with their dog Leo, traveling, watching movies and spending time with extended family and friends. Anne is overjoyed to be part of the ministry team here at Beautiful Savior!

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Lauran Delancy

Director of Parish Music

Lauran Delancy began serving as the Choir and Handbell director for the congregation in the Spring of 2014. In the Fall of 2023, she accept the call to serve as the Director of Parish Music at Beautiful Savior. She holds a Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University Wisconsin. Lauran is passionate about making a joyful noise unto the Lord through music. She is the Artistic Director of the Kansas City area handbell ensemble Rezound!, and has several pieces in publication. Lauran and her husband Patrick have been members of the congregation since 2011 and have four children: Cora, George, Nathan and Isla.

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