About Us/FAQ
We want to welcome you to our website and look forward to providing our junior high families with many great resources. For our Frequently Asked Questions CLICK HERE.
Our ministries are dedicated to:
- Connecting our 6-8th graders to God and each other
- Prayer, service and God’s Word

- Exploring and learning about our rich Lutheran theology
- Finding joy in being with other Christian youth
- Helping adults and especially parents find meaningful ways to connect with youth
- Helping Jr. High youth navigate through a fantastic time in their lives!
Join us! Explore the website and then join us in our many opportunities to know God and each other.
CONTACTS
Rob Gieraltowski (Mr. Rob), Dir. for Jr. High (ext 223)
Rob has been at St. John’s since 1993 when he came on board as a youth intern. His experience as a counselor at LOMC brought him to St. John’s as well as his education at Illinois State University. His picture makes him look WAY more serious than he usually is! You’ll appreciate Rob’s love of Lutheran theology combined with his ability to relate to youth of all-ages.
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Cheryl Park, DinnerTime and Thrive (ext 226)
Cheryl started working at St. John’s as our leader of CrossTraining (now DinnerTime). Back then she was a volunteer and now Cheryl delights as a staff member in helping organize our Thrive program and continuing to provide wonderful oversight of our tasty dinners on Wednesday nights for all ages.
For Senior High Info Contact: (Grades 9-12)
Steve Terry, Senior High/Young Adults (ext 215)
For Joy Zone: (Birth-5th grade)
Julie Holliday, Children’s Ministries (ext 225)
Pastors: Pr. Knight Wells, Pr. Jim Reents, Pr. Elyse Nelson Winger and Pr. Dave Bruner
PHONE
309-827-6121 office
309-829-3866 fax
ADDRESS
St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA)
1617 E. Emerson St. – Bloomington, IL 61701
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