Pastor
Rev. Daniel R. Grainger
Phone: 217-224-1624
Email: pastor@clcquincy.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:10a
"Be still and know that I am God."
Pastor Daniel came to Quincy in July of 2021 after earning his Master of Divinity degree from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Christ Lutheran Church is the first congregation he has served following his ordination into the ministry of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As our pastor, he has been called to preach and teach the Word of God, to administer the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, to lead worship, to provide pastoral care, to speak for justice on behalf of the poor and oppressed, and to equip and encourage us for daily discipleship.
Pastor Daniel grew up in farm country outside of Decorah, Iowa, in the majestic driftless region of Northeast Iowa. He earned his baccalaureate degree in Religion at Luther College and studied accounting at Northeast Iowa Community College. Prior to becoming a pastor, he gained valuable and relevant experience in public relations and marketing, community engagement, administration, pastoral care, and leadership.
Pastor Daniel thoroughly enjoys exploring scripture and is particularly interested in topics related to missiology, pastoral care, Lutheran confessions, and preaching. He is passionate about engaging challenging issues and difficult questions the church is facing in the 21st century. He is an artist, musician, and poet, who enjoys table tennis, hiking, biking, fishing, Frisbee, and kayaking. Pastor Daniel's family includes his wife Allie, his daughter, Sylvie, and his son, Beau.
Pastor Daniel is available Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and other times by appointment.
Administrative Assistant
Carrie Johnson
Phone: 217-224-1624
Email: office@clcquincy.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 13:9
"The commandments, 'You shall not commit adultery,' 'You shall not murder,' 'You shall not steal,' 'You shall not covet,' and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Carrie is available in the church office Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Choir Director
Amy Stollberg
Phone: 217-242-8635
Email: stollam@icloud.com
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 147:1
"Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God, for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting."
Amy, who has a bachelor's in music education from Culver-Stockton College, and a master's in education administration, grew up in nearby Palmyra, MO, but came to Quincy in 1990 when she got married. In addition to serving as our choir director since 2003, Amy is currently employed at Culver-Stockton College as a recruiter for the fine arts. She has also previously served as the general manager of the Quincy Symphany Orchestra Association, and the Director of Choirs for Quincy University. Amy and her husband, Jeff, have three daughters (Ashley, Emily, and Erika) and one granddaughter (Harper).
Worship Pianist
Monica Scholz
Phone: 217-430-8015
Email: cgscholz@adams.net
Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8
"He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?"
Monica Scholz started playing the piano and organ at her little hometown Catholic church. St. Thomas, in Camp Point, when she was in the 8th grade. She is a 1985 graduate of WIU with a BA in Music Education. She is currently choral director at Quincy Junior High School. She served as Director of Music at St. Peter Church for over 30 years and was formerly Choral director at Quincy Notre Dame and Kankakee High School. She co-created “Triple Threat Musical Theatre Boot Camp” at Quincy Community Theatre, where she has acted on stage and served as musical director for numerous productions since 1990. She has performed as soloist with various Quincy music organizations and can occasionally be found performing with her good buddy Rodney Hart at Calftown Coffeehouse. She has an active voice studio and has subbed as organist and pianist at many churches in Quincy. Monica has coached and taught many young singers who have gone on to professional careers in the arts, from education to Broadway.
Monica and her husband, Chris, have three musical sons, Adam (32) and his partner, Luke; Nick (30) and his wife, Natalie; and Ben (27). “I am so happy to have been invited to spend more time in this wonderful church family. I am truly blest.”
Financial Secretary
Robin Lentz
Phone: 217-653-3984
Email: finance@clcquincy.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 118:24
"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
Robin currently serves as the Financial Secretary, though she started working for Christ Lutheran Church as the church secretary in 2001. She has been married to her husband, Carl, for 28 years and together they have two sons. The oldest son, Tyler is married to Mackenzie and they have a daughter, Sawyer, and their youngest son is Dalton. Robin has enjoyed all the years she has worked for Christ Lutheran.
Custodian
Terry Schreacke
Phone: 217-214-1624
Email: tschreacke64@gmail.com







