Rev. Fred Balke

A message from  our pastor . . . .

Meet  Rev. Fred W. Balke, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Pastor Balke has been at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since August of 2015. He came to us after retiring as Administrative Assistant for The American Association of Lutheran Churches. He brings with him many years of experience in administration and pastoral ministry. Previously he served as executive director for the Lutheran Center in Detroit, Michigan, and executive director for the Bethel series in Madison, Wisconsin. He also served as pastor of churches in Livonia, Michigan, Daytona Beach, Florida,  Franklin, North Carolina and Defiance, Ohio.

You will find that he is always available with a ready ear to listen to your problems and advise you according to God’s Word. You can either reach him at the church by calling (828) 371-6987 or his cell phone: (828) 371-5150 or email: fred.balke29@gmail.com.