Rev. Ben Baker (front) was installed as Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Congregation on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

The Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins (left), former Presiding Pastor of The AALC, served as officiant for the installation. Also in attendance were two former pastors of the St. Paul congregation: Rev. Robert Salge (3rd from left) and Rev. John Block (right).

Pastor Baker also serves St. Luke Ev. Lutheran Church in Traer, IA; members of St. Luke were in attendance for the installation service at St. Paul.