Meet Our Staff

Greetings in the name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

I was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana. After graduating from high school, I enrolled at Concordia University in River Forest, IL where I earned my B.A. in History in 2006. While at Concordia I was on the men’s tennis team, played in the percussion section of the Wind Symphony, and participated in student government. After living and working in Chicago for one year I began my studies for the pastoral ministry at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO where I earned my Master of Divinity degree in May of 2011 and received my first call to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, WI. I served there as the associate and then senior pastor until accepting the call to Blessed Savior in June of 2023.

I married my wife Courtney in the summer of 2009 in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Courtney is the Principal at Marcy Elementary School in the Hamilton School District. When we have the time, we love to travel, be it someplace across the globe or some newfound treasure close to home. We are excited to be living in the Milwaukee area, being part of all that our communities have to offer and catching a few Cubs games when they make their way north.

Jaime was born and raised in St. Louis, before heading to Nebraska to attend Concordia University in Seward.  There she studied Theology and received her Director of Christian Education certificate, with an emphasis in Youth and Family Life Ministries. She came to Blessed Savior in 2006, where her duties included the youth program for grades 6-12, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.  Recently, she has moved into a Family Ministry role, with a focus on helping parents teach the faith to their children.
Jaime is married to Steve, and together they have one son, Samuel and a daughter, Maddie.  She enjoys watching her beloved St. Louis Cardinals, spending time outside and sneaking in some scrapbooking whenever possible.

Jennifer Leinss accepted our call to be our Early Childhood Center Director and Director of Children’s Ministry in 2017. Jennifer graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in athletic coaching. Before accepting our call, Jennifer served as lead preschool teacher and principal at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Jennifer loves being in the classroom and believes in the many benefits that a Christian education can bring to children and families. She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and is grateful for the many blessings God bestows in her life including bringing her to the family and congregation here at Blessed Savior!

Kim has served as music director here at Blessed Savior for many years. She is the director of our adult choir, handbell choir, as well as coordinator for soloists, small groups, and instrumentalists. Kim comes from a long line of church workers.

Kim is married to Bob and enjoys quilting.