Lanny Westphal

Lanny Westphal is an experienced pastor currently serving as the Interim Senior Pastor at Lord of Life Lutheran Church since July 2022. With a series of interim and transitional roles at various Lutheran churches, Lanny has demonstrated strong leadership and adaptability in pastoral care, including positions at St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Living Lord Lutheran Church. Lanny's previous experience with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) includes key roles in global missions, where responsibilities included raising support for missionaries and managing constituent relationships. Lanny holds a Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary and a Bachelor of International Studies in Non-profit Administration from the University of Minnesota.