Email
630-281-4232
Pastor
Brian Wise (he,him) joined the Our Saviour’s community in August of 2015, as
Associate Pastor of Outreach. His previous call was Associate Pastor at
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora, IL and he also served in the
Coordinator Position in the Office of the Presiding Bishop for the ELCA
Churchwide Offices. He graduated from Valparaiso University with a B.A.
in Theology and a Minor in Music. He received his Master of Divinity
from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. He is currently enrolled at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkley, CA working on his Doctorate in Ministry focusing on Pluralism and New Religious Movements.
Pastor Brian
met the love of his life, Mandy, at Valparaiso University in a music theory class. Mandy
is now an elementary school music teacher in Palantine IL. He proposed
to her near home plate before a White Sox’s game….She said yes and the
Sox won that day too! They have a Morkie named “Pani Paczki” which is
Polish for “Mrs. Donut”. They also have 2 children, Wesley and Gia, who love coming to church and connecting with their church family!
Pastor Brian constantly reflects on
Jesus’ life and ministry which was surrounded by relationships,
reconciliation, meeting people where they are at, breaking down walls of
injustice and sharing God’s love with everyone. He is thrilled to be
called to Our Saviour’s, a place that is working to reflect that justice, love, and mercy in
all that they say and do.
As Pastor of Outreach, Pastor Brian works with The Children’s Center Preschool, The Celebration Campus (10 AM), Local and Global Mission and Benevolent Partners, and New Members. He also leads the newly formed IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Acceptance/Accountability) Team as we support our congregation in having courageous conversations about naming racism, injustices, and working to be an ally for all people. He is personally committed listening and working toward being an Antiracist and is a proud ally of the LGBTQ(IA+) community.
If you find yourself with questions about life, love, God, or anything, Please feel free to email him or follow him on Instagram @wisepastor.