Calvary Staff: Meet Our Team at Calvary Lutheran Church in Chandler, AZ
Get to know the dedicated calvary staff at Calvary Lutheran Church in Chandler, AZ. Our pastoral team and ministry leaders are committed to serving God and this congregation.
Our Calvary Staff Pastoral Team
Pastor Martin Spaude
Meet the calvary lutheran church staff Chandler AZ, a dedicated team of pastors, directors, and ministry leaders committed to serving our congregation and community. Pastor Martin Spaude was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota but spent most of his childhood growing up in Watertown, Wisconsin. After graduating from Northwestern Prep School and Northwestern College in Watertown he attended Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin, graduating in 1986. Having married Debbie Sprain that summer he moved to Plymouth, MN where he taught for two years at West Lutheran High School (Religion, German, Latin). Following those two years he served as pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin for six years and then took the call to serve as pastor at Calvary Lutheran, a position he is currently serving. The Lord has blessed Pastor and Debbie with four children: Paul, Nicki, Jenny and Michelle and seven grandchildren.
Pastor Roger Sprain
Pastor Roger Sprain was born, baptized, attended grade school and was confirmed at Friedens Ev. Lutheran Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Graduating from Norwestern Lutheran Preparatory School and Northwestern College in Watertown, Wisconsin, he attended Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduating in 1961. The same year he married Ruth Kuhn. The Lord has blessed them with three now grown children, eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. After beginning his ministry in Douglas, Bisbee, Arizona, Pastor Sprain served much of his ministry using the Spanish Language. Almost 10 years were in Puerto Rico followed by almost seven years in Colombia, South America. Later, in the concluding years of his fulltime ministry, he taught congregational Cuban leaders for almost 5 years. Stateside he served in Denver, Colorado and Madison, Wisconsin. Then, he was a Professor at Northwestern and Martin Luther Colleges for nine years. After retirement from fulltime ministry in 2001 he has been privileged to serve in various capacities in various places in and outside the USA. Presently, he serves part-time here at Calvary as a retired Pastor.
Meet the Pastoral Staff at Calvary Lutheran Church Chandler
Our pastors are dedicated servants of the Word, committed to shepherding the congregation of Calvary Lutheran Church in Chandler, AZ. With decades of combined experience in Lutheran ministry, they lead our community in worship, education, pastoral care, and outreach. Whether you’re a long-time member or visiting for the first time, our staff is here to welcome you.
Pastoral Care and Ministry
Our pastors are available for counseling, hospital visits, home visits, and life’s significant moments, from baptisms and weddings to memorial services and the columbarium ministry. If you or someone you love needs pastoral care, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Rooted in the WELS Lutheran Tradition
Both of our pastors are graduates of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and are ordained ministers of the Word within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). This heritage shapes everything we do, from Sunday worship services and Sunday School to our Confirmation Class and community care programs.
Our Dedicated Calvary Staff in Chandler AZ Serves With Joy
Our staff are committed to the mission of proclaiming the Gospel and serving the congregation with excellence and humility. Each of them brings their unique gifts, training, and heart for ministry to everything they do.
We invite you to get to know our staff personally. Come on a Sunday, attend a Bible class, or simply reach out to our office. Our team is here to serve you.
Get to Know Us
We invite you to come worship with us on Sunday mornings and introduce yourself. Our pastors are always glad to meet visitors and answer questions about Calvary, our beliefs, and how you can get involved. You can also learn more about our faith on our Mission and Beliefs page.