OUR PASTOR
Pastor David James Baer
The Rev. Dr. David James Baer has served as pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1994. He is married to Joanne who serves as Immanuel's organist.
Pastor David is a native of Rapid City. He earned a Masters of Divinity in 1989 and a Doctor of Ministry in 2007 both from Luther Seminary.
Pastor David serves as the dean for the Western Dakotas, Montana and Wyoming Mission District of the North American Lutheran Church. He was the editor of the "NALC News" from 2010 to 2025.
920 Fillmore Street, Whitewood, SD 57793,
