Staff Directory

Senior Pastor 

Jim Thelen  

Pastor Jim Thelen is honored to serve as the pastor of Marco Lutheran Church, where he is committed to sharing the Gospel and shepherding God’s people. With over 35 years of ministry experience, he takes great joy in proclaiming the love of Jesus and guiding others in their faith journey.

Pastor Jim has been blessed with a wonderful family. He and his wife, Kristin, have been married for 42 years and have seven children and 11 grandchildren. Their family has been a source of joy and a testament to God’s faithfulness.

As Marco Lutheran celebrates 50 years of sharing the Gospel, Pastor Jim is excited about what God has in store for the future. He looks forward to continuing the church’s mission of worship, service, and outreach—helping people grow in their relationship with Christ and one another. With a heart for ministry and a deep love for the Lord, he is eager to see how God will work through Marco Lutheran in the years to come as we participate, share and serve our Lord together!  
 

MUSIC

Music Director
Craig Greusel

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Craig has been Director of Music at Marco Lutheran Church since August, 1987. He has also been a Public School Music Specialist since 1983, and is currently working with the Collier County Public Schools.

He has a B.A. in Guitar and Voice, with emphasis on Lyricism from Juniata College, a B.S. in Music Education from Penn State University, and a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University.

Craig has been actively involved in the community as Community Theatre Project Director, Substance Abuse Activities Director for RED WALK and Reality Journey. He has been a Guest Soloist with the Naples Concert Band since 1989, the Director of Music for Sanitasole Health Center since 2007, and an Adult Education Instructor since 2006.

He has been awarded the Governor’s Award for the Promotion of the Arts in 1977, the National Economics Award for Substance Abuse Prevention Project in 1987, and the State Award for Prevention Specialists in 2004.

Craig has three daughters one grandson and one granddaughter.

Keyboard Specialist
John Davis

John studied piano performance with Ann Rutledge and vocal performance with Barbara Manford and continues his education by taking Master Classes with Maestro Hector Olivera.

John’s music experience encompasses 20 years in directing all areas of Music Ministry along while also being a music teacher in Collier County.

John delights the congregation with his music before, during and after the worship service.

John is married to Tia and they have two daughters, a son and two granddaughters.

ADMINISTRATION

Chief Financial Administrator

Jaye Spencer

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Jaye has been a member of MLC since 2015, upon moving from New Jersey to Marco Island. During her time in NJ, she held various positions of church leadership: Trustee, Elder, Chair of a Capital Campaign, member of Sr. Pastor Call Committee, and Co-Leader of New Member Class. 

Her professional career of 30+ years was with Bell/Verizon in various capacities, mostly Public/Government Relations & Regulatory.    In April 2017, Jaye assumed the position of Treasurer here at MLC, and is now in the position of CFA. 

Facilities Manager 
Larry Soccio

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Larry maintains our lovely facilities and grounds and he manages outside contractors.  Recent jobs include detailed cleaning during the pandemic, getting bids for a new roof, overseeing the work and upgrading to hurricane grade windows.  Larry and his wife Stella are originally from New York and have been in South Florida for 3 years.

Office Assistant

Amy Lewis

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Marco Lutheran Church is pleased to welcome Amy Lewis as our part time Office Assistant. Her creative spirit and energetic personality is a wonderful addition to our team.

Amy lives in Naples, is mother to Andrew, and proud “Mimi” to Cayden and Kallen.