Pastor Kiesel:  Clerical background

• Baptized on March 9th 1975 in the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, Cedarhurst, NY.
• Bachelor's degree in Theology from St. John's University in 1976.

• Masters degree in Theology from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY in 1996.

• Two additional Masters degrees (Masters in Social Work, and Masters in Special Education).

• Ordained a Deacon on Dec, 13th 1997 in the Charismatic Episcopal Church.
• Ordained a priest on June 13th 1998 in the Charismatic Episcopal Church.

• Served as a pastor in the Charismatic Episcopal Church from 1998 to 2006.

• Appeared as a guest on  the Telicare television network and have spoken at many churches throughout the area.

• Extensive training in various forms of pastoral counseling, including individual, couples, mental health, and addictions.

• Served as guest speaker at many retreats.

• Attended Deacons Class 2006-2007 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church Dix Hills, NY and studied The Lutheran Confessions under Pastor Froehlich.

• Fully accepted to serve as Pastor in the Atlantic District by Dr. Benke and Pastor Froehlich.

• Served as Lutheran Chaplin at the Avalon Gardens Nursing home in Smithtown, NY.

• Served as supply Pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Holbrook, NY where the call committee expressed their desire to have me serve as permanent Pastor.