Description
Spiritual Connection
with Guest Host: Andy Locke
Friday April 10, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Bible Passages that have Influenced My Ministry as a Fundraiser
Andy joined the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee 9 years ago, now known as We Teach Truth Lutheran Education (WTT). In that time, WTT successfully completed more than 60 different capital projects ranging from $5,000 to $6.5 million, expanded the donor base, grew major gifts, implemented a robust online giving program, and added more than 100 planned gifts. In December of 2022, WTT launched the Silent Phase of a 5-year $70 million Lives Forever Changed Comprehensive Campaign focus primarily on unrestricted giving, foundation growth, planned gifts, and capital projects.
Prior to joining WTT, Andy spent 11 years in Advancement at Concordia University Wisconsin holding several roles including Director of Planned Giving, Director of Major Gifts, and AVP of Advancement. During his years at CUW, he concentrated on capital funding for athletic fields, and foundation growth through planned giving and creating Restricted Funds. Prior to fundraising, Andy worked for 7 years in the financial services industry in the Chicago area. He is a product of Lutheran education kindergarten through graduate school completing a BA in Education and a MS in Administration from Concordia University.
He has a passion for helping others within the fundraising profession, especially those who find themselves in a fund-raising role by necessity at smaller institutions.
Andy has been married to Jenni for 35 years. Their daughter Mikayla is an NYC-based theater performer, and their son works in sales in Milwaukee. His current hobbies include ancestry, the ukulele, learning the guitar, rehabbing a cottage, riding a 2001 Harley Softail in the summer and upland bird hunting in the winter. He is bad at golf, but it has not affected his ability to raise money.
Spiritual Connection: Inspire. Uplift. Connect.
Join us for Spiritual Connection, a monthly virtual gathering designed to uplift your spirit, foster meaningful connections, and provide a moment of peace in your busy schedule.
On the first Friday of each month, take a 30-minute break from your busy schedule to nourish your spirit. Designed for members of the Christian Development Council (CDC), this virtual gathering provides a unique opportunity to explore faith-based topics that inspire, uplift, and connect us all. Topics focus on personal growth, spiritual enrichment, and building a sense of unity. From current events to devotional pieces, health tips to passages from inspiring books, our speakers share their passions, creating space for meaningful reflection and connection.
What to Expect:
- Motivating Speakers: Each month, a featured speaker will share their wisdom and passion on a topic relevant to our spiritual lives.
- Thought-Provoking Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow members of our community, sharing your thoughts and experiences.
- A Welcoming Atmosphere: All are welcome, regardless of where you are on your spiritual path.
- A Moment of Renewal: Leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to a community that cares.
Nourish your spirit. Join us.
