Pastor Darren Knoll

“What does a pastor do the other six days of the week besides Sundays?” I wondered about that when I
was young. And it’s a pretty common question for many people. Of course Sunday is a huge part of the
week, a blessed chance to gather with fellow believers to worship our Lord. Being a part of that is
something I never take for granted. Lord willing, people leave church on Sunday encouraged by God’s
grace, reminded of his love, and eager to live out their God-given faith.
What about the rest of the week? A pastor’s job is a very personal job from Monday to Saturday. Helping
people deal with tragic events. Applying God’s Word to broken or fearful hearts. Reassuring people that
Jesus’ perfect was not just done for everyone. It was done for them. And helping them apply God’s will as
he set it down for us in the Bible in their daily lives.
At Shepherd of the Hills, we want everyone to know that God is not some distant, unknowable being. He is
our Father. Due to Jesus’ work, he loves us dearly and forgives us completely. And for our own good, he
gives clear guidance in his perfect Word. Whether it is in a weekend service, a Bible class, a one on one
counseling session, confirmation studies, or in a children’s lesson, God’s love and the truth of his Word will
always be the foundation.
I grew up in Appleton and attended Fox Valley Lutheran. After four years at Martin Luther College gaining
skills to study God’s Word, I attended Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon. After graduation, I was
assigned to a congregation in Columbus, Ohio. In 2011, we returned to Wisconsin and set up shop in West
Bend. The Lord has been gracious to me and my family and our time here has been wonderful. When I
have some free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife Lord and my children Cooper and Avery. And I find
a little time here and there for fishing and coaching varsity football at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School.
If you ever want to chat or need any encouragement or guidance from God’s Word, please don’t hesitate to
reach out. I look forward to serving you and your family in any way I can.