The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a Christian denomination rooted in the teachings of the Reformation. It holds that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God and teaches that salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. LCMS churches emphasize the historic Christian faith, including belief in the Trinity and the saving work of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Worship and teaching center on God’s Word and the Sacraments—Baptism and the Lord’s Supper—through which God gives His grace. Known for its commitment to doctrinal clarity and historic Lutheran teachings, the LCMS seeks to remain faithful to Scripture in both belief and practice.
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Rev. Jack A. Kozak was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1958. He attended Detroit’s Lutheran High
School West, graduating in 1976. He served in the US Navy on the nuclear powered, fast-attack
submarine USS Glenard P. Lipscomb (SSN685). He attained the rank of Petty Officer Second
Class and was honorably discharged in 1980 at the end of his enlistment. He is a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
Using the GI Bill, he graduated from Henry Ford Community College (Dearborn, MI) in 1984,
Concordia College (Ann Arbor, MI) in 1987 and Concordia Theological Seminary (Fort Wayne,
IN) in 1990.
His first call was to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Detroit. While serving the
congregation, he also taught at Lutheran High School West from 1992 until it closed in 1995. He
was the Librarian, Dean of Chapel, Theology Teacher, and US Army JROTC Chaplain. He was
installed as Hope’s 7th pastor in February 1996. Since 2017 he has been assisting with pastoral
visitations at Fairlawn Lutheran Church.
Pastor Kozak married Brooke Staschke in 1986. She was a Lutheran school teacher, having
served in East Detroit, Michigan and Decatur, Indiana. They are the parents of four children.
Christopher is married to Lauren, and they have a son, Gavin and a daughter, Tenley. Jennifer is
married to Kyle Klein. They reside in Abilene Texas and have a son, Lawson and daughter,
Hadley. Megan is married to Alex Konic. Rachel is married to Aaron Kosic.
Pastor can be reached at jakozak@ameritech.net.
Proverbs 18:10 (ESV) “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”
LIVESTREAM OF OUR WORSHIP SERVICES
At times some of us may be unable to attend a service in person, such as while on vacation, away for work, or due to an illness. With our live streaming, you will still be able to participate online by clicking the links below to join us in worship while still being connected to Hope Lutheran & God’s Word.
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/hopelutheranakron
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeLutheranChurchAkronLCMS
Lutheran Service Book Hymn License # is 100012295.
Lutheran Service Book Liturgy License # is 000012295.