Our Spiritual Leaders We are currently under the care of two spiritual leaders:  Pastor Larry Gerdes and Deacon Jim Seybert.  They are in a shared ministry with us as we continually seek God's will for our lives and share the Good News of  Jesus in word and action in Auburn and throughout Cayuga County. Pastor Gerdes is an ordained pastor in the Lutheran Church, and Deacon Seybert is a licensed lay deacon who ministers under the authority and supervision of Pastor David Bernard of Grace Lutheran Church, Canastota, NY.