Rev. Jack A. Ottoson

In Daytona Beach, Fla., the local literacy council asked Jack A. Ottoson, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church, to help find a tutor for a young disabled veteran living nearby.Ottoson asked member Ron Duteau if he'd be interested.

Pastor Jack says goodbye to campus
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> In the summer of 1996, Pastor Jack Ottoson, a native of Rockford, Ill., made his way to Daytona Beach to continue his duties as a church planter.Stepping foot on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's campus that summer in hopes of making a connection, Jack met Mary Ellen (currently in the Athletics department).
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The situation opened a doorway because our University at the time needed a Pastor to help the campus and Jack Ottoson needed a place for a church."God is never in a hurry, but always on time," Jack quoted from the popular Christian book, "The Purpose Driven Life."

Raised in a traditional Midwest Lutheran Congregation and described by many as a hard worker and a caring individual, Jack credits his father and mother for his traits.Although Jack's childhood dream was to become a pilot, he began his college education as a business student at the University of Wisconsin.Led to ministry during his freshman year, Jack switched to a social sciences degree."It was during my freshman year that the faith of my parent's generation became my faith" Ottoson told The Avion.Needing a break after four years of school, Jack entered the work force for three years as a sales manager at Xerox before continuing his education at Wartburg seminary in Debuque, Iowa, graduating with a Master's of Divinity.

Looking back over his 11 years as the Protestant Chaplin at our university, Jack has noticed that Embry-Riddle faculty, students and staff are focused, goal oriented and highly motivated, while religiously so diverse.Reflecting on the hurdles he has seen over the years, Pastor Jack wisely summarized his observations: "Because of the University's strong emphasis on science, often the human character of life gets left out of the equations.There is more to life than equations."

Jack isn't the only member of his family to have a relationship with the university.His wife Kathy works in the institutional research department, and his son Nathan and daughter Terra graduated in 2000 and 2002, respectively.

After 11 years of service to our campus, Jack will be continuing his full time pastoral duties at Hope Lutheran Church in a new church building on N. Williamson Boulevard.Searching for the perfect words to leave the legacy God left behind through him, Pastor Jack referenced the words of Jesus in John 14:1-4 sharing: "Do not let your hearts be trouble.

Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Jack Ottoson 4 Oceans West Blvd. #304 C Daytona Beach Shores, Fl 32118

"I believe in evil and I believe to trivialize and to make it into this inane neutered subject that is fun is dangerous," said Rev. Jack Ottoson, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church and Protestant chaplain at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Potter's potent powers appear irresistible to kids.

Pastor Jack Ottoson and Father Tim Daly will officiate.

Pastor Jack Ottoson will officiate.