About Us

Pilgrim Lutheran Brethren Church is grounded in the Biblical and Reformation truths
emphasized by Martin Luther, the great German reformer.

Pilgrim conducts its services in an informal style of worship, highlighted by congregational
singing, prayer, praise, fellowship, and Bible-based sermons. Pilgrim is committed to
missions, evangelism, community involvement, and development of lay people as participants
in the spreading of the gospel and in the ministry of the church. Pilgrim emphasizes personal
salvation through Jesus Christ, resulting in Godly living which is in harmony with Biblical
teachings.

Pilgrim's theology and practice are traditional and orthodox in nature. We believe in the authority,
accuracy and relevancy of the Bible. We teach salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
We affirm the ministry of the Holy Spirit as He convicts of sin, leads us to repentance and faith, fills
us with God's spirit, and leads us to prayer and contemplation. We are pro-life and traditional
marriage in practice. We strongly believe that our faith and belief transforms our way of life! (See the
CLBA Statement of Faith below.)

Pilgrim has a vibrant, worshipful spirit! We believe that God is in our midst, saving, changing,
and healing lives!

Pilgrim's congregation consists of a unique blend of seniors, singles, families, teens, and children.
Our people are warm, caring, and understanding. We come from many different walks of life and out
of many different, and at times, difficult situations. We realize that life is a challenge and frequently a
struggle; therefore, we emphasize the life-changing power and presence of Jesus Christ.

We look forward to the opportunity to meet you, to introduce you to our people and to Jesus Christ
and to welcome you into our fellowship.

Pastor Bob and the Heggestad family have ministered to our congregation and community for
the past 20 years. Pastor Bob has a love for preaching and teaching and enjoys working with
people of all ages. His wife, Jan, has effectively led our praise and worship team for many years.
She works part-time at the church as an office manager and practices hospitality regularly as
she hosts dinners at her home and serves at the local Applebee's restaurant.

Their oldest son, Rob and his wife Krystal are the parents of Pastor Bob's and Jan's first
grandson, Robby. Rob is currently teaching at a local Christian school and Krystal is working on
her RN degree and caring for little Robby.

Nick recently moved from Florida to Chicago and is working in Chicago's theater district.

Marcus is attending university at Kent State and pursuing a degree in elementary education.