About

Praise in the Pines is a dynamic, one-day, joyous celebration of faith where Christians of all denominations come together to celebrate faith and the message of Our Lord through music and inspirational speakers.

This family-friendly event promises to unite believers, promote a sense of community, and launch a spirit of revival now and in the future.

Music is the cornerstone of the event, serving as a bridge to connect hearts and minds, and inspire a sense of togetherness.

The day will be filled with Christian music performances by renowned Christian bands, inspirational speakers, and personal testimonials.  

A Bit About Us

We’re proud to say we completed our second successful event in 2025.   All excess proceeds are donated back to needy organizations in the community.  Now we’re hard at work preparing for our third Praise in the Pines Christian music concert in October of 2026.   We’re committed to bringing another beautiful day to celebrate The Lord to the  Northwoods of Wisconsin.

Meet Our Leaders

Board of Directors

Bill Lochte – Founder and President

Jim Logan – Vice President

Mike Bishop – Treasurer/Secretary

Committee Leadership

Church Outreach – Ed Brouch, Fr. Jim Fosdick, Kim Ritchie, Bill Lochte, Kathy Paul, Kira Engen

Fundraising – Craig Figgins, Kathy Paul, Bill Lochte, Jim Logan

Program Logistics – Jim Logan, Beth Logan 

Marketing & Public Relations – Beth Logan, Kim Ritchie, Bill Lochte, Kathy Paul

Financial Planning – Mike Bishop

Safety – Rick Skotzke

Volunteer Coordinator – Nancy Szymik

We’re blessed to have a strong and committed board of directors and leadership team!