On May 21, 2017, there were over 100 in attendance as Calvary Lutheran Church in Bergenfield, New Jersey honored Jerry and Colleen Boerner for their twenty-six years of ministry. Rev. Boerner retired from the pastorate in June. During his career he served congregations in Miles City, Montana; Williston, North Dakota; Maddock, North Dakota; and Bergenfield, New Jersey.