Thank you for your interest in Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. Our Mission statement is: “To Learn, Serve and Share the Gospel by growing in our relationship with Jesus Christ, each other and those beyond our walls.” We invite you to join us for one of our three weekly worship services. We worship on Sunday mornings at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00. Faith is a Lutheran church proud of our Lutheran identity that tends to attract individuals and families from a variety of church backgrounds. Over 1/3 of our membership grew up in churches other than the Lutheran church or had no church background at all. We are open and accepting. We love to meet new people. We offer quality Christian programming for all ages. As Senior Pastor it is my privilege to lead a growing congregation of wonderful members who share generously of their time, talents and financial resources. We try to take good care of each other and are committed to reaching out beyond our walls. At Faith Lutheran we are always trying new things while maintaining traditions that are relevant and spiritually helpful. If you are looking for a church to attend I hope you will check us out. We are currently enjoying getting to know many families who have recently moved into the Waconia area. Please call me at (952) 442-2101 x. 101 or email me at dale@waconiafaithlutheran.com if you have any questions about Faith.

Pastor Dale R Peterson
Senior Pastor
  God has led me—often times pushing and pulling—down a winding, challenging and astonishing road, a road that has led me to ordained ministry and service here at Faith Lutheran. This road has taken me into and out of the Christian church as I have wrestled with what it means to follow God. Here at Faith, I am excited to be a part of the conversations and actions focused on how to “learn, serve and share the gospel by growing in our relationship with Jesus Christ, one another and those beyond our walls.” My door is always open; stop in for tea or coffee. Really. I would love to hear your story.

Pastor Travis Gerjets
Associate Pastor
952-442-2101 x. 103
Travis@waconiafaithlutheran.com

 
  I was called to ministry at Faith Lutheran Church in October 2010, charged with paying special attention to areas of congregational Life and Growth, such as visitation, fellowship and confirmation. I’m excited that my vocation has brought me here to proclaim the gospel in this place, and I look forward to ever-continuous learning and growing in faith with all the people of this vibrant congregation. Originally from Minot, ND, I now live in the charming town of Waconia with my husband Travis.

Pastor Brandy Gerjets
Associate Pastor
952-442-2101 x. 102
Brandy@waconiafaithlutheran.com

 
  God has formed me and my ministry by a long and patient molding of my life and my experiences. I am the daughter of a preacher who first planted the seed in me that I would someday be a leader in the church. I am the mother of five, the mother-in-law of four and the “NANA” of four. Family is very important to all of us. My husband and I have been camp directors at Luther Park Bible Camp in Chetek, WI for the past 23years. Before that we were teachers in Prescott, WI and went to camp in the summer months. Before that we were both students and graduates of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with degrees in Education.

In recent years I have worked with the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin in training and equipping youth workers in their own discipleship ministries. I am thrilled to be here at Faith Lutheran where I can now put some of the principles and practices of relational youth ministry into practice with “OUR KIDS”.

My favorite calling in life is that of a “disciple-maker”. This is a calling I can live out in my family, my community and my church. When working with young people I feel that it is very important for them to know that God’s calling in their lives begins NOW. In 1 Timothy 4:12 Paul tells Timothy that God calls him to be the best YOUNG PERSON of FAITH that he can be. That is my message to kids whenever I get the chance to share it.

Ms. Mary Toufar
Children, Youth and Family Minister
952-442-2101 X. 105
Maryt@waconiafaithlutheran.com

Music Staff:

Ms. Stephanie Peoples The Gathering Director
Steph Peoples is a fairly new resident in Carver County and is excited to be praising God with teams of musicians at Faith.  She grew up in Columbia Heights, currently teaches music in Shakopee Public Schools, is a free-lance saxophonist, and lives in Chaska with her husband, George.  If you'd like to contact her about music at the 11AM service, email her at stephanietatting@msn.com.

Mr. Aaron Olson is our Director of Faith Choir (adult)

Ms. Lea Ann Burau is the Director of the Kid's Club Choir, for children Kindergarten - 4th grade.
I have been a member of Faith Lutheran Church for 30+ years.  When my own children were small I directed the Cherub Choir. Now they are grown and have their own children.  I am back at it and loving it even more.  It is a joy to see the enthusiasm in the children's faces each week.  Our goal is to praise God and we do that by learning simple Christian songs that hopefully will remind them forever of how much God loves each of them. You may contact Lea Ann at (952) 657-2122 or lburau@frontiernet.net

Ms. Becky Oberlander is the Director of the Faithful Ringers, Faith's handbell choir.

Ms. Shelly Hilgers Faith Pianist.
Shelly Hılgers has been the Worship Accompanist at Faith Lutheran Church since 1997.  She accompanies the 8:00am. traditional and the 9:30am. blended Sunday morning services as well as the Adult Choir and weddings and funerals.

Shelly graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN with degrees ın music education and theatre arts.  She taught instrumental music at Hıll-Murray school ın St. Paul for twelve years and currently serves as the piano accompanist for the Minnesota Waldorf School ın Maplewood.

She would like to encourage everyone to participate ın the music programs here at Faith.

Our Support Staff:

Mr. Mike Christopherson is Faith’s Church Administrator, Mike began this position in March 2006, in addition to his administrative duties Mike is also the financial coordinator.
Contact Mike at, MikeC@waconiafaithlutheran.com

Ms. Jean Krukowski is Faith's Children, Youth and Family Ministries Administrator/Communications. Jean began this position in 2002, and supports all Faith Formation staff by preparing, publications, managing schedules, preparing and sending mailings,all registrations. Jean also serves as Faith's Comunication editor. she designs and publishes Faith In Action & bulletins. Website coordinator with Melonie Elvebak.
Contact Jean at, Jean@waconiafaithlutheran.com

Ms. Susie Watts is Faith's Volunteer Coordinatior. Susie began in April 2007, she will be organizing our volunteer data base, and support the administrators.
Contact Susie at, Susie@waconiafaithlutheran.com

Mr. Carl Bredberg joins us as Faith's custodian August 2010.

Our staff is proud to serve Jesus Christ through
our ministry together at Faith Lutheran Church!

 

 

 


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