Bethany’s Elected Leadership

Bethany Lutheran Church has two elected councils. The Executive Council manages decisions about the day to day operations and “bigger picture” ideas.

The Ministry Council oversees the four different ministries of Bethany: Worship, Hospitality, Outreach & Faith Formation.

Ministry Council Members: click here for the Ministry Council Portal.

Meet our staff!

Pastoral Team

Gary Sandberg
Gary SandbergLead Pastor
Nate Preisinger
Nate PreisingerPastor
Debra Uppendahl-Alba
Debra Uppendahl-AlbaDeacon
Janet Mortinsen
Janet MortinsenDirector of Pastoral Care

Faith Formation Team

Gayle Newell
Gayle NewellDirector of Children’s Ministries
Bryan Jaster
Bryan JasterDirector of Faith Formation & Youth Ministries

Administrative Staff

Shelley Hook
Shelley HookAccountant
Sarah Hulslander
Sarah HulslanderExecutive Assistant & Missional Minister
Diane McAllen
Diane McAllenGifts Processor
Kevin Dragseth
Kevin DragsethCoordinator of Volunteerism and Administrative Assistant
Colleen Maki
Colleen MakiCoordinator of Media
Janet Boss
Janet BossCoordinator of Senior Ministries

Facilities & Technology Staff

Laura Romig
Laura RomigDirector of Facilities & Technology
Mike Johnson
Mike JohnsonTechnology Manager

Music Staff

Rick Seaton
Rick SeatonOrganist & Director of Music
Kirk Schjodt
Kirk SchjodtChancel Choir Director
Matthew EschlimannAssistant Chancel Choir Director
Barb Seaton
Barb SeatonBethany Arts and Events
Paula Wills
Paula WillsSounds of Praise Director
Nolan Oltjenbruns
Nolan OltjenbrunsCarillons Handbells Director
Miss Laura Tribby
Miss Laura TribbyChildren’s Choir Director
Alex Rodasti
Alex RodastiChildren’s/Youth Handbells Director
Zach Rodasti
Zach RodastiCherub Choir Director