We have a great history of strong leadership at St. Mark’s. A big thank you to all current and past members and pastors that make up our leadership.
Pastoral Leadership
Pastor Steven Neal was ordained and installed at St. Mark’s on October 13, 2017. He comes to St. Mark’s from Wartburg Seminary. Pastor Steve is married to Stefanie and they have two daughters.
Rev. Dr. Larry Lepper (Pastor Emeritus) came to St. Mark’s in July, 1994, first as an interim, then as a called pastor, who served the congregation from August, 1994 until his retirement in November 2004. Pastor Lepper and his wife Barb continue to live in St. Paul and remain members of St. Mark’s.
Jan Anderson, PMA serves as supply pastor to St. Mark’s and other churches in the area. She conducts bible study groups and is another spiritual leader in our midst.
Staff
Valerie Killinger serves as organist, choir director and valuable member of the Worship and Music Committee.
Pat Hansen serves as secretary of St. Mark’s performing clerical duties.
Judy Johnson diligently maintains St. Mark’s facility BEAUTIFULLY!
Church Leadership
Michael Bockmann President
Kevin Jorgensen Vice President
Barb Stefanowicz Treasurer
Val Killinger Secretary
Janet Elstermeier Financial Secretary
Judy Johnson Stewardship Chair
Barb Lepper WELCA President
Stephanie Neal Parish Education
Brenda Wells Parish Education
Linda McKnight Care Committee
Pam Switzer Care Committee
Ruthie Jacobsen Care Committee
Margie Townsend Care Committee
Lynn Larson Care Committee
Emily McCray Care Committee
Gary Goldfish Trustee
Tom Schacht Trustee
Don Nelson Trustee
Daryl Anderson Trustee