Our Team

Executive Leadership

Pastor Tara Beth Leach
Senior Pastor
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Ryan Hammer
Worship & Creative Arts
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Tom Anderson
Operations
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Pastoral Staff & Senior Directors

Pastor Elisabeth Lectka
Pastor of Families
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Pastor Pamela Palmer
Pastor of Groups & Care
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Pastor Greg Wenhold
Pastoral Support
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Ross Cochran
Communications
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Jeannine Allen
Missions
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Join Our Team

Want to make an eternal impact? We're looking for passionate people to join the Good Shepherd staff team. See where your gifts might fit.
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Family Life 

Jenn Anderson
GS Kids, Director
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Collin Puckett
High School
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Max Schiewe 
Middle School
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Justin Rauh
Elementary School
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Allie Reader
Early Childhood
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Chris Rechsteiner
Disability Ministry, Director
Starting April 13
Ian Zamora
Disability Ministry
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Debbie Balis
GS Kids, Admin
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Mayfe Almeida
GS Students, Admin
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Ministries

Laura Jean "LJ" Martin
Connections
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Carol Green
Cornerstone Café
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Christine Mondry
Groups & Care
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We're Hiring!

Your work has purpose at Good Shepherd. Browse our open positions and apply today.
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Worship & Creative Arts 

Craig Parson
Traditional Worship, Director
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Chris McKenzie
Worship, Producer
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Brian Petzold
Worship
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Chris Brown
Technology, Director
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Andrew Dewar
Technology
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Debra Miller
Organist
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Operations

Nancy Peske
Human Resources
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Mary Petersen
Recruiting
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Margo Krygowski
Finance
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Lori Rose
Accounting
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Nate Bachler
Facilities, Director
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Matt Hougas
Facilities
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Charlotte Lyles
Front Desk
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Veveca Rising
Administrator
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool

Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool guides children within a Christian environment to become lifelong, inquisitive, and enthusiastic learners. Learn more about the preschool and meet the leadership and teaching teams!
Learn More About GSLP
Patty Schiewe
Director, GSLP
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Helen Petzold
Administrator, GSLP
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Michele Petranek
Administrator, GSLP
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Congregational Church Council

Our Congregational Church Council helps provide for the administration of our congregation and helps Good Shepherd flourish. See the current membership, get the latest annual meeting updates, and access the governing documents.
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Come Work With Us!

We believe the right team changes everything. If you're called to serve in ministry, we'd love to have you explore what's possible at Good Shepherd. 
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