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Staff at Messiah Lutheran Church

Pastor Kris Schroeder

Pastor Kris Schroeder

Pastor

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Pastor Kris Schroeder is a lifelong Lutheran, born and raised in CA.  Pastor Kris felt the call to ministry at a young age as her home congregation and life-long pastor included children and youth in the entire life of the congregation.  Deep, God-filled relationships were developed in the midst of some of life’s most difficult moments, providing the reminder that God always keeps God’s promises and is always present.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication with minors in Music & Psychology.  She graduated from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in 1997 and was ordained shortly after. She has served in both large and small congregations as a part of pastoral staff, solo pastor and interim.  The first half of her ordained ministry she served as a Youth & Family, Faith Formation Pastor.

She served as Chaplain & Living Donor Advocate at Mayo Clinic in AZ for 8 years.  This provided the opportunity to enhance her abilities in conflict resolution, pastoral care and teaching adults.

She has a strong passion for collaborative and relational ministry that integrates all ages and places an emphasis on the discovery and utilization of our God-given gifts.

She and her husband of nearly 28 years, Bill (who is a retired ELCA pastor), currently live in OH.

Pastor Kris loves music as it provides energy, direction and inspiration. She is also an author, who published her autobiography the end of 2015 speaking to the hope and miracles of Jesus in her life.  As child of God, it was one avenue to share with the world who Jesus is and what Jesus can do!

She is very excited for the opportunities at MLC; especially the continued efforts integrating children, youth and families into the life of the congregation as well as the many outreach projects and possibilities available to the congregation and community.

Randall Fields

Randall Fields

Director of Music Ministries, Choir Director

musicdirector@mlutheran.org

Biography coming soon!

Bobbey Huwaldt

Bobbey Huwaldt

Office Manager

office@mlutheran.org

Claire Strand

Claire Strand

Director of Outreach Ministries

claire@mlutheran.org

As Director of Outreach, I’m here to help answer any questions or put you in touch with members involved with outreach and mission ministries.

Meredith Kilby

Meredith Kilby

Director of Communications and Technology, Office Manager

communications@mlutheran.org