Meet the Faith Lutheran Church Staff
Pastor Barb Streed
barbstreed@gmail.com
Work - 507-374-2174
Emergency - 507-456-4395
Greeting in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord!
What a joy it is to be called by God to serve the people of Faith Lutheran Church and the people in Dodge Center and surrounding communities. I came to serve Faith in January of 2014. Previous to entering into called and ordained ministry, I spent my days in a 7th grade classroom in Owatonna, MN teaching English. What a blast! I loved every day of teaching, and yet at the same time, I do not miss it. I am so blessed to tell you that I am right where God intended me to be, serving and loving the people of Faith and this community. I love what I get to do and am humbled that I get to it.
My husband, Paul, and I have three grown children: Allyson, Amanda, and Christopher. Paul and I grew up living on the same block in a small town in western MN called Milan. We’ve lived in Sioux Falls, SD and Owatonna, MN and now call Dodge Center home. We love it here.
In my call as an ordained pastor, I feel most clearly called to serve a congregation where I am able to really get to know those to whom I've been called to serve and where I am able to develop meaningful relationships…where I am able to serve all age groups from cradle to grave. I also feel called to serve a congregation where openness for visioning about God's preferred future for us exists. Faith Lutheran is just that kind of congregation. I am able to bring the gifts of a passion for the Gospel and a desire to proclaim it through word, sacrament, and service; an authentic and sincere concern and love for God's people; a calming presence and approachability; a gift of preaching and teaching; a gift of pastoral care; a gift of nurturing faith in daily living to the people of God in this little corner of God’s world.
I am blessed beyond measure to serve the people of Faith Lutheran Church. I invite you to join us in worship any time or just stop by for a cup of coffee; it’s always brewing in my office!
Vicar Jackie Short -- Ministry Assistant
jackieshort16@gmail.com
I am the adult leader for WACKY for the remainder of this year and I am so excited to be able to spend Wednesdays with your kids! My name is Jackie Short and I am the mother of 5 wonderful children: Nolan (20), Sadie (17), Iain (12), Quinn (10), Zowie (8). I am also the wife to a very patient husband, Jeff. I have extensive background working with children besides being a mom. I was a licensed daycare provider for many years before moving to Dodge Center, a Girl Scout leader, a Community Education teacher, Sunday School teacher and Confirmation leader.
Please introduce yourselves to me when you come pick up your children. I am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you. Thank you for sharing your kids with me.
Jackie
jackieshort16@gmail.com
I am the adult leader for WACKY for the remainder of this year and I am so excited to be able to spend Wednesdays with your kids! My name is Jackie Short and I am the mother of 5 wonderful children: Nolan (20), Sadie (17), Iain (12), Quinn (10), Zowie (8). I am also the wife to a very patient husband, Jeff. I have extensive background working with children besides being a mom. I was a licensed daycare provider for many years before moving to Dodge Center, a Girl Scout leader, a Community Education teacher, Sunday School teacher and Confirmation leader.
Please introduce yourselves to me when you come pick up your children. I am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you. Thank you for sharing your kids with me.
Jackie
Preston Pflaum - Youth Director, Middle/High School
Mindy Schaefer - Financial Comptroller
We moved to Dodge Center in 1998 from Greeley, Colorado. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, and yes, I am a Packer fan!
I have two grown sons, and a daughter-in-law and two grandsons. Our family joined Faith in 2004. Both my sons were confirmed at Faith. My older son was married at Faith and my two grandsons were baptized at Faith.
I currently work at Mayo Clinic as a senior analyst in Treasury Services.
We moved to Dodge Center in 1998 from Greeley, Colorado. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, and yes, I am a Packer fan!
I have two grown sons, and a daughter-in-law and two grandsons. Our family joined Faith in 2004. Both my sons were confirmed at Faith. My older son was married at Faith and my two grandsons were baptized at Faith.
I currently work at Mayo Clinic as a senior analyst in Treasury Services.
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Nadine Langworthy -- Music Director npiano@kmtel.com Work - 507-374-2174 It is an honor and joy to be a part of the staff and music ministry at Faith Lutheran Church. I began providing music for our worship services in the summer of 2003 and became a member of Faith in October of that same year. Praising and worshiping God thru the gift of music is a great blessing in my life. I am so grateful to God for this gift and happy to share it with the Body of Christ! Nadine |
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Jeff Short -- Custodian
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