St. Johns Staff
We are seeking a Pastor or Interim Pastor
We are seeking an Interim Pastor (Full Time/Part Time) or Full-Time Pastor.
The Interim Pastor shall preach the Word, administer the Sacraments, conduct public worship and provide pastoral care. Pastoral services include, but are not limited to:
- Lead worship and preach the Word at Sunday and special worship services
- Provide instruction for confirmation and first communion students
- Visit the sick, home-bound and nursing home members, provide care to the distressed and administer the Sacraments
- Officiate baptisms, weddings and funerals
- Manage church office staff
- Lead classes and install new members
- Work with committee chairs and church council
- Offer guidance and assistance to youth leaders/teachers
- Attend monthly council meetings and annual meeting
- Maintain regular office hours
- Represent the church in dealing with outside organizations
- Attend area ministerial committee meetings
- Assist with weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters
- Pray for the church and its members
- Other duties as they arise.
For additional details, please contact Dennis Youngerberg at 507-723-4425.
Pastor
Pastor Denton Bennet comes to us from North Carolina, and yes, he loves the weather! Pastor Bennet has a Master of Divinity degree from Sioux Falls Seminary through their Luther House of Study program. In addition, Pastor
Bennet has a Bachelor’s degree in Religion and Ministry from Luther Rice College and Seminary.
Pastor Bennet lives in Storden , MN with his wife, also a Pastor, Jennifer Bennet, two of their nine children Luke and Stephanie, and their beloved cat Dreamsicle
Support Staff
Secretary: Tracie Berg
Office Assistants:
Kayla Moe & Laurie Krueger
Choir Director
Jennifer Eberhard
Music Director
Jodi Dalsgaard
Organist
Peggy Martius
Librarians
- Lori Milbrath
- Melanie Cook
Maintenance
- Steve Lyle
