Welcome to the St. Andrew Lutheran Church Staff Page. If you would like to filter staff contacts by group, you can do so with the yellow “Groups” button above. If you have a question you can also reach out via our contact page.
Pastor Peter Johnson
My name is Peter Johnson. I joined the pastoral staff at St. Andrew in 2013. In my role I help design and lead St. Andrew Small Groups and Service. In a nutshell, I create opportunities for people to join together in Christian learning, fellowship, and support groups as well as strengthen our important mission partnerships with organizations in the local community, nation and around the world. I am honored to serve the community of Eden Prairie as a chaplain in…
Pastor Sarah Fike
I grew up in a small town in northern Iowa by Mason City and was very active in my home congregation. I attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and majored in Religion and Social Work. During my college years, I had the opportunity to live in Denver, CO and intern at the Rocky Mountain Synod office focusing on Lutheran Advocacy. After college, I started working at Central Lutheran Church in Downtown Minneapolis as the Director of Children, Youth, and Family…
Pastor Matthew Fleming
My name is Matthew Ian Fleming and I am one of the pastors at St. Andrew. I teach adult learning opportunities, create conferences through Church Anew and shepherd a group of 20-30-something innovators. I was born and raised in Napa, California but have learned to love these things called “seasons,” autumn especially. I am a graduate of Concordia College with the most practical majors of English Literature and Music Performance. Before coming to St. Andrew in 2014, I was a…
Pastor Roger Schindel
I’m Roger Schindel (retired Lutheran Minister) and my wife is Kathy. We’ve been married for 52 years and have two adult children, Jon & Anne, who live in the area and four grandchildren. Kathy’s been a piano teacher for 45 years and recognized for some of her compositions in recent years. I have worked part time for St. Andrew since 2005 doing Visitation Ministry and leading our senior adult group, Prime Timers. I love jazz, some classical music, choral music…
Meggy Wagner
I was born in Germany, and became an American citizen in 2010. I hold a Masters degree in translation from Heidelberg University, and an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands. My corporate career included assignments in Germany, Kazakhstan and Switzerland. That’s where I met my husband, Jack, an American. We moved to New York in 2003, where our daughter Sophia was born, and where I got involved in the revival and renovation of an ELCA Lutheran church…
Sarah Blasing
Hello, my name is Sarah Blasing and I’ve been in this role since 2021. It is a wonderful fit for me, as I have been participating in and working with youth camp and leadership programs since 2004. I grew up in the Twin Cities, and I moved to Illinois for 7 years to attend Wheaton College for my B.A. in Psychology and my M.A. in Christian Formation and Ministry. While there I worked at Honey Rock, which is Wheaton’s camp in the…
Shawna Berg
I have been doing ministry with children, youth, and families for over 26 years in the Twin Cities. I am a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota (Go Cobbers!) where I discovered my passion for ministry through a children and youth ministry internship that I did through the social work department. I grew up a military brat. So, I moved all over the place growing up, until moving to Minnesota for college and then staying. I live in Brooklyn…
Tim Graf
My name is Tim Graf. I am the Worship and Music Coordinator and I’ve been at St. Andrew since 2012. I plan the worship services in conjunction with our pastoral team and I provide leadership for our music staff, Bells of Joy, worship band, and singers for the 10:30 service. A native of western NY, I currently live in Minneapolis with my wife Julie and our cats Spencer & Mickey. I enjoy writing and performing my own music, reading, listening…
Dana Mostad
My name is Dana Mostad. I started at St. Andrew in the summer of 2015. I am the church’s Graphic Design & Communications Director, and I create the various visual pieces for the church. My wife Annie and I live in Victoria with our three children, Jack, Adam, and Hattie. In my free time I enjoy activities like: bowling, cycling, fishing, camping, golf, and travel.
Joy Lillejord
My name is Joy Lillejord. I have been the Marketing and Communications Director at St. Andrew since 2014 overseeing all aspects of media and communication. My husband and I live in Eden Prairie with our 3 children and dog, Ruby. When I’m not at work I like to spend my time watching my children participate in their activities, craft, and travel (preferably somewhere warm).
Sam Jacobson
My name is Sam Jacobson, I’m a Stage and Screen Arts graduate of UW-River Falls. I’m also a former outdoor educator and current filmmaker. I’m very excited to join the team, and I look forward to delivering quality production and spotlighting all our ministries. Thanks, and I can’t wait to get started!
Kathie Radcliffe
Hi, I’m Kathie Radcliffe, Communications Administrative Assistant – which means I get to greet you from the front desk as I tend to the details of baptisms, emails, phones, and tying up loose ends. I have been with St. Andrew since April of 2019 and am so happy to be a part of such a loving community. I’m a true ‘people person’ and love getting to know you. I live in Chanhassen with my dog, Cricket. When I am not…