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Pastor Peter Johnson
My name is Peter Johnson. I joined the pastoral staff at St. Andrew in 2013. I have served various pastoral roles at St. Andrew. Currently, I am Senior Pastor. Prior to this, I helped design and lead St. Andrew’s Small Groups and Service, creating 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. Before coming to St.…
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 Kristin Skare
Hello, I’m Kristin Skare, an associate pastor at St. Andrew. My areas of ministry include engaging people in the life and ministry of the St. Andrew faith community through small groups, service, support groups, community partners, and new membership. I’m passionate about people and connecting them to opportunities where they may encounter and experience God’s transformational love. Becoming an ordained Lutheran pastor was not in my life plan. I spent the first part of my life as a middle school…
Pastor Jeanne Aamot
Hello! I am Pastor Jeanne Aamot and I am delighted to be serving as the Visitation Pastor at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. I am also currently serving as a chaplain at Praha Village, a senior living community in New Prague. I enjoy working with people of all ages and especially feel called to working with seniors, discovering what God is up to in our world. Previously, I served as an associate pastor at congregations in Chanhassen, Lakeville, and Willmar. My…
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…
Tim Graf
My name is Tim Graf. I am the Worship and Music Director 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 vocal soloists for both services. A native of western New York, I currently live in Minneapolis with my wife Julie and our cats Mickey & Judy. I enjoy writing and performing my own music, reading,…
Shawna Berg
I have been working in Children, Youth and Family Ministry since 1996. I am a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and I am currently attending Luther Seminary where I am working on my Master of Divinity and looking towards ordained ministry. I have a husband, Brian, and two college age kids. Sam is studying to be a physical therapist and is finishing up his undergraduate work at St. John’s University and Kylie is studying Elementary Education at Augsburg…
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…
Caleb Wragge
Hello, my name is Caleb Wragge and I am excited to join the St. Andrew staff. I have been a member of St. Andrew since I was a kid. I will be working with the High School aged members and I will be working at Spirit in the Pines. I am currently getting my Masters at Luther Seminary in Children, Youth, and Family Ministries. I love Minnesota sports, especially the Vikings and Timberwolves. I like to play basketball, board games,…
Arlene Flancher
I am so excited to be part of the St. Andrew Children, Youth, & Family team! My passion and call has always been doing ministry alongside kids and their caregivers—especially kids from birth through elementary school. I’ve been volunteering or working in ministry with kids since forever, and I learn something new from them every single time. My goal is to listen well and provide safe spaces in church and out of church where everyone can be who they are and know they…
Meghan Kelley
Hi! My name is Meghan Kelley, and I work with Confirmation Ministry and Spirit in the Pines. I first got involved with St. Andrew in middle school by attending Spirit in the Pines and went on to become a counselor and staff member. One of the best parts about my job is helping kids figure out how to be the best version of themselves. I am also passionate about almost every outdoor activity, but mainly camping, canoeing, and hiking. Come…
Cheryl Heaney
Hi my name is Cheryl Heaney. I am married to my husband Jerry. I have two children, Ben (23) and Bella who is 19 years old. I have two golden retrievers; Odin and Willow. I also have two geckos that were gifted to me by son; their names are Draco and Dante. I have been teaching for 20+ years and have been a part of St. Andrew’s Children’s Ministry team for the past 8 years. I have a passion for…