Congregational Council

Brendan and his wife, Candi, recently joined St. Andrew as official members after attending as regular guests since moving to Eden Prairie in 2008. Brendan and Candi’s daughter, Kaylee, was the first official St. Andrew member in the family when she was baptized at the church in early 2016. He has most valued the welcoming culture at St. Andrew both during Church on Sundays and events during the week and feels these simple connections are what enables the greater programs…

My family—wife Colleen, children Lily (21), Sam (20), Finn (15)—has lived in Eden Prairie for 20 years and joined St Andrew shortly after moving to EP. Over the last 6 years, Colleen and I have built and managed a small local travel agency. Before that, I spent 20+ years experience in strategy, marketing and leadership roles with 2 large food companies in the Twin Cities. Our family enjoys traveling, movies and golf (mostly me :). Our kids have grown up…

It is an honor and privilege to be considered for St. Andrew’s Church Council. As for background, I am Steve Galleger and our family has been a member of since 2005. My involvement with our Church goes back to the mid 1980’s where I attended one of the original youth group trips hosted by St. Andrew. As a member for 17 years, I have been an usher for 15 years and have enjoyed the fellowship during the annual Men’s golf…

My name is Brian Heijerman, and I have been a member of St. Andrew since 2016. My wife, Sarah, and I were married at St. Andrew. We have two daughters, Hannah (5) and Jordyn (2). Both Hannah and Jordie attend St. Andrew Early Learning. I began my involvement with St. Andrew as a member of the Endowment Committee and I am still an active participant. I work for Colliers Securities in Minneapolis as a high yield municipal bond trader.

My name is Laura Hoffer and I have been a member at St. Andrew for 30 years. Growing up at St Andrew I found faith and community in family camp, Sunday school, teaching at vacation bible school, Spirit in the Pines and middle school bells. In 2019 I was married by Pastor Peter to my wife, Jennifer. In recent years I have been involved with young adult leadership, Grace Notes bell choir, bible studies and participating in “A More Just…

Hello, my name is Michelle Leisen and it is an honor to be considered for membership in the Church Council. I have been an active member of St. Andrew since 1997. During that time, I have been involved in the church in a variety of ways. I have taught Sunday School, Bible Study and Confirmation Class for a number of years. I have volunteered in the Nursery, served doughnuts and Wednesday Night Supper. Being a lector, usher, greeter, and communion…

Sara Ross serves as Treasurer on our congregational council.