SENIOR PASTOR
Dan holds a Master's in Theology from Concordia University-Irvine. He is currently in his last year in the Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. His Doctoral Project is titled “Future Focused Merged Church.” Previously, he served as church president at both an Anglo church and a Hmong church. Dan has served on various boards, including Concordia University Regents, MN South District, Hmong in Missions, and LINC. He was a Finance Director at a large Minnesota company for over 20 years. Dan is a leader and enjoys raising up new leaders. Dan founded the HBC bass club and now enjoys leisurely bass fishing, like whitebass fishing with many of our Hmong families.

BIBLE CO-LEADER
Ashleigh holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Her heart is rooted in helping young adults grow in a faith grounded in Scripture and centered on Jesus Christ. Through opportunities to live and study abroad, Ashleigh’s relationship with God deepened, and her passion for discipleship and ministry strengthened. Since then, she has started and led multiple small groups, walking alongside others in their faith journeys, encouraging boldness in their faith, and equipping them to share the Gospel within their own contexts. Ashleigh is passionate about exploring ministry opportunities through digital media while continuing to build the platforms God has entrusted to her to encourage young adults to rise up, know the Word of God, and live boldly for Christ. All glory to God!

ASSOCIATE BIBLE CO-LEADER
Hunter will be pursuing his Master’s of Divinity next year after he completes his undergraduate degree in Christian Ministry at Concordia University-St. Paul next Spring. He has a passion for studying and teaching Scripture, encouraging others in their faith, and serving within the life of the church. Hunter helps lead Bible studies and youth gatherings, focusing on Christ-centered teaching, fellowship, and spiritual formation. He is especially interested in Lutheran theology, biblical languages, and helping young people build a strong foundation in God’s Word and Sacraments. In his free time, he enjoys theological study, playing pickleball and volleyball, making music, and building meaningful relationships within the church community. Hunter is also one of our worship leaders on Sunday mornings.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
DeeDee has been with Our Saviour’s since 2001. Before settling into the Our Saviour’s family, DeeDee worked in retail and accounts payable after getting a late start in the paying workforce, having been able to stay at home while her children were growing up. DeeDee is a proud mother of three and grandmother of five. DeeDee enjoys spending quality time with her family and watching her grandkids grow up. She has been married 30 years to her high school sweetheart.  Her hobbies include scrapbooking – making a permanent keepsake of life; and photography – DeeDee loves to take and to look at other's pictures; she also enjoys reading.

PRAISE WORSHIP DIRECTOR
Nate is a guitarist and vocalist. He has been playing guitar since he was 10 years old and was taught by his father. Well, mostly self taught for the most part. He started leading worship for the first time with CLLC in 2021. Nate is married and have a daughter named Cora and a son name Jude. Nate played club soccer competitively while growing up. He was blessed to have gotten to see many states in the US because of it. Nate also enjoy fishing and being able to take his daughter out on the lake. He wants to teach his kids to fish because it is in the family. Nate enjoys leading people closer to God through worship.

ORGANIST / PIANIST
The act of communal music allows us to express and affirm our praise of God, while binding us to one another.  I love accompanying music for the services with a variety of musical styles, and enjoy helping others share with their music ministry. Mary Beth has a church music degree from St. Olaf College and has been blessed with many years of wonderful church music. Mary Beth and her husband have 4 adult children and 6 grandkids. She enjoys going to her 2 cabins up north with her husband, where they bike, hike, snowmobile, ski, and relax. Soli Deo Gloria -- glory to God alone!

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