• Began pastoral ministry in 1973, graduating from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. He served 6 ½ years in Chicago area and 10 years in Bemidji, MN before coming to Faith, West Fargo in January 1990.
• Married to Vicki, and they have three adult children: Christoph, Annalisa and Matthew. They have also served as foster parents to many children.

Pastor Richard Kramer, Associate Pastor

rkramer@growinfaith.org

• Began serving as Associate Pastor at Faith Lutheran in January 2007.
• Graduated from Luther Seminary, St Paul MN in 1999.  After serving two years at Hickson-Christine-S. Pleasant Lutheran parishes, he returned to Luther Seminary and completed a post-graduate degree in biblical study.  
• Quoting Richard Kramer: I love preaching! Worship is to be an experience when Christians encounter the Holy One, Who, working through both traditional and non-traditional ways transforms us. . . . I have a strong passion for teaching and feel a strong vocational call to it.
• Married to Maren, they have two children, Joshua (4 1/2) and Benjamin (1 1/2).

Pastor Judy Holmen      Associate Pastor/Mission Developer

jholmen@growinfaith.org

• Began ministry with Faith as Associate Pastor/Mission Developer in July 2007.
• Attended Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle and graduated from Mankato State University with a degree in Business Administration/Marketing.  After other employments, started her own company, Holmen Promotions in St Cloud, MN, designing and selling custom-printed and embroidered apparel and other promotional products. 
• While active at Atonement Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, Judy found herself drawn more and more into serving God by actively participating in worship and education.  Listening to God's call, Judy sold her business and entered Luther Seminary, St Paul MN graduating in 2006. 
• Pastor Judy moved to this area in June 2007 from the Twin Cities.  She lives in a twin-home and living next door are her brother, James Holmen and her niece, Amber, age 15.
• "I believe God is calling me to a ministry that is evangelical and mission focused relying on the Holy Spirit for empowerment and for God's leading and directing.  I believe that mission is to be at the heart of all we do - it is to be woven into our vocation, every meeting, event, worship and ministry with prayer as an essential piece as we seek God's direction and guidance for the church and our individual lives."  

• Began working at Faith Lutheran in November 1996.
• Member of Faith since 1972 along with husband, Keith. Two adult daughters are both active members of Faith: Katie Dressel; and Jennifer & husband, Scott Kujanson (daughters: Mikaela and Paige)
• LeAnne provides general oversight to the day to day operations of the church, including financial, personnel and property management; supervision of support and custodial staff; and also works directly with the pastors, program staff and administrative boards to help plan and implement the congregation's vision for the church.   

• Ginnie and her husband, Allan, along with their children, Sara and Eric have been members of Faith Lutheran since 2001
• Along with her full time duties on the staff of FLC, Ginnie currently volunteers her time at Faith in the following areas: Director of the Education Board, Parish Planning Council member, Stephen Minister, and Treasurer of FLC Sister Parish.

• Organist since 1990, and choir pianist from 1995-2007.
• Began working on staff as a part-time Worship Coordinator in 2005.
• Active with the Women of the ELCA, and Sister Parish Committee at Faith.
• Married to Pastor Peter Schmidt

Amy Kippen, Director of Family Faith Formation

akippen@growinfaith.org

• Amy Kippen came to the Faith staff in June 2005, as Director of Family Faith Formation.
• She brings to Faith her passion for the family and equipping parents to be faith mentors for their children.
• Amy oversees GIFT (Generations in Faith Together) for families with children preschool-grade 6 and H2H (our confirmation program) for students in grades 7-9.
• Amy lives in West Fargo with her daughter Nicole, who is a Freshman at Oak Grove High School.

Zac Ista Assistant Family Faith Formation

zista@growinfaith.org

• Zac began working as an assistant in Family Faith Formation in the October 2005. His position involves working closely with Amy in G.I.F.T. and H2H Confirmation, as well as planning activities for the Youth of Faith.
• He has been an active member of Faith for many years and been involved with the Youth Program, Youth Board, and other activities.
• Zac comes to Faith with a passion for serving God, serving others, and developing leadership in youth.
• Currently, Zac is a student at North Dakota State University studying secondary education. He lives in West Fargo.

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Kory Hawley, Head Custodian

khawley@growinfaith.org

• Began as director in 1993. Responsible for music selection and weekly (Wednesday) rehearsals.