email addresses: 1st initial, last name@growinfaith.org

• 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 (Taryn), Annalisa (Murray Nash), and Matthew (Erin). They have also served as foster parents to many children.

Pastor Richard Kramer, Associate Pastor for Faith Lutheran

• 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 (6) and Benjamin (3).

Pastor Judy Holmen      Associate Pastor/Mission Developer for  Journey in Faith ministry

• 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. Adult daughters, Katie Dressel, and Jennifer & Scott Kujanson (daughters Mikaela and Paige), are active members of Faith.
• LeAnne provides general oversight to the day to day operations of the church, including administration of church finances, personnel and property management; supervision of support and custodial staff; and, working directly with the pastors, program staff and administrative boards, helps develop and coordinate the congregation's vision for the church.   

• Ginnie has been part of the Faith Lutheran staff since 2004.    
• Ginnie and her family joined Faith Lutheran in 2001.  She and husband, Allan, live in Casselton and have two adult children, Sara and Eric. Allan is employed at RDO in Casselton, Sara is a teacher in the Tampa FL area and Eric is employed at the Cass County Reporter in Casselton.  
• Primary duties on staff include management of accounts payable, administration of monthly payroll, supervision of front office staff and volunteers, in addition to responsiblity for all publications including weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter.  
• Along with her full time duties on the staff of FLC, Ginnie volunteers extensively in many different ministry areas at Faith Lutheran.  

• 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

• 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 student at Oak Grove High School.

Andrew Wiens Youth Director

• Andrew began working as the Youth Director in November 2009.  
• He works with Amy Kippen in the H2H program (Confirmation), as well as planning activities for the Youth of Faith.
• Andrew is currently attending Concordia College and plans to pursue a career in minstry.   

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Kory Hawley, Head Custodian

• Kory is a life-long member of the West Fargo community and Faith Lutheran.  
• Employed at Faith Lutheran since 2005.  Kory's extensive knowledge of the church building is due in part to many years of volunteer involvement on the Property Board and various building committees.     
• Married to Rhonda, with two children River (11) and Brooke (8).
• Kory is responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of the building and grounds.  He supervises part time custodial staff, purchases supplies for the building, coordinates major repair projects and does all that is possible to ensure the safety of children, parishioners and church staff.   

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