Staff
David Anderson
Pastor David Anderson has served Immanuel for the past 20 years in the areas of leadership, worship and preaching, teaching and hospital visitation. He is currently studying for a doctorate in congregational leadership and mission at Luther Seminary. He has a growing passion to transforming the church we have received from our ancestors into community of believers seeking spiritual growth together and called into God’s mission for the world.
Harold Oelschlager
Pastor Harold Oelschlager, serves at Immanuel in preaching, teaching and visitation ministries, leading our Sr. Bible study, visiting in homes and nursing homes. He and his wife Kathy have been influential in building our companion relationship with the Zomba Parish in Malawi and our synod’s companion relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi.
Julia Stand
Julia Stand serves at Immanuel as Family Faith Formation Minister, which combines learning and youth ministries with a vision for equipping the congregation and families of the congregation to hand on the faith to the next generation.
Alison Martin
Alison Martin, has served as our parish nurse for 15 years. She is active in support for those undergoing life transitions, particularly those involving health and wholeness. Alison provides programs and opportunities for members and others to grow in wholeness and leads our Holy, Happy and Healthy Groups (H3), groups for study, prayer, health and encouragement.
Howard Weber
Howard Weber is a Synodically Authorized Minister, active at Immanuel in visitation ministry, and occasionally leads worship and preaches.
Janet Carlson
Janet Carlson, our Ministry Coordinator, publishes the weekly bulletins, the Image- Immanuel’s newsletter, coordinates volunteers and manages the office.
Other Support Staff
- Suzie Sturz - Custodian
- Owen Walstrand - Choir Director
- LeRoy Johnson - Organist
Church Council
- Dan Macal - President
- Dona Peterson - Vice President