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Pastors

Pr. Joel Baranko
Joel BarankoLead Pastor

Pr. Joel’s passion for ministry is grounded in God’s calling that all people use their gifts in service of the Kingdom in whatever work they do. Pastor Joel began his call to serve LCC in May of 2011. He has served congregations in Iowa and Minnesota. Joel was born and raised in Belfield, ND and attended Concordia College, Moorhead, MN where he met Megan to whom he was married in 2003. Joel and Megan moved to Dubuque, IA where he attended Wartburg Theological Seminary. His passion for ministry is grounded in God’s calling that all people use their gifts in service of the Kingdom in whatever work they do. “Jesus gives us new life so that we do something with it, so let’s get to it!”
Joel enjoys reading the classics of literature, politics, good debate, and hanging with his daughters: Vivian and Julia.
Email: jbaranko@lcc-wf.com

Office Staff

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Jill Polasek
Office Administrator
Jill manages our church office and keeps our publications up to date.
Email: office@lcc-wf.com
Phone: (701) 282-0514

Music Ministry

Chad Svenby
Director of Music and Arts Ministry
Chad believes communal music and art can help proclaim Good News into each others’ lives.
Email: csvenby@lcc-wf.com

Youth

Stacy Christianson
Education Director
The Education Director oversees children education and mission programs for Preschool – 9th grade.
Email: education@lcc-wf.com
Phone: 701-282-0514

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