Pastors
Mark Manning
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Paul Drees
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Thank you for bringing Joyce and I to Granite Falls to serve your congregation! I grew up in Fergus Falls, where my parents were educators, and pursued my education at the local community college, finishing in Wisconsin. I graduated from Luther Seminary many, many years ago, and have served for 31 years in congregations in Adams and Saukville, WI; and Sebeka and Breckenridge, MN. Joyce and I have 4 grown children: Siri, who is married to Spencer and living in Pelican Rapids; Britta who lives in St. Paul; Erik and Kirstin, who will be married next summer, and who live in Eagan; and Kurt who is a senior at Concordia College (Go Cobbers!) in Moorhead. In my spare time I like to birdwatch, run, hike and bike...but I am quite partial to laying around with a book, too. We are so excited to live in this beautiful valley and minister in this tight-knit community!
Lead Pastor Office: 320-564-3746 Ext: 211 E-Mail: pastormark@granitefallslutheran.com |
Associate Pastor
Office: 320-564-3746 Ext: 204 E-mail: pastorpaul@granitefallslutheran.com Pastor Paul Drees has served as Associate Pastor at Granite Falls Lutheran Church since October 2019. This is his first call, and he's thankful his first year in ministry has been such an exciting one! He was born in Michigan, raised in Wisconsin, and attended St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary in Minnesota. Before attending Seminary, he worked with kids in the juvenile justice system and kids who have autism. Outside of church, he enjoys cycling (of any and all kinds), basketball, playing banjo, woodworking, and most recently, cheesemaking. |
Staff
Val Santjer
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Ginny Dambroten
Receptionist
320-564-3746 Ext: 201 E-mail: reception@granitefallslutheran.com |
Worship and Music Staff
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Joan Lundell
Music Director/Organist |
Lisa Carter
Media Coordinator |
