Pastor Dave joined us as lead pastor in July, 2006. Pastor Dave formerly served at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca. He and wife, Robyn, have 2 children, Miya and Annika.

Director of Music and Education. Cynthia has been on staff since 1986. She wears "2 hats." Her areas of work and oversight include organist/pianist, Sunday school, VBS, chimes, and choirs.

Youth Coordinator. Janet joined us in May, 2008. A graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, Janet is experienced working with high school youth, leading Bible Studies and organizing weekend retreats. She works with our Junior and Senior High youth.

Office Administrator/Secretary. Didja know ... Mike is married to Pastor Becky Jo Thilges, pastor at Homestead United Methodist Church.

Jack Friedli,

Pastoral Assistant. Pastor Jack joined us in 1997 after 18 years at Bethel. He works 10 hours/week, assisting with worship, preaching, teaching, and visiting. He and wife Ruth snow bird in the winter.

Church Council members

Staffing needs

Step One: A youth coordinator. We are posting a job opening for a half-time youth coordinator who will focus on the needs of Senior High Youth. This person will facilitate weekly meetings, monthly outings, and organize a ummer mission trip. Job description available in the office.

Step Two: A second pastor. This need was expressed through the previous call process, the congregational conversations, and was stated as an objective in the 2004 Strategic Plan. On September 23, 2007, the congregation voted to form a call committee to search for a second paster. We will consider how we might structure a call to meet the needs of Good Shepherd and our ministry to the Rochester community and beyond.

Office Hours

• Monday-Friday: 8:00-4:30 pm

Ten good reasons to call the church office (289-1748)

• You are moving.
• Someone in your family has moved.
• You are having a baby.
• You had your baby.
• You are going to the hospital.
• You are in the hospital.
• You need special prayer.
• Your family information has changed.
• You are having a problem.
• You just want to say HI.