Our Team
Brooklyn H. - Sunday School Coordinator - stay tuned….
Hi, I’m Rod Wiese, Director of Youth and Music Ministry. My wife, Heidi and I live down in Iowa. When I am not at the church, I enjoy running, hiking, golfing, playing Pickleball, playing guitar, and visiting the many local wineries and breweries. My favorite Bible verse is John 8: 32 – “You will know the truth and the truth will make you free.” This is my confirmation verse, and each time I think about it, there is more clarity for life. The truth is that we all are precious children of God, no matter what anyone may say to the contrary. This will always be our identity. This truth makes it safe to be who we are created to be. In simply living in this reality, every moment of every day, we respond to this truth in how we live our lives.
Michael Peuse - Lead Pastor - stay tuned….
I’m Krista Wald Kennedy, your friendly neighborhood Director of Communications & Missions and Office Administrator—proof that coffee and color-coded calendars really can conquer the world. Austin-raised, Illinois- and Twin Cities-trained, working in healthcare before circling back home in 2018 with my daughter, Alayna (now at Boston University!), our golden retriever, Honey, and our feisty feline, Figaro.
When I’m not at church, you’ll find me in the garden, soaking up theatre/music/art, cheering at a diving meet, or exploring a new corner of the world.
Life’s lessons—and a few twists—have shown me that even when words fail, God knows our hearts and walks the path with us. Psalm 139 reminds me that He reads my heart long before I speak, and Psalm 16:11 keeps me grounded in the joy of knowing He doesn’t just point toward the path—He walks it with me.
Bob M. - Maintenance guru - stay tuned…