MINISTER

We believe God gives everyone a calling and purpose and you can make an impact. This comes from a very old idea called "the priesthood of all believers" which views Christian ministry as God's people serving in the world with our entire lives - through our jobs, as moms and dads, as neighbors, as servants and through God's church. When you use your talents and passions to serve you make an impact on God's mission. Many participants in our ministry dedicate significant time and energy to enrich and expand our ministry. To explore areas where you are gifted and tell us where you'd like to serve, check out our Serve page.

SENIOR PASTOR

Married to Ali and father to Kaarin and Peder, Andy moved to Cambridge on New Year's Day, 2002. Prior to this, he served churches in the Chicago and Milwaukee suburbs. 

PASTOR

Pastor Emily Martin was called as our Associate Pastor in September 2017. Her roles include preaching, traditional worship, middle school and adult faith formation in addition to other pastoral roles including supervision of staff. Emily lives in Isanti. EEM@cambridgelutheran.org

PASTOR FOR VISITATION, FUNERALS & CARE

Keith does visitation in hospitals, seniors homes, funerals, grief care and pastoral care. He works alongside Pastor Wally Hed, supporting his work with homebound members and the Befrienders. Keith participates weekly in Festival worship leadership. kwkolzow@gmail.com

PASTOR

Wally has been active in this congregation for two decades. An avid nordic skier and biker, he serves our seniors doing visitation and bringing the sacrament of Holy Communion to over 30 people monthly and as called upon. Call the church office (763.689.1211) to contact Wally or email 1hedwal@gmail.com

INTERIM SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTER

Cory is married with three kids. He began with us June 1, 2018. Cory has served with Young Life and at Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater. He serves with us at CLC through InterServe Ministries which does interim program ministry in congregations.  He will be with us up to 1 year as we do visioning and planning during this interim year. CLJ@cambridgelutheran.org

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Amy Huntley oversees the administration of Children's Ministry (KidZone, Nursery & Logos) as part of the Children's Ministry Team.  AJH@cambridgelutheran.org

HORIZON WORSHIP BAND LEADER

Married to Donna, Bill has been a part of the Grace Alone worship team since 2013. He leads the worship band and shares worship planning responsibilities with Gwen Anderson. In addition to assembling great bands, Bill has been a part of  many great music groups throughout the area over the decades. Bill is passionate about building great music groups. When not playing keyboard, Bill runs IDEAHOUS (BillCarson.TV), a video production company. 

BCarson@bitstream.net

HORIZON WORSHIP PLANNING

Married to Neil Anderson, Gwen has been a part of the Grace Alone Worship Leadership Team since 2002. Currently, she coordinates Sunday worship and does worship planning. She was one of the founders and designers of the Horizon Service, the contemporary worship service at CLC, which began in September 2002. Ash438@sherbtel.net

SANCTUARY CHOIR DIRECTOR

Married to Sarah, they have three young children. In addition to leading Play Inc., a local theater company for young people, Aaron teaches locally and leads the Sanctuary Choir, the adult choir that anchors the Festival traditional worship services. 

aknudsvig@c-ischools.org

ORGANIST AND CELESTIAL BELLS DIRECTOR

Mary Kay has served in ministry at Cambridge Lutheran for 29 years, including 27 years as organist previously. Mary Kay also directs the Celestial Bells.  mkoneill8@msn.com mkoneill8@msn.com

ORGANIST

Michell serves as an organist here 50% of the time, sharing time with Mary Kay O'Neill. She also accompanies the Sanctuary Choir and the many soloists in worship. In addition to Cambridge, Michelle has served as organist at churches in Princeton and North Branch. Michelle works in the North Branch school district. sportybunch49@gmail.com

FINANCE MANAGER

Mary Chapman brings years of church administration experience along with a deep faith and a desire to serve Jesus through the church. Mary began in 2014. She is married with grown children.

MEC@cambridgelutheran.org

NEWSLETTER

Gail Downing works full-time as a graphic designer. She compiles and designs our paper newsletter, “The Purposes,” typically mailed every other week. Gail has served on staff in various roles here since 2013. She is a resident of Braham and a member of Braham Lutheran Church.

gaildeonn@yahoo.com