Who We Are

Our Staff & Leadership Team

Our team is here to help you become acquainted with our church.

We look forward to meeting and supporting you!

Pastor

Jason Steffenhagen

“Be transformed by changing the way you think” (Romans 12.2). It’s my belief that God is always renewing, reconciling, recreating, restoring, and resurrecting all things. Whether through Biblical exploration, spiritual formation, or justice-infused reconciliation – Peace is a place to simultaneously be known and loved, while challenged to grow and serve. Let’s join God in the good news and the good work of being people of shalom – PEACE!

Jean Broberg

Jean Broberg

Administrative Assistant

Welcome to Peace!
I’m proud to help support our varied ministry programs, the many groups which use our building, and the participants and staff of our faith community. If you have a question, I’ll help you find an answer.

Amanda Jacobson

Amanda Jacobson

Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator

Peace Community of Faith has been my faith home since I was a teenager. I’ve been the program coordinator at Good Neighbor Center, a youth mentoring program in St Paul, since 2014. I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology with double minors in Religion and International Relations and a Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy. I’m excited to get to know this next generation of Peace young folx and their families in a new way in this role.

2023

Our Leadership Team

* Years = Final Year of Commitment

Leadership/Nominating Committee (2-year terms)

Pastor: Jason Steffenhagen

2024: Pam Jacobson

2023: Jeanne Randall

 

Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee (2-year terms)

Ex Officio: Quita Bertelsen, Jason Steffenhagen

Chair: Dave Findell

2023: David Findell, Aaron Navratil, Lori Ruble

2024: Jason Miller, Teal Stefanik

 

Trustees Committee (3-year terms)

Ex Officio: Quita Bertelson, Jason Steffenhagen

Convener: Jim Kaufer

2023: Tom Jacobson, Chris Owen

2024: Don Johnson, Tim Fried

2025: Jim Kaufer (convener), Bob Koelman

 

Finance Committee (3-year terms – Treasurer and Bookkeeper indefinitely)

Ex Officio: Jean Broberg, Jason Steffenhagen

Financial Secretary: Becky Reiling (2025)

Minutes: Marlys Larson (2025)

Chair: Wayne Leatherman (2023)

Bookkeeper: Jean Leatherman (Indefinitely)

Treasurer: Kendall Loewen (Indefinitely)

* Years = Final Year of Commitment

Leadership Council (Based on Committee Involvement or otherwise noted)

Four meetings a year to hear reports

Co-Convener: Jason Steffenhagen

Co-Convener: Pam Jacobson (Indefinitely)

Lay Leader: Quita Bertelsen

Secretary: Melissa Navratil (2024)

Nominations Rep.: Pam Jacobson

SPRC Rep.: Dave Findell

Trustees Rep.: Tom Jacobson

Finance Rep.: Wayne Leatherman

Hospitality: Sue Fried

COSROW Rep.: Pam Jacobson

Lay Delegates to Annual Conference: Jean Leatherman, Quita Bertelsen

Faith and Spirituality Council: Teal Stefanik

Financial Secretary: Becky Reiling

Treasurer: Kendall Loewen

Two Members at Large (2-year terms): Tom Randall (2023), Bonita Johnson (2024)

 

Lay Delegates to Annual Conference

Jean Leatherman, Quita Bertelsen

want to join our staff?

Employment

Peace is looking to add dynamic people to our team. Click on the positions below to see descriptions and how to apply.

 

Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator

Worship Leader

Audio Technician