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
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
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.