Our Staff
Pastor Robert Kandels
Pastor Bob joined us here at Grace Church in June 2008. We are excited to have him bring his many gifts to share with us in ministry here at Grace Church!
Passion: To introduce the love and salvation of our Lord and Savior to those who are searching. "I want to get to heaven and take as many people with me as possible."
Education: 1994 Masters of Divinity, Bethel Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota
Service: During seminary: Youth Pastor in Illinois, Bloomington, and Rosemount, Minnesota.
1995 Ordained Deacon
1996 Appointed to Wykoff UMC & Fountain UMC
1998 Ordained as Full Elder
2001 Appointed to Litchfield UMC
2008 Appointed to Grace UMC
Personal: Pastor Bob is blessed with marriage to his loving wife, Kelly, and they have a teenage son, John. He enjoys the outdoors and is an avid skier.
Carolyn Lunde, Education Director
(Sunday School, Learning Groups (all ages!), Kids In MIssion, Vacation Bible School)
Carolyn takes care of all of the kids in the congregation, all the way from 3 yrs old through Seniors in High School. She does a great job and the kids love her!
Trudy Hershner, Parish Nurse
(Hospital and Home Visitations, Blood Pressure Checks, Wellness Workshops)
The Health Cabinet is pleased to announce that Trudy Hershner is our Parish Nurse. She began her duties in February 2007. We are lucky to have her here at Grace Church!
Dallas Rostad, Youth & Family Ministry Director
(The Journey Jr. and Sr. High , Youth Mission Trips, Confirmation)
Dallas Rostad started as our Youth Director February 2010, and brings a great deal of experience and energy to our Youth Ministry.
Join our Youth Group page on Facebook: ff grace youth
Administrative Assistant, Michele King
Michele is blessed with 3 daughters ages 9,7, & 5 years old. She is new to Fergus Falls and Grace Church as of September 2011. Michele enjoys playing volleyball with one of our teams from Grace Church!
