Meet the Leadership Staff

	Marc Schwichtenberg, Senior Pastor A graduate of Concordia University, River Forest and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Pastor Marc's ministry focus is in outreach and assimilation. Together with his wife, Shane, Pastor Marc came to Saint Paul in the Spring of 2000. They have two young children.
	Kristopher Whitby, Associate Pastor A graduate of Concordia University, River Forest, and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Pastor Kris' ministry focus is in adult education and new member discipleship. Together with his wife, Marguerita, and their children, Bradley and Kathryn, Pastor Kris joined our team at St. Paul in the Fall of 2003.
	Dari Hartmann, Director of Christian Education A graduate of both Bethany Lutheran College and Concordia University in Minnesota, Dari has been on staff since 1995. Her two-fold ministry focus is in youth and family ministry.
	Cheryl Gerson , Director of Music and Worship A graduate of Western Illinois University with a major in Music Education, Cheryl has served Saint Paul part time since 1981. Since Spring of 2002 she has shared her gifts and enthusiasm extensively as full time Director of Music.
	Jennifer Heinze, School Principal
	Wendy Irwin, Business Manger Wendy develops and serves in organizing and managing the day-to-day business needs of our growing ministry.