Our Team

Pastor Brad began his ministry at St. James Lutheran in Vandalia and Zion Lutheran in Loogootee on June 27, 2021.  Pastor Brad is from Fort Collins, Colorado and was called to St. James and Zion to be closer to his wife, Diane's family.  The pastor went to seminary at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota as part of the first cohort of the experimental and intensive MDivX program.

Before beginning his ministry, Pastor Brad was a high school social studies teacher and National Park Service interpretive ranger for a combined 30 years.  

Pastor Brad in eager to help with pastoral care, home and care faciity visits.  He also looks forward to helping out in the greater community as the need arises.