Staff

Lead Pastor
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After more than six years as the Director of Church Relations of California Lutheran University, Arne returned to parish ministry as Our Redeemer’s Lead pastor in 2015. Arne has an undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts from Augsburg College in Minneapolis and a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, MN. Arne began his ministry in Glendive and Lindsey, Montana. He has also served congregations in Missoula, Mason City, IA and Spanaway, WA. His passion is helping others discover the many purposes that God has gifted them with and how each of us may live out our faith in all that we do.

Associate Pastor
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Kendra joyfully serves as Associate Pastor preaching the Gospel, presiding in worship, teaching confirmation, and providing pastoral care. She received her Masters of Divinity from Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, IA and she embraces her identity as fully sinner and Fighting Saint as alumni of Carroll College in Helena. One of her most persistent prayers is that God will continue to fashion her to be a channel of God’s amazing grace.

Director of Worship & Arts
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Together with many volunteers, Jason leads music and worship at all services. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, WA. Jason lives with his wife Katy and two young children Andrew and Isaac. He also serves as an instructor with the Helena Youth Orchestra, the Last Chance Music Camp, teaches private lessons, and plays music around town. He is driven to facilitate genuine and thoughtful worship and is passionate about music both as an art and as a conduit for praising God.

Director of Youth & Family Ministries
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Jackie is the Director of Youth & Family Ministries working together with staff, parents, and volunteers to encourage, equip, mentor and guide youth in their faith journey. She also collaborates with local organizations and resources to help middle and high school youth acquire the tools needed to address current challenges they face in their daily lives and develop leadership skills at The Net, student leadership team, and Safehouse, youth group. Jackie coordinates youth retreats, volunteer opportunities, and mission trips as well as assists with Preschool Chapel and Vacation Bible School. Jackie graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN where she studied Spanish, Communications, and Sociology. Previously, she spent three years teaching elementary and middle school Spanish. Jackie feels blessed to get to know youth, encourage them in their faith journey and to witness God’s light and gifts shine uniquely in each individual.

Director of Children’s Ministries
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Liz is the new Director of Children’s Ministries. She works to coordinate volunteers and plan lessons in order to educate 3-year-olds through 5th graders about God and His teachings! The children’s ministries program works closely with families to form faith in young people through Sunday School, Kidz Ed, Vacation Bible School, Kid Time, and other congregational-based ministries. Liz is a Carroll College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education. For the last six years she has taught special education at the elementary level, but decided this year to take some time off from teaching to spend more time at home with her new daughter. Liz enjoys working with children of all ages, and especially educating them about God’s love for them!

Director of Facilities & Finance
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Sarah works closely with the Ministry Team, Church Council, Treasurer, Facilities & Grounds Team, and the Finance Committee to manage the property, budget, financial affairs and business planning for our ministries. Sarah received an Accounting degree from San Diego State University and has worked in the Accounting field for over 20 years. Sarah is a Helena native and has been a member of Our Redeemer’s for 9 years. She has served on the Rejoice Team, been a WOW guide, a member of the audit committee and helped with the construction accounting for the new facility. Sarah enjoys working with the members and ministry team to expand our ministries throughout our community and beyond.

Administrative Assistant
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Lori works closely with the ministry team to communicate with the members, manage records, and provide a warm reception to visitors. A Montana State University graduate, Lori has delved into many endeavors over the years including substitute teaching, coordinating after-school childcare, being a stay-at-home mom and providing administrative assistance to a local business. Lori is excited to see how God works through her in order to expand His ministry and desires to aid the members of our congregation in their journeys.

Organist
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Linda works with staff, choir members, soloists, and the Director of Worship & Arts in helping lead worship via organ and piano. She grew up in Nebraska and attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, later graduating from Eastern Montana College in Billings, with a Bachelor of Science in Organ and Voice. Linda has served as church musician for many different denominations in Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Washington State, Alabama, Texas, and Montana. She enjoys helping worshipers glorify God by enriching their worship experience with her music.