Staff

Pastoral Staff

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Pastor Harald Bringsjord, Senior Pastor

Pastor Harald Bringsjord has been serving at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since 2013, bringing with him over 35 years of rich pastoral experience. A graduate of St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN, Pastor Harald is deeply committed to creating a welcoming, Christ-centered community where all are invited to explore faith, find hope, and experience God’s grace.

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Pastor John Stennes-Spidahl, Assistant Pastor

Pastor John Stennes-Spidahl, who joined Good Shepherd after 21 years at the Cashton Four-Point Lutheran Parish, serves as our part-time Assistant Pastor. Since moving to La Crosse in 2016 with his wife Naomi, he has been passionate about fostering fellowship and community in Christ as part of our faith family.

Ministry Staff

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Breanna Ellison
Director of Children’s Ministry

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Cody Nedegaard
Parish Nurse

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Karina Bronson
Youth & Confirmation Coordinator

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Sue Morgan
Administrative Office Assistant

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Kerstin Gruntzel
Parish Nurse

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Rick Laufenberg
Administrative Office Manager

Music Staff

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Darlene Lassig
Youth Choir Director

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Karl Greenfield
Worship Cantor & Adult Choir Director

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Linda Jerome
Bell Choir Director

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Randy Lyden
Music Director