Meet the Staff

Based in South Minneapolis, St. John’s is a welcoming, vibrant faith community. Our staff is here to serve you! Please be in touch regarding your questions about St. John’s and its many missions.

Looking to connect with a staff member? Use the form on our contact page or give us a call at 612-827-4406.

Leadership

  • Pastor Mark, a mid age white man with a friendly face, smiles at the camera.

    Mark A. Tiede

    PASTOR

  • David Helm is a mid age white man wearing a casual button up shirt.

    David Helm

    CHI RHO CENTER MANAGER

  • Tina is a mid age white woman with curly hair and glasses.

    Tina Shear

    CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR

Staff

  • Edith Bohardt

    CROSS+GENERATIONAL MINISTRY DIRECTOR

  • Venita is a mid age white woman wearing a neat button up shirt.

    Venita Ditlevson

    CHILD CARE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

  • Amy Edberg

    FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR

  • Peder is a mid age white man wearing neat black suite coat.

    Peder Flaten

    ORGANIST & MINISTER OF MUSIC

  • Diane has whimsical pink hair and blue glasses.

    Diane Harayda

    NURSERY ATTENDANT

  • Anna Paulson, a mid age white woman, poses in her office at the church.

    Ann Paulson

    ASSISTANT FOR MINISTRY

  • David Roinas

    BOOKKEEPER

  • Joseph is a mid age person of color wearing a casual button up shirt.

    Joseph Sahai

    CHURCH & CHILD CARE CUSTODIAN

  • Matthew is a young white person wearing a black shirt.

    Matthew Tiede

    DIGITAL MEDIA & MARKETING SPECIALIST