St. John's Congregational Leadership
Pastor
Rev. Jacob Benson
Pastor Benson was installed at St. John's on March 14th, 2021. A native of Worland, he is excited to be back in the Big Horn Basin after his studies at Concordia Theological Seminary led him to Vicar in Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA, and his first parish in Orange, CT. Pastor and his wife, Mary, welcomed their first son, Henrik, in September of 2021.
You can get in touch with Pastor by stopping by his study Tuesday-Friday or by calling St. John's at 307-548-7127
Head Elder
Ralph Fink
Ralph has been a member of St. John's Lutheran Church for may years. During his time as a member he has served as head usher, trustee, and president. Ralph, along with his wife Deb, help with St. John's After-School Academy and Altar Guild. Ralph says it is a joy to work with St. John's.
Elder
Currently Vacant
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Elder
Dylan Ohman
Dylan is a lifelong member of St. John's. After attending St. Andrew's in Laramie while studying at the University of Wyoming, Dylan returned to Lovell. He is currently in his third year of teaching math at Lovell High School. He and his fiancé, Emma, plan to marry in July of 2022.
Congregational President
Reed Ohman
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Treasurer
Jim Minchow
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Congregational Vice President
Kent Ohman
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Congregational Secretary
Sara Welling
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Financial Secretary
Suzanne Wilson
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Trustee
Tim Boyajian
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Trustee
Nichole Blain
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Trustee
Jennifer Leonhardt
Both Jennifer and Mark (husband of 30 years) have been members of St. John's their entire life. Their daughter, Jessica, travels the world showing God's love to all she meets. Jennifer runs a private daycare and loves children. Apart from Trustee work, Jennifer is very involved in our congregation's youth programs.