Staff

Pastor Glenn A. Berge - Senior Pastor

gaberge@bottineauflc.org

Pastor Berge is responsible for the administrative oversight of First Lutheran Church.   The role of pastor includes many things from preaching, teaching, visitation, and caring for the spiritual concerns of all who come to this place. 

Barb Persson - Secretary

secretary@bottineauflc.org

Barb performs general office duties, including reception of visitors to the church, maintaining the mailing list for First Lutheran Church, correspondence with members, event scheduling, and volunteer coordination.

Lisa Herbel - Treasurer

Lisa is responsible for the financial management of First Lutheran Church, including bill payment, bookkeeping, and generation of financial reports to church council.

Katie Nesdahl - TRAC Coach

katie@bottineauflc.org

Katie Nesdahl serves as our Youth and Family Minister.  She has been called in connection with Metigoshe Ministries T.R.A.C. program and spend 30% of her time with Metigoshe Ministries and 70% with First Lutheran.  Although her primary focus is with our youth,  she is involved in a wide variety of ministries.

Katie's Bio

Desiree Uhrich- Intern

As part of her seminary education, Desiree is serving a 2 year internship here at First Lutheran Church in preparation for ordination as a pastor in the ELCA. She is involved in all of the normal pastoral duties that are part of the congregation.

Lois Fett serves as our Parish Nurse.  In this position, Lois is available to reach out in times of medical concern.  Lois visits with individuals who are hospitalized and follows up later to assist with questions or needs that may arise following hospitalization.