Staff | Pastors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pastor Mari Thorkelson | Lead Pastor

mari@bethelinwillmar.org

Greetings from Pastor Mari! I am blest to be an April fool and a Lake Wobegon Minnesotan, born steps from the Minnesota River in Granite Falls. My grandmothers inspired me to travel, resulting in 26 years of international, multicultural living. My education includes Concordia College (BA), University of Maryland, Germany (MA), Yale Divinity School/ Institute of Sacred Music (M.Div.), San Francisco Theological Seminary (D.Min). My lifework has focused on the integration of music, theology, worship, spirituality and the arts, not to mention a passion for sumo, kayaking and nature. God's surprise led Patrick and me to Bethel where the Spirit is alive and pulsing with creativity and growth. I feel at home and honored to be in this beautiful place with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pastor Jon Dahl | Youth & Family Ministries Pastor

jdahl@bethelinwillmar.org

Hello! My name is Pastor Jon and I am the Pastor of Youth and Family Life at Bethel.  Here’s the scoop on me… I am married to a wonderful wife whose name is Sarah and we have a little guy named Sawyer who is adventurous and makes my day when I come home from church and see his excitement for life.  I am excited about the various ministry opportunities at Bethel, especially those related to Youth and Family Life.  That being said, we have something to offer all ages so I invite you to check us out.  I believe you’ll be glad that you did.  We are God-centered here at Bethel and that is something we take seriously and yet have a lot of fun with it as well.  Besides family and church (Bethel has a family feeling as well), I enjoy all sports, the great outdoors, and reading any good book or magazine. 

 

Pastor Fred Jensen | Visitation Pastor