Leadership & Staff

Pastor Andrew is a disciple of Jesus Christ, husband, father, grandfather, and son on a great adventure. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona, eventually becoming co-owner and president of a successful architecture firm in Tucson. Answering a call to pastoral ministry, he resigned in order to attend both Fuller Seminary Southwest and Luther Seminary, eventually receiving both a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Seminary. Andrew was called in 2008 to serve Kindred Lutheran Church in Kindred where he lives with his wife, Vallorie. They have four children and four grandchildren. You may reach him at PastorAndrew@KindredLutheran.com

Bekki has a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Spanish from Concordia College in Moorhead. It was there at Concordia where she met her husband, Jason, who is a native of Kindred. They started their family in Denver, Colorado while Jason was attending graduate school but eventually made the decision to move back to good ol’ North Dakota. Bekki has enjoyed being a homemaker and mom to daughters Farrah and Sibyl.  She has also participated in the local community as a member of the Kindred Park Board and the Kindred Community Club. Bekki and her family have been members of Kindred Lutheran Church since 2017. Bekki’s email is Admin@KindredLutheran.com

Trish has a bachelor’s degree in health education and a master’s in Youth Development. She has worked with all areas of youth development and enjoys having the opportunity to learn, grow, and serve in the church. Trish teaches at Fargo South High School at the 9-12 ILC (Individualized Learning Center), meaning that she works with students who have educational struggles. She enjoys problem solving barriers and helping students be successful in their education journey. During the summer, she teaches PE for Luther Hall Residential facility. Trish is married and has two two children. Her email is Trish@KindredLutheran.com