Rev. Ryan Michael
Hersch, pastor, received his Master of
Divinity degree from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in September,
2003, and was ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on September
27, 2003. He is currently studying for his Doctor of Ministry degree
in congregational mission and leadership through Luther Seminary in St.
Paul, Minnesota. Pastor Ryan's first call was to Alleluia Lutheran
Church in Phoenix, where he served first as transformation pastor and then
as lead pastor for nearly five years. Pastor Ryan and his wife Adriana
reside in Avondale, Arizona.
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Pastor Hersch
Tom
Mueller, Parish Administrator,
oversees the functions of the church office, vendor agreements, purchasing,
plant maintenance, financial maintenance and reporting, facilities use, and
web maintenance. He brings over 25 years of experience in retail
management and buying to this position.
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Tom
Judy Lenz, as Ascension's Preschool Director,
has guided and developed a truly unique, loving and supportive environment of our
preschool.
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Judy
Dale
Niehaus joined the staff at Ascension in 1991 as organist and choral accompanist.
Having enjoyed his years of accompanying the congregation and working with the
choir and soloists, he is very excited about the future at Ascension. "Soli Deo
Gloria"
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Dale
Alice
Paulson We
are deeply grateful for Alice Paulson and her commitment to
participating faithfully each week in our office ministry. Alice
assists with a wide variety of tasks that include both people skills
and record keeping. As a member of the congregation she has
chosen to offer her time and gifts several days each week.
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