To reach a member of our staff, please call the church office at (763) 784-5120 and their extension or click on the e-mail links below.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Ryan Brodin
Pastor Ryan Brodin came to Abiding Savior in August of 2009. He was born and raised in Anoka, Minnesota, where he was active in Zion Lutheran Church and many school activities including football, tennis, basketball, choir and theater. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois and received his Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. He also has received his Certificate in Pastoral Leadership from Augsburg College. Previously he had served as Co- Pastor of St. Philip’s Lutheran Church in Fridley, Minnesota. His wife, Kendra, is the Director of Career and Professional Development at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and Founder and CEO of Women Lawyers Online as well as the organist and handbell choir director at First Presbyterian Church of South St. Paul. They live in Shoreview with their 2 daughters. Pastor Ryan loves to fish, play golf, watch movies and visit family and friends in his free time.
Pastor Lisa Richardson has been the Associate Pastor of Congregational Life and Outreach at Abiding Savior since August of 1998. She grew up in North Minneapolis, in the Camden area and New Brighton. She graduated from Irondale High School. She graduated from St. Olaf College in 1978 and received her Masters of Divinity from Luther Seminary in 1983. She was ordained on September 4, 1983. She spent her internship in Cresco, Iowa. Her first call was at Messiah Lutheran in Sioux Falls, SD. She served at St. Stephen Lutheran in Marshall, MN and congregations in the Twin Cities - Christ the King in New Brighton, University Church of Hope before coming to Abiding Savior.
She is the mother of 4 children, Anna, Maria, Rebecca, and Andy. She enjoys being with family and people of all ages, being outside, speaking Norwegian, singing, playing guitar and hockey.
I am the Office Manager at Abiding Savior. I have been part of the staff since 1999. I have been married to my husband, Joel since 1981 and we have 2 daughters, Amanda and her husband, Alex and Jena. I enjoy camping, gardening, biking, card making and Sudoku.
I have been a member here since I began confirmation in 6th grade, and I will be forever grateful for the way ASLC has shaped my life. I come from a relatively small family. My mom Chris, my dad Mark, and my brother Eric. My family means a lot to me and I have been fortunate enough to be able to grow in faith with them as they are all members of Abiding Savior. Besides my work at ASLC, I also work with juveniles who are on probation in Hennepin County. This is a very challenging, and eye opening job as many of the youth I work with struggle to make it day to day. In my free time you can find me cheering on the Vikings and Twins. I am a die-hard fan and don't miss a game. I also enjoy playing sports, fishing, getting away to the lake, and spending time with friends!
Patty is married to Craig, the brass director at Abiding Savior, and has one daughter, Elise. Although her background was in medical administration, she began teaching Sunday school and volunteering in children's ministry here in 2001, and found a bright new path. In addition to spending time with your kids, she enjoys reading, writing, running, crafts and gardening.
Kevin (my husband) and I joined Abiding Savior in 1997. We have four children: Gunner, Elizabeth, Griffin, and Gavin. I really enjoy working in the office and being able to visit with our members. When I'm not at church or running my children from one activity to the next, I enjoy entertaining and spending time with my family and friends. I love to go to our "property" in Battle Lake, Minnesota. And I also like watching hockey games, cross-stitching, and mowing the lawn.
I am the AGELESS Voices Choir Director, the adult choir and am blessed to work with such a faithful group to praise our Lord through song each week. I work full time as an AVP in accounting at Western Bank since 1984. I have been married to Jackie since 1982. I have a son, David and his wife Theresa and a daughter Anna. I am now a proud grandfather to Emily also. I love playing piano and singing, fishing and spending time at the cabin.
Gary Peterson - AGELESSS Voices Director
Bell Director
Paul Weller
I am the Handbell choir director here at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. Paul has been directing handbells for over 15 years, is an active workshop leader and clinician around the country, and is co-host of The Handbell Podcast. In addition to handbells, Paul teaches elementary music (grades 1-5) at Jefferson Elementary in Blaine and lives in Fridley with his wonderful wife Elissa and quirky cat Sookie.
Paul Weller - Hand Bell Choir Director
Children’s Choir Director
Lisa Schlotterback
I lead two children’s choirs on Wednesday evening and a middle/high school choir on Sunday mornings. I am a financial assistant at ACR Homes, Inc, a company that manages group homes for people with disabilities. I am married to Jim and we have a son, Ryan and a daughter, Laura and 2 dogs, Greta and Scotty. I enjoy reading, needlework, and following the kids around to all of their music and sports activities!
Lisa Schlotterback - Children’s Choirs
Organist
Janelle Anderson
I joined Abiding Savior Staff in 2000 as the organist and choir accompanist. I graduated from the U of M in 1993 with a degree in Music Therapy. Currently, I teach piano from my home music studio. I have lived in the Mounds View/New Brighton area since 1991 with my husband Jim and 3 children and are active members at Abiding Savior.
Janelle Anderson- Organist
Parish Nurse
Cheryl Bornhorst
I have been
married to my husband Larry since 1978. We have three adult sons who all
live in the Twin City area. Our oldest son got married in 2009. I am a
graduate of St. Olaf College and also completed a Master’s degree
program at the University of Minnesota. I have worked in many roles in
the field of Maternal Child nursing and still work in a metropolitan
hospital in Obstetrics. In 2001, I completed Concordia College’s Parish
Nurse training program and have been actively involved in Health
Ministry activities at Abiding Savior. My hobbies and interests include
reading, walking, biking, and travel.
Cheryl Bornhorst -
Parish Nurse
Parish Nurse
Janet
Wilcox
I have attended Spring Lake Park/Abiding
Savior Lutheran Church since I was born. This is my second family. I
work at University of Minnesota Hospital as a nurse on the Bone Marrow
Transplant Unit. I am a volunteer Parish Nurse at Abiding Savior and I
truly enjoy the opportunity to share health information with people,
answer questions when I can, and assist everyone to live a life that
promotes health in mind, body and spirit. In my spare time (what is
that?), I love digging in the dirt and enjoying all things that grow in
my yard. Sewing, knitting, weaving are good winter activities. Any time
is a great time to visit lighthouses, they are a passion with me. I also
enjoy my weight lifting exercise while making music with the handbell
choir, it's a great way to combine music and exercise.
Janet
Wilcox - Parish Nurse
Parish Nurse
Dan
Nelson
Dan Nelson - Parish Nurse
Custodian
Ken Hill
I was born in Story City, Iowa. My family moved to Kiester, MN when I was 6 years old. I spent the rest of my childhood in Kiester and graduated in 1964. I met Cindy while in high school and we were married when we were 18 years old! I spent 3 years in the Army, 2 years in Germany with Cindy and we became the proud parents of Kaia, who was born in Stuttgart. Our second daughter, Kendra, joined the family in 1970. I retired after 33 years with International Paper Company. Our family joined Abiding Savior in November of 1974. We have been New Brighton residents since 1968 and have lived in our home since 1974. I enjoy intarsia (a method of wood working), grandchildren, retirement and volunteering.
Ken Hill - Custodian
Contemporary Worship Leader
Sara Quarberg
I have been a member of Abiding Savior my entire life. God has blessed me with an incredible family. My parents, Scott and Marilyn, have laid the foundation for my faith and have set an incredible example of what being a faithful Christian means. I've had the privilege of growing up in ASLC and experiencing all the activites our church had to offer with my older sister, Jenny. My family has been recently expanded by my sister's marriage to Dale and the blessing of my first niece and beautiful Goddaughter, Abby! I graduated from Anoka-Ramsey Community College, with an AFA in Vocal Music, and from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, with a BS in Vocal Music. At this time, I work full-time as a Team Leader for Target while I explore God's calling for my life. I also sing part-time as a Cantor for a Catholic church in St. Paul. I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with such talented musicians at Abiding Savior, while experiencing this new and exciting style of worship!!
I co-direct the contemporary service band Reigning Grace with Sara Quarberg. My wife, Janel, and I have a 4 year old son named Caden. Iworks full time at Boston Scientific, where I am a Senior Business Process Analyst. My grandma was the force behind me to go to church when I was a teenager and I have been active ever since.
I am the Brass Director and praise band horn section leader. I also arrange music for the brass and the band. I am married to Patricia and we have a daughter, Elise. I play trumpet in and arrange music for a 10 piece horn band (Brass Menagerie, www.brassmenagerie.com) and a classical brass quintet. I enjoy running, biking, and swimming and formerly (emphasis on formerly) competed in triathlons and running races.
Craig Mesenbring - Brass Director
Nursery Coordinator
Lauren Oman
Lauren Oman- Nursery Coordinator
Accountant
Sally Richardson
I have been the accountant for Abiding Savior since 2000 maintaining the accounting records and paying most general bills. I was a practicing CPA with a Minneapolis public accounting firm for 35 years and currently do consulting work for non profit organizations. My BA in accounting, economics and mathematics was received from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. I live in New Brighton and have been a member of Abiding Savior since the mid 1970’s. My passions include music with special emphasis on ringing handbells, attending the theater, reading mystery novels and traveling.
