Staff

Staff

Glen Stadler - Senior Pastor prglen@spiritofhopelutheran.com I arrived here in January 1999 to develop a new congregation which is now named Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church. You might have seen me wandering in your neighborhood, going door to door, inviting people to worship. I enjoy these new encounters with people and am thankful that God has graciously allowed me to be a part of this exciting new venture. I completed my undergraduate work at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and later received my Master of Divinity Degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Prior to my arrival in Arizona, I served in congregations in Noonan, North Dakota (1978-80), Greenbush, Minnesota (1980-87), and Pelican Rapids, Minnesota (1987-1998). My wife, Lee, and I have two children. Our older daughter, Sarah, is married to Ben. Sarah is pastor at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Denver, IA. Our younger daughter, Mindy is a Physician's Assistant in a dermatology office in Phoenix. We are excited about being a part of the Mesa community and are grateful that we can be of assistance to those who are in emotional, spiritual, or physical need. We have learned that if we let God direct our lives, it will unfold in a way that brings everything necessary to our spiritual and physical well being. We invite you to let us impart faith and hope to you in our new Spirit of Hope community. Please accept our invitation and get to know us.	Sondra Krogstad - Associate Pastor pastorsondra@spiritofhopelutheran.com Pastor Sondra Krogstad was born and raised in Glendive, Montana. Graduating from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN with a BA in Business Education, she worked in the business world in Billings, Montana, for 21 years. She then moved to Seattle, where she planned to study for her Masters degree. It was in Seattle that she said yes to her call to ministry. She attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She graduated and was ordained in 1996. Her first call was at Holy Trinity in Chandler, Arizona. Pastor Sondra’s most recent call was at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ where her primary area of ministry was Care and Fellowship. She also shared the areas of Witness Outreach, Pastoral Care, plus preaching, weddings, baptisms and funerals. Pastor Sondra was actively involved in the Tucson Lutheran Thrift Store, Via de Cristo, and has been involved in a variety of areas in the Grand Canyon Synod. When time permits, she loves working in her yard and reading. Pastor Sondra loves meeting new people of all ages and is looking forward to getting to know Spirit of Hope members and guests.
Cheryl Gibson - Administrative Assistant cheryl@spiritofhopelutheran.com I have been a member of Spirit of Hope since 2002. I grew up in Indiana and went to Ball State University in Muncie. I married my husband in 1981 and I've been working in the graphic arts field most of the time since, first in Indiana, where I worked first for a small recording and publishing company, and then in Tucson, where I designed ads for a small newspaper. Our sons were both born in Arizona, where we all like the sunshine. I enjoy working on the newsletter and the bulletin. Becoming a part of Spirit of Hope has had an impact on my life and my family. I really feel part of a community centered in Christ and hope that God will use my time and talents to best serve Him.
Robert Mills - Choir Director & Pianist Robert hails from beautiful Annapolis, Maryland. He is an assistant professor of Music and the vocal coach/accompanist for Arizona State University's Lyric Opera. Mr. Mills holds a BA in Music from the University of Maryland, College Park as well as a MM and a DMA in Accompanying from Arizona State University. For nearly three years, Robert has served as an assistant vocal coach and accompanist for the Opera Institute at Boston University. In 2005, he joined the faculty of the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) Summer Program in Graz, Austria. Robert collaborates frequently with opera artists and technicians throughout the country. He performs frequently with the Southwest Symphony as well as the Phoenix Bach Choir.
Jill Majestic - Nursery Supervisor I have been an educator and children's practitioner since the 1980's. I have been a Christian preschool teacher for over 12 years in Arizona. I have also served as a School Director. I believe that it's my ministry to teach the Word of God to children and create a strong Christian foundation for them to build their lives upon. I work as a preschool teacher for Noah's Ark Preschool and Kindergarten at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mesa. I am a mother of three, and grandmother of four.	Kathy Barr - Nursery