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Staff

Pastor Greg Olson

Pastor Greg Olson

Senior Pastor

As Senior Pastor, Pastor Greg directs and leads the church staff and works with leadership development within the church. He loves to preach and teach the faith. He believes that the church is at its best when it is grounded in worship, growing in faith and fellowship, and committed to serving the needs of the community and world. When God's people come together around a common cause the light of Christ shines bright, and lives are transformed. That's what makes serving at Southwood such a Joy!

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Pastor Michael Ryan

Pastor Michael Ryan

Associate Pastor

Pastor Michael Ryan is a husband, father of two children, and privileged to serve Southwood Lutheran as a pastor. Pastor Ryan is the Pastor of Prayer and Care. He will make every effort to be a supporting caring presence during crisis and significant times when made aware of them.

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Pastor Sara Spohr

Pastor Sara Spohr

Associate Pastor

Pastor Sara leads Southwood's Small Group and Adult Education ministries. Sara is excited about Southwood's commitment to mission work in Lincoln and the world. She believes that in developing more opportunities for people to learn about the Bible, discipleship and Christian living, our commitment to mission will only grow. She is excited about finding new and creative ways to make the Bible connect to the everyday lives of people.

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Andrea Cruise

Andrea Cruise

Ministries Coordinator

Andrea helps staff members plan and organize their ministries and maintains the church calendar. If you have a church event that you need to schedule Andrea can check availability for you.

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Dan Noennig

Dan Noennig

Communications & Media Coordinator

Dan directs the communications of the church to help people get connected at Southwood by creating weekly bulletins, newsletters, digital signs and keeping the website up-to-date. On Sunday mornings he works with volunteers to keep the video systems running smoothly. Dan enjoys keeping the Southwood image fresh and appealing to current and prospective members.

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Deb Raatz

Deb Raatz

Children's Ministry Coordinator

As Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Deb will work with the Director to lead, plan and organize the Children and Family Ministry Program. Deb is passionate about making Southwood a place of warmth, joy, happiness and peace for children. She is excited about helping them bloom and grow in their faith with God.

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Denise Makinson

Denise Makinson

Director of Worship/Music, AiM

Denise oversees the entire music program including all music for the worship services (hymns, anthems, special music, prelude and postlude music.) She also directs the Senior Choir, Men’s Chorus, and oversees the Children’s Music Ministry. She loves sharing the Good News through music and playing the pipe organ.

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Drew Jagadich

Drew Jagadich

Director of Youth Ministry

As the Interim Director of Youth Ministry, Drew will be working with the Middle and High school students. He will help coordinate the different youth activities ranging from Sunday School to missions trips. .

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Evi Wusk

Evi Wusk

Confirmation Coordinator

As Confirmation Coordinator, Evi leads a dynamic, spirit-led, Christ-centered confirmation program for 6th - 8th grade. She brings her love of teaching to Southwood, and prepares the youth of our church to become active adult members.

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Faye Koehn

Faye Koehn

Director of Children and Family Ministry, AiM

As Director of Children and Family Ministry, Faye coordinates, recruits and supports various education programs including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Advent Festival, Sunday School Outreach Projects and the Faith Stepping Stones program for families. Faye's passion is encouraging and providing support for parents as they guide their children's faith development.

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Jo Sheets

Jo Sheets

Director of Ministries

As the Director of Ministries, Jo oversees the internal ministries of Southwood, including new member connections, volunteers who serve within the church, all children and youth programs and assists with the Small Group ministry. Her desire is that everyone who walks through the doors will feel part of a loving church family as we all grow in our love for God and others together.

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Joyce Scheffler

Joyce Scheffler

Pastors' Assistant

Joyce is one of the first contacts when you call or stop by the church office. She serves as an assistant to all three pastors, coordinates Sunday morning volunteers, and maintains all membership records. If you have a question, she will be able to point you in the right direction!

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Lori Changstrom

Lori Changstrom

Director of Administration/Finance, AiM

Lori is responsible for financial administration, facility administration, office management, purchasing, and personnel. Lori feels her most important task at Southwood is to make sure that we are being good stewards of everything that God has given us. We are so blessed!

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Nicole Mroczek

Nicole Mroczek

Director of Missions

As the Director of Missions, Nicole leads Southwood’s Community and Global Missions. She has a heart for serving and loves equipping and empowering people to grow in their faith and show God’s love in the world through serving Southwood’s missions of the church, the community and the world.

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Part-time Staff

Ben & Jackie Schroetlin, Custodians

Ben and Jackie work hard behind the scenes, making sure that our church is clean and that all the rooms are set up as needed.

 

Jack Latta, Sound Technician

Runs and coordinates sound on Sunday mornings for an enjoyable listening experience in worship. He also oversees volunteers operating video equipment on Sunday mornings.

 

Kim Collier, Music Ministry Associate

Accompanies choirs, various small groups, soloists and assists in leading worship on the piano and organ.

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Janet Chiocchi, Director of Bell Choir

Janet leads the Southwood Ringers adult handbell choir.

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Penny Syfie and Maggie Latta, Nursery Staff

Our nursery staff loves kids and the kids love them back!

Contact Us

  • Meet the Staff
  • Contact Home
  • Pastor Greg Olson
  • Pastor Sara Spohr
  • Pastor Michael Ryan
  • Andrea Cruise
  • Dan Noennig
  • Denise Makinson
  • Drew Jagadich
  • Evi Wusk
  • Faye Koehn
  • Jo Sheets
  • Joyce Scheffler
  • Lori Changstrom
  • Nicole Mroczek
  • Kim Collier
  • Janet Chiocchi

Physical Address

9300 South 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 22767
Lincoln, NE 68542

Contact Us

Phone: 402-423-5511
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Service Times

Worship is held at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. each Sunday morning.

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