MEET THE TEAM!

Fusion Staff

  • Ministry Director

    Fusion Ministry is in a time of transition. A hiring process is in the works for bringing on a new Ministry Director.

Fusion Pastors

  • Pastor Chris Richards

    Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church

    “Working with youth is always an adventure! It’s an honor to walk with youth in faith and life. It’s so exciting to see our youth grow and change.”

  • Pastor Matt Orendorff

    Pastor at Federated Church

    “I enjoy walking along with youth on their faith journeys, as well as learning and growing in my faith in the process. I love seeing the growth in the youth from 6th-8th grade.”

Sr. High Fusion Volunteers

  • Katie Moser

    SR HIGH FUSION COORDINATOR

    “I like interacting with the youth! I feel I cannot only make an impact on their lives but they can impact mine! I love seeing all the connections. From the connections to new friends, the impact of a service project or connecting deeper in faith.”

  • Amy Swanson

  • Lisa Banta

    Description goes here

Jr. High Element Volunteers

  • Aaron Erdahl

    8th Grade Boys Small Group Leader

    “I volunteer with Element because I believe in bringing our churches and faith together. I enjoy helping the youth grow their faith. ”

  • Craig Swanson

    8th Grade Boys Small Group Leader

    “I volunteer with Element to have a healthy influence on youth & show them how Christ can influence and change their lives. It also helps my faith grow as well. I love seeing how the kids change and grow in their faith!”

  • Morgan Vogt

    8th Grade Girls Small Group Leader

    “It’s fun to help the students learn about God and see how they process and answer questions. I enjoy seeing the students grow throughout the year.”

  • Brent Gausman

    7th Grade Boys Small Group Leader

    “I enjoy getting to know the younger members of our congregations and building connections with them. My favorite part of volunteering is learning about Jesus through the perspective of the youth!”

  • Pastor Matt Orendorff

    7th Grade Boys Small Group Leader

    “I enjoy walking along with youth on their faith journeys, as well as learning and growing in my faith in the process. I love seeing the growth in the youth from 6th-8th grade.”

  • Haley Ourada

    ELEMENT COORDINATOR

    7th Grade Girls Small Group Leader

    “I enjoy seeing the kids grow in their faith from 6th to 8th grade. It not only teaches the youth, but I have learned and grown in my own . I love that Element can give these students a safe place to express themselves, learn and grow their faith journey.”

  • Pastor Chris Richard

    6th Grade Boys Small Group Leader

    “Working with youth is always an adventure! It’s an honor to walk with youth in faith and life. It’s so exciting to see our youth grow and change.”

  • Matt Fluegel

    6th Grade Boys Small Group Leader

    “I am excited to watch the boys grow in their faith.”

  • Shelly Firchau

    6th Grade Girls Small Group Leader

    “I am excited to see the girls learn about God, about their own faith and what I can learn from them.”