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SR.
PASTOR
- REV. ERIC BAKKEN
Pastor Eric accepted the call to serve as Sr.
Pastor at Evangelical Lutheran in August of 2003. Prior to serving in
Black River Falls, he served as a Mission Developer Pastor at Peace
Lutheran in Eyota, MN (1998-2003). Before that he served a rural
three-point parish north of Cokato, MN (1995-1998). Prior to that, he'd
served as the Lutheran Campus Chaplain at the University of MN-Morris
(1983-1995). He served as the Program Director at Camp of the Cross
Lutheran Bible Camp, Garrison, ND (1980-1982).
Pr. Eric received his
Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary; his Master of Arts degree
in both Pastoral Care and Church History, at Northwestern Theological
Seminary; and his Bachelor's degree in secondary education (History,
Geography, Physical Education, Minority Studies) at the University of
Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
He married Pr. Ramie in
1991. They have four daughters, Jessica, Nisa, Marit, Rikka, and a son
Kjell. In his spare time he enjoys his family, golfing, hunting, riding
his Harley, playing guitar, and the Packers.
PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE - REV.
RAMIE L. BAKKEN
Pastor Ramie has served Evangelical Lutheran Church of Black River Falls
since August, 2003. In addition to Word and Sacrament ministry, Pastor
Ramie partners with the Witness Committee, Parish Education
Committee, Gifts and Memorials Committee and the following ministry teams: Visitation,
Milestone Ministry, Telecare, Nursery, Puppets. Prior to her call here, Pastor Ramie served as an
interim minister at Faith Lutheran in St. Charles, MN. Pastor Ramie
received a Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN)
and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Majors in Sociology, Human Services,
Women's Studies) from the University of Minnesota. Pastors' Eric and Ramie
have 5 children (2 are grown), and make their home in Black River Falls.
In her spare time, Pastor Ramie enjoys cycling, hiking, golf, and many
other outdoor activities.
OFFICE
MANAGER - Wendy Sciborski
Welcome also to Wendy Sciborski, our
new office manager. Since joining ELC in 2004, Wendy has actively
served as a
confirmation mentor, Sunday school sub, and nursery volunteer and
coordinator. Wendy enjoys spending time with
family, taking walks, hiking, and traveling. Wendy and her husband, Joe
.were married at ELC and they also stay quite
busy
with their children, Jamie, Jordyn, Ella, and Eli.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT/ASSISTANT TREASURER/SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT -
2011 CHURCH COUNCIL
Congregation
President
Ed Johnson, Jr.
(Personnel)
Vice
President
Jan Goeman
(Stewardship)
Secretary
Peggy Wiese (Witness)
Treasurer
Jim Ritland (Finance)
Ken Wilkins (G/M)
Jeff Stear (B/G)
Nancy Nibbe (W/ELC)
Karen Brandt (Worship)
Carolyne Hensel (Parish
Ed.)
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Pastoral Staff
Rev. Eric Bakken
Rev. Ramie Bakken
Intern, Mr. Joel
Gueningsman
Office Manager
Wendy Sciborski
Custodians
Al Knutson
Blaine Knutson
Phyllis Gunderson
Choir Directors
Mary Cooley
Barb Olson
Beth Overlien
Organists
Marianne Torkelson
Barb Olson
Thelma Wiste
Sunday School
Superintendent
Terri Goettl
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