Our Leadership

Who We AreWhat We Believe

Our Staff

Pastor Mark and Lori Molstre

Pastoral Care

Pastor Mark Molstre is serving our congregation in providing Pastoral duties and visitation service.  If you would like to schedule a visit or would like to request an immediate visit, Pastor Molstre is willing to meet with you.  Please call the church office (763) 463-2300 to arrange a visit.

Mary Jo Dyrud

Secretary

Mary Jo has been the secretary at Grace for many years. She and her husband Sam live in Maple Grove. Her office is located in the upper level of HCA.

Micah Johnson

Music Director

Micah Johnson has served in various music roles at Grace over the years. He has a passion for leading worship and seeing other grow in there walk with Christ. He is a graduate of the Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), has a Bachelors degree in Business Management, and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. Outside of leading worship, Micah is a Sr. Developer/Software Engineer for a software company in Minneapolis.

Brett Erickson

Youth Assistant

Brett Erickson is serving our congregation as a Youth Assistant. Primarily working with Youth Director Morgan Franz to facilitate and support the spiritual growth and development of youth at Grace.
Explore the ministry pages to discover more about Sunday School, youth group, and upcoming events! 

Morgan Franz

Youth and Family Ministry Director

Morgan Franz serves as our Youth and Family Ministry Director, walking alongside all generations as they grow in faith and community. From weekly gatherings to special events, Morgan loves creating spaces where young people and families can connect, learn, and thrive together. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and an Associate’s in Early Childhood Education. 

If you’d like to know more or get involved, please reach out through email morgan.franz@gracefreelutheran.org.

Our Council

The Grace Free Lutheran Church (GFLC) Council is composed of the positions filled by the church members listed below.  The church council serves the church body through leadership and ensuring we are true to our mission.  There is an annual congregational meeting held at the end of January.  This is when the church council positions are voted into office by the GFLC members.  The church council seeks the congregation’s input through special congregational meetings throughout the year. 

Jim Rasmussen

President

Chris Schultheis

Vice President

Aaron Johnson

Treasurer

Dean Franz

Deacon

Jim Berge

Deacon

Graig Kveen

Deacon

 

Todd Westlake

Trustee

Marcus Erickson

Trustee

Nate Raduns

Trustee

Questions?

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