Staff

Pastoral Staff

Pastor Harald Bringsjord, Senior Pastor

Pastor Harald Bringsjord has been serving at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since 2013, bringing with him over 35 years of rich pastoral experience. A graduate of St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN, Pastor Harald is deeply committed to creating a welcoming, Christ-centered community where all are invited to explore faith, find hope, and experience God’s grace.

Pastor John Stennes-Spidahl, Assistant Pastor

Pastor John Stennes-Spidahl, who joined Good Shepherd after 21 years at the Cashton Four-Point Lutheran Parish, serves as our part-time Assistant Pastor. Since moving to La Crosse in 2016 with his wife Naomi, he has been passionate about fostering fellowship and community in Christ as part of our faith family.

Ministry Staff

Breanna Ellison
Director of Children’s Ministry

Cody Nedegaard
Parish Nurse

Karina Bronson
Youth & Confirmation Coordinator

Kathy Johnson
Office Assistant

Kerstin Gruntzel
Parish Nurse

Rick Laufenberg
Office Manager

Music Staff

Darlene Lassig
Youth Choir Director

Karl Greenfield
Worship Cantor & Adult Choir Director

Linda Jerome
Bell Choir Director

Randy Lyden
Music Director