Church Staff

Pastor Valerie Brown-GreenlySenior Pastor
I have served as an ELCA Pastor since 1989. During those years I have served in a variety of ministry settings. I enjoy working closely with Preschool chapel, children’s ministry, Holy Communion instruction, and Vacation Bible School. I am happily married to my husband, Bruce, and have one daughter, Emily Brown. I also have three step children: Bethany, Anthony, and Christine Greenly. I enjoy fishing, watching NFL football, movies, and reading.

 

Pastor Valerie
Cell: 612-280-6493   Church Office: 763-757-4459   
Office Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:30-Noon
Pastor Tim SchroederAssociate Pastor

I graduated with my M.Div from Luther Seminary in 2018, and I am so happy to call Minnesota my home. I am originally from Wisconsin. I grew up working at my family-owned Carnival, I am an excellent cotton candy maker and lover of fresh-hot Mini Donuts!  I am a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers, but when we are not competing each other, I will root for the Minnesota Vikings (and the Cowboys).

                                                           Pastor Tim                                                                                         Cell: 715-216-7799      Church Office: 763-757-4459                                    Office Hours: Wednesdays: 3:00pm-7:00pm        tschroeder@peacecoonrapids.org

Julie BarthelsOffice Manager
I am originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as well as my husband.  We moved to Minnesota in 1984, eventually established a home in Coon Rapids and raised our 4 sons here.  We still have our roots in the U.P. with family there, and we own a cabin in my husband’s hometown of Bergland, MI.  We spend as much time as possible at our cabin, it’s my happy place!   I also enjoy time with my family (especially my sons and one daughter-in-law) and friends, traveling, and trying new things.

Church Office: 763-757-4459      office@peacecoonrapids.org

Trychia BorgstromDirector of Music
When I was 5 years old, I remember falling asleep in the pew while my mom rehearsed with the choir. I believe my path to music ministry started then. My favorite season of the year is Lent and my favorite service is Good Friday or as the choir says – I like the dark stuff. I’m a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, I’ve been at Peace since 2004 directing the Ringers of Peace, Joyful Ringers, Infusion and Heritage Singers. My other passions include my husband, Dave and our dog, Pappy.