Rev. Stephanie J. White
Head Pastor
Pastor Steph came to Redeemer in November of 2022. She has worked in the church for over 50 years! She graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo, ND and earned her BA in Music, Psychology, and German. She earned a BS in Teacher Education, Theatre and Special Education from Mayville State College, and a MA in Fine Arts, Integrated Arts and Education from the University of Montana. She taught in ND, MN and MT as well as in Psychiatric Treatment Programs for SED youth in MT.
She received Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She has served churches as an Ordained Pastor and as a Lay Leader in North Dakota, Montana and Minnesota. She has 4 grown children and 2 Grandchildren - with two more arriving soon!
She received Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She has served churches as an Ordained Pastor and as a Lay Leader in North Dakota, Montana and Minnesota. She has 4 grown children and 2 Grandchildren - with two more arriving soon!
Accepting Resumes
Director of Generational Ministries
We are beginning to rebuild our programming after Covid and as seeking a energetic person who loves Jesus and all people made in God's image to join our team. Do you know someone who would be a good fit? Let them know!
Dianne Stroh
Administrative Assistantt
Dianne is a long-time member of Redeemer, and has been our Administrative Assistant for just over three years. She knows everything - or at least how to find out. She and her husband Nate live just out of town, and all three of her daughters have moved back to TRF to the area with their families.
Meet the team.
Reid Froiland
Director of Music and Tech Guru
Reid is our Organist, Accompanist, and directs the Senior Choir and newly formed Bell Choir. When not at Redeemer, he is a Math Teacher at Lincoln HS, and active in all other forms of music and theatre in the Thief River Falls area.
Chris Cuppett
Cantor
Chris is our cantor for all Sunday services and several of our special services. She and her sister, Pastor Terri Cuppett often sing for special events - known as Pastor Terri and Sister Chris!
Marit Martell
Financial Secretary
Marit Martell is also a longtime member of Redeemer and works with all matters financial.
Mike Lundgren
Maintenance
Mike works closely with the property committee tending to the needs of the church and making sure everything is running smoothly.
Meet the Lay Leadership Teams
Our Council isthe governing body of the congregation and is made up of 9-12 elected members of Redeemer who serve on a 3-year staggered term which can be renewed once.
Each Council member relates to 1-2 Committees where most of the work is done
Each Council member relates to 1-2 Committees where most of the work is done
Faith & Family Stewardship - Jan Anderson, Chair
Council Liason: Leona Bugge & Kristi Huseth
Faith & Family Stewardship involves everything you do after you say "I Believe!" This group works with the Stewardship and giving programs, along with Fellowship Gatherings and special events
Worship & Music - Tom Kays, Chair
Council Liason: Scott D'Camp
Worship and Music Committee works with the musician and the pastor to plan the worship services and special themes throughout the year. We most often follow the RLC and a variety of hymnals, contemporary and worldwide music.
Altar Guild - Phyliss Johnson, Chair
Council Liason - Pastor Steph
The Altar Guild manages the banners, paraments, candles, flowers, communion set-up and ensuring there is plenty of fresh Communion Bread for each service. They also attend to needs for special services
Property Committee - Gary Tischer, Chair
Council Liason -
Property attends to all matters pertaining to the building - large and small.