Staff
Pastor Reggie Klindworth
Senior Pastor
Pastor Reggie C. Klindworth has held the role of Senior Pastor at Crown of Glory Lutheran Church since September 2018 and began serving Crown of Glory in November 2007 as Associate Pastor of Family and Youth Ministries. He previously served four years as the Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministry in Albert Lea, MN. He received a BA in Religion at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN in 1998 and he received a Masters of Divinity at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN in 2003.
Pastor Reggie has three boys: Noah, Jonah, and Micah. Pastor Reggie has a passion for youth and family ministry and enjoys building relationships and engaging people in their faith journey. He enjoys sharing the message of Jesus Christ through stories and applying biblical stories to our day-to-day lives. His past times and interests include spending quality time with his family, he also loves woodworking and spending time outdoors.
Coming Soon
Interim Associate Pastor
During this Interim time, we have welcomed Pastor Peter Samuelson as the Interim Bridge Pastor. His final day at Crown of Glory will be Sunday, April 26. We give thanks for Pastor Peter’s leadership over the past 6 weeks and offer our gratitude for his service during our transition time.
In preparation for our next steps in the Interim Associate Pastor call process Pastor Reggie and the Crown of Glory Executive Council Team recently met with Synod Minister, Pastor Jen Collins, to assist us in identifying potential Interim candidates. In the coming days Crown of Glory will receive resume’s from at least three Interim Associate Pastor candidates, and the Executive Team will begin interviews. We are excited to take these next steps together as we prepare to receive an Interim Associate Pastor.
During this Interim period Crown of Glory is seeking congregation members to participate in an important committee or team, The Transition Team, in the coming months. The Transition Team has the vital role of helping shape and cast a vision for the new Associate Pastor. If you have interest in serving on the Transition Team, please contact Pastor Reggie.
Ashley Pederson
Finance Manager
Prior to joining Crown of Glory, Ashley worked in the banking industry for nearly 10 years. She has received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN as well as a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Ashley and her husband Graham have three children, Holden, Elodie, and Arlo, and are happy to be raising them in this community. Ashley loves spending time with her family, enjoys baking, and going to the movies.
Sara Keim
Administrative Office Assistant
Before beginning her role as Administrative Office Assistant in June 2023, Sara Keim was an Early Childhood Education Teacher. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Minnesota State University, Moorhead and holds a valid Birth-3rd grade teaching license.
Sara is originally from New Ulm, MN and now resides in Chaska, MN. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors (jet skiing, boating, relaxing, etc.), working on DIY projects, creating, and sewing. A few of her favorite things are the color purple, butterflies, and sprinkled doughnuts.
Gretchen Mitcham
Director of SPARK Ministry
Gretchen has joined the team at Crown of Glory as an Interim SPARK Director. She has a background in elementary education, receiving her degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA. She taught elementary students in Anchorage, AK; then preschool in Clarksville, TN. Recently she has been teaching a preschool Bible study in Edina, MN. Through the Bible study, Gretchen has found a passion for teaching the Word of God to children.
Gretchen and her husband, Daniel, enjoy coaching and cheering for their children, Zac and Katie, during their various sports seasons. Gretchen also enjoys reading and going for walks.
Sarah Morrow
Director of Chancel Chimers
Grace Becker
Servant Song Leader
Interim Chancel Choir Director (March-May)
Ginger Larson
Piano Accompanist
Interim Chancel Choir Director (February-March)
