Brent Hartwig, Senior Pastor
Pastor Brent Hartwig began his ministry at Our Redeemer in June of 2008. He completed his vicarage assignment here, and was ordained during July of 2009. Brent and his wife, Kara, are blessed with five children: Grace, Emma, Noah, Claire, and Micah. It is a joy to be parents and share our faith in Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior with them. Pastor Hartwig was born, raised, and married in Pekin, Illinois. After graduating from Illinois State University in 1993, he worked for twelve years at Walt Disney World, responsible for sales business plans and strategies. Prior to going to seminary, Pastor Hartwig served as the Youth Coordinator at Woodlands Lutheran Church, Montverde, Florida.

Pastor Scheer, Visitation Pastor

Kaja Mueller, Director of Youth Ministry
Kaja graduated May 2004 from Concordia University - Saint Paul, Minnesota as a Director of Christian Education (DCE). She moved here in October 2004 to focus in High School and Middle School Youth Ministry here at Our Redeemer. Kaja and her husband, Aaron, live joyfully with their family in Iowa City.

Denise Holida, Director of Small Group Ministry
Denise has been a member of Our Redeemer since 1983 and accepted the Director of Small Group Ministry position in 2009. She has been active in small group ministry for the past several years and has completed small group leadership training. Denise graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master's degree. She is board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Denise and her husband, Myrl, have two grown children, Matthew and Jenna.

Marilyn Paetz, Organist

Louise Klopp, Director of Choirs
Louise joined Our Redeemer in 1993. Originally she was employed as the Children's Choir Director and Bell Choir Director, and served in that capacity for 3 years. Louise took a hiatus, and then was asked to lead the Adult Choir and Bell Choir. She has held this position for 10 years now. Louise has a degree in Music Education from Northeast Missouri State University (now known as Truman State), and a Master's Degree in Humanities.

Heather Young, Preschool Director

Joyce Roberson, Minister of Health/Parish Nurse
Joyce, a member of Our Redeemer for many years, began as Parish Nurse at Our Redeemer in April, 2007. She has a BSN, MA and Ph.d in various nursing and education areas. Joyce has a wide range of experiences from being a nurse for over 50 years. She has three children--a daughter and two sons, and two granddaughters.

Laurel Sellers, Office Manager
Laurel joined Our Redeemer in 1998 along with husband Kevin and daughter Krista. She became office manager in June of 2011, having previously served in a similar position at Faith Lutheran in Orange City. Laurel has a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and mathematics from Wartburg College.

Larry Freeman, Bookkeeper / Director of Technology
Larry and his wife Twyla joined Our Redeemer in 1995. He was elected treasurer in 2002 and became the bookkeeper in May of 2003. He assumed the duties of Director of Technology in 2007 when the sanctuary media equipment was installed.