Pastor Ted Carnahan
507-832-0099 (cell)
Welcome to Our Savior’s! I have been serving this congregation since May 2022, and my wife Jennifer and I think it’s a great place to raise a family. My parents, Patrick and Marsha (also pictured), moved to Jackson to live near us (let’s be real: near the grandkids) in May 2023.
I’m a 2011 graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA, and I previously served calls in Nebraska as a church planter.
We have four kids: Anneliese, Peter, Rebecca, and Laura. Jennifer stays home to homeschool the children and volunteer in the church and community.
In my previous career I ran a small software company in Missouri. I grew up in the St. Louis area and studied computer science and statistics at Truman State University.
Nowadays I enjoy reading, playing piano, board games (especially chess), and shooting sports.
In addition to my ministry at Our Savior’s, I also serve in other roles in the community:
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President, Jackson County Ministerial Association
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President, Shetek Lutheran Ministries
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Board Member, Fort Belmont historical site
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Member, Public Health Advisory Committee for Jackson and Cottonwood Counties
Our Staff
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Sara Anderson | Office Manager | officemanager@oursaviorsjackson.com |
| Brynn Jordahl | Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries | brynn@oursaviorsjackson.com |
| Melynda Tracey | Organist | |
| Pam Tracey | Handbell Choir Director | |
| Denny Bratrud | Custodian |