Staff

JoHanna Buchholz, Pastor

Pastor JoHanna is a graduate of Luther Seminary and came to Our Savior’s in 2021 having served in children, youth, young adult, and global ministry in a variety of contexts. She is passionate about cross-generational ministry and finds joy in discovering, along with God’s people, the sacred in the ordinary. JoHanna is spouse to Scott, mother to Lydia, and caregiver to one fur child - a cat named Marian - with hopes of adding a dog. Together, they have called many places home. JoHanna enjoys swimming, hiking, and learning about different landscapes and cultures. She has a collection of children’s books and dreams of one day authoring a book of her own.

Children, Youth & Family Ministries

Please join me in welcoming to staff Brandy Nordstrom and Carrie Moen as our Co-coordinators of Ministry with Children, Youth, and Families (formerly the Director of Faith Formation position). Brandy and Carrie were both baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's, and have volunteered in faith formation programs as adults. Brandy and Carrie are enthusiastic about ministry and enjoy working with kids of all ages! They can be reached at oslccyfmin@gondtc.com. Send them a welcome message! -Pastor JoHanna

Linda Duerr, Administrative Assistant

oslcoffice@gondtc.com

Linda has been OSLC office administrative assistant since December 2020. she recently moved back from Alaska and Ohio to enjoy the quiet Dakota lifestyle with her husband, David. Linda’s hobbies are gardening, sewing, reading, cooking, baking and being outdoors as much as possible.

Molly Johnson, Financial Secretary

oslcfinance@gondtc.com

Molly Johnson has been the financial secretary since March 1st of 2021. Molly and her husband, Ed, were married at OSLC have raised three wonderful children – Sarah, Shelby, and Aaron. Molly loves to fish and considers Devils Lake the perfect place to reside. You can see her regularly volunteering at the Hope Center.

Ed Jager, Custodian