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Rev. Randall A. Neal
Senior Pastor
Phone: ext.12
Email: randall.neal@zionhopkins.org
He attended Concordia College , St. Paul , Minnesota (1968-72) where he met Elizabeth (Mueller), his wife. They were married in 1972. The Neals have three adult daughters all of whom now live in the Twin Cities area. Randall received his Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield , Illinois in 1976. He finds relaxation in doing woodland gardening in the forest area behind their home, taking long walks with Elizabeth , "antiquing", as well as spending time with their three daughters, two sons-in-laws and two grandsons. Up until 2001 he enjoyed helping with the high school wrestling team as a volunteer assistant coach. He has served as Senior Pastor for Zion Lutheran Church , Hopkins , Minnesota since 2004. Prior to that he served at Peace Lutheran Church , Antigo, Wisconsin for 26 years and prior to that he was the pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church , Ruston , Louisiana . He cherishes the privilege of being able to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ as Lord with the Zion congregation and the greater Twin Cities community.
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Howie A. Krienke
Shepherding Pastor
Phone: ext. 13
Email: howie.krienke@zionhopkins.org
This office is filled by Howie Krienke who has been at Zion since 1979. His primary role at Zion is the shepherding and
visiting of members, potential members and inactive members of Zion. His ministries include Lutheran Friends, Human Care,
teaching Adult Bible Classes and hospital visitation. Howie has been married to Linda since 1968 and has four children:
Jeremy, Lisa, Josh and Lindsay. He has previously served in St. Paul; Beach and St. Peter Belfield, North Dakota.
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Vicki Peterson
Director of Lifelong Learning
Phone: ext. 14
Email: vicki.peterson@zionhopkins.org
The Director of Life Long Learning is responsible for all adult and children's educational learning.
Vicki invites us into God's presence through many options and ministries which connect us to the Scriptures.
Her responsibilities include recruitment and resources for Sunday School, Adult Bible Class, Small Group Ministry,
Wednesday Adventure Club, After School at Zion and our annual Vacation Bible School. As a lifelong member of Zion,
Vicki has a thorough understanding of Zion's needs and a great heart for children.
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Bonnie Shelton
Office Manager
Phone: ext. 11
Email: bonnie.shelton@zionhopkins.org
Bonnie Shelton is the one handling the office details. Her responsibilities
include keeping all official records, project manager for larger tasks, primary assistant to the Administrative
Pastor and much more. Her management and personal skills help keep the office and congregational programs functional.
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Teresa Hassing
Office Assistant
Phone: ext. 10
Email: teresa.hassing@zionhopkins.org
Teresa attended Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. She graduated with a B.S. in Middle Grades Education and lived most of her life in Georgia. She is married to a Minnesotan. After teaching for a while, Teresa decided to change careers and relocated to MN. Duties include worship bulletins, worship and music presentations, answering the telephone, and other general office duties. She loves Zion!
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Katie Wareham
Director of Parish Music
Phone: ext. 15
Email: katie.wareham@zionhopkins.org
Katie has served as Director of Parish Music at Zion since October of 2005. She
received a B.A. in Church Music with concentrations on Organ and Choral
Conducting from Concordia University, St. Paul, in 2003. In 2008 she completed a
Certificate in Applied Ethnomusicology at Bethel University, St. Paul. Katie
enjoys singing with the MN Chorale, reading, exercising, mission trips,
traveling, and spending time with friends.
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Rick Tupa
Properties Engineer
Phone: ext. 22
Email: rick.tupa@zionhopkins.org
Keeping up with our 40+ year old facility, boiler and making sure the grounds reflect the excellence which
we strive for just barely touches the surface of the responsibilities of Rick Tupa. Because of Rick's attention
to detail, along with the help of the Board of Trustees and volunteers, Zion's facilities welcome people
to worship and weekly activities -- no matter the weather.
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Lisa Day
Director of Student Ministries
Phone: ext. 18
Email: lisa.day@zionhopkins.org
Lisa Day “Director of Student Ministries”
On January 1, 2008 Lisa Day began serving Zion congregation on a full
time basis. Since October 1, 2006 Lisa had been serving Zion on a part
time basis. Lisa is an eighteen year veteran of youth ministry in the
LCMS. She has served congregations during that time in California, Illinois
and Minnesota. She is originally from the Wayzata area graduating from
Wayzata High School and Concordia University, St. Paul. Her family continues
to live in the Twin City area. At the May 20, 2007 Voters meeting Lisa’s
position was shifted from a “contract” basis to a “Call”
basis. We are very thankful for Lisa’s ministry to the youth and
their families of our congregation and look forward to her ministry among
us for many years to come.
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Judy Furhman
Director of Zion Early Childhood Center
Phone: ext. 21
Email: zecc@zionhopkins.org
The Zion Early Childhood Center is led by Director Judy Fuhrman. ZECC is a state-licensed center which nurtures the children it serves with Christian love and care. Judy handles the management of the center, and her main desire is to share God's love with the staff, children and families in professional and devoted fashion. It is her goal and vision for ZECC to provide a safe secure Christian learning environment where the children will experience the Lord?s love.
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