Our Staff

Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Bird Island is dedicated to the glory of God as a place where His Word may be proclaimed faithfully, where people may be brought to faith and where God’s people may be empowered for His work. Our staff is here for you whenever you may need them. Please don’t hesitate to contact them.

Gretchen Hernandez

Office Administrator

Gretchen has been the office administrator at Our Savior’s since 2017. She creates our slideshows for Sunday Worship, the monthly newsletter, answer’s the office phone, and orders church supplies. Her office hours are 10-2pm Monday-Friday. She lives in Bird Island with her husband, Luis.

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Becky Fordyce

Youth & Family Ministries Director

Becky began her ministry at Our Savior’s in January 2018. She brings with her more than 30 years of youth and family ministry experience. Becky is passionate about involving youth in all aspects of church life and loves creating fun service opportunities for them. She lives in Atwater with her husband, Joe, and their two dogs. In her spare time, Becky loves going to the Willmar Stingers baseball games, shows at the Chanhassen, and spending time with her two grandkids.

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Mandy France

Pastor

Pastor Mandy was called to Our Savior’s in September 2017. She has her B.S. in Religious Studies from Liberty University and her Master’s of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary. She lives in Atwater where her husband, Rev. Kelly France, serves as a solo pastor. They have a three year old daughter named Miriam and are expecting their second child in August 2019. Pastor Mandy is passionate about worship planning, inter-religious relations, and preaching. In her free time she loves being outside, drinking coffee, playing board games, and being with her family.

 

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