Staff and Leadership
The people who help guide, support and serve our church community
Pastor Ellen Stelzle
Pastor
Pastor Ellen Stelzle
Pastor
My name is Pastor Ellen Stelzle, and I’ve been the Pastor at St. John’s since September 2022. I enjoy Oregon and have found it to be a great place to experience an authentic, caring community. As Pastor, I am excited to be a part of what God is doing here at St. John’s. I believe God calls each of us to grow in faith by using the gifts God has given us to serve others. Connecting to a faith community, and reaching out beyond ourselves in service to others are ways God grows our faith. Whether it be in our neighborhood, our local community, or somewhere around the world, there are all kinds of opportunities to serve others and share the love of Jesus for all people. St. John’s is a community where all people are welcome to explore what it means to live out our faith in Jesus in everyday life. My goal is to help facilitate your faith journey, as you discover your unique gifts and God’s call on your life. If you are new to St. John’s, whether near or far, I invite you to join us on this faith journey
Ondra Williams
Director of Worship & Music
Ondra Williams
Director of Worship & Music
I have served in various musical leadership roles in churches since the age of thirteen. In March of 2014 I joined the staff at St. John’s as the Director of Worship and Music. Outside of church work I am a pianist for musical ensembles in the schools, recitals, auditions, and competitions, and teach piano lessons. Playing and singing jazz and popular music at local venues is something I enjoy. Please contact me if you are interested in being part of the Music Ministry at St. John’s.
Hillary Carr
Ministry Operations Coordinator
David Klarich
Audio Visual Operator
David Klarich
Audio Visual Operator
I’ve been working in churches since 1994. With a degree in Studio Engineering and an emphasis on Live Sound Reinforcement, I am always honing my talents while keeping an open mind. There is always more to learn and different approaches to address challenges. God comes first, and this fundamental value influences my life and career. Through experience, I’ve discovered that technology can play a significant role in helping people get what they need, including online worship and connection to a faith community. Aside from my work at St. John’s, I run live sound events across Wisconsin.
Elise Anhalt
Sunday School Coordinator
Elise Anhalt
Sunday School Coordinator
Hello! I’m Elise Anhalt, and I have the pleasure of serving as the Sunday School Coordinator at St. John’s Lutheran Church. I am a registered nurse and have worked in the operating room at the UW Hospital since 2012. I’m married to my high school sweetheart, Andy, and we have three wonderful boys: Henry, Walter, and George. In my spare time, I love to crochet, read, and birdwatch.
In my role here at St. John’s, I strive to create a nurturing and engaging environment for our children to grow in their faith. My nursing experience has taught me the importance of patience and attention to detail, qualities that I bring to our Sunday school program. It has been incredibly rewarding to see our young members flourish and deepen their spiritual understanding. I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive community and look forward to continuing to contribute to the spiritual growth of our children.
Linda Brown
Finance Director
Kelsey Dunn
Custodian
Hannah Langer
Nursery Assistant
Congregational Council
What is the Congregational Council?
The Congregational Council serves as the elected leadership team of St. John’s. Council members work together to guide decision-making, support our staff and ministry teams, and help ensure that St. John’s remains a welcoming, vibrant, and mission-focused community.
What the Council Does:
- Oversees the church’s ministries, operations, and finances
- Partners with ministry teams and committees
- Supports the mission and vision of St. John’s
- Represents the congregation’s voice
- Provides leadership, care, and guidance to the church community