Rhonda Hlavinka
Pastor
Pastor Rhonda Hlavinka was called to Salem in April 2016. Pastor Rhonda has more than 14 years of ministry and pastoral experience. Prior to entering the call process with Salem, she was on leave from ministry. Her most recent ministry roles were as Director of Family Ministry at Salem Lutheran Church in West Saint Paul, Minnesota (2012-2014) and as Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministry at Long Lake Lutheran Church in Isanti, Minnesota (2007-2011). Pastor Rhonda lives in Blaine with her husband and two children.
Laurie Zaepfel
Church Administrator
Laurie Zaepfel has been at Salem since 2011 and enjoys the great folks of the congregation. She has worn a number of hats since college – catalog librarian, seminary student, and mom. She is also a singer, and is currently a member of the a capella vocal ensemble Caritas. Laurie lives in St. Paul with her husband and two daughters.
Tom Pieper
Jass Music Man
Tom serves Salem as a part-time Jazz Music Coordinator and upright bass player for our non-traditional Discover service. He has also worked as a full-time freelance musician for many years. He teaches orchestra at Wayzata Central and East middle schools and is a faculty member for bass and electric bass at MacPhail Center for Music. Tom continues to perform in SpiritJazz, a jazz band that he founded with his wife, Karen.