Lori Bakken - Church Secretary

Lori begin working at Our Savior's in April of 1989.  She grew up in Minot, North Dakota.  Prior to moving to Owatonna in 1979, she lived in Champlin, MN and worked for NSP.  Lori has been an active member of Our Savior's throughout the years, serving on the Council, Education and Auction committees.  She taught Sunday school as a first grade teacher for over 10 years and now teaches RE (religious education for 7 & 8th graders)   Lori and her husband, Vince, have two adult children, Amanda (husband Tony) and Colt and two granddaughters, Lacey and Lilyanna.  Lori's responsibilities include the clerical duties, record keeping, weekly bulletins, working with the Scrip program, scheduling and other various office related jobs.

 Nancy Deetz -  Parish Nurse/Office Administrator

Nancy began the Parish Nurse Ministry at Our Savior's in 2000 and began her work as Administrator in 2008.  Nancy received her nursing degree from St. Luke's and Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and a Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL.  As a Faith Community nurse her accountabilities include: Integrator of faith and health, Personal Health Counselor, Educator and Referral Agent.  As Administrator, she provides supervision of support staff, and overview of financial operations and processes with the treasurer, record keeping and property and maintenance.

 Pat Rosell - Worship and Music Coordinator

Pat began her duties as our Worship and Music Coordinator in July of 2008.  She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our staff.  Before moving to Owatonna in 1990 from Wichita Kansas, she participated in Sweet Adelines, provided special music for her church and community events on the piano, autoharp as well as singing.  Pat helped design, launch and direct the Crossings Service, a contemporary worship service the Owatonna United Methodist Church.  She and her husband, Kevin have 5 children, 6 grandchildren and many "grand-pets". 

 Amanda "Mandy" Stockwell - Youth Director

Amanda has been the Youth Director at Our Savior's since April of 2008.  She was born in Owatonna and has been a life-long member of Our Savior's.  Amanda graduated from Owatonna High in 2003 and from MN State, Mankato in 2008.  Amanda and her husband, Benjamin, have two daughters, Ella, 6 and Sophia born Nov. expecting their second child in late November 2009.  Her responsibilities include Jr./Sr. high school activities, Wednesday night BLOC, fundraising, summer trips, Jr. High Sunday school and assisting with confirmation.

Molly Titchenal, Education Director