Staff
Pastoral Staff
Pastor Harald Bringsjord, Senior Pastor
Pastor Harald Bringsjord has been serving at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since 2013, bringing with him over 35 years of rich pastoral experience. A graduate of St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN, Pastor Harald is deeply committed to creating a welcoming, Christ-centered community where all are invited to explore faith, find hope, and experience God’s grace.
Pastor John Stennes-Spidahl, Assistant Pastor
Pastor John Stennes-Spidahl, who joined Good Shepherd after 21 years at the Cashton Four-Point Lutheran Parish, serves as our part-time Assistant Pastor. Since moving to La Crosse in 2016 with his wife Naomi, he has been passionate about fostering fellowship and community in Christ as part of our faith family.
Ministry Staff
Breanna Ellison
Director of Children’s Ministry
Cody & Kerstin Nedegaard
Parish Nurses
Karina Bronson
Youth & Confirmation Coordinator
Sue Morgan
Administrative Office Assistant
Rick Laufenberg
Administrative Office Manager
Music Staff
Darlene Lassig
Youth Choir Director
Karl Greenfield
Worship Cantor & Adult Choir Director
Linda Jerome
Bell Choir Director
Randy Lyden
Music Director
Maintenance Staff
Sam Bina
Custodian & Building Operations