Pastor Kolander (Admin Pastor)

Pastor Jonathan Kolander, MDiv

Administrative Pastor

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Interests/hobbies: watching a variety of sporting events, reading books related to work as well as on United States history, exploring historic sites

Family: wife Jenny, four children

Education and Experience

1987
Graduated from Northwestern College in Watertown, WI
1991
Master of Divinity at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI
1991-1995
Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Indian River and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gaylord, MI
1995-2017
Pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls, WI
2017-present
Pastor at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights, CA

Favorite Bible verses:

“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:21-23).
“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome” (1 John 5:3).

Message from Pastor Kolander:

“God’s mercies are new every day. May this truth regarding His mercy refresh us and motivate us in our worship of Him and in our living our lives for Him. It is a privilege to work alongside the members of St. Mark’s as we seek to Glorify God through worship, Grow in His Grace, and Go with His Gospel near and far.”

Pastor Kolander (Admin Pastor)

Pastor Jonathan Kolander, MDiv

Education and Experience

1987

1991

1991-1995

1995-2017

2017-present

Favorite Bible verses:

Message from Pastor Kolander: