Pastor Andrew completed his education at Concordia Seminary St. Louis in May of 2021 and was installed as Associate Pastor at Zion in June of 2021. A native of Buffalo, MN, he attended Concordia University Nebraska where he graduated in 2017 with a degree in Theology. While at Concordia Nebraska, he met his beloved wife Anna and they married in July of 2017. Anna and Andrew have one son, William. While not working, Pastor Andrew enjoys fishing, woodworking, soccer, baking, cooking with his wife, and spending time with family and friends.

Mr. Kirk Shipler has taught 7th and 8th grade at Zion since 2001. Kirk also directs the 5th-8th grade choir, adult choir, and vocal men's group at Zion. He grew up in Burt, IA and attended Concordia University, St. Paul, where he received his K-12 vocal and classroom music teaching degree in 1996. He and his wife Tracy live in Lester Prairie with their children Katelyn, Caleb, Samuel, and Ellie.