 Mark
A. Hricko, Pastor
Mark Hricko has served as St.
Andrew’s pastor since January 1997. Previously,
he served churches in Baltimore and Laurel, Maryland as well as in a
number of ministries beyond the walls of the church. Mark
and his wife Patty are the parents of three children: Andrea (18),
Lauren (15), and David (13).
Mark’s vision for ministry is that
St. Andrew would be a dynamic model for Christian outreach and spiritual
support for a changing world.
“I see a place where people of all ages and cultures can be touched
by the reality of God’s love through the ministries we share and find an atmosphere of acceptance, celebration, and authentic spiritual
encouragement in our community of faith.”
Our pastor would love to meet you
at worship and discover how the people of St. Andrew might support you
in your continuing relationship with God or in experiencing that
relationship for the very first time.
 Robert Mordhorst, Assistant
Pastor
Bob Mordhorst spent over
35 years in full-time parish ministry in the Mid-Atlantic area prior to
joining our staff in 2002. Since then, he has served on a part-time basis in the areas of worship and teaching. Bob and his wife Lila enjoy music, travel, and spending time with
children and grandchildren. They have a special heart for
social ministry and social justice issues.
 Jotham Johann
Jhang, Missionary Pastor
Jotham began his professional career practicing immigration law
in New York City, but his heart for the Lord soon led him away from law
to ministry. In 1997, he became the Executive Director of the Center
for Asian Missions and Evangelism (C.A.M.E.),
an organization dedicated to bring the Good News of Christ to the 97% of
Asians who are unchurched. Jotham was ordained at St. Andrew in June 2005,
and called as a missionary pastor working for CAME in partnership with
St. Andrew. Jotham and wife Veronica have a daughter, Olivia.
 Kenneth
G. Carlson, Visitation Pastor
Ken Carlson served as a pastor for 41 years, all
within the Southeastern District, before retiring in July, 2008.
His last call was as Mission and Ministry Facilitator for the
SED. He and his wife, Carolyn, live in Gaithersburg; they have
four grown children and five grandchildren.
 Greg
Twombley, Director of Ministries & Praise Team Leader
Greg spent twenty years as an award-winning woodwind artist and a
member of the US Army Band prior to his retirement in 2006.
His professional career included not only performance, but management
and administrative responsibilities. Greg is also gifted music
teacher and clinician. Greg joined our St. Andrew staff as Praise Team
Leader in 2005, after which his duties were expanded to include the role of Director of Ministries.
 Lia
Mai Puskar,
Preschool Director
Lia Mai brings a
wealth of experience as a professional and parent of four
children to her position as Preschool Director. She holds a BS
in Marketing, has run a successful home-based business, and
since 1999 has been Director of a Christian sleep-away
summer camp for children on Long Island, New York.
 Barbara Wahlbrink, Minister of Discipleship
Barbara is a long-time St. Andrew
member who spent 20 years in corporate marketing before the Lord led her
to His work. Barbara is dedicated to outreach and welcoming for those
new to our community, and she has a special heart for spiritual growth
programs. She coordinates regularly with staff and lay ministers to
find opportunities to build closer relationships with God and one another.
 Rosemary
Wasser,
Director of Music
Rosemary is a professional musician
with a Master's degree in piano performance and two minor degrees in
voice and organ. She has been a teacher of piano and voice for many
years. Her love of church and most particularly, church music and
people, made her say "Yes" to the job of Director of Music in 2001. She
directs the adult choir and bell choir and plays the
organ throughout the year.
 Riki Schoppert,
Minister of
Youth
Riki is an experienced high school teacher
and gifted vocalist. Since 2000, she has served at St. Andrew on our
Contemporary Praise team and became our Minister of Youth in 2003. In
addition to leading our high school teaching team on Sunday mornings,
Riki organizes trips, service projects and other activities to foster
community among our teens and help them get to know God better.
 Robyn Howland,
Director of Children's Ministries
Robyn is a lifelong Lutheran who spent time in corporate finance prior
to her work here. Robyn has been a dedicated Sunday School
teacher and Preschool Board Member for a number of years and, since
2004, she has led and coordinated activities and programs designed to
bring God's love and Jesus' story to our youngest members and their
families.
 Marilee
Tollefson, Faith Community Nurse
Marilee brings a lifetime
of experience to her position as our Parish Nurse. She has 35 years of
clinical nursing experience, including 22 years in the Army Nurse
Corps. Marilee leads a group of lay ministers and medical professionals
who provide support of all kinds to sick and shut-in members of St.
Andrew, as well as providing various health and wellness programs to all
of our members.
Additional Staff Members:
Kathy Gomez, Spiritus Youth Director
Marilyn Candler,
Staff Musician
Wendy Linstrom, Office Manager
Kathy Brungardt,
Creative Services
Bruce Poese, Media
Ministries
Anne
Harpster,
Bookkeeper
Paul Rognlie & Luis Escobar,
Property Maintenance
Khiem Hua &
Phuong
Chau,
Childcare
You may email any of our staff at
my.standrew@verizon.net.
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