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PASTOR GRANT VANDERFORD
Pastor and Director, Table of Mercy
Grant is called as Pastor and Mission Developer in partnership with Bethesda and a newly-forming ministry with our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Before going to seminary, he served the church for 12 years in youth ministry. He is a Concordia graduate, and is a community-loving Moorhead resident. He and his partner Petra have two daughters, Selah and Ingrid. Pastor Grant cherishes good conversations, strong coffee, and hearty laughter. He also finds great joy in cooking for family and friends, being outdoors, singing, and reading nerdy theology books.
Office Phone: 218.236.1420
Cell Phone: 218.849.0907
E-mail: pastorgrant@bethesdamhd.org
ROXANNE WEST
Office Administrator
Roxanne is one of six children, born in Fargo and raised on a 2000-acre farm west of West Fargo. She had a great childhood with hard-working parents, whose commitment to core values brought them into town every Sunday for worship. Roxanne was active hosting international students during the summer and school-year, which gave her insight into many different cultures and lifestyles.
Office Phone: 218.236.1420
E-mail: roxannewest@bethesdamhd.org
DILLON J. SWANSON
Cantor
Cantor Dillon J. Swanson strives for musical excellence while also caring for the liturgical environment of Bethesda Lutheran Church. His number one commitment is to enable the Bethesda community to sing boldly together and equip the musical leaders of our community with tools to enhance our liturgical worship settings.
Cantor Dillon studied music at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in the areas of organ performance, church music, vocal performance, pedagogy, instrumental and choral conducting.
Dillon's involvement in the Fargo-Moorhead community includes membership with the Red River Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, the Red River Theatre Organ Society, and the Interfaith Service Committee for FM Pride.
Office Phone: 218.236.1420
E-mail: dillonswanson@bethesdamhd.org
JESSICA BERNDT
Coordinator of Children, Youth and Family Ministries
Jessica grew up in Dysart, Iowa, attending Iowa State University in Ames where she graduated with a degree in religious studies and a minor in child, adult, and family services.
During college, she worked at Upper Missouri Ministries Bible Camp in Williston, ND, as a camp counselor, VBS assistant program director, and Assistant Program Director.
God used camp to change all the direction and plans she thought she had for her life, including her major. Working at camp opened her eyes to the passion she has for youth and the joy it brings to share the Gospel and walk alongside others in Christ.
Her heart fills with joy as she witnesses 'a-ha' moments in the faith lives of our youth and is thankful for how God is moving in this place and community.
Office Phone: 218.236.1420
E-mail: jessicaberndt@bethesdamhd.org
