Staff

Pastor Jonathan Dinger grew up in New York City. He graduated with a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis in 1995. He has served as a teacher, a coach, a school administrator and pastor in Washington, Oregon and now in Idaho. He oversaw the  establishment of Grace Lutheran High School -- a long term dream of his. Jonathan is married to Teresa, and together they have two grown children. He enjoys cheering on the Mets and the Seahawks.

Email Pastor Dinger | jdinger@gracepocatello.org

Teresa is an Idaho native. She moved to Portland, Oregon to attend Concordia University. There she met husband Jonathan and received a Director of Christian Education Degree. She has worked in ministry as a youth director, choir director, praise band leader and worship coordinator. Growing up she was her dads camping and fishing buddy. She can make an assortment of pies that Julia Child would be proud of.

Email Teresa | tdinger@gracepocatello.org

Kristina attended Concordia University—Portland, just 45 minutes from her home town of Hillsboro, Oregon.  She spends time  in our school teaching in 6th grade christian studies, keeping up with children's ministry, Life Group ministry and our social media/podcasting ministries. In her free-time she like to play outdoors with her husband Charles and pups, Meshach & Tillie—hiking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

Email Kristina | KParker@gracepocatello.org

Ryan is the Director of Youth and Family Ministry here at Grace. His focus is on Middle School, High School, college, and family ministries.  Although he grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin he has many family members who live in Illinois causing him to be a devoted Chicago Cubs, Bears, and UofI sports fan. Ryan and wife Alexis lead Sunday morning high school education hour together. They have a cute little Corgi named Lola and they love to take her on hikes. Ryan is an avid golfer and enjoys many sports.

Email Ryan | rstrehlow@gracepocatello.org

Aaron Hayes spent his early life in Northern Montana.  He attended Wheaton College (IL) where he received a Bachelor's in Music History. While receiving a Master's degree in Theology from Liberty University, he became a confessional Lutheran and found his way to Grace in 2010. He plays the French horn in the local symphony along with the occasional piano solo at Grace.  He became a Licensed Deacon in 2014 and also serves on the board of elders as head worship elder.  He serves as the 10th-12th grade theology teacher at our High School and is kept busy by his four young children at home with his wife Jennifer.

Email Aaron: ahayes@gracepocatello.org

Jared Ball, also an Idaho native graduated from Concordia University- Portland. Jared is our lead science teacher at Grace Lutheran High School. He moved here right from university to accept the call to work on our campus as both teacher and worship leader. He enjoys playing soccer, working with our high school praise band and exploring Idaho with his two dogs, Archie & Marvin.

 

Email Jared| JBall@gracepocatello.org

 

Chuck grew up in Pocatello and graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Biochemistry.  He volunteered  at Grace on the school board and executive council before being hired part-time as Director of Operations.  He currently volunteers with the CARS program helping members of the community with car maintenance and repairs.  He also has his own business and spends his free moments with his wife RaeAnne, daughter Cassidy, and his grandchildren.

Email Chuck | cbuerstatte@gracepocatello.org