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Pastor Peter Marty

Pastor Peter Marty | senior pastor


563-326-3547 ext. 212

Pastor Marty leads the staff and congregation into life as God’s faithful people. From the pulpit or with the well-turned written phrase, he focuses his energies on spiritual leadership and the dynamic nature of St. Paul’s mission.

Earlier ministries for Pastor Marty included congregations in Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Between his study at The Colorado College and Yale Divinity School, Peter spent two years in construction mission work in Cameroon, Africa.

He is the author of many articles and book chapters on faith, leadership, and the Christian life. He wrote a book of reflective essays entitled The Anatomy of Grace (Fortress, 2008). From 2004-2009, Peter was host of the national radio program Grace Matters, a broadcast that was devoted to exploring the intersection of grace and faith in the lives of program guests.

In 2010, Pastor Marty was named “Parish Pastor of the Year” by the Academy of Parish Clergy, an international organization.

Peter and his wife Susan, who works for the school-volunteer partnership Junior Achievement, are the parents of Jacob, a student at Colby College in Maine, and Rachel, a student at Colorado State University.

Pastor Peter Marohl

Pastor Matthew Marohl | associate pastor


563-326-3547 ext. 247

Pastor Matthew Marohl (muh-ROLL) serves in the full range of pastoral ministry, with particular focus on teaching and mission.

A native of North Dakota, Pastor Marohl received degrees from Concordia College, Luther Seminary, and Lutheran School of Theology. He earned a doctorate in biblical studies and New Testament from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Pastor Marohl has served as a pastor in LaGrange, Illinois, and taught New Testament at Augustana College in Rock Island. He has authored two published books, and is passionate about music. He plays a variety of instruments, including the pedal steel guitar.

Pastor Marohl and his wife Sarah are the parents of two daughters, Noa and Greta. The Marohls enjoy going for evening walks, watching movies, and laughing a lot.

Pastor Ron Huber

Pastor Ron Huber | visitation pastor


563-326-3547 ext. 213

In this part-time position, Pastor Ron connects with the most senior members of our congregation, especially those with health concerns or who are unable to come to church.

Pastor Ron also serves as pastor of two rural ELCA congregations both named Salem Lutheran in Jackson County in eastern Iowa. The churches are in the communities of Andrew and Spragueville.

Pastor Ron and his wife Karen have a love for the Northwoods of Minnesota. They are the parents of three adult children.

"It is a blessed thing to know that no power on earth, no temptation, no human frailty can dissolve what God holds together." ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian