Rev. Joel Andrew Christensen Dietrich was born on September 28, 1978, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He is the sixth child of Rev. and Mrs. Adam A. (Marlene G. Kargaard) Dieterich. He was received into God’s family through Holy Baptism on October 8, 1978, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hodgkins, Illinois, where he was also confirmed in… Read More »
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Robin Phillips
Robin Phillips’ Biography: Robin Phillips became the Church secretary in July 2016. She was born and raised in Rapid City, SD and is the youngest of six children. She married Geoff Phillips on September 30, 1993 and they have one son, Hunter. She met Geoff while he was stationed at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Being a… Read More »
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Josh joined the staff of Zion in May of 2011. He directs the senior choir and serves as the lead trumpet in our brass ensemble. Josh holds a Master of Music degree in vocal performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from Washington State University. Josh also owns… Read More »
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Nancy joined the Zion staff in May 2011. She serves as organist and organizes the music program, coordinating the senior choir, hand chimes, confirmation music, and instrumental ensembles. She also serves as director of Zion Music Academy. Nancy holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Master’s… Read More »
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