Meet Our Ministry Staff

Pastor Patrick Pinion
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Pastor Pinion has been serving St. John since February 2014. He loves helping people of all ages grow closer to Jesus Christ. He is active (when not injured) and enjoys playing and watching sports of all kinds. He also likes to read and spend time with his family.
This self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd would someday love to travel to space, if only he could overcome his fear of heights.
Email Pastor Pinion
Pastor Pinion has been serving St. John since February 2014. He loves helping people of all ages grow closer to Jesus Christ. He is active (when not injured) and enjoys playing and watching sports of all kinds. He also likes to read and spend time with his family.
This self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd would someday love to travel to space, if only he could overcome his fear of heights.

Joe Ferwerda, DCE
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Joe Ferwerda has been serving as Director of Christian Education at St. John since February 2016. He has been a DCE for over ten years and has served congregations in both Connecticut and Illinois. He has a passion for teaching confirmation, leading youth group, and drama ministry. He enjoys spending time with his wife Julia and their son Corey and daughter Abigail. He enjoys cheering for the Blackhawks, Vikings, and Twins. He also enjoys playing sports like basketball, softball, and golf.
