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Pastor Dick Jepsen was born in and attended high school in Blue Island, IL (First Suburb South of Chicago). He attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa where he met his wife Joyce, whom he married on June 11, 1960. {astor Dick graduated from Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa in 1965. He has served congregations in Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma and Bella Vista, AR. He retired on March 1, 2004 from United Lutheran in Bella Vista. Pastor Dick and Joyce have four daughters and 10 grandchildren.

email: djebsen@gslc-arkansas.org

Dick Jebsen, Interim Pastor

Jane Coffin has been a member at Good Shepherd for 7 years. Her duties include preparing the bulletin, the monthly newsletter, and scheduling volunteers. She offers support for other staff members and groups within the church. Her favorite day to work is Tuesday, when the Love Bear group is making Bears. It reminds her that Good Shepherd is a vibrant, active, caring church. She and her husband, Robby, have four children Abe, Max, Ida and Ira. email: jane@gslc-arkansas.org

Jane Coffin, Administrative Secrertary        

Bob Mueller is recognized as one of the best organists in the USA. As our Music Director, he also directs the adult choir, band, and bell choir. A professor of composition at the University of Arkansas, he composes much of the church band & choir music. Bob has been our Music Director since 1998.
Bob is married to Tess Delaplain, a professor of oboe at the University. Together they have three children: Tara; Erica; and Alex

email: bmuel@gslc-arkansas.org

Bob Mueller, Director of Music

Kim Krummel is concerned with all activities and education associated with preschool children through senior high. Kim directly administers the church Sunday School program including summer Sunday School during the months of June & July. Before joining our staff in 2000, Kim was a kindergarten teacher and assistant director of a local day care center.

Kim is married to Dale Krummel and they have two children: Matthew & Maggie.

email: kim@gslc-arkansas.org



Kim Krummel, Youth Director

Sara Cooper's responsibilities fall into a couple of major areas: membership and fellowship. She is also in charge of starting new groups and activities. Prior to joining the staff in October 2004, Sara worked as a Marketing Manager at the Sam's Club Home Office. Sara is married to Drew Cooper and they have one child: Katherine.

email: sara@gslc-arkansas.org

Sara Cooper, Membership Associate

Leslie Harvey works with our 3 year old through 5th grade Sunday School classes. She recruits teachers, selects curriculum, and works with projects such as our Christmas Program and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Leslie has been a member of Good Shepherd since she was 7 years old. Before joining the church staff, she taught 3rd grade for 10 years. Leslie is married to Kevin Harvey and has 2 children, Will and Mary Emma.       
email: leslie@gslc-arkansas.org
Leslie Harvey, Sunday School Coordinator