Travis Aufderheide | Executive Director
Travis's time at GLLM began as a camper, which sparked a passion for outdoor ministry. In his college years, Travis worked as both summer and winter staff. While teaching, Travis returned to serve as Summer Site Director at Green Lake Bible Camp. In 2015, Travis began full-time as the GLBC Site Director and became the Executive Director in 2018. 
taufderheide@gllm.org
Gretchen Bachman | Director of Special Projects: Camp House
Gretchen's call to outdoor ministry started as a camper and summer staff member at Green Lake Bible Camp, before it was known as GLLM! This passion led her to work full-time at camps in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Oregon. She is excited to be back "where it all began", and can't wait to invite others into the life changing ministry that happens at Green Lake, Shores, and Camp House. Gretchen enjoys spending time with extended family, early morning walks, cooking and baking, and a good book.
gbachman@gllm.org
Kari Brown | Registration & Reservation Manager
Kari joined the team in December 2022. She has a background in administration and customer support and is eager to help you customize retreat accommodations that are right for your group. Kari will also be a great resource for families as they make their summer camp plans. She enjoys traveling, fishing, lake activities, and spending time with her kids and grandkids with her husband Mike. 
kbrown@gllm.org
Jon Davidson | Shores of St. Andrew Program Director
Jon is from Firth, Idaho. He served at Luther Heights Bible Camp in Idaho from 2007-2020 as camp hand, assistant cook, counselor, and program director. He has a BA from California Lutheran University and a Masters in Environmental Science from University of Idaho. His hobbies include fly fishing, backpacking, hunting , trapping, home brewing, and gardening.
jdavidson@gllm.org
Sonya Erickson | Director of Finance & Administration
Sonya started working at GLLM in 1997, and has served in a variety of positions including summer cook, winter staff, marketing and retreat coordinator. She began as Director of Finance and Administration in 2017.  Her hobbies include quilting, scrapbooking and four-wheeling.
​serickson@gllm.org
Kyle Gjerde | Shores of St Andrew Property Manager
Kyle Gjerde was welcomed back to our staff in the Fall of 2022. Kyle previously worked in the maintenance department seasonally and will serve as the Shores Property Manager full-time. He brings experience in building maintenance and small engine mechanics along with a love for camp. Kyle and his family live in New London and are excited to be back in the community they grew up in. 
kgjerde@gllm.org
Joel Johnson | Project Manager
Joel joined the GLLM staff in 2018 after serving as a member of the Board of Directors. Joel owned and operated his own construction company for some time, before handing it over to family. Joel has a great set of skills and passion for sharing his faith through work on projects and in the maintenance of our sites. We are absolutely blessed to work with Joel!
​jjohnson@gllm.org
Sara Jonasen | Director of Special Projects: Serve Boldly
Sara lives and works remotely from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. As a professional in Lutheran outdoor ministry organizations since 2004, Sara loves that we are not just listening to, but also listening for where God is calling us to serve. Sara is energized by activities in the great outdoors, adventures with her family, digging in her vegetable garden, a good scoop of ice cream, and slow neighborhood jaunts with her unamused, senior labrador retriever named Bella.
​sjonasen@gllm.org
Karla Kinzler | Food Service Director
Karla began as an Assistant Cook in 2015 and now oversees the menu planning and organization of GLLM's food service.  Karla's calm presence, deep faith, and delicious food make her a great part of our GLLM family! Karla says her favorite part of working at GLLM is her great view of the lake every work day!
kkinzler@gllm.org
Sarah Kretschmann | Director of Retreat & Hospitality Ministries
Deacon Sarah joined the team in late 2022 and is a minister of Word & Service, ordained as a Deacon in the ELCA. She most recently served at Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Raised in Madison, WI, she is returning to Minnesota where she lived for a decade before moving to Maryland three years ago with her spouse Nate. In her free time, you will find her gardening, hiking with her puppies Watson and Willow, sewing, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends.
​skretschmann@gllm.org
Steph Mead | Custodian
Steph joined our team in 2021 and we're so thankful to have her! Steph has an incredible passion for making sure that our sites and spaces are ready to welcome guests with radical hospitality. She's quick to help, isn't afraid of any task, and makes us a better staff. She enjoys making new things and finding good deals!
smead@gllm.org
Bruce Nelson | Green Lake Bible Camp Property Manager
Bruce started his position at Green Lake Bible Camp in 2018. He previously served as an auto mechanic and environmental services specialist at Glen Oaks Care Center in New London. He and his wife Nancy have 5 kids. We're so thankful to have him here and appreciate his dedication to getting a job done right!
bnelson@gllm.org
Kirsten Palan | Director of Development
Kirsten joined the year-round staff in 2017 after being being on summer staff in 2016 and 2017. Kirsten has held a number of roles at camp, involved in retreat ministry, marketing and fundraising. She's a proud staff alum and enjoys spending time with the GLLM community. Kirsten loves being outdoors, drinking coffee and learning new things!​kpalan@gllm.org
Pastor Keith Pearson | Regional Gift Planner, ELCA Foundation
Pastor Keith has been a partner in ministry with GLLM in a variety of ways: serving as a pastor at a local congregation, serving as chair of the GLLM Board of Directors, and even attending camp as a kid at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp! Pastor Keith is currently the Regional Gift Planner for the Southwestern Minnesota synod and is ready to help the friends of camp deepen their generosity through planned giving.
​keith.pearson@elca.org
Kenzie Ruiz | Director of Marketing & Communication
Kenzie lives and works remotely from Madison, Wisconsin. She has served at Crossways Camping Ministries (2004-2013), Bethel Horizons (2014-2015), and Lutheran Campus Ministries (2017-2022). She loves growing and preserving her own food as well as baking for stress-relief. She's a big fan of silent sports in all season and exploring the world through the eyes of her kiddo.
kruiz@gllm.org
Lindsey Scheid | Associate Director
Lindsey is a native of the Madison, Wisconsin area. She has served at Bethel Horizons (2007-2015, WI), Holden Village (2015-2018, WA), and Lutheran World Relief (2019-2021, MN). She enjoys photography, hiking, and travel. She brakes for squirrels, tears up when a stadium full of people sing together, and waves to farmers.
lscheid@gllm.org
Megan Strand |  Community Engagement & Day Camp Manager
Megan joined the GLLM staff in 2022. She is quick to jump into any tasks that need an extra hand. Her passion in ministry is around relationship building with families and communities. Megan enjoys being outside and spending time with family and friends.
mstrand@gllm.org
Nick Tofteland | Campaign Gift Officer
Nick is a full-time Consultant with Brenda Moore and Associates and will serve as campaign gift officer throughout the At the Water’s Edge campaign. With over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, Nick knows what it takes to establish financial stability and longevity. Outside of this role Nick is a husband and father, sports coach, and youth ministry ​​enthusiast.
ntofteland@gllm.org

board of directors

Pr. Laura Aase - Fairmont, MN
Robert Anderson - New London, MN
Pr. Justin Ask - Willmar, MN
Barb Bornhoft - New Ulm, MN
Chad Darr - Champlin, MN
Kevin Elton - Hutchinson, MN
Kelly Froehle - Maple Grove, MN
Casey Fuerst - Savage, MN
David Johnson - Cody, WY
Pr. Todd Nelsen - New London, MN
Kara Nilius - Kandiyohi, MN
Pr. Troy Pflibsen - Litchfield, MN
Brad Rice - Spicer, MN
Pr. Ann Rosendale - Sioux Falls, SD
David Struck - Moorhead, MN

Green lake lutheran ministries

Inviting all to experience the life-changing love of Jesus through vibrant settings in community and creation.
Home
Green Lake Bible Camp
9916 Lake Ave. S.
Spicer, MN 56288
Phone: 320-796-2181
Fax: 320-796-6633
camp@gllm.org
Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp
19080 16th St. NE
New London, MN 56273
​Phone: 320-354-2961
Camp House
1411 Camp House Road
Brimson, MN 55602
​Phone: 218-848-2277