Meet Our Ministry Team and Church Leaders

We give thanks for the many people at St. Paul’s who use their time and talents to the glory of God and in love of the neighbor.

Pr. Joanna Kathol

Pr. Joanna is a first-call pastor and is excited to be at St. Paul’s! She has a degree in Psychology and graduated from Luther Seminary with her Master of Divinity degree in 2023. Some of Pr. Joanna’s passions for ministry include preaching, pastoral care, community service and helping people grow in faith.

Elysia McGill

Elysia is our choir director at St. Paul’s. She is also involved in the Women of the ELCA and the Vice President on the Nebraska Synod’s Council. She teaches music in Sabetha, KS, and she and her husband Matt are the proud parents of two daughters, Madyson & Pyper.

Alisha Sutton

Alisha is our organist and choir accompanist. She is a vocal music teacher at Falls City Public Schools. She and her husband Shane are the proud parents of five children: Dylan, Alexis, Piper, Harley, and Liam.

Office Manager

Our office manager keeps our church running smoothly—creating our bulletins and newsletters, assisting members in the office, and handling the bookkeeping.

Vickie Ziegler

Vickie is our dedicated custodian, keeping our building safe and looking sharp. She is active in the VFW Post 1765 Ladies’ Auxiliary, with whom she volunteers to support and honor the veterans of our Falls City community.

2024 Church Council & Assignments

Matt McGill—President, Social Ministry

Randy Scott—Vice President, Property

Alisha Sutton—Secretary, Music & Worship

Tony Rieschick—Treasurer

Donna Bentley—Memorial

Linda Kirkendall—Evangelism

Stan Duerfeldt—Christian Education

Harley Sutton—Youth