
About Us
Our Mission
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Messenger of God's Grace.
Our Vision
To nurture a deep spiritual relationship with Jesus Chris inspiring all people to Christ-like maturity, equipping them to do His work, and to celebrate and experience His love.

Purpose Statement
Rooted in the Word of God, our purpose is to...
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Nurture a deep spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ. (John 15: 1-11)
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Inspire all people to Christ-like maturity. (Ephesians 4:13)
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Equip people for ministry in the church and life mission in the world. (Ephesians 4:12, Matthew 28:19-20)
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Connect and actively welcome people of all ages and conditions of life. (Hebrews 13:2, Luke 14:13-14)
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Celebrate and Experience God. (Matthew 22:37-40)
Staff
Senior Pastor: Rev. Laurie Neill
Email: SeniorPastor@messiahfargo.com
Parish Administrator: Sharon Syrdal
Email: ParishAdmin@messiahfargo.com
Youth Director: Bud Schenk
Email: YouthDtr@messiahfargo.com
Administrative Assistant: Karen McCloud
Email: AdminAssist@messiahfargo.com
Bookkeeper: Trudy Eide
Email: Bookkeeper@messiahfargo.com
Organist/Director &
Coordinator of Music: Jim Gurney
mail: jimgurney@messiahfargo.com
W.O.W. Worship Leader &
Joy Ringers Director: Trudy Eide
Email: teide01@aol.com
Children’s Music Director: Lindsey Thorstad
Media Technician: Erik Eide
Custodian: Kelvin Fisher
Wedding Coordinators: Amanda Leichtenberg
Kimberly Groszhans