REV. DR. ERIC FINSAND
Pastor Eric came to Christ the Servant in August of 2009. He makes Bellingham his home with wife Chris and sons Simon and Andrew. His journey to Bellingham has taken him many places; early childhood in South Dakota, high school years in Tucson, college in Los Angeles, youth ministry internships in the Seattle area, missionary service as a lay person and pastor in Japan, and pastorates in western and southeastern Minnesota. His seminary journey included his M.Div. at Luther Northwestern in St. Paul, and a D.Min. in Homiletics at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
Pastor Eric feels privileged to serve at Christ the Servant as a partner in ministry with so many gifted and giving members of this part of the body of Christ. He especially loves preaching and leading worship, teaching adults and kids, visitation and conversation in moments of crisis or transition, and working with individuals and groups within the Church to match gifts and abilities with opportunities for ministry.
Contact Pastor Eric by e-mail at pastoreric@ctslutheran.org
Pastor Eric came to Christ the Servant in August of 2009. He makes Bellingham his home with wife Chris and sons Simon and Andrew. His journey to Bellingham has taken him many places; early childhood in South Dakota, high school years in Tucson, college in Los Angeles, youth ministry internships in the Seattle area, missionary service as a lay person and pastor in Japan, and pastorates in western and southeastern Minnesota. His seminary journey included his M.Div. at Luther Northwestern in St. Paul, and a D.Min. in Homiletics at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
Pastor Eric feels privileged to serve at Christ the Servant as a partner in ministry with so many gifted and giving members of this part of the body of Christ. He especially loves preaching and leading worship, teaching adults and kids, visitation and conversation in moments of crisis or transition, and working with individuals and groups within the Church to match gifts and abilities with opportunities for ministry.
Contact Pastor Eric by e-mail at pastoreric@ctslutheran.org
Director of Children and Youth Ministry
Nicole Pridachuk
Nicole began her ministry to the children and youth of Christ the Servant in October of 2019. She seeks to connect children and youth to the love of Christ through liturgy, story, drama, and family engagement in the life of the Church. Nicole comes to our congregation after 9 years of faithful youth ministry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bellingham and has a certificate in Youth and Family Ministries from Bexley Seabury Seminary.
Nicole is wife to Matt, mom to two teens, Ellie and Kai, and dog mom to her Pug, Rigby. The family enjoys being active in the community of Meridian School district, travelling throughout the Pacific Northwest, and all things Disney-related.
Contact Nicole by email at nicole@ctslutheran.org
Nicole Pridachuk
Nicole began her ministry to the children and youth of Christ the Servant in October of 2019. She seeks to connect children and youth to the love of Christ through liturgy, story, drama, and family engagement in the life of the Church. Nicole comes to our congregation after 9 years of faithful youth ministry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bellingham and has a certificate in Youth and Family Ministries from Bexley Seabury Seminary.
Nicole is wife to Matt, mom to two teens, Ellie and Kai, and dog mom to her Pug, Rigby. The family enjoys being active in the community of Meridian School district, travelling throughout the Pacific Northwest, and all things Disney-related.
Contact Nicole by email at nicole@ctslutheran.org
Office Administrator
Jean Ross
Jean comes with a passion for service. She brings a humility and gentleness which will be the first public face of our congregation to many in our community and future. Jean bring a rich history of life, volunteer, and work experiences. A native of southern California, Jean’s life has been profoundly shaped in the journey’s she has shared with her spouse, Robin. As a professional football coach, Jean’s husband has served at collegiate levels in California, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Iowa, and Wyoming. In each of these roles, Jean has invested herself in each new community, both as a colleague in a variety of professional settings, and as a volunteer in local service groups. She is available to field phone calls and emails, tend our shared ministry calendar, and shepherd our publications.
E-mail: office@ctslutheran.org
Jean Ross
Jean comes with a passion for service. She brings a humility and gentleness which will be the first public face of our congregation to many in our community and future. Jean bring a rich history of life, volunteer, and work experiences. A native of southern California, Jean’s life has been profoundly shaped in the journey’s she has shared with her spouse, Robin. As a professional football coach, Jean’s husband has served at collegiate levels in California, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Iowa, and Wyoming. In each of these roles, Jean has invested herself in each new community, both as a colleague in a variety of professional settings, and as a volunteer in local service groups. She is available to field phone calls and emails, tend our shared ministry calendar, and shepherd our publications.
E-mail: office@ctslutheran.org