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Doug Pagitt
is the pastor of Solomon's Porch. Doug is the husband of Shelley and father of Michon, Taylor, Ruben and Chico. Doug is a graduate of Bethel Seminary. Doug is also part of Emergent - a generative friendship of missional church leaders around the world.
DougPagitt@solomonsporch.com

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Ben Johnson
is the director of music at Solomon's Porch. Ben recieved his music degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth in vocal performance and can occationally be seen onstage with the Minnesota opera. He also plays locally in a band called Olivia with some other guys from the Porch. Ben and his wife Jennifer have 2 children, Josiah and Lydia." At Solomon's porch we encourage our participants to join in and create the music that teaches us, helps us to worship, and allows us to groan along with creation. We believe that music can do all these things and more."

ben@solomonsporch.com

Hannah Lieder
is the church administrator at Solomon's Porch. Hannah graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in Geography and Art History. Hannah loves the outdoor and the sea, especially scuba diving. Her and her husband Kevin share their home with a variety of people living in community.

hannah@solomonsporch.com

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Colleen Shealer Olson
Colleen is the children's director here at SP.  Colleen graduated from Bethel College with a degree in Art Education.  She is the wife of Thom Olson, and teacher of preschoolers.  At Solomon's Porch we recognize that children are essential to the spiritual formation of our community, and attempt to involve kids fully in the life of the church.

Colleenshealer@aol.com

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Luke Hillestad
works as our custodian and as a Visual Arts director. He is married to Michelle. He is also a Land Surveyor and freelance artist. Contact him if you would like to contribute to the cleanliness of our building, help make facility improvements or participate in the arts at the Porch.

luke@solomonsporch.com


Michelle Hillestad

Michelle Hillestad
Michelle plans the flow of things for the Sunday night gatherings, including what you see on the overhead screens, the elements of communion, and the prayers and historical pieces we read together. Michelle's awesome dad Tim and sister Rachel also go to Solomon's Porch, and Michelle is excited to be Married to Luke, the Porch custodian/art facilitator.

Michelle@solomonsporch.com

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Abby is the Coordinator of Vecinos. Abby graduated with a degree in Spanish from Gustavus Adolphus College. She enjoys spending time with her husband at the Boundary Waters Experience camp in the summers, singing karoke at the Ely Steakhouse, playing in the sunshine and figuring out what the difference is between a plant and a weed! And she loves to dance.

Abby@solomonsporch.com
Bob and Lauren Brown

Bob Brown
Bob helps people get connected here at Solomon's Porch. He is husband to Lauren and is currently pursuing his Masters of Divinity at Luther Seminary just over the Mississippi River in St. Paul.

bob@solomonsporch.com