But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Senior Pastor
Pastor Rod Serbus was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He attended Concordia Seminary (St. Louis) and there found his love for the preaching event. At seminary, he also found the love of his life, Deaconess Phaedra. Pastor Rod and Phaedra have four children who enjoy spending time together in motion, whether inside or outside. Pastor Rod enjoys the study of homiletics, hunting, shooting (pistol, rifle, archery), photography, and weight lifting. He has been blessed to be a husband, father and pastor, and finds great joy in each vocation.
Associate Pastor
Pastor Ben was born in Plano, Texas, and met his wife, Emily, while studying communication and theatre at Concordia University Nebraska. After attending Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, he was ordained and installed as Associate Pastor here at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in July 2023. Ben has a deep love for the church community as the Body of Christ, which motivates his pastoral ministry and writings. He is always excited to discuss the latest technology trends, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, mixology, or why cats are the best pets.
Church Office Secretary
Bethany loves being part of the church family at Bethlehem with her husband, Joe, and their two kids, Georgia and James. They believe this is a special place where the Word of God is always present. After over a decade in marketing, Bethany joined the church staff in 2024 and enjoys serving the congregation. Feel free to stop by the office and say hi!
We invite you to reach out to our leadership team with any questions you may have about our ministries, beliefs, or practices. We look forward to walking in the light of Christ with you!
