Pastor Loren Gerdes and his wife Nancy moved in 2001 from Wisconsin to
join the ministry staff. Both are Midwesterners, growing up in Minnesota
and Wisconsin. As teenagers, both heard God's call to ministry and
attended North Central University in Minneapolis. There they met, fell in
love, and married. God has blessed them with a daughter, a son &
daughter-in-law, and three grandsons -- the joy of their lives.
During college, Loren and Nancy traveled in musical groups. Upon entering
full-time ministry in 1973, they continued to develop their musical gifts along
with preaching, teaching and all other aspects of church ministry. Loren
and Nancy have served as Associates and Senior Pastors in Minnesota, Michigan,
Illinois and Wisconsin before answering the call to Sun City West.
Their love for passionately worshipping God is evident as they lead people into
the presence of the Lord, firmly believing that miracles happen and needs are
met as the congregation comes before God with open hearts and simple
faith. Under Pastor Loren's leadership, the choir adds a dynamic
dimension to the worship service. His outstanding and accomplished piano
and keyboard accompaniment makes every soloist feel like a professional.
Pastor Loren's vision and prayer for the Church On The Green is that we,
individually and corporately, will grow in passionate love and commitment to
the Lord Jesus Christ, to each other, and to the world around us.
Furthermore, that as we grow and mature in Christ, His love and power will flow
through us to truly make a difference in the lives of those we meet, as well as
the community.
Rev. Loren Gerdes