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Our Team

Say hello to the team at Zion Lutheran Church!

Meet our team

Hello from the team at Zion Lutheran Church. Send us a message with any questions you may have.

Elaine Sveet- Senior Pastor

Pastor Elaine joined our team in January of 2023.


Contact Pastor Elaine

Phone: 701-771-7906

Email: pastorelainesveet@gmail.com

Natasha Woitzel-Kolles - Associate Pastor

Pastor Natasha has served as the Associate Pastor at Zion since 2018.


Contact Pastor Natasha

Phone: 701-230-1632

Email: pastornatasha001@gmail.com

Chris Torgeson - Director of Education & Family Ministry

Chris joined the Zion team in 2008 as the Education Director.


Contact Chris

Phone: 701-852-1872

Email: zionndeducation@gmail.com

Kortni Plorin - Youth Director

Kortni joined the Zion Lutheran Church team in 2018 as the Youth Director (grades 6th-12th).


Contact Kortni

Phone: 701-852-1872

Email: zionndyouth@gmail.com

Amanda Babcock- Office Manager

Amanda joined the Zion team in October of 2023 as the Office Manager.


Contact Amanda

Phone: 701-852-1872

Email: ZLC@srt.com

Eric Burckhard - Custodian & Production Technician

Eric has served Zion since 2014 as the Custodian (jack of all trades & master of most). In 2020, live-streaming services and events along with recorded video became another important role he plays.


Contact Eric

Phone: 701-852-1872

Email: ericb58785@gmail.com