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Grace Lutheran San Diego Staff
Pastor Brian W. Thomas
Pastor Thomas received his divinity training from Christ College and Concordia Seminary. He is a Thinking Fellow of 1517.org and has written books for New Reformation Publications and Creative Communications for the Parish including his latest, Clothed with Christ: A Biblical Styleguide for Sinners. Additionally, he is host of Church Matters, a YouTube channel that provides an introduction to life inside the church. As a former naval officer, he loves serving our active duty and retired veterans here in San Diego. Contact the office to schedule pastoral services including private confession, baptism, catechesis, confirmation, and pre-marital counseling.
Deaconess Doris Snashall
Deaconess Doris Snashall is a graduate of Concordia University, Irvine where she holds an MBA and a Master of Arts in Theology. She earned her Deaconess Certification from Concordia University, Chicago. Deaconess was consecrated and installed at Grace Lutheran in September 2007. She is married to Pastor Gleason and they share their cozy little Coronado home with three cozy lap cats. She loves teaching children and adults and takes delight in visiting our seniors. Deaconess feels blessed to serve the people of Grace.
Music Director/Organist, Dale Sorenson
Dale began organ lessons in grade school and went on to receive a music degree at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Concurrently he served an apprenticeship in pipe organ building. Dale has worked with L.W. Blackinton & Assoc. pipe organ builders since 1984. He has been Curator of the Spreckels organ in Balboa Park since 2015 and is also on the Executive Board of the American Guild of Organists, San Diego Chapter. Prior to coming to Grace Lutheran, Dale served as organist/choirmaster at Pilgrim (now Victory) and Trinity Lutheran churches.
Office Manager, Gretchen Jordan
Mrs. Jordan brought her experience and a diversified background to the San Diego Grace Lutheran staff in 2010. She has kept us informed and organized ever since. Gretchen handles all the administrative duties, assists with Fellowship and is quite creative. She is usually the first person you talk to when you call the church and the first friendly smile you see when you visit. Originally from Pennsylvania, Gretchen makes her home in Bonita with husband, Mark, and Smokey the cat.
