Staff & Leaders

Staff & Leaders

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Senior Pastor

Meredith Bedker Musaus

Welcome to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, where I have had the privilege of serving as Senior Pastor for nearly seventeen years. We are living into our values of being a Rooted, Relevant, and Relational congregation. I love to tell stories but would never “jest” about our mission which is “To grow disciples across all generations to do justice, welcome with love, and serve humbly with God.” Bio I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, where my dad worked for Texaco, Inc.…
Pastor of Discipleship & Faith Formation

Pastor Andy Fetters

Pastor Andy was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. His home congregation is First English Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he was baptized, raised, confirmed, and married. He has worked in several Cleveland, Columbus, Houston, Detroit, and New York congregations. Since 2012, he has served Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Pastor Andy was born into a large family with 16 brothers (3 adopted, 2 biological, and 11 foster brothers. All his foster brothers and one of his…
Deacon – Minister of Care & Community

Ellie Schmidtke

As the Minister of Care and Community, Deacon Ellie’s primary work includes ministry to senior citizens and disabled adults. She is the liaison for many ministries at Holy Cross. She communicates with important community, synod, and local and regional agencies to support those over 65 and disabled adults. She also helps to support those who are sick by performing home, hospital, nursing home, and rehabilitation center visits. Ellie also runs our Prayer Chain. Her hard work here brings care and…
Parish Administrator / AV Manager

Jeff Boardman

The Parish Administrator is responsible for directing all church administrative functions, overseeing facilities and grounds maintenance and repair, and supervising staff responsible for supporting these tasks.  The Audio Video Manager is responsible for engineering, coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring audiovisual staff and technical needs during worship, holidays, rehearsals, and special events. Bio Jeff was born and raised in Wauwatosa, WI. He received his BS in Mass Communications/Audio Engineering with a minor in business from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN.…
Administrative Assistant of Worship

Paula Fiorvento

As Administrative Assistant/Worship Support, Paula is responsible for office support, answering phones, and the publication of worship support resources. She is the glue that holds everything together as she manages many details that help the staff perform their jobs to the best of their ability and that help the congregation to be able to participate to their fullest desired ability. Bio Paula Fiorvento grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She worked as an administrative assistant for General Motors Assembly Division in…
Financial Administrator

Kristi Bonnell

As Financial Administrator Kristi is responsible for the management of all church and preschool financial operations and reporting. Kristi works closely with the Parish Administrator and Treasurer in her varied responsibilities here at Holy Cross.  Bio Kristi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Production Operations Management, Master’s Degree in Organizational Management, and a Master’s Certificate in Homeland Security. About Kristi grew up in Germantown, Wisconsin. She retired from the U.S. Army in October 2020 after 24 years of service. She spends…
Director of Communication

Angelica Dudenhofer

As our Director of Communications, Angelica has primary responsibility for all communications of Holy Cross. She will create and implement a strategy of digital evangelism and will work closely with our Pastors, Parish Administrator, and Ministry Teams in creating content, copy, and visuals for our website, social media platforms, worship production, print publications, and press relations. Bio Angelica has approximately 13 years of professional Communications experience at church level, agency level, for small mom and pop shops, and large corporations.…
Facilites & Technology Manager

Patrick Kendall

Patrick takes care of our facilities and technology needs but does much more. In fact, one might say he is our office factotum. He knows a lot about many things and is always willing to learn more. He is eager to help his fellow co-workers with whatever they need, and he does it with a smile. Holy Cross would not be the same without him. Bio Patrick has a degree in Interior Design and his CNA and EMT certifications. Additionally,…
Minister Of Music

Mike Jacklin

The Minister of Music coordinates the music program, serves as principal organist, and oversees the choral choirs. Bio Mike Jacklin was born and raised in Chicago, IL.  He started his ministry in music as a freshman in High School playing for mass at the Catholic church he attended school at. Mike’s studies include time at the Chicago Conservatory of Music and private studies with Dr. Mark Russakoff organ professor at Roosevelt University.  Mike has spent 40+ years as a church…
Assistant Minister of Music

Karen Heins

As Assistant Minister of Music, Karen leads and directs the Celebration band, and children’s choir, and assists in choirs in a way that proclaims the Gospel, glorifies God, and enhances worship.  Bio Karen Heins grew up as a daughter of a pastor. She’s lived in New York State, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  She graduated from Stritch University in Milwaukee with a B.S. in Music Education with an emphasis on Vocal and General Music.  She came to Holy Cross in the…
Chancel Choir Accompanist

Phil Smith

Bio Phil was born and grew up in Menomonee Falls. He received his BA in Music/Business from Carroll University (including one year at the University of Nottingham, UK.) Phil became a member of Holy Cross in 1998, shortly after moving back to this area from New York where he had a long career working for a major British-owned music publisher. He joined the Holy Cross music staff shortly thereafter and also volunteers in the Celebration Band, Spirit of Harmony a…
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