Michael Geml, Pastor (60 sec)
Pastor Geml is originally from the suburban Detroit
area. He and his wife Ruth were married in October 1984. They
have three
children, Jaclyn, Angela and Steven. Pastor Geml earned a degree in
Family
Life Education from Spring Arbor College in Spring Arbor, Michigan. He
also earned his Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Theological
Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has served as Associate Pastor at St.
Mark since 2003; accepted the call to be Senior Pastor in 2006.
Pastor Geml has a true passion for all of God's people.
Tricia Crane, Director of Parish Music (30 sec)
Mrs.
Crane has been
serving as the Director of Parish Music and Music Teacher at St. Mark
for five years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education in
2004 from Cleveland State University, graduating with honors. She uses
the Kodaly Pedagogy of music education in her approach to teaching and
directing ensembles, and has completed her first level in the Kodaly
teacher training. She enjoys working with young and old alike to help
all realize their God-given talents.
Lavaun Steinbrunn, Church Secretary