FLC STAFF

​Rev. Dr. William Nelsen (Pastor Bill)
Interim Pastor
​Rev. Dr. William Nelsen has served in a variety of positions in educational and religious institutions throughout his career.  For 18 years he served as president of Scholarship America, headquartered in St. Peter.  In the field of education, he was also president of Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, vice president of St. Olaf College, Northfield, university minister and interim president of Midland University, Fremont, NE. Recently, as a member of The Registry for College and University Presidents, he served for two years as interim president of Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA.  As an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, he has served parishes in Gaylord, rural Gaylord, New Auburn, and Lester Prairie, and he has been a member of the staff of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod.

A graduate of Midland University, Rev. Nelsen studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, the University of Erlangen in Germany, and Luther Seminary in St. Paul.  He also holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.  He has written extensively in the fields of religion, ethics, education, and community and civic service. 
Pastor Bill and his wife Margie have lived in St. Peter for 33 years and have three children and six grandchildren.  They enjoy biking, hiking, reading, gardening, travel, and community service.

Emily Bruflat
Cantor
​Emily Bruflat received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE and a Master's Degree in Sacred Music from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Emily enjoys playing the organ and piano, directing musical ensembles, and composing music for worship. She has played in bands and Jazz bands as a trombonist, and she sang as a soprano in the National Lutheran Choir for two years. Emily lives in Saint Peter with her husband Nathan and their three pets (one cat and two dogs), and they enjoy cooking, reading, Netflix, and MPR.
Calleigh Carlson
Director of Youth and Family Ministry
Calleigh Carlson, graduate of St. Peter High School in 2013 and Gustavus Adolphus College in 2017, has been named Director of Youth and Family Ministry at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter.  Calleigh is a life-long member of First Lutheran and graduated with a dual major in religion and communication studies from Gustavus.  She has had valuable experiences in working with youth in the Tennis and Life Camps at GAC and other sports events, and at First Lutheran.



​Office Coordinator
​Facilities Coordinator
Karen Smithers
Bookkeeper
Dave Pehrson
Custodian
David Fienen
Volunteer Archivist
Retired from Gustavus Adolphus College after 38 years on the faculty.  He was Cantor at Christ Chapel, taught organ & music theory, chair of Music Department, Provost and Dean of the College.  He remains active as a pianist, organist harpsichordist and handbell musician.  ​

FLC Office Contact Info

507.934.3060
507.934.3847 Fax
flcstpoffice@gmail.com