STAFF & LEADERSHIP
Joe Natwick
PASTOR
Joe hails from the snow-covered plains of Fargo, ND. Growing up, he spent summers on Lake Sybil in Minnesota, and split the rest of the year between attending church and cheering for the North Dakota State Bison (pronounced “biZon”).
Joe hails from the snow-covered plains of Fargo, ND. Growing up, he spent summers on Lake Sybil in Minnesota, and split the rest of the year between attending church and cheering for the North Dakota State Bison (pronounced “biZon”).
Linda Akers
Diaconal Intern
Linda started her 6-month internship on July 6, 2025. During her internship, she will be active in the entire life of the congregation.
Linda comes to Bethel with deep roots in the Lutheran faith, having been an active member at Our Savior’s Lutheran in Greeley for over 25 years.
Gary Schmidt
WORSHIP DIRECTOR
Gary was born and raised in Quebec, the French speaking part of Canada. He attended a small French speaking Mennonite church growing up. At the age of six he told his parents he would be a pianist/musician when he grew up and the rest is history!
Gary was born and raised in Quebec, the French speaking part of Canada. He attended a small French speaking Mennonite church growing up. At the age of six he told his parents he would be a pianist/musician when he grew up and the rest is history!
Mandy Toms
Discipleship & Outreach Minister
After finishing college, Mandy married her high school sweetheart, Jeff and in 2002 they made the short trek from Nebraska to Colorado. Their biggest blessing has been their six kiddos: Sutton, Pearson, Peter, Cyrus, Hadley, and Sophia. They also have three pups – Sue, Ruger, and Duke.
After finishing college, Mandy married her high school sweetheart, Jeff and in 2002 they made the short trek from Nebraska to Colorado. Their biggest blessing has been their six kiddos: Sutton, Pearson, Peter, Cyrus, Hadley, and Sophia. They also have three pups – Sue, Ruger, and Duke.
Katie Adams
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Katie Adams, her husband, Mike, and their 8-year-old twins moved to Windsor from Nebraska in the summer of 2020. When they first visited Bethel, they were impressed by the warm welcome, the sense of community and the excitement their kids got from attending youth ministry activities.
Katie Adams, her husband, Mike, and their 8-year-old twins moved to Windsor from Nebraska in the summer of 2020. When they first visited Bethel, they were impressed by the warm welcome, the sense of community and the excitement their kids got from attending youth ministry activities.
Anna Wemmerus
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Anna is a Northern Colorado native who left to chase after a cute guy. After she and the love of her life had kids they moved back to Colorado to raise them near their tribe. They have been in Windsor for 12 years, so it all worked out okay!
Anna is a Northern Colorado native who left to chase after a cute guy. After she and the love of her life had kids they moved back to Colorado to raise them near their tribe. They have been in Windsor for 12 years, so it all worked out okay!
Renae Kamerzel
EVENT COORDINATOR/CUSTODIAN
Renae was born and raised here in Windsor and has never left. Her parents and grandparents farmed north of Windsor. She was also baptized, confirmed, and married right here at Bethel. Renae’s grandparents were charter members and helped build Bethel.
Renae was born and raised here in Windsor and has never left. Her parents and grandparents farmed north of Windsor. She was also baptized, confirmed, and married right here at Bethel. Renae’s grandparents were charter members and helped build Bethel.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
President: Shelby Johnson
Vice President: Bill Stopperan
Treasurer: Laurie Hillman
Secretary: Debbie Campbell
Amanda Wassenaar
Mike Adams
Roger Larsen
Jody Engel
Leianne Hastings
