Our Staff
Rev. Bryan Odeen
Pastor
Pastor Bryan Odeen, grew up in Loyal, Wisconsin. He studied music therapy at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. After spending some time working in hospice care, he began his studies at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, IA and graduated in 2018. During seminary, he had the chance to work at churches in Cedar Falls, IA, Mason City, IA, and Warren, IL and, after his ordination, served as Associate Pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage, IA. He enjoys running, bike riding, songwriting, reading, and spending time reading aloud with his family. He and his wife, Lisamarie, have three children – Maren, Hattie, and Anders – and each bring him joy with their love, talents, and interests.
Mia Kruse
Organist and Music Ministry Coordinator
Mia Kruse joined the staff at St. Peder’s in 2021. Prior to coming to St. Peder’s she worked as the Director of Orchestras for the Huron Public Schools in Huron, South Dakota. Mia has over 20 years of experience working in music ministry. She has served as music director, choir director, organist, and leader of children’s music ministry in various churches throughout the midwest. She grew up in rural Minnesota and received a Bachelor of Music degree from Concordia College, Moorhead. Over the past twenty years she has led a busy life as a private piano and vocal teacher, performer, church musician, and mother of four.
Frances Stevenson
Office Coordinator
Frances Stevenson joined St. Peder’s Lutheran Church in November 2025 as the Office Coordinator. Frances grew up in Minnetonka and was raised in the Episcopal Church. She graduated from Luther College in 2017 and went on to serve in Lutheran Volunteer Corps in the Twin Cities. Frances has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. She also works for Eden Prairie United Methodist Church as their Administrative Coordinator. She enjoys reading, biking, and spending time with her cats and her nephew Everett.