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  • Lucas Woodford

    Class of 1998

    Lucas Woodford, B.A. ’98 has been elected to a third term as President of the Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. He serves as Associate Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington, Minn.

  • Connor Kern

    Class of 2023

    Connor Kern, M.S. ’23 has been hired as the associate director for budget and compliance at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.

  • Stefanee Clontz (Escay)

    Class of 2003

    Stefanee (Escay) Clontz, B.A. ’03 joined HydraPlus in September of 2022 to incorporate GLP-1s, testosterone replacement, peptide therapy, and aesthetics into their three med spa locations. She is excited that they are opening up a fourth location after less than three years!

    Stefanee Clontz (Escay)

  • Carl Clomon

    Class of 2023

    Carl Clomon, B.A. ’23 is the Music Director of the Amazing Grace Chorus of Walker West Music Academy.

  • Cara Elstad

    Class of 2025

    Cara Elstad, B.A. ’25 passed the NCLEX-RN exam, and she has accepted a job in the RN New Grad Program with St. Charles Hospital in Prineville, Ore., which starts on August 18, 2025.

    Cara Elstad

  • Sumaiya Islam

    Class of 2023

    Sumaiya Islam, M.S. ’24 is currently working in a role that directly aligns with her degree. She shares: “it’s been gratifying to apply what I learned at CSP in a meaningful, practical way. It’s fulfilling to see how my academic background has prepared me for real-world challenges and contributed to my professional growth. I’m grateful…

    Sumaiya Islam

  • Leticia Snow

    Class of 2022

    Leticia Snow, M.A. ’22 is starting a new job with Dakota County conducting family assessments on July 14. She is also starting an Master of Social Work program with Western New Mexico University in August.

    Leticia Snow

  • David Becker

    Class of 1978

    David Becker, B.A. ’78 retired in 2025 after serving 36 years at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Aitkin, Minn.

  • Alice Smith (Kratt)

    Class of 1962

    Alice (Kratt) Smith, J.C. ’62, M.A. ’00 recently released Rearview Mirror: Following God’s Callings. It is an interactive devotional/memoir with pages for prayer and reflection.

    Alice Smith (Kratt)

  • David Langemo

    Class of 1994

    David Langemo, B.A. ’94, M.A. ’07 has accepted a new position as the Director of Operations with Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis, Minn. I oversee HR, Communications & Marketing, Daily Operations, Facilities, Finance, Security, Stewardship, and Theater Arts.

  • Darrell Kobs

    Class of 1969

    Darrell Kobs, A.A. ’69 celebrated 50 years as a pastor in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod on June 22, 2025.

  • Mark Janzen

    Class of 1981

    Mark Janzen, B.A. ’81 changed status from retired to recovering pastor.

    Mark Janzen