PASTORS & STAFF

Alyssa Herrig will begin her ministry with us in July of 2024. She was attracted to our opportunity because it allowed her to continue leading a creative ministry for children and families while expanding her horizons through our variety of efforts to love the world. After growing up in southern MN, Alyssa is a proud graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. She has led Children, Youth & Family ministries in Alexandria, Jackson, and Mankato and also worked for the Girl Scouts here in the Twin Cities. Alyssa brings with her a deep love of the church and a real passion for connecting with people of all ages.

Before coming to Prince of Peace, I served as a director of high school and young adult ministry for 12 years. I studied social work at Concordia College and obtained my MA in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry from Luther Seminary. I also have the privilege of serving on the Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp board of directors and have a passion for outdoor ministry. My husband Brice and I met while serving as camp counselors at Camp Wapo. We have two busy boys, Simon and Silas. Brice is the Lead Pastor of Resurrection Lutheran in Woodbury. I enjoy playing outside with my boys, baking, cooking, watching reality TV, traveling to the family cabin near Hayward, WI, and spending time with my girlfriends.

Steve currently holds two significant titles here at Prince of Peace: “Longest-Serving Staff Member” and “Staff Member Most Likely To See The Sun Rise While Working.”

I have my BA in Music Education from St. Olaf College and further study at Luther Seminary. I love working with youth and taking canoes into the BWCA. I also work at Haas Instrument Repair as a brass technician and love to play my trumpet and euphonium whenever I can. I’ve written hymns, choral arrangements and a few band pieces. I use a variety of musical and liturgical styles to craft meaningful worship experiences, everything from traditional settings to band-led, with “big band” services being a regular favorite.  I try to make use of all the talent here at Prince of Peace and from those I know in the community.  Maybe you would like to play or sing with us sometime?

I direct the Chancel Choir (adult mixed voices) and Bells of Peace (adult five-octave handbell ensemble) at Prince of peace. I just completed my sixteenth year on staff and also my 37th year in Lutheran church music ministry. Education: Masters in Music History from the University of Wisconsin, BM in Voice and Music Education from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN