Mount Carmel Ministries · Alexandria, MN

Meet Our Team

Rev. David Blackstad
Rev. David Blackstad
Executive Director
Ext. 4
david@mountcarmelministries.com
Emma Wersal
Emma Wersal
Associate Director of Ministries
Ext. 3
emma@mountcarmelministries.com
Shae Smith
Shae Smith
Office Manager
Ext. 2
registrar@mountcarmelministries.com
Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Operations Manager
(Food Service & Facilities)
Derek@mountcarmelministries.com
Jenny Schwieters
Jenny Schwieters
Hospitality Coordinator
jenny@mountcarmelministries.com
Pam Hovland
Pam Hovland
Retreat Host & Office Support
pam@mountcarmelministries.com
Steven Wagner
Steven Wagner
Outgoing Awaken Project Director
Steven@mountcarmelministries.com
Trevor Wersal
Trevor Wersal
Incoming Awaken Project Director
Twersal625@gmail.com
Christa Johnson
Christa Johnson
Preschool Director
christa@mountcarmelministries.com

Governing with
faithfulness and care.

The Mount Carmel Ministries Board of Trustees consists of men and women elected by the Proclaimers — the voting members of Mount Carmel. Each year at our Annual Meeting, Board of Trustee candidates are elected, each for a three-year term.

Annika Thalmann
Fargo, ND
Dave Wollan
Hutchinson, MN
Micah Johnson
Hawley, MN
Gretchen Ronnevik
Fergus Falls, MN
Nijhar Jharia Minz
New Brighton, MN
Martha Hanson
Morris, MN
Tim Knorek
Sauk Rapids, MN
Michael Pierson
Kasota, MN
Brett Koopman
Maple Grove, MN
Dave Lemon
Alexandria, MN
Mandi Buonincontro
Fort Atkinson, WI

We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you have a question, want to plan a retreat, or simply want to connect — our team is here and glad to help.

Call us at (320) 846-2744  ·  office@mountcarmelministries.com

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