PASTOR JESSE GREENHAGEN

Pastor Jesse Greenhagen is from Waverly, Minnesota, a small town west of the Twin Cities. Jesse has two brothers. Chase, his identical twin, is training to become a Pastor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne (CTSFW) and is in his third year of studies.(Vicarage) Tyler, his older brother, works in real estate and lives in Minnesota with his wife, Katelyn.Jesse studied mechanical engineering at Valparaiso University and received his Masters Degree at the University of Minnesota. He ran collegiate cross-country at Valparaiso University and still loves running today! Following his graduate studies, Jesse worked as an engineer in the medical device industry before attending CTSFW. While studying at the seminary, Jesse operated a side business selling laser engraved Christian artwork. It was at an art fair in Madison, Wisconsin that Jesse met his wife Kristina, a lifetime Wisconsinite. Kristina grew up in Madison with her two sisters, Jessica and Michelle. Jesse and Kristina were married at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis last August (2023) and are now expecting their first baby in June! Jesse is especially interested in campus ministry. He has previous experience serving as the Director of Outreach at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis, and he started a campus ministry at Purdue - Fort Wayne.

Jesse and Kristina also enjoy hiking outdoors, cooking together, and exploring Bougie Coffee shops.