Pastor Jeff Anderson (PJ) is the Senior Pastor at Bethel Lutheran Ministries.  His mission statement is “developing discipleship among God’s people.” Pastor Jeff wishes to share with others the love of Jesus Christ in a meaningful manner. He is interested in making the Christian’s walk of faith a very practical experience in day-to-day life.  PJ was born in Independence, MO.  He attended St. Charles High School, graduated from Concordia Teachers’ College in Seward, NE, and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.  PJ spent his vicarage year in Cupertino, CA.  PJ has served as a campus pastor at Wayne State College and administrative pastor at Grace Lutheran in Wayne, NE for 15 years.  PJ is married to Renata (Lutz) Anderson. The two of them are blessed with 3 children; Amy Jo, Aleta and Mark. Both PJ and Renata are 4-year attendees of our church body’s Pastor Leadership Institute.  PJ and Renata also share a passion for the Christian people of India who suffer daily for the name of Jesus.