As a boy Shawn Neider’s father worked for the forest service. When Shawn was in middle school his father went to the seminary and became a pastor. At that time Shawn believed he didn’t want to go through all that work, move to the city and go to a seminary. But when he got on his own, started college and reading the Bible, he saw that God had put into his heart to serve God as a pastor. He wasn’t ready, he enjoyed doing forestry work. The next 10 years was spent in forestry along with the army reserves and two years active duty. Finally, the timing worked out and he attended the seminary. “It was a lot of work but definitely worthwhile, my first calling was Grand Coulee and Coulee City”. Shawn has been the Pastor since 2011. “I spend lots of time with good people. We work well together, through all the ups and downs”.
For recreation Shawn enjoys biking, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking, kayaking, exercising, soft ball, hockey, and spending time with his wife, Tonya.

Board of Elders: Spiritual care ministry
Trustees: Property Care Ministry
Lutheran Women's Missionary League: Ladies Auxiliary Mission Ministry

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)