Zion Staff

Pastor

Rev. Andrew J. Carlson, Sr.

Administrative Assistant 

Janice Witt

Discipleship Coordinator 

Heather Koch

Music Director 

Josh Vigran

SENIOR PASTOR

Rev. Andrew J. Carlson, Sr., acarlson@zionfairbanks.org

As our Senior Pastor, Pastor Carlson preaches and teaches, leads our staff, and connects with Open Arms Child Development Center. He accepted the call to Zion and Open Arms in September, 2020 and began serving November 1, 2020.  For a complete biography click on the link below:

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR                                                                                                   

Pastor Andrew Carlson, acarlson@zionfairbanks.org

Pastor Carlson takes care of the day-to-day business operations of Zion and is responsible for the facilities and grounds. 

OPEN ARMS DIRECTOR

Elia Peterson,  epeterson@openarmsfairbanks.org

Elia serves as the director of Open Arms Child Development Center, which is a ministry of Zion Lutheran and has connected facilities with Zion.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Janice Witt, zion@zionfairbanks.org.

Janice prepares newsletters, updates our website, tracks attendance, and puts together worship materials to support Sunday's services. 

DISCIPLESHIP COORDINATOR

Heather Koch, Hkoch@zionfairbanks.org.

Heather oversees the education aspects of Zion, like Sunday School, youth activities, and adult Bible studies.  She also coordinates youth and family ministry which includes special events.

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Josh Vigran,  joshvigranmusic@gmail.com

The music director's goal is to perform only for an audience of One, while also creating an environment where people connect with the Lord and be ministered to by the Holy Spirit. At the same time, musical excellence is still something to strive for. As the Psalmist says, “Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully… with a loud and joyful sound.” Ps. 33:3. 

CHURCH SEXTON

Catherine Harding

Thomas Carlson

Catharine ensures the church facility is cleaned and ready for use by the congregation and community.