Our Staff
Pastor Calvin Konop is a Luther Seminary graduate that grew up in the Twin Cities area (in Champlin). He worked in youth ministry for 11 years before becoming a pastor, and was ordained in January of 2021. He enjoys board/card games, pickle ball, breweries, disc golf, and hanging out with his wife, Ashley, and his dogs, Linus and Nigel. His office hours are typically 8am-4pm M-Th. Call or drop by any time!
Denise Murray joined the Bethlehem staff as Office Manager in 2018. She is a member of Lutsen Evangelical Lutheran Church, where her husband, Pastor Tom, serves as minister. Denise loves to garden, knit, and be with family, including her mom, two adult children, two dogs & two cats.
Karina Roth is Organist and Musical Director at Bethlehem, as well as the Director of the Borealis Orchestra and Chorale. She also sings in a jazz quartet, participates in the Playhouse productions, and teaches piano lessons. Her interests include landscaping and working with her socially skilled dog, Delilah.
Kileen Limvere, Bookkeeper. Kileen joined Bethlehem’s staff in August 2021. Kileen is a new Cook County resident, formerly from South Dakota. She is employed full-time at Hedstrom Lumber, and her husband is Pastor Enno Limvere of the Congregational Church.
Sarah Rhodes, CYF Director. Sarah is from Excelsior, Minnesota and she graduated in 2024 from St. Olaf College with a religion degree. She is excited to lead the youth at Bethlehem!