Our Staff

Pastor Stephanie Nelson

Pastor Stephanie grew up on a farm in Nebraska, and has since made her way around the U.S., working in churches in Arizona, St. Louis, Kansas and now New England, joining the staff in Thomaston in November of 2023. She received her Master’s Degree from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis and is currently pursuing her doctorate at Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL.

Before becoming a pastor, she was a graphic designer while serving as a worship leader at the church she grew up in. God gave her a heart for the Church, and that heart turned into developing her love of teaching the Bible in all kinds of settings – from speaking at conferences to teaching local Bible studies and workshops. She is ordained to Word and Sacrament and has served in the Evangelical Covenant Church since 2016.

Ruth Johnson, Office Manager

Ruth Johnson retired from her previous job in Human Resources in 2015 to become a stay-at-home grandma for her two grandchildren. However, she has stayed on at the church because she loves the work and it fits well with her skill-set. She also loves studying the Bible, reading, writing, singing, gardening, and watching the birds and other critters that show up outside her back door.