Meet our Staff

Pastor David Knuth was ordained into the Holy Ministry in 1996 and has been serving Pella since 2015. His personal ministry emphasis is teaching the Word, especially through the Divine Service and Bible study, but also by collaborating with fellow pastors for continued study, and through Pella's Vicarage program (2020-2025). He also served as Secretary of the South Wisconsin District Board of Directors from 2022-2025, and is currently serving as the Circuit Visitor for the Horicon Circuit. Pastor David Knuth grew up in Sheboygan where he attended Sheboygan Lutheran High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University, Mequon and a Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Pastor and his wife, Tomi, have four adult daughters and many delightful grandchildren. Before coming to Pella, Pastor Knuth served at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN from 1996-2002, and at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, IL, from 2002-2015. Pastor enjoys hunting, fishing and family time.

Tomi Knuth has been our part-time church secretary since November 2019. Having worked in professional office environments for many years, Tomi is very happy to be using her talents to serve the Lord here at Pella. When she's not at work, she loves to volunteer, read, walk, cook and spend time with her family. 

Jenna Westphal is our In His Hands (IHH) Preschool Director and Teacher. Jenna has been a member of Pella Lutheran Church since 2008 and has been teaching at In His Hands Preschool since 2012. Jenna's two daughters attended preschool at IHH. She believes a Christian education is essential for our children and is honored and blessed to be a part of IHH.  

Jodi Tank is one of the teachers in our preschool. Jodi brings a wealth of experience after retiring from the Waupun Area School  District, where she spent her career teaching first grade. Born and raised in Waupun, Jodi now lives near Alto. She is the proud mom of three grown sons and she loves spending her days with her wonderful grandchildren. Her teaching experience, love for children, and strong Christian values is a blessing to our program.  

Sophia Drewa is our teacher’s aide at preschool. Sophia is a member of Pella and a graduate of Central Wisconsin Christian (CWC), where she was grounded in strong Christian values that continue to guide her today. Sophia has a genuine love for children and a natural gift for working with them. Her kind heart, gentle spirit, and strong work ethic make her a wonderful addition to our team. 

Arlene Pattee is our part-time custodian and does a great job keeping our large facility ready for worship and other events.

Sam and Morgan Mattheis are our Youth Leaders. Morgan has been a member of Pella her entire life and Sam joined when they married in 2017. They are enthusiastic about sharing the Christian faith with young people and have a beautiful growing family.