Ministry Team

Pastor David Grant

Pastor David Grant is our Senior Pastor. He is called to serve our congregation as the Head of Staff Pastor. Pastor Dave is the primary pastor responsible for all matters related to administration, stewardship, evangelism, and global connections. Son of a missionary, Pastor Grant grew up in the country of Brazil. He is a graduate of Augsburg College, Minneapolis and Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Before being called to Zion, he and his wife Deb served congregations in Jamestown, ND; Alberta, MN, and Starbuck, MN. They are an interracial family with two biological children and two adopted children from Brazil: Laura, Paul, Lucas, and Jenny. Pastor Dave and Deb have been blessed with three grandchildren so far. Beyond a deep love for the church, missions and parish ministry, Pastor Dave is passionate about soccer and enjoys genealogy, gardening, canoeing, fishing, and sports of all types. To contact Pastor Dave, click on this link:  pastordave@ZionWestUnion.org

Pastor Stacey Nalean-Carlson

Pastor Stacey Nalean-Carlson is our Associate Pastor. Pastor Stacey is the primary pastor responsible for worship planning, Christian education, ministry with youth and families, and social ministry. Pastor Stacey grew up in Ogden, Iowa. She is a graduate of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa and Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa. Before being called to Zion, she and her husband Doug served a two-point parish in Adams, North Dakota. Stacey and Doug have two young boys, Aidan and Keaton, and are expecting a third child in March of 2010. To contact Pastor Stacey, click on this link:  pastorstacey@ZionWestUnion.org