Staff

Philip Nybroten, Senior Pastor

Pastor Phil Nybroten grew up in the small, Swiss village of New Glarus just south of Madison, Wisconsin. Spending the majority of his time in childhood competing in athletics and serving in the church (his father was the pastor), Pastor Phil decided to attend Luther College in Decorah, Iowa where he continued in athletics (playing baseball for the Norse) and serving the church. It was during his time in Decorah that he met Megan (Totel), his wife. After graduating from Luther College with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, he attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Just one week after their marriage, Pastor Phil and Megan traveled to Tacoma, WA where he served as an intern pastor. Upon graduation from Luther Seminary in 2002 with a Master of Divinity Degree, Pastor Phil was called to serve as Associate Pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookfield, WI. In 2005, he was called to serve as Interim Senior Pastor and in 2006 Pastor Phil accepted the call to serve as Calvary’s Senior Pastor.

Pastor Phil enjoys reading “Theological” books, competing in just about any sport, and most of all, spending time with his wife, Megan, and son, Noah.

Mark Ziemann

Mark Ziemann, Associate Pastor

Mark is a self-professed confessional Lutheran. He feels called to “preach and teach the Word of God in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions”. He is a 2007 graduate of Luther Seminary with a Masters of Divinity focused on the study of systematic theology. He also has an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Concordia College and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. Mark clearly has a love of learning and a desire to teach. He is a second career pastor.

Mark has been married to Elizabeth for 15 years. Mark and Elizabeth have two children, Hannah (11) and Charlie (9). Mark and his family will be coming to Calvary in mid-January. Join us for "Meet the Pastor" Sunday on January 24th. The installation service for Pastor Ziemann is scheduled for Sunday, February 21st.

Dave Dringenburg, Director of Youth & Children's Ministry

Dave began serving at Calvary in July of ’08. He is originally from Northern Kentucky (just south of Cincinnati), and attended Northern Kentucky University and Towson University. Dave received his certification in Youth and Family Ministry from Gettysburg Seminary in 2005. Prior to Calvary, he served at congregations in Boise, Idaho and Towson, Maryland. Dave and his wife Jaime live in Waukesha and are the proud parents of a housecat, Parker, and a Cairn terrier, Roger.

Sarah Korb, Director of Music

Sarah joined the Calvary family in August of 2008 and is thankful for all the blessings God provides at Calvary. She enjoys rehearsing with all the music ensembles and serving as Calvary’s organist. Sarah and her cat, Beaver, came to Wisconsin by way of Italy, Minnesota, and Ohio via transportation by plane, train, taxi, escalator, bike, and Buick. Her Bachelors and Masters degrees are from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and Youngstown State University in Ohio. Sarah enjoys spending time with her three younger brothers, playing all kinds of sports, and fishing.

Holly Novotny, Office Manager

Holly has gratefully served at Calvary Lutheran Church since 1985. Born and raised in a small town in Wisconsin, Holly, along with husband, Lee enjoys condo living in Pewaukee. They have one child, Heather, who is married and lives in Oconomowoc with her husband, Mark. Holly enjoys reading, traveling, and being with her family.

Kimberly Steiner, Director of Communications

Kim grew up in the small village of Clyman, just 50 miles northwest of Brookfield. Kim and her family have been members of Calvary since 1987. She joined the Calvary staff as Director of Communications - a new position - in December of ’06, after having been volunteer Sunday School Coordinator at Calvary. Prior to that, Kim had been a Food Technologist for several years and then a stay-at-home mom and ardent church & school volunteer for 15 years. Kim enjoys spending time with her husband Bill, and children, B.J., Rebecca, and Laura.

Gladys Chmiel, Secretary

Gladys hails from Pennsylvania and found her way to Wisconsin via Wyoming, Washington and California. She has either been a teacher or a church secretary throughout her employment years and in 2009 will celebrate 18 years at Calvary. She is an associate member of Brookfield UCC and Pilgrim Christian Church. Her son, Michael, lives in New York City and shares her love of theatre, her favorite pastime, onstage and off.

Kristine Molitor, Financial Secretary

Kris grew up in Brookfield and has been “counting the fruits” at Calvary since April 2000. She attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School and graduated with a degree in Psychology and Economics from Carroll University. After a career with the Pabst Brewing Company, time out to raise two daughters (Michelle and Stephanie), and a series of part-time jobs, she found the welcoming family at Calvary. “It is a rare day that I don’t want to come to work!” In her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, crafts, and spending time with her husband, Mark, new grandson, Joey and their new Cairn Terrier puppy in Menomonee Falls where they are members of Holy Cross Lutheran.

Heidi Kastern, Nursery Coordinator

Angie Schatz, FOCUS Nursery Coordinator

Becca Berry, Sexton

Hannah Klein

Hannah Klein, Choir Accompianist

Diana Salo

Diane Salo, Cherub & Chime Choir Director

Dan DuPree, Custodian