The pastors, staff, and leaders of the student congregation coordinate worship and support a variety of activities at the Chapel of Reconciliation.

Rev. Paul Rohde
Campus Pastor
605.274.4805
paul.rohde@augie.edu

Paul Rohde holds a BA and MA from South Dakota State University. He completed a Masters of Divinity at Luther Theological Seminary and is an ordained pastor in the ELCA. He anticipates earning his Doctorate of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, in May, 2010. Paul also holds a Certificate in Spiritual Director from School Sisters of Notre Dame in Mankato, MN. Prior to coming to Augustana College in 2001, Rohde served congregations in New Ulm, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; and Lake Preston, SD. He has been a leader on the Board of Directors for Holden Village, Chelan, WA, since 1998. Paul and his wife Susan have three daughters. He enjoys reading, hiking, camping, biking, gardening and traveling.
  
Carolyn LaCroix
Chapel Office Manager
605.274.5403
carolyn.lacroix@augie.edu

Carol has worked at Augustana for over twenty years. She and her husband Dick have two children, both Augie grads. Carol feels it is a true privilege to work with college students as they integrate their faith and learning experiences. Carol loves to read and discuss books and enjoys her pets and 'grand animals.'
 
Marilyn Schempp
Organ and Oboe Instructor
605.274.5445
mmschempp@sio.midco.net

Marilyn Schempp is organist for the Chapel of Reconcilation as well as an organ and beginning class piano instructor, while also maintaining a private piano and oboe studio in her home. She is also the principal organist and assistant music director at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Marilyn received her bachelor of arts degree from Augustana College in both vocal and instrumental music, and her master of music degree in organ performance (with additional coursework in piano) from the University of South Dakota.

Anne Sechser
Coordinator of Roman Catholic Ministries
605.521.5288
amsechser@gmail.com

Anne Sechser is a 2001 Augustana graduate from Sioux Falls. She has worked for the Catholic Diocese as a youth director in the Sioux Falls Catholic churches since she graduated.
 

Chapel of Reconciliation
800.727.2844, ext. 5403
605.274.5403
chapel@augie.edu

2011-2012 Student Congregation Leaders

Each spring, students are invited to apply for paid positions that coordinate the work of the student congregation. The congregation then elects a president from among the staff who leads during the following academic year.

Dan Bock— President
Senior
Religion
Wheatridge, CO
 

 

Abby Haubrich — Ambassador, Service Learning
Senior
Special Education and Elementary Education
Rock Valley, IA 

 

 
 

Mike Seeley — Ambassador, Faith and Learning
Junior
History and Pre-Law, Classics minor
Spencer, IA
Faith Biography
  

Alaina Heiskary — Ambassador, Koinonia
Junior
Sociology, Religion minor
Lino Lakes, MN

 

 
 

Michaela Bernard — Ambassador, Service
Sophomore
Business Communications and Spanish
Owatonna, MN

 

 

Jesse Fonkert — Ambassador, Publicity
Sophomore
Mobridge, SD

 

Andrew Paulson — Music Coordinator
Sophomore
Jackson, MN

Noelle Harris — Music Coordinator
Senior
Nursing
St. Cloud, MN

 

 
Sydney Ipina — Faith Fest Committee & Outreach Coordinator
Junior
Elementary Education, Religion and English minors
Rochester, MN

  

 

Anna Bahnson— Outreach Coordinator & Faith Fest Committee 
Sophomore
Hartford, SD

  
 

Emily Weber — Ambassador, Catholics in Action
Sophomore
Sioux City, IA