Biographical Info

Under Karen’s leadership, Prince of Peace has developed a vibrant youth ministry centered on a series of “stepping stones” of faith. She helps plan and implement the Junior and Senior High Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) Programs; coordinates the Sunday School, confirmation and Vacation Bible School programming; and facilitates a variety of retreat experiences for the youth, including mission trips and involvement with youth programming sponsored by the Metro Chicago Synod and ELCA. Karen is a certified Youth Minister through the Center for Youth Ministries at Wartburg Theological Seminary.