Our Team

Rev. Dr. Steve Trewartha, Senior Pastor
prsteve@faithpointlc.org

Pastor Steve is the founding and senior pastor of FaithPoint Lutheran Church in New Prague, Minnesota. He has served as a pastor in the Lutheran Church for 25 years in Minnesota, North Dakota and Colombia, South America. Steve’s passion is helping people become all they can be through a living relationship with Jesus Christ. This means helping people come to, grow in, and live out their faith in ways God leads.

Steve completed his undergraduate studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, Master of Divinity degree at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN and Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ, and doctorate from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY.

Steve has been married to his wonderful wife Debbie, a teacher at New Prague Middle School, and they have three children. He enjoys basketball, biking, playing guitar and fixing things when he is not spending time with his family.

Gretchen Havlicek, Director of Adult and Family Ministries
gretchen.havlicek@faithpointlc.org

Gretchen is our Director of Adult and Family Ministries. She helps adults and families get connected at FaithPoint. She helps launch new ministries and encourages adults toward a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Gretchen graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN with a degree in International Studies and has done some post-graduate work at St. Thomas University in the area of non-profit organizational management. She was a refugee resettlement director in Minneapolis in the 90’s and has a passion for worldwide missions. For over 25 years, Gretchen has worked in local churches primarily in the area of adult ministries with particular focus in small groups, discipleship, and connecting new attendees in a congregation.

She and her husband Chris have been married for over 30 years. They both grew up in the New Prague area and they have three adult children. Some of their favorite hobbies are hiking and traveling abroad together.

Joney Coldagelli, Administrative Assistant
joney.coldagelli@faithpointlc.org

Gretchen Smith, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
gretchen.smith@faithpointlc.org

Gretchen Smith is our Children’s Ministry Coordinator. She has been the Sunday school Coordinator & Christmas Play director here at FaithPoint for the last 9 years. She has a passion for learning & sharing the word of God. She grew up going to Bible camps, teaching Sunday School, & helping with VBS to build a strong foundation of faith. Through the years here at FaithPoint, she has directed Sunday School, the Christmas play, been a JAM group leader, station leader at VBS, led women’s bible studies, & served on the women’s ministry team.

She and her husband, Mike, live in New Prague with their 4 children. She enjoys being with family, playing games, cooking, gardening, & camping. Whether big or small, she is always up for a fun adventure.

Haley Bogh, Youth Ministry Director
haley.bogh@faithpointlc.org

Haley is our new Youth Ministry Director as of Sept. 2024. She will be working mainly with our High School Elevate and Middle School Confirmation programs. She comes to FaithPoint from Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp where she worked for three years, helping kids and adults of all ages experience Christ. She has a passion for creating community where youth and young adults can thrive and experience God’s love.

Haley grew up in Le Mars, Iowa where she was very involved in church and the fine arts. Some of her favorite ways to spend time include playing boardgames, playing guitar, reading a good book, hiking, and getting coffee with friends.

Marla Mayer, Communications Coordinator
marla@faithpointlc.org

Marla is our Communications Coordinator. She manages our external communications, website, livestreaming and signage. She has also coordinated the Confirmation program for many years, as well as being a mentor for many Confirmation students.

Marla graduated from Augsburg College, in Minneapolis, MN with a degree in Communications and Political Science and the University of St. Thomas with a Master of Business Communications degree. She has 30+ years of non-profit marketing communications experience and is currently a consultant for several non-profits.

She and her husband, John, have three children and are also on the Welcome Team. She enjoys studying God’s word and feels privileged to have had the opportunity to work with kids and help them grow in their relationship with Christ.