Pastor of Congregational Care and Support
(Associate Pastor)
Pastor Jensen is the spiritual leader for the Nurture and Care through Education, Small Group ministry, and support to Family Life and empowerment of member care for one another.
Pastor Mark was called to serve at First Lutheran in 2001. The last twenty years he has served parishes in Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. He has been involved in Small Group Ministry, worship planning, Social Concerns, Befrienders, education, marriage enrichment retreats, pre-marriage workshops, drama ministry and visitation.
Pastor Mark is a graduate of Dana College in Blair, NE and Wartburg Theologicaol Seminary in Dubuque, IA. He and his wife Karla are avid writers and have written several dramas for Contemporary Drama Services in Colorado Springs, CO. He aslo enjoys biking, reading and spending time with his family.
He currently is serving as the Vice-Chair of the Church Health Service (CHS) board, which is a local organization that seeks to provide free clinics for low income individuals. In addition, Pastor Mark and Karla are also a clergy presenting couple for Lutheran Engage Encounter.
Karla, works part-time for Dodge County Lifespan Respite and is a Real Estate Agent for French Real Estate. Pastor Mark and Karla have three children, Micah who attends Beaver Dam High School, Isaac and Kamilla who attend Beaver Dam Middle School.