Our Pastor & Staff

Culynn Curtis

Pastor

Pastor Culynn joined the Holy Cross staff in August 2012 as a pastoral intern. In April 2013, he was called to serve Holy Cross Lutheran Church as Lead Pastor and began his new role in June 2013. Pastor Culynn grew up in Mitchell, SD, home of the world’s only Corn Palace. He graduated from Luther College, Decorah, IA in 2006, where he studied religion and music. Upon graduation, he moved to the Twin Cities and began his studies at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, MN. He graduated in May 2014 and was ordained in June 2014. Pastor Culynn, his wife, Meg, son Oliver, and daughter Margo, live in Montrose, MN. In his free time, Pastor Culynn enjoys being a dad, cooking, baking, reading, and making music.

Wendy Von Arb

Church Secretary

Wendy and her husband, Doug, live in rural Maple Lake, and they have two daughters.

Jean Wagner

Discipleship Coordinator

Jean joined the Holy Cross staff in March 2014 as the Discipleship Coordinator. Jean has 3 children, and 4 grandchildren. She has been a member of Holy Cross since worship was held in the high school. Jean enjoys playing piano, walking, biking, cross-country skiing, games, and just spending time together with family and friends.

Jen Podolske

Minister of Music

Jen joined the Holy Cross staff as Minister of Music in January 2015. She has been a pianist at Holy Cross since 1998. Jen lives in Monticello, Minnesota with her husband, Jon, and daughter Emily. They joined Holy Cross in 2002. Jen enjoys playing music, Sudoku, hunting, and spending time with family.