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By Confessional Lutherans, for the whole world.

             We believe that the gospel has the power to strengthen and create faith. It is our joy to create daily study guides, readings, and opportunities for reflection: both for lifelong believers and those after whom Christ is chasing.

Matthew Bown

Matthew lives in Wautoma, Wisconsin with his wife, Nikki. He is the Director at Camp Phillip where he gets to enjoy both of his greatest loves: Jesus and people.

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Jon Marquardt

Jon lives in Mequon, WI with his wife, Kristin, and their son, Jesse. As a pastor in training, he loves that he gets to spend most of his time studying God’s Word with others—especially on Open Book! When he’s free, Jon likes to read, write, and explore the outdoors with his family.

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Joshua Koelpin

Josh Koelpin is the pastor at Harbor Lutheran Church in Cambridge, MA. He and his family love spending time outside and exploring New England together!

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Ezra Blumer

Ezra is a dearly loved child of God and wants you to know that you are too. This is the life changing message that Ezra loves to share and has gotten to share to a variety of people from all ages. Ezra and his wife live in Thiensville Wi and enjoying spending time with their daughter, Hallie.

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Kasandra Midthun

After graduating Martin Luther College in 2020, Kasandra worked as a high school English Teacher and lived and worked at Camp Phillip. This year, she's taking some time off from teaching to spend time with her newborn son, do some part-time work around camp, and help out with Open Book. 

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Eli Midthun

Eli lives in Wautoma, WI with his wife, Kasandra, and their son, Ezra. He is the Program Director at Camp Phillip. He spends all of his extra time either running or checking on his bees.

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Caleb Lindholm

Caleb Lindholm is a soon-to-be pastor who loves God, his Word, and the privilege of sharing the gospel with others. When he's not studying, or preaching, he enjoys spending time with people, especially his wife and three children.

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Jacob Ungemach

Jacob Ungemach (UHN-geh-mock) and his wife Grace have lived in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati since summer 2024. Jacob is the Pastor at Beautiful Savior. In his free time he enjoys running, frequenting local breweries & coffee shops, and chipping away at house projects. 

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Gwen Schroeder

Gwen Schroeder is committed to chasing Jesus every day. She loves deep relationships, authentically walking through life with people, and supporting missionaries in her role with Friends Network. 

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Collin Maurice

Collin is an editor and author for Open Book who is currently pursuing an advanced degree in preparation for pastoral ministry. His first home is Wisconsin, but he is excited to serve wherever God's people need to be served!

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Emily Rider

Emily currently serves as a Friends Network evangelist in SouthEast Asia with her husband Jesse. She's spent her life around ministry and has always had a passion for evangelism. Emily takes great joy in helping others grow their faith in their Savior Jesus. 

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C.J. Fury

C.J. Fury is the pastor at Living Stone Lutheran Church in Conway, AR. He and his wife, Lauren, moved to Arkansas in 2024 and have since loved living in the Natural State. C.J. loves football, fresh bodies of water, and being a dad. 

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Nathan Holz

Nathan Holz lives in Columbia, SC with his wife Emily. He has served as the pastor at Hope Lutheran Church since graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 2024. Nathan enjoys sports, running, exploring God's Creation, cooking and enjoying good food, and using all of those interests to connect with people and share the gospel of Jesus. 

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Meet the Team

Jeremiah Wallander

Jeremiah Wallander has a heart for youth ministry. After spending three years as the New Testament instructor at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Jer now serves as the youth and family pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He and his wife Kelli have two children.

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Grace Ungemach

Grace owns a branding and marketing agency serving primarily Lutheran churches, schools, and nonprofits. Her greatest earthly joy is a good cup of coffee and a new creative project.

Tech, Marketing

Cameron Schroeder

Cameron Schroeder lives in Mequon, Wisconsin with his wife Kyrie and daughter Anna, where he spends most of his time enjoying music and reading books. His favorite part of Open Book is getting to gather around God's Word with all of YOU every single day. What's better?

Content, Creative

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