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Summer 2009

We are happy to announce that Debbie Trombley has been hired by POJCA as a part-time development director. Debbie and John Trombley are long time friends of many believers in the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan area. Throughout the years, they have worked in marriage and other ministries.

The obvious question is, “Why does POJCA need a part-time development director?” The ministry began in 2006 with Pastor Curt Frankhauser being both the supervisor of part-time jail chaplains and the development director. Since 2006, Pastor Curt has become the head pastor of Maranatha Free Lutheran Church in Ulen, Minnesota, and Mike Sonju has been hired as a full-time jail chaplain. Given these developments, Pastor Curt’s role has been changed to a two day per week development director. Therefore, his time with donors is limited. 

The board, which has been seeking the Lord’s direction, felt strongly that development assistance was needed. It was determined that a trusted and committed individual was needed to work inside the jail providing tours and organizing luncheons and to work with Pastor Curt in maintaining donor relations and finding individuals who are moved by POJCA’s ministry.

Through an ordained set of circumstances, Debbie Trombley surfaced. The board is convinced that she has the skill set, energy, commitment and heart to function effectively in POJCA’s development affairs. Please join us in welcoming her to the ministry and in praying for her success.

Gifts given in honor: Bev Manske from Onalaska, WI a gift in memory of her son Jeff Manske: Rick & Ann Manderud gave a gift in honor of Pastor Curt.