CLERGY
Bishop Shay Craig
The Very Rev. Father Mark Strobel, Cathedral Dean
Father Mark graduated from Jamestown College with degrees in music and religion, Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA, and St John’s University School of Theology in Collegeville, MN with a degree in Liturgical Studies.
Father Mark is a long-standing contributor for a preaching resource published by the Liturgical Press, a regular writer for “Give Us This Day,” a prayer periodical published by Liturgical Press, and has written for worship, preaching, and prayer resources published by Augsburg Fortress. He is a Benedictine Oblate of St John’s Abbey.
ASSISTING CLERGY
Deacon Terry Overbo
STAFF
Kira Haler-Knutson
Organist and Cathedral Choir Director
Dr. Kira Haler Knutson joined Gethsemane as Cathedral Choir Director in 2020. Dr. Knutson holds degrees from St. Olaf College, Boston University, and The University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She has held positions at Harvard University, Macalester College, and Concordia College and served for many years as a K-12 music educator. As a professional soprano, Dr. Knutson performs regularly with Border CrosSing and has sung with Lorelei Ensemble, Bach Roots Festival, Oregon Bach Festival, Boston New Music Initiative, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and the Bach Society of Minnesota. She lives in Fargo with her husband, Steve, and their three children, Ruby, Henley, and Nash.
Julie Garden-Robinson
Spiritsong Coordinator
Julie has coordinated SpiritSong, the contemporary music group comprised of teens through adults, since 1999. Julie studied music throughout college and earned a minor in music at NDSU. When not singing, playing piano or flute, Julie is a professor and Extension food and nutrition specialist at NDSU.
Jodie Berg
Cathedral Life Coordinator and Youth and Family Ministry Director
Jodie Berg has worked in church settings since 2017 but been a long-time church member, having been raised in the ELCA Lutheran Church. She has worked specifically in office settings and youth directing, working on publications, emails, communications, volunteer recruitment and all youth programing. Jodie has also volunteered with church Sunday school, Vacation Bible Schools, and numerous other church events. Jodie, in her other life, owns her own salon. She is the mother of two active boys and four bonus-children. If she isn’t taking her boys to or from activities or working, she is hanging out with her significant other, Steve. Stop by Gethsemane’s office, Jodie would love to get to know you!
Rachel Floberg
Nursery Coordinator
Sheila Leier
Bookkeeper
Sheila is married and has two kids. In her spare time she rings handbells, loves to shop antiques and spend time with family and friends.
Matt and Jessica Johnston
Matt and Jessica Johnston have been members of Gethsemane since 2022 and began working as the church custodians in 2024. Matt works in the engineering department of Fargo Assembly Company and Jessica is a writer. They live in Fargo with their son Brody, and they enjoy playing board games, going on hikes, and reading.