Kristen is originally from Palatine, IL (near Chicago), and has been working in the church office since October, 2016. Her primary role is to oversee Bethlehem's publications, including the weekly bulletins, monthly newsletter (the STAR), social media, and maintaining the website. Her work involves promoting Bethlehem and its children's and youth events within the church and the community. Kristen graduated from Winona State University with a B.A. in Mass Communication with concentration in Public Relations. She is married to Curt and together they have a daughter, Lauren, and son, Justin.