Our Staff

Abe Johnson
Senior Pastor

Rob Ryden
Director of Worship and Administration
Rob has served on the Emmaus staff as worship director and administrator since December of 2008. He originally hails from the bustling burgh of Moose Lake, Minnesota and earned a bachelor’s degree from Luther College and a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. Rob is married to Heather, who teaches in Northfield and their three children (Sam, Andrew, Grace) are high school and college age. Rob remains delighted with God’s call from an education into ministry and is continually amazed that it includes working with so many generous and passionate musicians and worshippers! Soli Deo Gloria!

Tim Drake
Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries

Susan Quinnell
Pastor of Congregational Care
Susan was introduced to Northfield and her husband, Mark, while a student at St. Olaf College 40 years ago. Susan has a BS in Nursing, Parish Nurse certificate and Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her years of experience caring for and counseling people in many settings and phases of life, raising a family and Theological study at Bethel Seminary prepared her for God’s call to serve at Emmaus since 2010. Susan enjoys living in the countryside, traveling with her family, friendships and reading. Susan and Mark have two adult children, Emily who is married to Brian, and son Evan.

April Schweickert
Office Manager and Community Care Coordinator

Dennis McClintock
Bookkeeper

Kari Engle
Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Gerri Specken
Administrative Assistant

Kening Hu
Building Maintenance
