Meet Our Team – Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Palm Beach

Senior Pastor – Rev. Daniel D. Baker

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for mortals. Colossians 3:23

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Pastor Dan Baker was called to serve as Senior Pastor of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Palm Beach in January 2024. With extensive experience in pastoral leadership and faith-based ministries, he previously served as:

• Senior Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon, IA.
• Executive Director at Mount Carmel Ministries, Alexandria, MN.
• Executive Director of ReClaim Resources.
• Teaching & Visitation Pastor at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, MN.

Pastor Dan holds a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota. He and his wife, Karina, have two grown children. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, restoring classic cars, gardening, and farming in Minnesota.

Pastor – Rev. Michael Breznen

Pastor Michael Breznen of Holy Cross Ministries plays an active role in Sunday morning worship services, partnering with First Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Palm Beach to enrich faith and fellowship. The Holy Cross congregation worships alongside our members and participates in outreach, volunteering, and church activities.