Meet the Staff
The Rev. Debra Kissinger, Interim Rector
Mother Debra was raised in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Prior to her calling as a priest, she worked in marketing and money management fields. She has served as a priest since 1992, in a variety of roles, including ten years on staff in the Diocese of Indianapolis as the Canon for transition Ministry and Leadership Development. She has coached over 30 search committees, vestries, and congregations through the search/transition process.
Mother Debra was raised in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Prior to her calling as a priest, she worked in marketing and money management fields. She has served as a priest since 1992, in a variety of roles, including ten years on staff in the Diocese of Indianapolis as the Canon for transition Ministry and Leadership Development. She has coached over 30 search committees, vestries, and congregations through the search/transition process.
The Rev. Dr. Barbara Elliott, Assisting Priest
I serve at St. Paul’s 25% time. I preach and preside one Sunday each month, lead an evening Bible study, and assist with pastoral care and Wednesday services. I also serve as a hospital chaplain and have taught at the medical school. My family have been members of St. Paul’s since the late 1970’s when we moved to Duluth. My husband Tom and I live in Lakeside, and our children (Tricia and Richard) and granddaughters are in Boise (Kate Elliott) and Anchorage (Marley and Zoe McDonagh).
I serve at St. Paul’s 25% time. I preach and preside one Sunday each month, lead an evening Bible study, and assist with pastoral care and Wednesday services. I also serve as a hospital chaplain and have taught at the medical school. My family have been members of St. Paul’s since the late 1970’s when we moved to Duluth. My husband Tom and I live in Lakeside, and our children (Tricia and Richard) and granddaughters are in Boise (Kate Elliott) and Anchorage (Marley and Zoe McDonagh).
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Rachael Kresha, Interim OrganistAlthough I am new to the St. Paul's community, I am a Duluth native and moved back to the shores of Lake Superior with my husband after graduate school. We have two children, a preschooler and a first grader. I am currently in my second year at United Theological Seminary and teach music in Duluth. During this pandemic, we have been so thankful for the beautiful trails and shoreline to explore safely with our little ones.
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Rita Rosenberger, SecretaryI've been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church since 2005, and I'm delighted to serve as Parish Secretary since August 2018. My husband David Barthel and I have been married 30 years, and we have two teen children named Agnes and Ernie. Most of my free time is filled with children's activities and volunteering. I enjoy participating in Handbell Choir, Junior League of Duluth, and PEO. I'm also tremendously enthusiastic about Montessori education and volunteer with zeal for Many Rivers Montessori.
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Natalie Smith, TreasurerSince 2003, I have enjoyed being the treasurer of St. Paul’s. Prior to coming to St. Paul’s I had worked in private as well as public accounting. I love living in Duluth and take advantage of the opportunities to enjoy cultural events as well as the incredible natural beauty of this area. When I’m not keeping track of debits and credits, I’m busy skiing, reading, gardening, and spending time on the dock with my dogs.
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