Get to know our Pastors, staff, leaders, and council. Interested in joining our team? Check out the Employment page for open positions.
Jim Dressner
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? Overseeing all aspects of the ICC: welcoming refugees and immigrants, student enrollment, volunteer orientation and coordination, curriculum oversight, case management services, etc. What do you love about what you do? People from all over the world come to the ICC and I have the opportunity to help and befriend them. If I had a free afternoon, you would find me… Hiking or kayaking I’ve been at Eastbrook since…2014 My life verse is…Colossians 1:21-22 My…
Brian Dressner
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? I support our volunteers in planning, managing and running the Eastbrook Food Pantry. What do you love about what you do? I love getting to work with and meet a wide variety of people. If I had a free afternoon, you would find me… Kayaking I’ve been at Eastbrook since…2020 My life verse is…Psalm 39:12-13 My favorite place in the world is…New York City Education: University of Chicago – BA Physics, BS Mathematics w/…
Miranda
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? I help to mobilize, connect, equip, and resource Eastbrook missions’ ministries and church members to proclaim and embody the love of Jesus Christ in the city and the world. What do you love about what you do? I love that I get to meet and get to know so many amazing people here at Eastbrook, connect them to other amazing people, and most importantly that I get to connect people back to knowing our…
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Grace Ritterbusch
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook?As a ministry resident, I am seeking to learn and grow in my understanding of vocation and life with God through active participation with Him in the city of Milwaukee and the world. I am specifically working alongside Eastbrook’s Missions department in various contexts, including the International Community Center, Food Pantry, Bread of Healing Clinic, international student outreach, and others. What do you love about what you do?I love learning from the people and stories…
Pastor Joran Weitzer
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? I teach students with gospel truth, love students with gospel love, empower students with gospel perspective, and help students worship with gospel surrender as they take ownership of their own relationship with Jesus. If I had a free afternoon, you would find me… kayaking, hiking, listening to a podcast, or watching a Bucks or Brewers game I’ve been at Eastbrook since…1996 My life verse is…Isaiah 40:28-31 My favorite place in the world is…Fort Wilderness…
Laura Brunner
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? On Sunday mornings I work with the 2-4 grade students during second hour. Third hour I teach the Dance Eternal 2 ministry with children in grades 3-8. On Wednesday nights I run Route 34 and on opposite Wednesdays I help with the CREDO Choir Musical. What do you love about what you do? I have a passion for the youth in and around the City of Milwaukee. I love teaching kids about God’s Word in…
Colleen Mittag
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? My responsibilities include recruiting and encouraging teachers for Sunday School, preparing curriculum and materials for Sunday mornings, praying for kindergarteners and their families, and collaborating with other Children’s Ministry staff for wider church events. What do you love about what you do? I love teaching kids about Jesus. He is our hope, he is our king, and he is awesome! If I had a free afternoon, you would find me…curled up with a cup…
Courtney Bryan
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? In practical terms, my main role is to ensure that Sunday school is a joyful experience for the kids and families in preschool and K4. Using existing and vetted curriculum, I prep lessons and classrooms each week and distribute materials to our committed team of volunteer teachers and helpers. Speaking of volunteers, we are always looking for more (recruiting is a part of my job too, sorry)! In addition to being present and active…
Mary Ann Caler
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? To ensure quality care of infants and toddlers in the nursery during all Sunday morning services, Friday morning women’s study and occasional ministry special events. What do you love about what you do? I love greeting the families when they drop off their baby/toddler and making sure we have a clean, safe environment for the child. If I had a free afternoon, you would find me… Spending time with my family! I’ve been at…