About Our Pastor

Pastpr Preus

Pastor Preus has served at Zion since 2014. He was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota and grew up in Racine, Wisconsin. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato (2002), a Bachelor of Arts degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato (2004), and a Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, Ontario (2014). Pastor Preus and his wife, Bethany, have four sons and two daughters: Samuel, Katherine, Severin, Elizabeth, Anders, and Daniel.


Office Hours

  • Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pastor welcomes walk-ins for pastoral care, but since he might be on visits to the homebound, hospitalized, etc. it is wise to call ahead to make sure he is in. He would be happy to make an appointment with you during normal office hours or in the evening. Pastor also offers Individual Confession and Absolution as desired. 


Contact Information

  • Church Study: (701) 349-4147
  • Parsonage: (701) 349-4467
  • Cell: (716) 255-1142

Quick Contact

Zion Lutheran Church
121 2nd St. S.
Ellendale, ND 58436

(701) 349-4147
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Service Times

Divine Service: 9:30am (Holy Communion each Sunday)

Bible Class: 11:00 AM

Sunday School: 11:00 AM (September-May)