Board of Directors
The Rev. Kris D. H. Ferkin
Kris is an ordained pastor in the ELCA with experience in congregations ranging from small rural settings to large program-sized churches. He currently serves as an intentional interim pastor in Minnesota, work that has given him particular insight into congregations navigating transition and loss. He holds an M.Div from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and has served churches across the country.
The Rev. Beth Ann Gaede
Beth is an ordained pastor in the ELCA who served parishes in the Minneapolis area for eight years. Her Doctor of Ministry research focused on discerning vocations for retirement, and she has worked as an editor for church-related publishers since 1990. She brings both pastoral and publishing experience to the board.
Gary W. Meyer
Gary spent more than thirty years in public accounting and financial leadership, serving as chief financial officer for a range of small to medium-sized companies before retiring in 2012. He brings financial expertise and a practical business perspective to the work of Dialog Works.
The Rev. Peter Soli,
Director
Peter is an ordained minister in the ELCA, a conflict transformation consultant, and the founder of Dialog Works. He has thirty years of experience as a pastor and judicatory leader, working alongside congregations and faith leaders in moments of transition and conflict.
