Our Staff
Pastor Reed Stockman
Email: zion@hometownsolutions.net
The Reverend Reed Stockman has been serving Zion Lutheran Church since September of 2019. He has been serving the Lord as a pastor over 30 years. Pastor’s wife, Jan, who has Multiple Sclerosis has been an inspiration to him and has always maintained a positive attitude in spite of her condition. Pastor Stockman and Jan have one son, Dillon, who lives in Arizona.
Pastor Stockman graduated from Benson Sr. High School, Benson, MN and received his Master degree in religion from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He served congregations within the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod in Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and now is happy to be back in Minnesota. Pastor Stockman has some interesting hobbies. He wrote a book on antique fishing lures entitled The Paw Paw Bait Company-A Value and Identification Guide. Pastor enjoys the great creation God made including hunting and fishing. He is a collector of antique fishing tackle. Working with his hands – something the Bible often talks about – he has built a wood strip canoe out of cedar and weaved the cane on the seats. He also has a love for working on old cars. Pastor Stockman has built a 1935 Ford Coupe Street Rod and he is currently restoring a 1953 F-100. He welcomes new friends to stop by and share their interest in these hobbies.
Pastor Stockman invites all to come to Zion Lutheran Church at 315 S Columbia, Morris for church services every Sunday at 9:00am. His sermon’s are Biblically based and are filled with stories that are relevant to today’s local and current events.
DCE Sophia Greenfield
Email: DCEGreenfield@gmail.com
Sophia Greenfield has served Zion Lutheran Church as the Director of Christian Education (DCE) since 2023. Her role supports the pastor and the congregation in learning more about our wonderful God.
She was born in St. Charles, Missouri, spent her early childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and later moved to Racine, Wisconsin, where her parents still live. Her mom drove a school bus for over 20 years and now drives a semi-truck. Her dad served as a DCE for 25 years and teaches at a Lutheran school. She has one brother, Drew, a home inspector, living in Michigan with his wife and daughter.
Sophia graduated from Concordia University, St. Paul, in 2021 with a B.A. in Christian Ministry, a minor in Lutheran theology, and an A.O.E. in communications. In 2023, she earned her master's degree and a K–6 teaching license.
With over 13 years in camp ministry, she spent most of her camper years at Walcamp in Illinois and later served four summers at Camp LuWiSoMo in Wisconsin as Waterfront Director and counselor. She met her husband at Walcamp and reconnected with him as counselors at LuWiSoMo. They were married there in 2022.
Sophia enjoys many hobbies and interests. In her free time, she can often be found traveling, going for bike rides or trail walks, playing video games, crafting, cooking, or spending time with friends and family.
She is passionate about teaching God's Word to people of all ages and walking alongside them in faith. She invites you to grow with us at Zion.
Preschool Teacher Julie Miller
Email: jjmiller@runestone.net
