Messiah Lutheran Church Staff
Get to know us!

Pastor
LaDonna Thomas
pastor@messiahnorthmankato.com

Amy Malvin
Office Manager
messiah@messiahnorthmankato.com
Pastor LaDonna was called to Messiah Lutheran Church in the fall of 2024, having previously served congregations in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. She brings a wealth of experience in congregational vitality and accompanying people as they discover the meeting point of God’s love and grace in their everyday lives. She feels a particular calling to advocate justice and peace, especially among the vulnerable in our communities and around the globe.
Pastor LaDonna received her M.Div degree from the Lutheran Seminary at Gettysburg (now United Lutheran Seminary). She also holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from California State University, Bakersfield.
Seeking to live a healthy, balanced life, Pastor LaDonna enjoys hiking, reading, music, board and card games, and being with friends and family.
Amy has been working at Messiah since 2021. She enjoys assisting members of the congregation. Amy is married to her husband, Scott. They have adult twin daughters - McKenna and McKayla, and a teenage son - Nicholas. They also have a black lab named Dakota. When not at church, Amy loves to read, spend time with her family and friends, and travel.


Cindy has been serving at Messiah since 2017 and enjoys leading the band, directing the choir, and engaging the congregation in singing praises to our Lord for worships! She welcomes anyone to join in singing with the choir and or letting her know of any instrumentalists that would like to participate! What a privilege to serve with all the disciples of Messiah!
To God be the Glory!