Our Pastors
Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. Acts 20:28
Rev. Mark R. Jacobson
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, 2000 – Martin Luther College
Master of Divinity, 2004 – Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
Serving at Grace since 2015
Pastor Jacobson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His decision to enter the ministry was influenced by two factors: His years in confirmation class and the influence of his older brother Andrew, a pre-ministerial student who was called home to heaven at the age of 20. Pastor Jacobson is married to Amy and they have four children.
During his ministry, Pastor Jacobson has served as an associate pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tucson from 2004 through 2009. He then served as mission pastor to Redeemer’s daughter congregation, Dove Mountain Lutheran Church, from 2010 through 2014.
He enjoys participating in many different outdoor activities with his wife and children. Occasionally he has served as a referee for youth football and basketball games.
It’s a joy for him to help people see Jesus as their Savior from sin and their friend in life.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
Rev. Jasper Sellnow
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, 2008 – Martin Luther College
Master of Divinity, 2012 – Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
Serving at Grace since 2024
Pastor Sellnow was born in Watertown, Wisconsin, and grew up in nearby Madison where he grew in faith at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School. He received encouragement to consider the public ministry from teachers and family members throughout his years in school. Pastor Sellnow also met his wife, Sarah, while in school and they have five children.
Pastor Sellnow began his ministry serving in a very large congregation and school ministry at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin (2012-2018). He then served as a mission pastor to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church helping to establish and build up a second ministry site in Adams and Friendship, Wisconsin (2018-2024).
Pastor Sellnow enjoys spending time with his family, going on day trips with them, hiking, playing chess, reading, watching movies, and painting.
He continues to be amazed that God would use a sinner like him to share the peace we have with God through Christ’s forgiveness.
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.