MEET OUR PEOPLE

A Small But Mighty Team

Pastor Sandy Bentz

Interim Pastor

Pastor Sandy joined us in June 2023 as Incarnation’s Intentional Interim Pastor. Besides doing the usual things pastors do (preach, teach, lead worship, baptize, provide pastoral care, etc.), she has special training in walking with congregations as they navigate transitional times.

She loves the Lord and is looking forward to helping us celebrate God’s faithfulness as we discover and explore the gifts God has given us, and move toward the new future and new “settled” pastor God has planned for us.

Pastor Sandy grew up in Chicago and has pastored churches in the Midwest as well as in Central and Southern California. She delights in daughters Kristin (Toph) and Kari (Jay) and grandkids James, Julia, Kaitlyn and Charlie. Pastor Sandy’s passion is sharing with others the freedom and joy that comes from experiencing God’s grace and knowing that WE ARE God’s beloved children! Knowing God loves us completely and unconditionally frees us to live for Jesus, for the sake of others. Real joy comes from trusting God to work through us, in all times and circumstances, to embody God’s love, healing and wholeness for the world.

Lauren Sleeper

Office Administrator/Youth Leader

Lauren serves God and ILC as both Office Administrator and Middle and High School Youth Leader. She has a passion for education, youth ministry, music, organization and connecting communities. She thoroughly enjoys meeting new people and wants to help everyone be part of doing God’s work.

Beckie Steller

Director of Music

Beckie Steller, a lifelong Lutheran, discovered her passion for church music while attending California Lutheran University. She directs the adult, youth, bell, and children’s choirs. Her hobbies include gardening, needlework, and playing with her grand babies.

Scott Steller

Revived Band Leader, IT/AV Administrator

Scott is a San Diego native and life-long member at Incarnation Lutheran Church. He is one of the founding members of ILC’s worship band “Revived” (2009), and took over leadership of the group in 2013. He is also the IT and AV Administrator at Incarnation.

Tollak Rafto

Social Media Manager

Tollak is a content creator and musician in San Diego. He runs Incarnation’s social media accounts (Facebook/Instagram). Tollak has been Revived’s drummer since 2013 and teaches percussion for marching band at several San Diego high schools.

Church Council

From left to right: Pastor Sandy Bentz, Robert Hall, Nancy Wahlmann, Joan Bohnstedt (President), Michael Ditsky, Hayley Woldseth, Jay Martin (Treasurer), Don Myers (Vice-President), Claudia Perez, Roger Henry (Secretary), Dianne McGovern, and Walt Davis (Not Pictured).

Executive Council

Joan Bohnstedt

Council President

Don Myers

Council Vice President

Roger Henry

Council Secretary

Jay Martin

Council Treasurer