Classes meet March 3rd – May 26th 9:45-10:45 AM
*N0 CLASSES ON MARCH 31ST
This is a hands-on, interactive class where we will learn inductive Bible study skills through the book of 2 Timothy. Be prepared to mine the depths of God’s word and to be encouraged through a deeper understanding of the Bible. You will be taught study skills that help you correctly interpret the text and share that truth with others. You will be equipped with the tools to prepare a short Bible study from the text, and opportunities will be provided for some of those studies to be shared with the group.
Teacher: Pastor Kelly Bryant
Room: Fellowship Hall (Lower Level)
This interactive class aims to encourage parents to cultivate an intentional and nurturing environment rooted in Christian faith, helping them to raise resilient and spiritually grounded children. This class will seek to equip parents through the use of videos, scripture, discussion, and practical tools.
Teacher: Steve & Mary Hackbarth
Room: Sanctuary (Main Level)
This inductive study of the third major section of the book of Isaiah (chapters 56-66) will lead us to the New Heavens and the New Earth. The gospel is present in this Old Testament text as all who believe are accepted into the glorious kingdom of God.
Teacher: Gail Mitchell
Room: Conference Room (Main Level)
This class will explore the many dramatic shifts in culture and how they are challenging Christian thinking, ministry, and social engagement. The church must respond with wisdom, compassion, and courage. We will interact with various social agendas, including “cancel culture,” the LGBTQ revolution, critical race theory, social justice, Christian nationalism, and more. Be ready to engage the tensions of the day with pastoral guidance and timeless biblical principles.
Teacher: Pastor Dan Gunderson
Room: 180 Worship Center (Lower Level)
I grew up in a large family with 8 siblings and parents who loved the Lord and were diligent in teaching and living out the truth of the Gospel. God completely convinced me he was real and the sovereign ruler of the universe when I was 13. I started my journey of ministry when I was 18 by moving to Mississippi for disaster relief work. While I was there I also interned under the youth pastor at Lemoyne Blvd Baptist church and Youth For Christ. I was blessed with Godly and patient men who helped me learn preaching and discipleship.
After a couple years I moved back to Wisconsin and volunteered as a youth leader and eventually youth director at a Presbyterian church in the Dells for 3 years while Guiding at Expeditions Unlimited during the summers.
I got married to my beautiful wife (Johanna) and partner in ministry in 2013. We ran two discipleship programs at Expeditions Unlimited and volunteered in Walnut Hill’s youth group. In 2020 we left Expeditions Unlimited and started a small business but had accepted the position of High school ministry deacon and loved serving under Jesse Wells. After Jesse left to pursue a new ministry we felt the Lord leading us to offer to fill in during the search for a youth pastor.
We love being a part of what the Lord is doing in the youth of our church.
We have 5 wonderful additional members to our family
Sabrina, Ariel, Jedidiah, Malachi and Sophie
Pastor Dan became senior pastor at Walnut Hill in September of 2018.
Born to Baraboo high school teachers, Dan and his family were core members at Walnut Hill (formerly First Baptist Church) during exciting growth years in the 1970’s and 80’s. His mom, Ruth, was a staple in church life, serving as the church secretary for 30 years.
After high school, Dan moved on to the Minneapolis area to attend Northwestern College where he felt the call to pursue a life in full-time ministry. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education in 1996, Dan went up the road to Bethel Theological Seminary where he earned a Masters of Divinity degree in 2000.
Upon graduation, Dan was called back to Baraboo to take the position of youth pastor at Walnut Hill. In 2007, after seven years of youth ministry, he transitioned to an associate pastor position, a role he held for 11 years in service to Pastor Dave. During this time Dan was able to secure a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL (2013).
On the home front, Dan met his wife Vonny in Minneapolis and they married in June of 1998. Together they have three children making their way into adulthood (Grace, John, and Clara).
In addition to church responsibilities, Dan is always glad to have opportunities to be coaching, working out, hiking, whistling, juggling, or riling up other people’s kids. He’s also developed a writing hobby and has his sights set on publishing a history of Walnut Hill.