Meet Our Staff

Blessed Savior is currently in the Call process. We ask that you would join us in prayer as we ask God to continue to guide us during this time. We thank Pastor Sander for the many years he served God’s people here and wish him well in retirement!

Jaime was born and raised in St. Louis, before heading to Nebraska to attend Concordia University in Seward.  There she studied Theology and received her Director of Christian Education certificate, with an emphasis in Youth and Family Life Ministries. She came to Blessed Savior in 2006, where her duties included the youth program for grades 6-12, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.  Recently, she has moved into a Family Ministry role, with a focus on helping parents teach the faith to their children.
Jaime is married to Steve, and together they have one energetic son, Samuel and a happy baby girl, Maddie.  She enjoys watching her beloved St. Louis Cardinals, spending time outside and sneaking in some scrapbooking whenever possible.

Jennifer Leinss accepted our call to be our Early Childhood Center Director and Director of Children’s Ministry in 2017. Jennifer graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in athletic coaching. Before accepting our call, Jennifer served as lead preschool teacher and principal at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Jennifer loves being in the classroom and believes in the many benefits that a Christian education can bring to children and families. She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and is grateful for the many blessings God bestows in her life including bringing her to the family and congregation here at Blessed Savior!

Kim has served as music director here at Blessed Savior for many years. She is the director of our adult choir, handbell choir, as well as coordinator for soloists, small groups, and instrumentalists. Kim comes from a long line of church workers.

Kim is married to Bob and enjoys quilting.