Pastor Matthew Garred – A lifelong member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Pastor Garred grew up in Oregon State, where he and his family were active members of several congregations over the years. In 1997, Pastor Garred, his wife, Kim, and their two daughters moved to Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, for theological training in preparation for the pastoral ministry. During his vicarage year in Nebraska, the family was joined by a third daughter. Upon completion of the Seminary requirements, Pastor Garred was called to Trinity Lutheran in Reese, Michigan, where he served for six years before coming to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in 2007. Shortly after moving to Michigan, the family was joined by a son. The family now lives in Aurora Shores.

Currently serving as Associate Pastor, Pastor Garred is preparing to transition into the Senior Pastor role as Pastor Woods nears retirement. Pastor Garred has also served as the chairman of the Saginaw Valley Professional Church Workers Conference.

Pastor Garred is available for counseling by appointment, and enjoys visiting with people both in the office, and in their homes. He is committed to reaching out with the Gospel, and to the making of faithful, knowledgeable, disciples who are also equipped to share that same Gospel, so that all who need to hear the message of salvation will have that opportunity.