Pr. Beth Marie Halvorsen (she/her)

Rev. Dr. Beth Marie Halvorsen has served Lutheran congregations in Galveston, Austin, and the Greater Houston Area since 1984. She is looking forward to working with Memorial Drive Lutheran Church (MDLC) into the spring of 2019. In those months, she will also be teaching interim pastors on a national level and serving part-time at another local congregation. Pastor Beth Marie will be at MDLC as much as possible and appreciates all those pitching in to make that happen.

A graduate of St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary, she received her Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Previously she has served on various national and synodical boards. Pastor Beth Marie and her husband live in Cypress. They enjoy being with their family, cheering for the Astros, traveling, and pursuing meaningful activities.