My vocation (or calling in life): pastor.
My congregation: Trinity Lutheran Church, Rolling Meadows, Ill.
My favorite hymn: “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds.”
My favorite liturgical season: Lent.
My favorite movie: “Signs” — all about faith!
I like my coffee: black.
My perfect day: fishing in Wisconsin for muskies.
Someone who inspires me: Andy Stanley, a pastor and author.
Lutherans are great at: potlucks! — and singing hymns.
Lutherans could do better at: evangelism.
My favorite volunteer project: Operation Christmas.
The ministry I’m most passionate about: teaching.
I feel most Lutheran when: I’m at a Lenten soup supper.
What “living Lutheran” means to me: living and showing grace to all.
I’m doing God’s work with my hands when: I am serving at Leadership Lab Summer Camp.
Pr. Ben Bergren is also 3rd generation clergy in America. I'm proud to be his brother!