Our Leadership

We believe Leadership happens best in a team. A group of people, he’s she’s and they’s, humbly serving. We want to be available, open, and transparent with our community. Get to know our Lead Team below.

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Pastor - Dan Carlson (He/Him)

My wife, Mary, and I have been married for 26 years and have 10 children (YES, ten). Five of our children are adopted (3 through MI Foster Care and 2 from China). We also have 2 grandchild. (Please tell me you thought in your head “they are way too young to be Grandparents.” We certainly still feel young.) We are both Traverse City natives…born, raised, and raising our family. We consider ourselves extremely blessed to be able to live here.

I attended college as a Bible Major and Youth Ministry minor and over the past 20 years, have served in the church in some form or fashion as a pastor: Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor, Lead Pastor, Planting Pastor….un-official house church pastor (because that was how our house church rolled….easy-peasy, no budgets, committees, or titles.) Honestly, it is humbling to say I am a Pastor. It hasn’t always been easy. But I believe in this dream of a church that reflects the unbelievable love of God, and I believe Mosaic can be that kind of church. I also run my own business…well two actually. One, I am a wedding and portrait photographer. And second, I started a t-shirt business called Tension Apparel.

When I’m not busy working, our family loves to play board games….Catan anyone? Outdoor games are great too whether Corn Hole, Can Jam, or Kubb. I have too many books to read and too many songs to listen to…but I keep getting more. We love the Cherry Festival. Camping is our vacation every year. I’m a Lions fan…this is the year!! I could go on and on. If you don’t know me or my family well, I truly hope we will get that chance.

Did I mention, I love our Church family!

  • Christina Ritchie (She/Her)

    I'm the mum to two wonderful children. Fenn is 26 and Nathaniel is 4. I enjoy cooking and baking, arts and crafts, writing, volunteering, and I just love the language of music. I also enjoy hiking and being in nature. 😁

  • Dave McBride (He/Him)

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  • Linda Skowronski (She/Her)

    I have 2 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I love music and singing especially worship music 🎶 I love gardening. I love children and animals. I got married to my best friend and partner in life Cathy October 2, 2021 ♥️🥰

  • Mary Carlson (She/Her)

    I am blessed to be the wife of an amazing husband, father, and pastor 😃 and I am a full-time mom to 6 daughters and 4 sons. I also have 1 granddaughter. My family is my greatest joy and I love spending time with them whether it’s camping, playing gboard games, playing sports, or watching movies. I work as a second photographer to my husband at weddings as well as doing photography editing. In my spare time, I love all things crafty…scrapbooking, crocheting, painting, and projects.

  • Melissa White (She/Her)

    I’ve lived in the Traverse City area for over 30 years and have 1 adult son. I’ve been a Christian since 3rd grade AWANA and have been a member at several local churches, but now calls Mosaic "home." I love to learn new things so I have gone through a lot of hobbies, including rock collecting, woodworking, gardening, stained glass, and all forms of crafts. I worked in the service and automotive industry for years, but during covid began doing carpentry, which I’ve always wanted to do. Now my vehicle and garage are full of tools and I couldn't be happier. Last, but not least, I love exploring our great country on my motorcycle.

  • Merrill Hendler (He/Him)

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  • Paige Carlson (She/Her)

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  • Ruth Tornga (She/Her)

    My hobbies include knitting, crocheting, weaving, reading. And I Love spending time with family and friends!