About us

Toyne is a retired licensed and ordained minister who served alongside her husband on the senior pastoral staff of Agape Christian Family Church (a nondenominational congregation) for 35 years. She currently serves on the church’s board of directors and has traveled extensively throughout the world teaching leaders how to build healthier life relationships. Kris has volunteered in many areas in her community and has helped with several Habitat For Humanity projects including 2 international builds.

A long-time Thrivent member, Frank wants to give back to Thrivent for what the organization has given his community. The recently retired employee to owner of Nelsons Premix & Veterinary Supply has served his congregation as elder, Sunday school teacher, and in the areas of stewardship, missions and outreach. He’s also served in several positions on a Thrivent chapter board. “I want to get the name out of who Thrivent is,” Frank says.

The retired president of Fred Carlson Company hopes to learn more and be helpful to Thrivent members in his service on the board. Carlson, a 16-year Thrivent member, has served several organizations, including the Luther College Board of Regents, the National Asphalt Association, his congregation and its food pantry, the Winneshieck County Habitat for Habitat and the Decorah Community Foundation.

Ann Beatty is very involved in many aspects of her local community. Prior to retirement, Ann worked as an Advancement Consultant for Madonna Living Community followed by ELCA's Good Earth Village, as well as other positions prior to those including with Rochester Catholic Schools, Choral Arts Ensemble, and College Community Schools, St. John's Catholic School, and Rochester Montessori School. She also serves as a board member for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and YMCA of Greater Twin Cities. Ann is proud to be a lifelong member of the Thrivent community and as a board member is excited to participate in Thrivent’s goals of partnering with members' dreams in creating ways to live out our Christian mission in community life.

Dianna Parks works as the Executive Director of Good Earth Village in Spring Valley, MN. Parks serves on the Mission Leadership Team at People of Hope church. She has also served on the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Board, has chaired the Development Committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester, has served on the Possibilities Foundation Board, Mayo Clinic Newcomers, as well as been involved in the community in many other aspects. Parks hopes to help people with their own financial goals while living generously and in community. "As a Christian, I am called to serve and to give generously, and the alignment of my values and Thrivent's purpose is exciting to me," she says.