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The Rev. Sandra Lausch Nenadal is a 1973 BHS graduate. She earned her bachelor and master's degrees in history from the University of Akron and a master's of divinity degree for Saint Paul School of Theology.

She currently serves as a district superintendent in the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church. She has served as an associate pastor at the Aurora United Methodist Church and as pastor of First UMC in Mt. Vernon and Pastor of Waynesville UMC, all in Missouri.

"Sandra, for a good portion of her adult life, was a mom and wife and active in church and community affairs," said a nominator. "In the midst of this she sensed God's call to ministry. Her greatest accomplishment is being able to help congregations grow in their faith, so they can accomplish the work God has given them."

Her bishop said, on her appointment in 2005, "Sandy brings a passion for ministry, excellent local church leadership and growth, and a humble and positive spirit to the task of ministry."

She is a member of the Conference Ordained Minsitry Team and is the registrar for the Ozarks North District Ordained Ministry Team. She has served as secretary of the Southwest District Ordained Ministry Team, as a member of the Leadership Institute Steering Committee and as a member of the Episcopacy Committee.

She currently lives in Joplin, Mo., and she and her husband, Tom, have two children, Kathy and Bill. Her parents, Al and Shirley Lausch, continue to live in Brunswick.