From Pulpit to Track: The Roller Derby Reverend’s Unique Calling

Pastor Andrew Tengwall isn’t just an interim pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom, Minnesota—he’s also “Reverend Killjoy,” an announcer for the Minnesota Roller Derby. For Tengwall, the connection between leading worship and calling roller derby matches is clear: both involve storytelling, presence, and pointing people toward something greater than himself. His journey from seminary to the derby track is a unique example of how faith and passion can intertwine in unexpected ways. Read more in Living Lutheran about how he balances pastoral ministry and the fast-paced world of roller derby.