I am so happy to be the Interim Pastor here at Friedens Church! My family and I are really enjoying it here - the people are wonderful and the church has many strengths on which to build! I have pastored sister churches to Friedens and was also born and raised in a sister church in Seguin, so I feel right at home here. I love the Reformation heritage of the church and am promoting it at every opportunity.
Most Sundays I preach expository, verse-by-verse sermons. I thoroughly enjoy finding nuggets of insight or other interesting things and sharing them in the sermons. My aims are to glorify God, build up and encourage people who are already Christians, and with sensitivity and graciousness present the wonderful truths of Christ to those who are not yet Christians. If you are skeptical about Christianity, or have been burned by a church experience, or are struggling with doubts or other concerns I get it and I am here for you and eager to be of help in any way I can.
When I'm not pastoring, I run The Becker Insurance Group, specializing in helping people who are entering into Medicare and helping veterans with all the complexities they face in the Medicare world. I also enjoy just about anything related to the outdoors and spending quality time with my family in the activities they enjoy.
Come on out to Friedens this Sunday at 10 am, I'd love to meet you!
I joined the staff of Friedens in 2023. I am a recent High School Graduate. I was born in Austin, just moved to Geronimo in December of 2022. If I am not working, more then likely I will be at the baseball fields. I spend majority of my time there watching my younger brother play. I love to be with my friends and family.
I am excited to see what the future here at Friedens looks like!
Choir Director
Maxine Harborth
Maxine joined Friedens Church in 1957, that same year she started teaching Sunday school and joined the choir. Maxine has been directing choirs for Friedens since the 1970’s. She first directed the Friedens Youth Choir and then took over as Adult Choir Director when Director Lillian Wunderlich resigned. She has been continually directing ever since that time. Friedens is so thankful of her continued selfless dedication.
Church Musician
Antonio "Tony" Briones
Tony joined Friedens Church as church musician on January 26,2020. Tony is a graduate of Texas State University and teaches Spanish at San Marcos High School.
Since 2015, Tony has been an instructor at Curious Chords Music Studio in Kyle. He teaches Piano, Guitar, Voice and Ukulele to children-adults. Tony is also a member of the San Antonio band, Son Latino, where he plays keyboard, sings, and co-directs the band. Son Latino plays at many community and party events. Tony and his wife, Dayana Campos have 3 children and live in San Marcos, Texas
Music and Sound/Tech
Doug Mortenson
Doug has been a member and involved in the music program of Friedens Church for many years now. Doug is a vocalist and plays the drums and guitar. He also performs with a band in the community at various venues. He and his wife G.G. live in Seguin.






