Mary Preus (pictured with collaborator Tom Witt) is a singer, teacher, worship leader, and choir director with a deep passion for congregational singing. As a founding member of the group Bread for the Journey, Mary introduced, led, and taught the singing of diverse hymns and songs from the church near and far. She served as a member of the Hymnody Editorial Team for the ELCA’s Renewing Worship project. Mary is currently a guest lecturer for worship classes at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She recently retired after 30 years as music director at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.