Pastor John Hogenson has joined Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Minneapolis as senior pastor. He will begin his duties on Aug. 1. Hogenson is a native of St. Anthony Park and a graduate of Luther Seminary. Since beginning his ordained ministry 25 years ago, Hogenson has served as a pastoral leader for five congregations and in a variety of leadership roles, including on the board of directors for Lutheran Social Services, the board of trustees for Gustavus Adolphus College and on the Inter-Faith Outreach Community Partners Board.