Bill Albertson has been active in professional ministry for over forty years. His academic background includes a BA from Gustavus Alophus College, a Masters in Theology from Chicago Lutheran Seminary and another Masters degree in Liberal Arts from Hamline University. Following graduation from the seminary Bill received further training in the cultures of the Far East and studied the Chinese language.

Bill's work experience includes serving as an educator-administrator for a Chinese Secondary School in Borneo, Federation of Malaysia. He served as a pastor in Saint Louis Park and Wayzata, MN. As pastor Pastor at Wayzata Community Church, a congregation of over 2,500 members, Bill officiated many of the weddings and provided family and pre-marriage counseling.

Bill has served on the Board of Directors of many organizations, including the YMCA Ridgedale Branch, the Wayzata/Plymouth Chemical Health Commission and the Center for Victims of Torture. He served on a Blue Ribbons Commission for the Minnesota Department of Corrections. He was also the primary facilitator in the assimilation of over 60 refugees from various war-torn areas of the world.

Bill has received a variety of awards including the Cross of Saint Andrew from the Boy Scouts of America for his work with children at risk, and was recognized as the Good Samaritan of the Year by the Samaritan Counseling Center. He was a guest Chaplain at the United States Congress. In November of 1997, Governor Arne Carlson proclaimed Bill Albertson Day in the State of Minnesota. He served in the Army during the Korean War and is a member of the American Legion. He continues to serve as a volunteer for Big Brothers and remains active in Amnesty International.

As the officiant at your wedding Bill will do everything possible to make your day a meaningful and joy-filled event!