Our Pastor

Pastor Beate Chun, a native of Germany, was ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in 1991. She has served congregations in Texas, Wyoming, and California’s South Bay. Bringing a global perspective and a deep commitment to social justice and interfaith collaboration, Pastor Chun combines pastoral wisdom with a forward-looking vision to help congregations navigate change with clarity and purpose. She is passionate about preaching the Bible in ways that speak to a 21st-century context and about building a community of belonging for all people. Her ministry emphasizes equality, compassion, and inclusion—encouraging dialogue and action around racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and economic equality. As a certified Spiritual Director, Pastor Chun believes that spirituality nurtures imagination, courage, and resilience—the qualities needed to create a kinder, more just, and sustainable world.

If you would like to reach Pr. Beate, please send her an email at beatechun@stmatthews-sf.org.