Living life to the fullest means knowing that you are called by God.  Pastor Ray Olsen has sensed that call to being a pastor for over three decades.  Specifically, Pastor Olsen has sensed the call to be a shepherd of the people of God at Advent Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights for over 25 years!  Pastor Olsen’s faithfulness in ministry reflects a sure confidence in the grace of God.  “God's grace always comes down,” Pastor Olsen emphasizes, knowing that a life of faith is a result of God’s grace and faithfulness to us.

 Pastor Olsen is a graduate of California Lutheran College, now California Lutheran University (1969), and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (1973).  Pastor Olsen and his wife Jill have three adult children, Nathan (married to Lisa), Heather (married to Jay) and Sarah.