Erik Sundman

Erik Sundman, Worship Director

Erik Sundman loves to share his passion for music in his role as Worship Director at Prairie Hill. He possesses both a profound appreciation for the great hymns of the church and a strong desire to engage the contemporary praise and worship movement, making Prairie Hill an ideal environment for sharing his gifts. Erik appreciates the congregation's desire for authentic worship and the conveyance of spiritual truth through song. He also enjoys bringing his love of jazz to bear each Sunday.

Erik previously served at Sauganash Community Church in Chicago for two years as interim music director and pianist/organist. As the grandson of Salvation Army officers, Erik grew up attending Salvation Army corps, where he began his studies in cornet and piano at an early age. Erik studied music and business administration at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois, where he was twice recognized as Outstanding Soloist at the Elmhurst Jazz Festival. During that time Erik was also involved in Willow Creek Community Church's Chicago church plant for two years, serving on the planning committee and playing with the worship team.

In his spare time Erik enjoys playing and listening to music, reading modern poetry and fiction, and following European soccer. He lives in Minneapolis with his lovely wife, Lynnea.