OUR PASTORS

  • SCOTT OWENS

    PASTOR OF STUDENt MINISTRIES & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

    OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - THURSDAY, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM


    Scott came to Faith Church in November of 2016 after serving in Crosslake MN for almost 12 years. He got called into ministry from a desire to have authentic, intentional conversations with others about Christ. He wants nothing more then to see people that don't know Jesus  and for those that know Him to be IN AWE of Him everyday. Scott and his wife Carrie have five+ kids (Isabelle, Elijah, Mathias, Clara, Samuel and one coming in December) and most of their energy goes into putting their faith into action at home and modeling that to everyone that God brings into their path. He believes in being faith-rooted at home, authentic in community and resourced passionately from the church. He loves soccer, Stonehouse coffee, the book of John, MNUFC, biographies, Moleskin Notebooks, the book of Romans, Piggy Blues, fall, acronyms, the book of Ecclesiastes and students that don't play practical jokes on his car (affectionately known as the JellyBean).

  • JONATHAN POINDEXTER

    Pastor of worship & Connections

    OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    Jonathan was born and raised on a cattle ranch in South Dakota. From a young age he enjoyed both music and people. After earning his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Trinity International University in Chicago, he came to serve Faith Church in 2014. He loves that he gets to use his musical gifts and help people connect with one another and more importantly Jesus on a daily basis. He is married to his beautiful wife, Tricia, and has one daughter, Emma. He enjoys being outside, reading good books, spending time with friends, and watching movies. 

  • MIKE SAGER

    Senior Pastor

    OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM


    Mike's family spent a lot of time overseas when he was quite young. From junior high on, Seattle became home for him. Fishing and spending time outdoors are still things he loves to do.  As a senior at the University of Washington, he became a follower of Christ through the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU). After graduation, and a couple of years in the financial market, Mike decided to go to seminary in southern California at Talbot /BIOLA University. (He has also since earned a doctoral degree from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois.) It was in California that Mike met his lovely wife, Holly. In November, 1986, they were called to serve at the E. Free Church in Morris, Minnesota, where their three adult children were born and raised. Mike was called to serve here at Faith Church in March, 2006. He has a heart for the church to become prayer-filled and mission minded. He will tell you that we have a great opportunity to invest our lives in eternal things, while we carry out our day to day calling of loving God fully, and serving those whom He puts in our path.

MINISTRY STAFF

  • CHRIS GREV

    STUDENT MINISTRIES ASSISTANT

     Email Chris or Call the church office at 507-437-1000 


    OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM


    Chris began serving at Faith Church shortly after attending in 2004 in children's ministry and on staff in 2016.  Chris is passionate about her family, great food, her faith and finding humor in everyday experiences.  Chris has been married to Jeff for 25 years and has 3 daughters; Olivia, Tori and Ava.

  • Susan Chandler

    Office & Adult Ministries Assistant

     Email Susan or Call the church office at 507-437-1000 


    OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM


    Susan began serving at Faith church in 2013. She is passionate about marriages, babies and prayer.  She loves spending time on the back of a motorcycle seeking out new adventures, live music, and fun VRBO homes with her husband, Jason.  They have 3 grown children and love being Empty-nesters.

  • SHELLIE WUERTZ

    ADMINISTRATOR

     Email Shellie or Call the church office at 507-437-1000 


    OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Shellie began serving at Faith Church in 2012. She is passionate about worship and encouraging women. She loves going to the North Shore, concerts, exploring new cities and being a grandma to her grandson, Beck.  She and her husband, Tom, have three adult daughters.

  • LIZZIE LINDBERG

    COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

     Email Lizzie or Call the church office at 507-437-1000 


    OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM


    Lizzie began serving at Faith Church in 2016. She is passionate about cultivating creativity, community, and sharing about God's faithfulness in her life. She enjoys writing, photography, playing with her preschoolers, Netflix, loud music and lots of coffee.

  • AMY STERN

    NURSERY COORDINATOR

     Email Amy or Call the church office at 507-437-1000 


    OFFICE HOURS: SUNDAY - 8:30 - 11:45 AM

  • diane asprey

    Office & Family Ministries Assistant

     Email Diane or Call the church office at 507-437-1000 


    OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY - 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM


    Diane began serving at Faith church in 1999. She loves the outdoors- walking, biking, and camping. Diane enjoys coffee and creative projects, hanging out with family and reading.

  • GARy BLOMQUIST

    FACILITIES COORDINATOR

    Gary began serving at Faith Church in August 2018. He enjoys coffee, nascar, riding motorcycle, traveling, and fixing things. Gary is married to Sharon. They have 4 children, and 18 grand children. 

  • ANGIE THORESON

    INTERIM CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

     Email Angie or Call the church office at 507-437-1000 


    OFFICE HOURS: Sunday mornings and Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30  PM


    Angie has been involved with children's ministry of one kind or another for over 14 years. She began serving in this position with Faith Church in January 2019. Angie does not have a favorite ice cream, but as long as chocolate is involved she's happy. She and her husband Josh have 2 children.