ABOUT US

NorthRidge Fellowship was woven together with a single-minded focus on growing in our love for God; living out our love for God by growing in our love for each other; and serving alongside others on that same faith journey in the mission of Christ to make a difference in this world. It’s who we are.

NorthRidge Fellowship

NorthRidge Fellowship is a community of Christ-followers that loves God and expresses His love to others. That vision was woven into our church DNA from the beginning in September 2000, and it remains our focus today. Everything we do is about helping each other grow in our love relationship with God, growing in our love for each other, and reaching out to share the love of Jesus Christ by making a difference in our community and our world.

Come as you are

Weekends at NorthRidge offer a place for every member of the family to grow in their love for God, to learn to grow in love for each other as we make a difference in our world. We invite you to join us for services and classes on Sundays at 9:00 & 10:30am.

Casual Atmosphere

At NorthRidge you can expect to find a friendly, casual atmosphere and people of all ages and walks of life.

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We Treasure Your Family

We treasure your family. If you brought your kids or youth, we’ll invite you to check them in with our hosts.

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Your Place To Grow

We’re glad you’re here! Come on in, and check us out. And relax. We want you to ask questions, explore your faith and discover what a real relationship with Jesus means for your life.

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We Focus on Jesus

Worship services at NorthRidge are a time when we draw closer to God, through prayer, Bible readings, and through songs played with passion by a live worship band.

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OUR BELIEFS

We are united through Christ

What We Believe

God is the creator of the universe and giver of all that is good. God is the savior—known boldly and intimately in Jesus and his life, death, and resurrection—who shows us how to live and love. God is the Spirit who enables us to make a difference in our world and in the lives of others. We believe that grace is the love, honesty, and compassion that God gives and shows us in Jesus. It’s how Jesus saves us, heals us,  sets us free, and increases our capacity for love. We believe that we need each other. Whether single, married, divorced or widowed, it’s a lot easier to follow God with friends than it is by ourselves.


OUR AWESOME TEAM

Get to know the NorthRidge Fellowship Staff, Volunteer Ministry Leaders and Overseer Team

PASTORAL TEAM

 

Jesus. Shepherd. Encourager. Teri’s husband. Dad of 4 + 4 bonus kids. Grandpa of 8. Hiking. Sailing. Cabining. Road trips. Ice cream enthusiast. Builder of things that wobble. Explorer of new places (mostly without Google). Pastor’s kid. Outdoors lover. Food adventurer. Faithful, not perfect. Loves a good story, a bad pun, and making people feel at home.

Ben McEachern

Lead Pastor

benm@nrf.life

763-270-6410

Utility player. Energizer Bunny. Motivator. Jesus follower. Husband to Liza. Dad of Caleb, Hannah, and Isaiah. Dog cuddler (Berkley fan). Triathlete. Runner. DIY. MN sports fan. Pizza and ice cream enthusiast. Above all, Chick-fil-A. Vacation seeker. Music lover. Family first. Loves the church. Empowers growth. Approachable, faithful, always ready to help.

Paul Schoolmeesters

Executive Teaching Pastor

pauls@nrf.life

763-270-6411

Understated leader. Relational connector. Listener. Wife Samantha. Arianna & Theodore. Dog Jackson. Music lover. Fisherman. Outdoors enthusiast. Hawaii fan. Baseball & football watcher. Movie buff. Coffee explorer. Culinary adventurer. Helping hearts meet Jesus. Life-changer. Sacrificial love. Worship fan. Low expectations. Joyful spirit. Genuine soul.

Andy Schultz

Worship Pastor

andys@nrf.life

763-270-6412

Team player. Jesus follower. Coffee-fueled conversationalist. Married to Heidi (B.F.F.—Best Female Friend and best road-trip DJ). Dad of five + four by marriage. Grandpa extraordinaire. Road-trip junkie. Woods wanderer. Camp Shamineau convert. Fellowship fanboy. Eats what’s in front of him (as long as there’s coffee to wash it down). Faithful, steady, and always up for a good story—then your turn to talk.

Dan Monson

Missions Pastor

danm@nrf.life

763-270-6414

Encourager. Equipper. Teacher. Learner. Husband Rick. Goldendoodle Selah. Writer. Reader. Trip adventurer. Kayaker. Spiritual growth advocate. Small group leader. Community builder. Transformed by God’s love. Prayer warrior. Vision-builder. Connecting hearts to God.

Kristine Bartels

Adults Pastor

kristineb@nrf.life

763-270-6420

Love-led. Prayerful. On mission with God. Hubby Matt. 7 kids, 1 son-in-law & bonus kids. Fish tanks, dogs, gecko, frogs. Coffee. Lectio. Crochet. Learning. Bluey. Making people smile. Cultures & travel. Discipleship & outreach. Bridge-builder. Encourager. Hope-filled. Relational.

Jaci Hutchcraft

Kids Pastor

jacih@nrf.life

763-270-6430


MINISTRY SUPPORT TEAM

office@nrf.life

Ministry-minded servant. Wife to Brad. Mom of 3. Grandma. Black lab enthusiast. Coffee lover. Chocolate devotee. Pistachio snacker. Purple everything. Cooking & camping enthusiast. Movie watcher. Creative organizer. Good listener. Productive. Helpful. Quiet strength. Faithful heart.

Tammy Grandstrand

Ministry Assistant

tammyg@nrf.life

763-240-6401

 

Faithful supporter. Missions-driven. John's wife, son Stephen & daughter-in-law Katelyn. Stepmom. Nora & Teddy. Tom the Turkey & birds. Coffee lover. National Park explorer. Hiking enthusiast. Gardener. Football fan. Vacation adventurer. New grandma. Traveler. Bread maker. Bird watcher. Nature & animal lover.

Diane Kondratuk

Ministry Assistant

dianek@nrf.life

763-270-6402

 

Servant. Alyssa, Andy's better 2/3. Griffin. Oliver. Calliegh. Golf. Fishing. Coffee. Baking bread. LEGO builder. Practicing ninja. Community. Outreach. Yellowstone. Glacier National Park. PSL (rumor). Not your normal accountant.

Andy Ruble

Finance Administrator

andyr@nrf.life

763-270-6404

 

Servant. Teacher. Committed. Compassionate. Sister of 2. Aunt to Roman. Travel lover. Puzzle player. Tea drinker. Cards fan. Jesus follower. Outreach-focused. Generous. Helping kids love Jesus. Administrative ninja. Kid-focused. Organized. Approachable.

Courtney Allard

Kids Assistant

courtneya@nrf.life

763-240-6405

 

Worshiper. Servant. Encourager. Work in progress. Jesus. Husband Travis. Jedidiah. Dogs Woody & Carmen. Coffee enthusiast. Disney movie fan. Sunset chaser. Cooking lover. Outdoors explorer. Star Wars fan. Kids-focused. Community builder. Loves seeing hearts grow.

Rachel Magnuson

CoveKids Coordinator

rachelm@nrf.life

 

Learner. Relational discipler. Builder. Encourager. Wife Carolyn. Niece Savannah. Nephew Leo. Tea lover. Bookworm. Writer. Movie buff. Outdoors explorer. Discipleship advocate. Worship lover. Hope-filled. Transformation seeker. Best uncle ever.

Zach Helman

Youth Assistant
zachh@nrf.life

763-270-6431

 

Servant leader. Community builder. Encourager. Wife. Boy mom. Cats. Coffee. Quilting. National Parks. Family trips. Beach & mountains. Ice cream. Chocolate lover. Smiles. Conversation. Creating belonging. Cultivating joy. Authentic. Relatable.

Sarah Cook

Hospitality Coordinator 

sarahc@nrf.life

Heart-lifter. Worker. Doer. Wife Ronna. 4 grandsons. 2 granddaughters. 1 grand dog. Coffee addict. Grouse hunter. Reader. Yard worker. Fisherman. North Woods explorer. Hands-on doer. Lifelong believer. Inspired by mom & mother-in-law.

Mike Steffen

Maintenance Manager

mikes@nrf.life

763-270-6426

Professional encourager. Storyteller. Wife. Mom of 3. Dog devotee. Coffee aficionado. Coloring book champion. Fiction audiobooks preferred. Weightlifting enthusiast. High school swim coach. Mental wellness advocate. Telling NorthRidge’s story. Big-hearted. OG influencer. Military brat. Star Wars fan. Bubbly. Fun size.

Bert Anderson

Communications Lead

berta@nrf.life