ABOUT US
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.
A hospitality team volunteer will greet you at the door and help you get acquainted with NorthRidge. We’ll invite you to grab a cup of our home-brewed Honduran coffee from the refreshment station, then join us in the worship center (yes, you can bring that cup of coffee with you!). Sit wherever you’re comfortable. And if you need help finding a seat or require special accommodations, one of our ushers will be glad to help.
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.
Our kids ministry for infant to 5th grade is specially designed to teach your kids about Jesus through hands-on activities, fun songs and Bible-focused learning in a warm, kid-friendly environment. Our check-in system helps provide a safe environment and is comfortably efficient so you can get your kids settled and be on your way to the worship service quickly.
If you have youth 6th-12th grade, be sure to tell them they have their own programs too (Wednesday nights)! Our student ministry called The Search is designed to help students discover and live out their own faith and make an impact in their world.
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.
We would love to connect with you! Complete this connection card so that we can get to know you better.
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.
Our worship is authentic, expressive and conversational, as we focus on Jesus – who He is, and what he’s done for us. You’ll hear challenging messages from the Bible from Pastor Ben McEachern that stretch your understanding of God’s word, and make sense for your everyday life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
MINISTRY TEAM VOLUNTEERS
Jay Van Den Einde
Men's Ministry Co-Leader
jayv@nrf.life
Joshua Zehoski
Men's Ministry Co-Leader
joshuaz@nrf.life
Sarah Cook
Women's Ministry Co-Leader
sarahc@nrf.life
Becky Bryant
Women's Ministry Co-Leader
beckyb@nrf.life
Kim Kringen
Events Ministry Leader
kimk@nrf.life
Dale Dimitroff
Missions Ministry Leader
daled@nrf.life
Shawn Nielsen
Action Team Ministry Co-Leader
shawnn@nrf.life
Gary Morrison
Action Team Ministry Co-Leader
garym@nrf.life
OVERSEER TEAM
Scott Whitman
Chair
scottw@nrf.life
Steve Willis
Voce-Chair
stevew@nrf.life
Ben Anderson
Treasurer
bena@nrf.life
Jeff Ekstrand
Secretary
jeffe@nrf.life
Richard Cook
richardc@nrf.life
Heidi Foy
heidif@nrf.life
Ben McEachern
benm@nrf.life
Jon Schrupp
jons@nrf.life
Mike Stella
mikestella@nrf.life
Heidi Swanson
heidis@nrf.life