The Senior Pastor of the church is Jesus Christ (I Peter 5:1-4).
Elders:
The appointed governing leaders within a church. (1 Timothy 3: 1-7, Titus 1: 6-9) The elders of Northern Hills shepherd and lead the people of Northern Hills.
For more about the Elders role at Northern Hills...The elders represent the primary leadership and meet regularly to discuss matters of theology, direction for the Church, and when necessary, discipline with love for the people of Northern Hills. The elders strive to preach, teach, and counsel to the glory of God. The tasks and responsibilities of the elders vary greatly and require discernment, as they strive to keep the church on its biblical course.
The Elders at Northern Hills:Bill Twinem | bio Dave Rhodes | bio Jack King | bio Jeff Wilhelm | bio Larry Linnemeyer | bio Mike Stukas | bio Rob Kelly | bio Scott Smith| bio
Leadership Team:
The leadership of Northern Hills extends through the Elders empowerment of the Leadership Team. The Leadership team then serves according to the direction and vision approved by the elders, the established financial parameters, and within the scope of the established strategic plan. The Leadership team runs the day-to-day ministry of Northern Hills through a shared leadership model. At any one moment a person, called and gifted for a particular task, steps up and leads the community forward. Such a model encourages different leaders at various times and strategic moments.
The Northern Hills Leadership Team: Rob Kelly | Lead Pastor | email Scott Hamilton | Teaching Pastor | email Sheryl Sorensen | Director of Involvement | emailJon Holtorf | Executive Pastor | email Teaching Team:
The teaching team provides relevant and Bible-based teaching during weekend services. They are responsible for creating a yearly message schedule that aligns with the current reality of Northern Hills and prepares people for the future of Northern Hills. Individuals on the teaching team provide general oversight to weekend services.
The Northern Hills Teaching Team: Rob Kelly | email Scott Hamilton | email Matt Morgan | email In addition to these individuals, other staff, area pastors, or guest may teach occasionally on a particular weekend.
Ministry Staff: The ministry staff is made up of leaders who execute the daily ministry of Northern Hills along with the people of Northern Hills.
The Ministry Staff at Northern Hills:Adam Summers | Next Generation Intern | email Brandon Freyta | Next Generation Leader | emailChris Green | Groups Pastor | email Dan Wakefield | Worship Pastor | email Dave Gifford | Groups Pastor | emailDawn Semmen | Serving Coordinator | emailDiane Holley | Bookkeeper | emailJon Holtorf | Executive Pastor | email Jon Humbert | Next Generation Intern | email Kate Holligan | Administrative Assistant | emailSam Conn | Childhood Leader | email Kendra Haag | Executive Assistant | emailMatt Morgan | Teaching Pastor | emailRick Bersina | Facility Manager | emailRJ Koerper | Recovery Ministry | email Rob Kelly | Lead Pastor | emailRobby McArthur | Facility Technician | email Ryan Singleton | Next Generation Associate | email Scott Hamilton | Teaching Pastor | emailSebastian Schowe | Facility Technician | emailSpencer Cowen | Worship Arts Ministry Lead | email Sheryl Sorensen | Director of Involvement | emailTempe Lohmeyer | Communications Director | email Summary:
Elders provide oversight of the Leadership Team and the spiritual direction for Northern Hills.
The Elders and Leadership Team develop the vision and the directional plan for Northern Hills.
The Leadership Team, Staff and NH Owners execute the directional plan for Northern Hills.
The Teaching Team communicates the vision and direction of Northern Hills.