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Our Staff & Leadership Team

Jon Ewton

Jon Ewton

Senior Pastor

Jon Ewton - Senior Pastor

Jon has led Christian ministries for over 20 years. In addition to leading the juvenile prison ministry during college, Jon also was a member of Brothers Under Christ, where he focused on discipleship with and to other young men. Jon served at Christ Fellowship in McKinney, TX - a congregation of 2,000 - for almost 15 years where he was able to dig deep roots of relationship and shared ministry before transitioning to LCC in June 2018.

Jon earned his Masters of Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2010. He attended Texas A&M University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Military History and a minor in English.

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Cory Shreve

Cory Shreve

NextGen Pastor

Cory Shreve - NextGen Pastor

Pastor Cory, his wife Heather, and their three kids, are thrilled to return to MN and to be serving the Lord at Lake Community Church as our NextGen Pastor. Pastor Cory has been in full time pastoral ministry for over twenty years serving on staff at churches in Brooklyn Park, Pelican Rapids, and Annandale, MN.  Prior to joining LCC in 2019, he served for eight years as Pastor of Family Ministries at a EFCA church in Illinois and for four years taught biblical studies at Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.

Cory holds a B.S. in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies from Crown College as well as a Masters in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In 2010, Cory was  ordained in the EFCA. When not serving the Lord around the church, Pastor Cory will likely be hanging with the family, hunting or fishing, biking, at the shooting range, playing guitar, or xbox. But most of the time, you will find him at the church, cause he loves his calling.

Cory's primary responsibilities as the NextGen Pastor are in Student Ministry, Children's Ministry, and Family Ministry. Pastor Cory is passionate about encouraging students, their parents, and youth leaders to pursue God and authenticity in their relationships, and he loves developing leaders! He is passionate about seeing the baton of faith passed off faithfully to the next generation as we work together to see our children, students, and families take next steps in their path toward following Jesus Christ.

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Lizzy Thill

Worship Arts

Lizzy Thill - Worship Arts

Michelle Saffel

Michelle Saffel

Office Manager

Michelle Saffel - Office Manager

Michelle grew up in a suburb of Chicago, and then lived in Wisconsin for seven years before moving to St. Paul, MN, where she met her husband. In 1999, they purchased lake property and built their forever home there in 2004. A golden retriever keeps them company there!

She has decades of experience in bookkeeping and office management. Her primary role is anything that doesn't fall under Pastoral care or ministry - which can vary greatly depending on the day!

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Roger Thompson

Church Administrator

Roger Thompson - Church Administrator

Bio coming soon.
 
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Roxie Green

Administration Support

Roxie Green - Administration Support

Roxie was born and raised in Hancock, a small town in west-central Minnesota. She moved to Alexandria in 1990, where she met her husband, an Alexandria native just returned from the Marines. Roxie enjoys a quiet life: reading a good book, doing puzzles, going for walks, sitting outside and listening to nature, a car ride on a sunny day, volunteering within the community, and being with those she loves. 
 
Roxie's first job (outside of babysitting) was as part-time secretary in her small home church. After 15 years in office settings and 20 years as a stay-at-home mom to her twin daughters, Roxie has joined the LCC staff. Her primary role includes various administrative tasks in the church office.
 
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Kristal Bomstad

Visual Art & Communications

Kristal Bomstad - Visual Art & Communications

Kristal was born and raised in Willmar, MN. At her church in Willmar, she served in the Nursery, the Children's Ministry, the Youth Ministry, the Serving Committee, and the Christian Education Board. Together with her husband Ben and 2 kids, she moved to Alexandria in October 2011. Now she enjoys serving at LCC. She has been a part of the Alexandria sports community serving on the Alexandria Boys Hoops Boosters Board and the Alexandria Volleyball Club Board. She enjoys spending time with her family, with friends, in Bible studies, gardening, playing badminton and playing board and card games. 

She holds an Associate in Arts degree from Ridgewater College and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Communication Art and Design from Alexandria Technical and Community College.

Her primary roles include communications, digital marketing, weekly emails, visuals for Sunday services, social media, website maintenance, and print-related design efforts like new brochures and signage.

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Bob Degel

Building Maintenance

Bob Degel - Lead Maintenance

Bob grew up in Bloomington, MN. He attended Normandale Community College and Winona State University prior to moving to Alexandria, MN.

His primary role at LCC includes overseeing all general building maintenance, event set-up and tear-down and cleaning.

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Ministry Leadership Team

These individuals serve as leaders in different ministries at LCC. They give their time and skills to help our church family grow in Christ Jesus in a variety of ways.

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Michelle Kelly

Elementary Director

Michelle Kelly - Elementary Children's Ministry Director

Michelle was born and raised in South Dakota and moved to Alexandria in June 2021. She has a professional background as a salon owner and in banking, but Michelle finds her passion and purpose in Children’s Ministry. Michelle is excited to volunteer at Lake Community Church and can’t wait to have a small part in leading kids to Jesus!

Before volunteering to serve as our LCC Kids Elementary Director, Michelle worked on staff at New Life Evangelical Free Church in Watertown, SD where she oversaw the children’s ministry for children newborn through 6th grade. Beyond this, Michelle has also given leadership to preschool ministries and served as the Kids Hope USA Director.

Michelle is new to Minnesota life and looks forward to spending time on the lakes, fishing, hiking, kayaking, enjoying nature and doing the many things she hasn’t tried yet.

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Christa Swedberg

Preschool Director

Christa Swedberg - Preschool Director

I'm passionate about Jesus and sharing the Gospel message! Alongside other LCC volunteers, I get the privilege to do just that on Sunday mornings with the preschool kiddos at LCC. My day job is designing kitchens and my favorite job is being a wife to Brady, and a mom to our three kids; Avery, Willis and Emmitt.

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Dave Deakins

Facilities Director

Facilities Director

Dave grew up in Park Rapids, MN, then moved to Alexandria in 1979. He is married to his lovely wife, Sue and has two children and one grandson. They have been attending Lake Community Church for over 25 years.

Dave has served on the financial committee and is currently on the emergency response team at Lake Community Church.

He attended ATC, started a career as a mechanic, then transferred to parts management and sales. He purchased a business with two partners and built Alex Power Equipment in 2002, selling and servicing light industrial and outdoor power equipment. In September of 2020 they sold the business, and after 41 years in the industry he retired. He has been involved with purchasing, selling, and general contracting of several residential and commercial properties.

Dave enjoys spending time with his family. He has an interest in cars, hunting, fishing, and working on projects in his shop.

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DeFoe

Dave DeFoe

Adult Discipleship Director

Dave DeFoe - Adult Discipleship Director

Bio coming soon.

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Nick Ahlers

Life Group Director

Nick Ahlers - Life Group Director

Bio coming soon.

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Sandy Jackson

Missions Director

Sandy Jackson - Missions Director

Bio coming soon.

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Pastoral Leadership Team

These individuals serve our church family as elders and overseers as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible. They are devoted to prayer, to the Word of God, and to the care of the members of Lake Community Church.  Please pray for them and their families as they lead us.

Jon Ewton

Jon Ewton

Senior Pastor
Timberlake

Edgar Timberlake

PLT Member
Moore

Ron Moore

PLT Member
Swedberg

Jim Swedberg

PLT Member