Leadership
Pastor Adam & Jackie Kalenberg
Associate Pastors
Pastor Adam and Jackie Kalenberg join LWN's ministry team as our Associate Pastors. Adam is a graduate of Bethel University with his masters in psychology & christian counseling.
Pastors Russ & Cyndi Kalenberg
Head Pastors
Pastors Russ and Cyndi Kalenberg are the founders and Pastors of Living Word North based in Brainerd, MN. Both have graduated from Rhema Bible College. Pastors Russ and Cyndi live in the Brainerd Lakes Area and have 3 sons, Lincoln, Brandon and Adam.
Tyler & Jenny Miller
Youth Pastors/Media Team
Tyler and Jenny pastor the True North Youth group, and oversee announcements and social media. They also help with the development of our young adults ministry.
Jen & Brandon Kalenberg
Childrens Pastor/Maintenance, Ushers, & Security
Jen leads our children's ministries and helps serve in Media. Brandon is a former police officer for 10 years & oversees ushers, security & facility maintenance.
Jeff & Bev Berg
Welcome Center
Jeff and Bev oversee our guest Welcome Center .
Gary & Mary Kay Anderson
Altar Care Ministry
Gary and Mary Kay head our Altar Care ministry during our services. They lead our prayer team.
Sharon Thomas
Head of Nursery
Sharon has been a faithful member of LWN over the years. She's been serving in the nursery for many years. We're so thankful to have such a loyal kind spirit leading this department.
Dan & Julie Eberhardt
Greeters Ministry
Dan and Julie are the leaders of our Greeters Ministry, and they bring warmth, joy, and a welcoming spirit to everyone who walks through our doors. If you have a heart for making people feel at home, we would love to have you join the team! It’s a simple but powerful way to serve and connect with others. Come be a part of what God is doing - reach out today to get involved!
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