Leadership
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Care Pastor
Bob began attending Open Door in 1982 and joined the staff in July 1993. He develops and manages Care ministry, including funerals, counseling issues, support groups, visitation, grief support, prayer ministries and benevolence.
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Worship Pastor
Joel served on staff from 2004-2007 and rejoined the staff in August 2008. He offers his creative and musical talents to help lead us in worship during the weekend services. Joel leads the Worship Collective, pouring into and giving back to the worship and production volunteer community at Open Door. You might also see him serving in another capacity by occasionally riding the lawnmower here at church over the summer.
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Pastor of Formational Life
Anne-Marie joined our staff in 2015 to help develop and oversee The Center for Spiritual Formation, a ministry which offers retreats and resources that nurture a deepening life in God. She earned her Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from George Fox University and has taught as an adjunct professor at Bethel Seminary (St. Paul, MN), Richmont Graduate University (Atlanta, GA), and several seminaries and non-formal educational settings around the world.
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Pastor of Missional Life
Tom and wife Debbie served with GoodSports in Slovakia for eleven years after many years on staff at Open Door. Tom has been serving with his passion to call others to live for the sake of others in the Missional Life area since returning to Open Door in 2016.
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Amanda Svensk
Pastor of Next Generation
Amanda joined staff in 2012 where she served as Operations Associate for Youth and now oversees both Kids and Youth in Next Generation. Amanda earned her Masters in Theological Studies from Bethel Seminary in 2012 and has over 15 years experience in nonprofit and ministry settings. Her ultimate desire is to see families, kids and teens growing in relationship with God and each other and helping them have fun along the way! She enjoys being with people, hearing their stories, laughing and isn’t afraid to be a little goofy. Her husband James and son Eli just welcomed daughter Eva to their family in late April.
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Kati Beasley
Associate Pastor of Formational Life
Kati was commissioned as an Associate Pastor in Nov 2018 after ten years on staff, serving as an associate in Next Generation Youth and Kids before moving to Adult Life. As a certified Enneagram teacher, she loves creating environments and space for others to engage their own spiritual journey. A self-professed podcast-aholic, Kati can be found walking the dog, reading and having fun with husband Tim and daughter Rue.
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TAylor Bongard
Associate Pastor of Community Life
Taylor was commissioned as an Associate Pastor in Nov 2018 after serving in a number of different roles on staff here, including facilities team, before moving to adult ministries in 2013. Taylor has a passion for getting to know people and their stories, and he gives free hugs! Taylor can often be found on the pickleball court, making new friends wherever he is.
Open Staff PositionS
Production Coordinator (FT)
This position supports the Worship department to develop systems, procedures and processes to insure consistent quality of sound, lighting, media presentation for church services, events and recordings. It also provides leadership and training for contract and volunteer staff in production.
Production Coordinator Job Description (PDF)
Facility Staff (PT and FT)
Set up and tear down rooms for onsite events & meetings. Maintain the assigned cleaning schedule for the building, respond quickly to cleaning needs that arise and perform other maintenance duties as needed. Provide ongoing facility support to the church’s tenant Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy (Charter School).
Part-time Facility Staff Job Description (PDF)
Full-time Facility Staff Job Description (PDF)
Complete the Employment Application (PDF), save a copy and email completed form to employment@thedoor.org.
Staff Directory
Main line: (763) 416-5887
Direct Dial: (763) 416-5846 plus extension
Gregg Bergman, Interim Staff Pastor
Adult Spiritual Formation
Anne-Marie Finsaas, Pastor of Formational Life
afinsaas@thedoor.org | ext 1400
afinsaas@thedoor.org | ext 1400
Kati Beasley, Associate Pastor of Formational Life
kbeasley@thedoor.org | ext 1208
Dawn Wood, Adult Life Associate
dwood@thedoor.org | ext 1406
Missional Life
Community Life
Taylor Bongard, Associate Pastor of Community Life
Next Generation
Amanda Svensk, Pastor of Next Generation
asvensk@thedoor.org | ext 1703
Allison Anderson, Next Generation Coordinator
aanderson@thedoor.org | ext 1200
Kristine Niznik, Next Generation Assistant
kniznik@thedoor.org | ext 1407
Kathy Collier, High School Associate
kcollier@thedoor.org | ext 1705
Sonia Malmquist, Middle School Associate
smalmquist@thedoor.org | ext 1904
Annika Johnson, Early Childhood Associate
ajohnson@thedoor.org | ext 1204
Tami Madison, Elementary Associate
tmadison@thedoor.org | ext 1206
Care
Bob McKenna, Care Pastor
bmckenna@thedoor.org | ext 1302
Annie-Claude Toll, Care Associate
atoll@thedoor.org | ext 1300
Peggy Lang, Pastor of Prayer Ministries
plang@thedoor.org | ext 1303
Communications
Julia Schirmers, Communications Manager
jschirmers@thedoor.org | ext 1902
Operations
Leslie Inkala, Financial Coordinator
linkala@thedoor.org | ext 1107
Robyn Halverson, Financial Assistant
rhalverson@thedoor.org | ext 1104
Brad Stenson, Facility Manager
bstenson@thedoor.org | ext 1117
Human Resources
Worship
Joel Hanson, Pastor of Worship
jhanson@thedoor.org | ext 1403
Julia Anderson, Worship Associate
janderson@thedoor.org | ext 1409
Deb Raab, Weekend Team Coordinator
draab@thedoor.org | ext 1404
Governing Board of Elders
The Governing Board of Elders exists to lead and serve the church by listening for the direction of God and leading the church in that direction through prayer, policy development, staff and laity empowerment, and by example. Board members go through an apprenticeship process of 6-12 months and are then confirmed by a vote from the Members of Open Door.
Current Board Members
Dave Fredrickson (Chairperson & President)
Ben Monseth (Vice Chairperson)
Drew Pederson (Secretary)
Yau Stillone
Robin Fraser