Senior Pastor
Matt is married to Nancy and has four children. Pastor Matt has a passion to see people grow in their relationship with Jesus and each other. He spends many hours alongside ministry leaders empowering and encouraging them in their specific ministries. He is gifted in his ability to sit down one on one with someone and walk with them through life’s difficulties. Matt also works heavily on the administrative side of the church. He often handles the details that would otherwise fall between the cracks. Matt’s unique perspective of balancing task and relationship are a blessing to the ministries of Community Alliance Church.
Associate Pastor
Jorde is married to Lauren and has two boys. He has served as the Associate Pastor since the summer of 2023, following one year as the interim youth pastor. Before coming to Detroit Lakes, Jorde was a high school math teach and tennis coach in Moorhead. Jorde has a passion for building community, and enjoys being able to sit in a pastoral care role within the church. If his spare time, he enjoys playing games or grabbing a cup of coffee with friends, as well as playing music, reading, and writing. Jorde is excited to be able to serve in the community by assistant coaching the boys tennis team, as well as helping run a summer tennis program for boys and girls tennis players in the area. If you've not had a chance to get to know Jorde yet, catch him on a Sunday morning or send him an email to set up a time to meet. He's almost always ready for a conversation over coffee.
Youth Director
Marnie and her husband Justin live north of Frazee and have three kiddos who’ve all easily passed up mom in height and technical abilities! Marnie has served the CAC family in a variety of volunteer roles over the past 15 years, including a brief time as part-time Children’s Ministry Director. Campfires, hiking, XC skiing at Tamarac NWR, and walks in the woods with their golden, Maverick, are a few of her favorites. As Youth Director, she is delighted to work side by side with the team of volunteer leaders to encourage students to embrace the truth about who God is, and about our identity in Christ that frees us to be who he says that we are!
Bookkeeper / Receptionist
Mandi is married with 2 boys and wears many "hats" in our office. She functions as the communications hub for our church. She is the warm smile that greets everyone that walks in the door and the one that keeps the gears turning. Mandi is often pulled in several directions at the same time. Although she is often knee deep in numbers, she also has the God given gift to make people feel valuable. Mandi is an invaluable asset to Community Alliance Church.
mandi@cacdl.com
Administrative Assistant
Jillene is married to Tony and has one daughter. She has a background in the printing industry which is what God used to bring her to Detroit Lakes in 2004. She enjoys baking, bonfires and the beauty of Fall! Jillene works along side Pastor Matt assisting with communication, schedule coordination, event planning, and task details.
jillene@cacdl.com
Custodian/Maintenance
Paul Edwards has lived in Detroit lakes over the past 28 years. He is married to his wife Christine and has two children. He loves to design and work on new projects whether it’s working with metal or wood. He enjoys keeping the church clean, but God has really gifted him with the ability to make people feel welcomed as they walk into the church for an event or a bible study. Paul has a heart for Jesus and in the opportunities he has, he wants to be a helping hand to those around him, sharing Christ’s love through word and action.
Deaf Ministry
Pete and Lori are married and have four children. They have been called to ministry a bit later in life than most. Both Pete and Lori have been a part of and/or worked with members of the Deaf Community over 100 years, combined. They realized the barriers that existed with Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing people to have access to God’s Word as well as being able to have the experience of belonging to a church family and feeling like they belonged. God continues to open doors for them to change that in our rural area and beyond. God is moving in the Deaf Community and as they begin to connect with other groups, churches, and individuals who share their passion of bringing God's word and love to the members of the Deaf Community. They hope to continue to grow God’s Kingdom and bring others to know of His love in their own language and for them to know and that they belong to a loving church family.
