Jim McDonald: Lead Pastor

Jim is a graduate of Crown College and Alliance Theological Seminary. Along with his wife Carol, they have served as International workers with the C&MA for 25 years, in addition to pastoring other Alliance Churches. They have four grown children and 4 grandchildren.

Jim's favorite scripture can be found in the book of Jeremiah 29:11... "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Pastor Jim can be contacted directly at: Jim@thepineschurch.org.

Joe Erhman: Elder

Joe and Lisa have been members at The Pines for 12 years. Joe is a Sales representative for 3M.

Gary Pietila: Elder

Gary and Penny have been a part of the Pines for 14 years. Gary works as part of the administrative staff at the Canadian Embassy in St. Paul. His favorite verse is found in Proverbs 4:18. "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."

Les Milner: Elder

Les and Sue have been member of Majestic Pines for 16 years. Les is retired from Imation and 3M. As coordinator of Life Groups at the Pines, Les's favorite verse is found in II Cor. 5:17. " Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come, The old has gone, the new is here!"

Dan Vickerman: Elder

Dan and Pat have been members at Majestic Pines for 10 years. Dan works at Cub Headquarters in charge of Maintenance. His life verse is found in Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."

Phil Nelson: Elder

Phil and Karen have been members at The Pines for 16 years. Phil is a retired General Contractor. His favorite verse is found in Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."