Our Team

Lead Pastor

Jon has served at a few different congregations during his time in ministry, ranging from a Covenant Church in urban Minneapolis, MN to a large Lutheran congregation in the small town of New London MN. Most recently he served as the Associate Pastor, Youth & Families at a historic Covenant Church located in the small farming town of Princeton, IL.
 
Jon and his wife Susan both grew up in Minnesota. He learned from an early age to love and cherish the outdoors, and to see God in His creation. It’s no surprise he ended up in the beautiful town of Arnold. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three little boys. Jon also enjoys tennis, kayaking, cycling, all water sports, a good cup of coffee, all Minnesota sports teams, and helping people grow deeper in their relationship with God.
 
Jon holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Bethel Seminary, and was fully Ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church in the summer of 2018.

Youth Ministry Associate

Robert grew up in the San Jose area of the Bay Area. After high school, he joined the US Army and served overseas. After he returned home, he became a chef and worked for several restaurants and hotels in his career. Robert has two children, Ashley, and Ryan, both grown and on their own. He has always been an athlete and loves to play games whenever possible.

Robert gave his life to the Lord on August 18th, 1993. He went back to school in 2007 to obtain his degree in Theology and has been volunteering with the church ever since. Robert has been on several mission trips worldwide digging wells with Living Water International. He is currently still on the Advisory board with the Salvation Army in Santa Clara County.

He recently moved to Arnold where he has had a cabin for the last 50 years. Robert says he has found his permanent home.

Worship Arts Director

Jimalene has been singing all of her life. The first song she remembers singing in front of a congregation was Jesus Loves Me. She couldn't have been more than four years old standing on the stage clinging to her dad's leg. She was terrified to be in front of all those people! From that day forward she has learned to share her gift of music with others through singing with different worship bands, leading worship, and singing in celebration at weddings, retreats, and other special venues.

She has been married to her husband since 1990. Jimalene and her husband, Brett, have two adventurous children, Lexie and Drew, who are both off living their lives. On a beautiful, sun-shiny day you can find Jimalene working in her garden. On a cold, wintry day she would like to be found knitting in their warm cozy house.

She is excited about Worship Arts Ministry at Chapel and the great team with whom she has the privilege to serve.