Mark Albrecht Senior Pastor When you were a child, what was the silliest thing you wanted to be when you grew up? I wanted to be the peanut vendor at Wrigley Field... If you could possess one super power, what would it be and why? I should probably say I'd love to be able to fly or move really big objects. But... What is your favorite Bible verse and how has it made its mark on your life? One of my heroes in scripture is Caleb. He and Joshua showed great faith in the Lord in Numbers 13-14, calling Israel to enter the Promised Land. READ MORE...

Andy Sudhoff Pastor of Administration and Discipleship When you were a child, what was the silliest thing you wanted to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a veterinarian. But... What is the best vacation you ever took, and what made it special? The best vacation I ever took was to Red Wing, MN. What is your favorite Bible verse and how has it made its mark on your life? Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." READ MORE...

Stephanie Astur Assistant to the Senior Pastor Office Administrator What is the best vacation you ever took, and what made it special? Our honeymoon in Hawaii. It was special because... What song reflects your life and why? "More Than Ever" by the Gaither Vocal Band. This song truly reflects the path I have taken. What drew you to the position you staff at NorthBridge? God really led me here. I would never have had the courage to come without His leading! READ MORE...

Kelly Weis Administrative Assistant If you could possess one super power, what would it be and why? I think I would want to have the power of healing. It breaks my heart... What drew you to the position you staff at NorthBridge? I really felt that God was leading me away from working in the school system because there were so many “values” that I was not able to uphold in myself because... What is your favorite Bible verse and how has it made its mark on your life? Philippeans 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me” This has become the mantra of my entire family. READ MORE...

Michelle Albrecht Music and Worship Director When you were a child, what was the silliest thing you wanted to be when you grew up? My parents always said I should've been a lawyer... What song reflects your life and why? “Jesus loves me this I know. For the Bible tells me so... What drew you to the position you staff at NorthBridge? Initially my husband :-) but eventually God. I spent several weeks praying about whether or not to accept the position... READ MORE...

Chris Gruenewald Music and Worship Intern What song reflects your life and why? Right now it is "Came to My Rescue" by Hillsong. It brings me through what I think... What drew you to the position you staff at NorthBridge? I think this is a unique Church that truly loves one another. It has so many opportunities to get involved and is willing to give people a chance to serve. What is your favorite Bible verse and how has it made its mark on your life? Well, this is a very hard question to answer because life brings us different challenges and the Bible definitely gives us encouragement and answers to every one of these challenges. The one that sticks out right now is John 13:34-35. READ MORE...

Türe Riker Student Ministry Director

Carolyn Riker Stepping Stones Children’s Ministry Director If you could possess one super power, what would it be and why? The superpower I would possess if I were a superhero is the ability to walk through walls, or beam myself from here to there. What song reflects your life and why? The song that best represents my life is Beauty from Pain by Superchick. The lyrics from the song paint a beautiful picture of the love and restoration God has in our lives... What drew you to the position you staff at NorthBridge? God has drawn me to the Stepping Stones director position... READ MORE...

Lance Corely Missionary on Home Assignment What is the best vacation you ever took, and what made it special? My best vacation ever, has to be my honeymoon to Florida and the Bahamas. Why?... What song reflects your life and why? "The Motions" - Matthew West. I love the song because I don't want to look back on my life and ask "What if I had given everything; Instead of going through the motions". It's a challenge... What is your favorite Bible verse and how has it made its mark on your life? 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 "For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died... READ MORE...