Rev. John Rickenbach

President

Rev. John Rickenbach is a graduate of The Master's Institute in St. Paul, MN. He served on staff at a variety of local churches, the last being Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Blackduck, MN. Previously to ministry, John spent over 15 years in the business world which helped prepare him to lead this ministry. With his knowledge of business, his love for the outdoors and his heart for the lost, John feels God designed him for this ministry.

John is a passionate golfer and hunter and currently resides in the Minneapolis area with his wife of 20 plus years, Kristi, their five children and his hunting dog, Decoy.

Rev. Kevin Vogt

Director of Operations

Kevin is passionate about Jesus and has a deep desire for people to experience the love God has for them.

He started following Jesus in 1998 and has been involved in church leadership ever since. He graduated from the Master’s Institute Seminary in 2005 and has served on the pastoral staff of two different churches: Community of Hope in Tucson, AZ, and most recently Lighthouse Community Church near his hometown in Rosemount, MN.

Kevin, along with his wife of 19 years, raise their five amazing children together. When not at work, you will find him hanging out with his wife and kids, sitting on a frozen lake in search of Walleyes or perched in a tree behind his Mathew’s bow hunting white-tail deer.

MJ McPherson

Regional Coordinator - Upper Midwest Region

MJ received Christ as a small child and grew up in the church. He has been carried through many difficult experiences and looks for opportunities to share the good news with those around him. MJ graduated from NorthWestern University of Saint Paul with a Business Management degree and has been previously employed by Fastenal, Inc.
MJ is also a big football fan and spends time reading up on his favorite team; the Minnesota Vikings. Archery is also a passion of his and he enjoys outdoor 3D shoots with friends and deer hunting in the fall. MJ looks forward to using a sport he is passionate about to reach the lost.