Elders

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.

Acts 20:28

Elders and their responsibility

The elders shall take particular responsibility to:

  • The elders shall examine and instruct prospective members.

  • The elders shall examine and recommend all prospective candidates for offices

    and positions.

  • The elders shall oversee the work of the deacons and appointed church agents

    and committees.

  • The elders shall oversee worship services.

  • The elders shall oversee the administration of the ordinances of baptism and

    communion.

  • The elders shall equip the membership for the work of the ministry.

  • The elders shall encourage sound doctrine and practice.

  • The elders shall admonish and correct error.

  • The elders shall oversee the process of church discipline.

  • The elders shall coordinate and promote the ministries of the church.

  • The elders shall mobilize the church for world missions.

  • The elders shall ensure that all who minister the Word to the congregation,

    including outside speakers, share our core convictions.

Steven Svendsen

Senior Pastor

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Steven Svendsen is a native of Harlan, Iowa, and has served as a pastor and Bible teacher since 1988. He is a graduate of Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. Steve is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (formerly NANC) and is part of the faculty at Haiti Bible Institute in Petion-ville, Haiti. He enjoys roasting his own coffee and coaching youth sports.

Timothy Borstad

Elder

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Timothy Borstad is a native of Park Rapids, Minnesota. A retired elementary educator, Tim uses his musical, administrative, and teaching gifts at Providence. He enjoys singing with Circle Unbroken, a southern gospel group.

Chris Lancaster

Elder

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Chris Lancaster is a native of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He currently lives in Rice Lake with his wife Julie and their three children. Chris currently works as a Product Manager at Rice Lake Weighing Systems. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, and a US Army veteran of the Afghanistan War. He enjoys backcountry camping.

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