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CHURCH MINISTRY STAFF
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DAVE BURKUM
LEAD PASTOR - TEACHING & LEADERSHIP Dave began his ministry as Valley's Lead Pastor in 2007. For fifteen years previous to that, he served as the Campus Pastor and Ministry Director for Christian Student Fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Dave and his wife Cheri have three grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandsons. Besides ministry, Dave loves music, reading, writing, and trips to the North Shore of Lake Superior. Email Dave Burkum |
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BRAD DEWING
TRANSITION PASTOR - FAMILY MINISTRIES Brad Dewing joined our church staff in August of 2015. He and his wife, Nancy, and their four children have been attending Valley since 2013. Brad's ministry is to help people get connected and growing as they become part of the Valley community. If you have questions or need help, let him know. Email Brad Dewing |
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KIRK DOUGLAS
BUSINESS & FACILITY MANAGER Kirk and his wife, Teresa, are longtime members of Valley Christian Church. Kirk served as a church elder for many years before joining our ministry staff. In addition to his part-time work at Valley, Kirk operates his own video production business. If he can ever find a spare moment to get away for some fun, you're likely to find him enjoying the outdoors and if he's really having a good day, he'll probably be fly fishing. Email Kirk Douglas |
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AMY HETT
OFFICE - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Amy and her husband, Dan, are the parents of three children. They live in Lakeville and have been attending Valley since 2012. Amy loves spending time with my family, home decor, organization and watching HGTV. Email Amy Hett |
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MICAH MCLELLAN
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES (INFANT-5TH GRADE) Micah is beginning his ministry with Valley on August 19, 2019. He and his wife Lauren have four children. Prior to coming to Valley, Micah directed family ministries at a church in Andover. He has also served as a military chaplain. Email Micah McLellan |
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JONATHAN MILLER
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - WORSHIP & MUSIC Jonathan Miller began his ministry with us in July 2011. Before coming to Valley, he served on the worship staff at First Christian Church in Council Bluffs Iowa. Jonathan and his wife, Nicolle, have two children and live in Farmington. Jonathan enjoys music, fishing, reading, and spending time at the cabin with family. Email Jonathan Miller |
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JACKIE NELSON
OFFICE - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jackie, her husband, Mike, and their three daughters live in Rosemount. They have attended Valley since 2016. She loves helping people and organizations achieve their maximum potential and their greatest reach all for the sake of the gospel, and has had the privilege to do so in nonprofits, ministries, and as a stay-at-home mom. Jackie loves time with family, road trips, game nights with friends, and dessert. Email Jackie Nelson |