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CHURCH MINISTRY STAFF
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DAVE BURKUM
LEAD PASTOR 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, enjoying the outdoors, cycling, Mississippi River day trips, and camping on the North Shore. CONTACT |
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BRAD DEWING
TRANSITION PASTOR 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. CONTACT |
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MICHAEL NELSON
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH MINISTRY Mike Nelson began his ministry with us in March 2020. Besides his part-time ministry with Valley, Mike also serves on the staff of Go-Corps, a missions mobilization ministry based in the Twin Cities. Mike and his wife, Jackie, and their three daughters live in Rosemount. CONTACT |
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SARAH PIERSON
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - KIDS MINISTRY (K-5TH) Sarah joined the Valley ministry staff in August 2020. She has been a member of Valley since 2012 and previously served on staff as Early Childhood Coordinator. After working with children and families as an educator and family worker for several years, she focused on raising her own family and has home-schooled her own children for the last six years. Sarah lives with her husband Kris, two kids, and a dog in New Market where she enjoys reading and gardening in her free time. CONTACT |
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CHERI BURKUM
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - KIDS MINISTRY (BIRTH – PRE-K) Joined our ministry staff in August 2020. Operating her own childcare provider business for fifteen years, being a pastor's wife for over 30 years, not to mention being a mom and grandmother, Cheri is uniquely gifted for ministry to church families with children infant through preschool. Before joining the ministry staff at Valley, she was the Study Center Hospitality Manager at Anselm House at the University of Minnesota. CONTACT |
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AMY HETT
OFFICE MANAGER 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. CONTACT |
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JACKIE NELSON
BUSINESS MANAGER 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. CONTACT |
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JONATHAN MILLER
WORSHIP TECH Jonathan Miller began his ministry with us in July 2011 as our Worship Pastor. In 2020 he made a career change, but he continues to serve as our worship tech and volunteers with our worship teams. 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. CONTACT |