Staff


Here to help you and your family

Pastor Dave Van Wingerden - Sr. Pastor: Pastor Dave has pastored Churches in California, New Jersey, Iowa and Minnesota since 1972. Dave and his wife Cherie have two married daughters and nine grandchildren. Dave and Cherie have a heart for the family. Pastor Dave has a teaching gift and the passion to build a healthy church.

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Pastor Chris Salvevold - Associate Pastor of Youth Ministries: Pastor Chris joined our staff in 2004, as Associate Pastor of Youth Ministries. He and his wife Kristin have five children. Chris has over a decade of youth ministry experience. He has a heart for developing a relationship oriented ministry with our Middle and High School youth.

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Lisa Hidde - Director of Music Ministries: Lisa has been leading music ministries in churches for many years. She's passionate about her ministry because she believes lives can be changed & saved through the spiritual intimacy & bonding worshiping together can bring.

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Julie Toedter - Director of Children's Ministries: Julie is a mother of five who has a vested interest in quality Christian Education. Our mandate at BEFC is to create a desire for Jesus in the hearts of our children.

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Amanda Wheece - Church Secretary: Amanda has a servants heart and a gracious spirit. She will be happy to assist you when you contact BEFC.

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"It is a joy to present truth in the midst of error and offer life in the place of deadness."
- Stuart Briscoe