Our Staff

David Sorn

Lead Pastor

David is a graduate of Bethel Seminary and founded Renovation Church in 2009. He has been married to his wife Lindsey for 18 years, and they are parents to Jeremiah, Liviana, and Lincoln. David and his family live in Blaine. He loves running, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and reading! As a lover of books, Pastor David reads 30-40 books every year.

Check out his recommended reading list below!

David Sorn

Lead Pastor

Rachel Cheney

Executive Director of Ministries

Rachel is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Rachel loves spending time with her husband Michael and their children - Norah, Keegan and Hudson. She also enjoys playing music, gardening, and listening to podcasts.

Rachel Cheney

Executive Director

Josh Pollard

Adult Ministries Pastor

Josh oversees our House Groups and Missions. He came to MN from Los Angeles, CA in 2019. He’s a graduate of Azusa Pacific University and Fuller Seminary. Josh loves good audio books, restoring old furniture, anything having to do with birds, and was a Mixed Martial Arts coach.

Josh Pollard

Adult Ministries Pastor

House Groups and Missions

Zach Foty

Worship Pastor

Zach started leading worship at Ridgewood Church in Minnetonka at the age of 16. He also leads worship for many camps and conferences with his band Seventh Hour. A man of many talents, Zach is also a professional audio engineer. Zach is married to his wife Ali and is a father to Weston and Avery.

Zach Foty

Worship Pastor

Nina Solberg

Director of Mobilization

Nina oversees our volunteer ministry teams, fosters connections with local outreach partners, and coordinates special events hosted by Renovation Church throughout the year. She is a graduate of Augustana University - Sioux Falls, SD, and has attended Renovation Church since 2010. Nina enjoys cooking, playing board games, and spending time with her husband, Tim, and their two children.

Nina Solberg

Director of Mobilization

Volunteer Ministries and Outreach Events

Hannah Sommer

Children's Pastor

Hannah oversees our Children’s Ministry (Birth - 5th grade). She is a Michigan native and graduate of Grand Rapids Community College where she studied Fashion. She has spent the last six years in camping ministry, both at Pine Ridge Bible Camp and Grace Adventures. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, playing music, and thrift shopping.

Hannah Sommer

Children’s Pastor

Renovation Kids Ages 0-11

Matt Lubratt

Youth Pastor

Matt oversees Renovation Youth (6th - 12th grade). He grew up in Minnesota but spent six years in Texas where he completed his undergraduate degree at Texas Christian University. He is currently enrolled in the ThM program at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to his wife, Marnie; and enjoys playing basketball, pickle-ball, and skiing whenever he gets the chance.

Matt Lubratt

Youth Pastor

Renovation Youth for 6th – 12th Grade

Heidi Muszynski

Youth Worship Leader

Heidi leads worship at Renovation Youth on Wednesday nights. She grew up in North Dakota and graduated from Concordia College (Moorhead) with degrees in Music & Spanish Education. She lives in Blaine with her husband, Jake, and their two boys, Oliver & Parker. Heidi loves to travel, learn languages, play board games with friends, and make music whenever she can.

Heidi Muszynski

Youth Worship Leader

Brandis Mager

House Group Child Care Coordinator

Brandis grew up in Blaine, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Healthcare Management. She currently lives in Blaine with her teenage son Charlie, who she homeschools. Brandis works full time as a Regulatory Background Investigations Manager. She loves reading, learning, and traveling. Brandis volunteers with Renovation's toddlers on Sunday mornings, and is excited to spend her time supporting our amazing House Groups by helping to care for the kids of Renovation Church.

Brandis Mager

House Group Child Care Coordinator

Dave Anderson

Counseling Pastor

Dave gives Biblical counsel to individuals or couples in our church that are struggling, in crisis, or just in need of a marriage tune-up. For 40 years, Dave served as a pastor in 3 different rural communities. He has training from both Bethel Seminary (MDIV) and Sioux Falls Seminary (MAMFT). Dave has been married to his wife, Debbie, for 50 years with 4 adult kids and 9 grandkids!

Dave Anderson

Counseling Pastor

John McCormick

Renovation U Pastor

John oversees Renovation U at Renovation Church. He completed his undergraduate degree at Wheaton College, and has been teaching at Renovation Church since 2012. He is married to his wife Ashley and has one daughter named Molly. John enjoys playing guitar, reading, and running.

John McCormick

Renovation U Pastor

Alexa Rickenbach

Marketing & Social Media Manager

Alexa oversees the social media & marketing at Renovation Church. She graduated from North Central University with a B.A. in Church Leadership. She has worked in marketing and various forms of church media for the last 5 years.

She loves spending time with her husband, Sam, and their son, Sterling. She also loves music, travel, podcasts, and learning.

Alexa Rickenbach

Marketing & Social Media Manager

Kiah Ortman

Graphic Designer

Kiah graduated from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul with a degree in Graphic Design, and studied Art and Design through the NYCAMS program in New York City, where she interned at Ralph Lauren. She enjoys life with her husband Ben, sons Winston and Lewis and their spunky Shih Tzu named Savannah. In her spare time she enjoys a good cup of coffee and doing home renovation projects.

Kiah Ortman

Graphic Designer

Collin Schultz

Worship Coordinator

Collin oversees our A/V teams at church. He graduated from Western Governor's University with a degree in Mathematics. He started playing on the worship team in high school, and has continued playing with his band Seventh Hour at camps and conferences. He is married to his wife Stephanie, and he enjoys all things Minnesota sports and music.

Collin Schultz

Worship Coordinator

Stephanie Schultz

Office Manager

Stephanie grew up in Blaine, MN and graduated from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a degree in Animal Science. One of her favorite places to visit is Camp Shamineau, which she attended as a child and worked at as a high schooler. She is married to Collin Schultz and they have two girls. In her free time she enjoys baking, listening to podcasts, and time with her family.

Stephanie Schultz

Office Manager

Mike Northquest

Financial Director

Mike is a Wisconsin native who graduated from Mankato State University with a BS degree in accounting. He began is career in public accounting and retired in 2020 after spending the previous 24 years as CFO of an electrical contractor in the Twin Cities. He lives in Blaine with Joneen, his wife of 27 years. They have two adult daughters. He enjoys watching sports, playing golf, and spending time at the cabin with their two dogs, Liberty and Archie.

Mike Northquest

Finance Director

Jordan Hoff

Financial Secratary

Jordan keeps track of all of our incoming giving and is the person to contact if you have a question about your financial donations. She graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Sociology and Criminal Justice. Jordan has been married to her husband Christopher since 2006, and they have two children - Lauren and Blake. She enjoys camping/hiking with her family and reading.

Jordan Hoff

Fincancial Secretary

Harry Norman

Custodian

Harry graduated from Central Lakes College in Brainerd, MN before completing several years of biblical studies at Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji, MN. He has been volunteering in various church ministries for the past 25 years. Harry enjoys everything about the outdoors including hunting, fishing, and camping. He is married to his wife Jen and they have two adopted boys.

Harry Norman

Custodian