Mike Osterbauer
Hey, my name is Mike Osterbauer & I am on staff serving at Root River as the lead pastor. My wife Krista and I met at North Central University in downtown Minneapolis. After we got married and finished school, we worked at a church in Iowa for five years and then came to Rushford in 2015. We have seven wonderful children and are so thankful for them. Looking forward to getting to know you more!
Josh & Kim Pedde - Ministry Director & Children's Director (Rushford)
Hi, we are Josh & Kim Pedde & we are both on staff at Root River. Josh, as the Ministry Director helping coordinate ministry & overseeing the office and Kim as the Children's Director at the Rushford location. We got married in 2016 and moved to Rushford in 2018 and love it! Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We look forward to meeting you on a Sunday morning :-)
Ammon Gingerich - Harmony Location Director
Hey, I am Ammon Gingerich and am thankful to serve as the Harmony Location Director. I help set up and oversee the ministry aspect at Harmony. My wife Cevilla and I grew up in the area and have a heart to see God continue to transform people lives. We have five amazing kids and are so blessed by them. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with. Looking forward to having you on a Sunday in Harmony!
Katlyn Evans - Children's Director (Harmony)
Hi, I'm Katlyn Evans and I serve on staff overseeing children's ministry at the Harmony Location. I have been coming to Root River since 2017 and joined the staff team in 2022. I love kids and love what God is doing at Root River Community Church. I look forward to seeing you on a Sunday morning in Harmony :-)
Larry Johnson, Jim Severtson & Dwayne Ostrem - Elders
Hi, we are all honored to serve as Elders here at Root River.
We, along with our wives, love being part of what God is doing here and invite you to be a part of what God is doing as well. We look forward to connecting with you on a Sunday morning.