Pastoral Staff
Tory Farina/Lead Pastor
Tory was born into a large Italian family and was raised on the shores of Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin. He attended North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. Tory and his wife Elizabeth developed their relationship while studying together at NCU. Tory has an extensive background in both nonprofit organizations and the secular work place. In both environments his strong suit is communicating with people through his relaxed and encouraging temperament. Tory is a prolific reader of challenging books on personal development and leadership and loves anything involving coffee.
Elizabeth Farina/Executive Pastor
Elizabeth is a South St. Paul, Minnesota native. While in junior high, she moved with her missionary family to Santiago, Chile where she became fluent in Spanish. She holds a B.A. in Urban Ministries from North Central University and is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. Elizabeth loves to come up with new ways to help people discover their God-given gifts. She is creative and enjoys project administration. She has the flair of a gourmet cook with a gift for hospitality.
Courtney Feia/Creative Arts Pastor
Courtney grew up as a pastor’s daughter in Chisholm, which is on the Iron Range of Northern Minnesota. After graduating from North Central University with a B.S. in Church Music, she married her husband Kendall, who is currently in his residency studying to be a Urologic Surgeon. Courtney is licensed with the Assemblies of God and is passionate about empowering people to use their creative talent to serve the Lord through the local church. She loves good design in graphic arts, music, and fashion, and takes advantage of every opportunity to visit the ocean to surf.
Drew Bontrager/Associate Pastor
Drew grew up in Indianapolis, IN where he was saved and called into the ministry. He is apart of a long rich line of pastors; both of his grandfathers were ordained ministers, and his father is currently pastoring in the Indianapolis area. Drew decided to pursue his calling and attend North Central University, where he is currently finishing his B.A. in Pastoral Studies. Drew and his wife, Courtney, are life long friends, and she is at this time pursing her Masters in marriage and family counseling. He loves to help people develop in their spiritual walk through teaching and pastoring. He also loves spending time with his wife, and watching anything related with the Indianapolis Colts.