Doug Roman, Senior Pastor

Doug Roman was born in Managua, Nicaragua to Christian parents. Because of civil war in Nicaragua, his family moved to San Francisco, CA, where he grew up. Doug began a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as an 11 year old boy. As he lay in bed one night, he realized that he was a guilty sinner who needed forgiveness from his sins (Romans 3:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:9). Doug was born again that night, March 21, 1985 (John 3:3). He was baptized shortly thereafter at Calvary Baptist Church in San Francisco, CA by Pastor Ron Allen.

At 17, Doug sensed the Lord leading him to full-time Christian service. He obeyed the call and began training for ministry at Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in San Dimas, CA where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Theology (1997). The Lord then directed him to Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Plymouth, MN to pursue graduate school in 1998. He graduated with a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (2000) and a Master of Divinity (2004).

God brought Julie Oftelie into Doug’s life when he moved to Minnesota. Doug and Julie were married in 1999. They have four children, one of whom is with the Lord. Doug and Julie are church planters with CBM, though their plan is to stay and minister at BBC long term. Other ministry opportunities for Doug include speaking at men’s retreats, teaching at Twin Cities Bible Institute, and serving on the boards of the Minnesota Baptist Association and Continental Baptist Missions. Doug loves to spend time with his family. He also enjoys books, fishing, hunting, and football (49ers fan).

Pastor Roman can be reached by email or phone at 763.486.8363.

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