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 sinner who needed to have his sins forgiven and spared of the eternal punishment sin brings (Romans 3:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:9).

Doug experienced God’s love and mercy that night, March 21, 1985 (Romans 3:24-26). He accepted by faith the person and work of Jesus Christ and was reconciled to God (Colossians 1:20-21). At 17, he sensed the Lord’s leading him to full-time Christian service as a Pastor. 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. The Lord then directed him to Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Plymouth, MN to pursue graduate school. 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 married Julie in 1999. They have four children, one of whom is with the Lord. Doug loves to spend time with his family and enjoys books, fishing, hunting, and football (49ers fan).  Doug and Julie are missionary appointees on deputation with Continental Baptist Missions.

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

James Anderson, Associate Pastor for Music & Administration

James Anderson was born in Des Moines, IA, and grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. He came to faith in Christ at age four having evening devotions with his mother. He began piano lessons at age eight and grew in his love for music and church ministry throughout high school.

James received a B.S. in Sacred Music from Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, IA, and an M.M. in Choral Conducting from the University of Minnesota. He lives in Crystal, MN with his wife Marisa and their daughters Noelle and Karina. His musical interests include piano, composition, and conducting, and his hobbies include reading, cooking, hiking, and working for FedEx.

Pastor Anderson can be reached by email as well.