Leadership

Ben Groen – Senior Pastor

Ben completed his undergraduate degree from Northwestern College (now University of Northwestern, St. Paul) and received his Master’s Degree from Bethel Seminary. He started full-time in 2010 as an Associate Pastor working primarily with the youth. He had that position until January 2017 when he became Oxboro’s Senior Pastor. Ben’s primary passion aligns with the mission of Oxboro church—moving all people closer to Christ.

Spending time with Anna and his three girls are at the top of his list outside of church. Ben also loves to play sports along with cheering on MN sports teams.

Kathleen Donaldson – Worship Director

Kathleen’s Bio is coming soon

Lori Zurich – Ministry Assistant

Lori graduated from Bethel College (now Bethel University, St. Paul, MN) with a degree in Secondary Education/Language Arts. She has been married to Ray since 1998. They have one son. Before coming to Oxboro in 2010 Lori worked as an English teacher at Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix, AZ, was a yearbook sales representative in MN for Herff Jones, did computer training at MNETA and worked in retail at Mainstream Boutique. Cooking, baking, scrap-booking and shopping are on Lori’s “to do list” when she isn’t working. Directing the Vacation Bible School at the church is a highlight each summer. It was freshman year at Bethel when Jeremiah 29:11 became her life verse. It’s comforting knowing that God has great plans for our life even when we wonder what in the world is going on!