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 studied Piano and Music History at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada before pursuing a Master of Church Music from Baylor University. Kathleen worked at churches in Texas and Indiana leading worship and directing choirs before coming on staff at Oxboro in 2024.

In her spare time, Kathleen loves being active, especially hiking, swimming, and gardening but also enjoys sitting with a good book.

She and Jeremy married in 1996 and have two adult children.

Lori Zurich – Office Administration

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!