If you’re looking for a church family where you can grow in the Word of God, experience life in the Spirit, reach out to others who need the Savior, and enjoy the fellowship of Christ centered friendships – CFC is the place for you!
It is our wonderful privilege to pastor this great church called Christian Family Church, both North and South campuses. We love God, we love people, we love what we do, and we hope it shows.
If you’re looking for a church family where you can grow in the Word of God, experience life in the Spirit, reach out to others who need the Savior, and enjoy the fellowship of Christ centered friendships – CFC is the place for you!
Go into every person's world and make disciples!
We plan to accomplish our mission by being Spirit led in our mission outreaches, by making ministry available to the whole family and by creating an atmosphere of praise and worship which will enable the people of God to experience the manifested presence of God; by providing conviction, challenging, edifying and educational preaching and teaching; and by fulfilling our God-given responsibility to care for every church member.
Dr. Timothy V. Peterson heard the audible voice of God calling him into the ministry at the age of 18 while attending Oral Roberts University. He is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Church Ministries from Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN, a Master of Arts degree in Church Leadership from Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. Pastor Tim founded CFC South in March of 1981 at the age of 21 with a dozen people meeting in a local hotel. CFC North began in June of 2002. Both church families have become a strong body of mature believers who have a heart and vision for the world.
Pastor Cherrié Peterson also attended Oral Roberts University. She met Pastor Tim following her freshman year at O.R.U. and they were married shortly thereafter. Pastor Cherrié received her call to full-time ministry while on a missions trip to Mexico at the age of 16. She has a strong pastoral heart and an intense passion for the healing ministry. Her travels have taken her around the world including places such as India, Jamaica, Norway, China, Russia, Mexico, Honduras and the Philippines. Pastors Tim & Cherrié love being in ministry together. They share the same vision for their marriage, family, and ministry. They have four children, Trey, Rachelle, Chantel, and Trom.
Pastor Luverne Zacharias grew up in Christian Family Church South and there received his pastoral calling as a teenager. Since August 2003, he and his wife have been pastoring "The Joshua Generation" youth group. He is a graduate of RHEMA Bible Training Center and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University.
Pastor Danielle Zacharias met Luverne after visiting Christian Family Church South and the two were married 18 months later. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University-Mankato and also a degree in Graphic Design. The couple have two daughters Zoe & Ziva. Pastors Luverne and Danielle and their ministry team prepare the youth for a life-long journey with Christ. They provide opportunities for teenagers to experience the mission field annually. "The Joshua Generation" meets weekly.
Ms. Chantel is a gifted children's teacher and pastor. She is a graduate of El Shaddai Christian School and daughter of pastors Tim and Cherrié. She loves her children and they love her.
Kingdom Kids Church, ages 6-12, benefits the entire family by ministering to children at their age level while mom and dad are in the adult service! Kingdom Builders International, along with other sound Bible curriculum, allows the children to learn Biblical principles through a variety of avenues including vibrant worship, exciting stories, memorable object lessons, silly puppets, and creative review games and activities. The result: Children with hearts FULL of the Word of God!
Pastors Robert and Naomi Jirele first walked through the doors of Christian Family Church South as a young couple with young children back in the fall of 1985. They got involved in almost every aspect of ministry as their children were growing up in the church; this proved to be rich training ground for ministry. Now they serve as Young Adult and Worship Pastors.
Both pastors Robert and Naomi have completed various schools of ministry, leadership training seminars, and ministry conferences. Naomi has an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Robert has been a fabrication technician for 25 years. After receiving the call of God on their lives, they were ordained for ministry in June of 2006.
The most fulfilling aspect of their lives is their six children: Nicole, Caitlin, Christopher, Ryan, Jared, and Jacob. Their belief is that their love for God expressed in and through their family is a light to all of whom they come in contact.
El Shaddai School provides quality K-12 Grade education in a Christian environment with an emphasis on the basics.
Dr. Timothy V. Peterson heard the audible voice of God calling him into the ministry at the age of 18 while attending Oral Roberts University. He is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Church Ministries from Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN, a Master of Arts degree in Church Leadership from Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. Pastor Tim founded CFC South in March of 1981 at the age of 21 with a dozen people meeting in a local hotel. CFC North began in June of 2002. Both church families have become a strong body of mature believers who have a heart and vision for the world.
Pastor Cherrié Peterson also attended Oral Roberts University. She met Pastor Tim following her freshman year at O.R.U. and they were married shortly thereafter. Pastor Cherrié received her call to full-time ministry while on a missions trip to Mexico at the age of 16. She has a strong pastoral heart and an intense passion for the healing ministry. Her travels have taken her around the world including places such as India, Jamaica, Norway, China, Russia, Mexico, Honduras and the Philippines. Pastors Tim & Cherrié love being in ministry together. They share the same vision for their marriage, family, and ministry. They have four children, Trey, Rachelle, Chantel, and Trom.
Pastor Luverne Zacharias grew up in Christian Family Church South and there received his pastoral calling as a teenager. Since August 2003, he and his wife have been pastoring "The Joshua Generation" youth group. He is a graduate of RHEMA Bible Training Center and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University.
Pastor Danielle Zacharias met Luverne after visiting Christian Family Church South and the two were married 18 months later. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University-Mankato and also a degree in Graphic Design. The couple have two daughters Zoe & Ziva. Pastors Luverne and Danielle and their ministry team prepare the youth for a life-long journey with Christ. They provide opportunities for teenagers to experience the mission field annually. "The Joshua Generation" meets weekly.
Ms. Chantel is a gifted children's teacher and pastor. She is a graduate of El Shaddai Christian School and daughter of pastors Tim and Cherrié. She loves her children and they love her.
Kingdom Kids Church, ages 6-12, benefits the entire family by ministering to children at their age level while mom and dad are in the adult service! Kingdom Builders International, along with other sound Bible curriculum, allows the children to learn Biblical principles through a variety of avenues including vibrant worship, exciting stories, memorable object lessons, silly puppets, and creative review games and activities. The result: Children with hearts FULL of the Word of God!
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