Our Team
Lead Pastor
Ryan Stigile
Meet The Co's Lead Pastor, Ryan Stigile. Ryan is a visionary leader who can vividly depict the future of The Co's mission. He communicates clearly and motivates with engaging, challenging, and encouraging messages. After interacting with him, you'll understand the significance of our goals and how you can contribute! Ryan is a strategic thinker and passionately supports the local church.
Minnesota winters are going to be a new thing for him and his family! He is married to Emily and they have one daughter Addie; she can't wait to go sledding. He is also an avid Cubs fan (though he’s already committed to making the Twins his “AL Team”). And he loves to "go for a run" any chance he gets. People who know Ryan best would describe him as People-Oriented, Energetic, Honest, and Fun. Before their daughter was born, Emily served as a licensed professional counselor. She loves a good book and a cup of tea. They are excited to connect with new friends here in Forest Lake!
Pastor of Community
Katie Henslin
Katie loves serving as the Executive Pastor at The Community Church. She uses her strengths of connectedness and energy to champion our Staff Values and to keep a finger on the pulse of staff morale and engagement. She works closely with our Board of Directors and Leadership Team to lead the ministry staff as they carry out the day-to-day ministries of the church. Katie grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Bethel University. Katie has served on staff at The Community Church since it's very beginning in 2000! Outside of The Co Katie also works as the Operations Director at PraiseLive Radio in the Twin Cities; You can stream online or maybe catch her on air locally at 95.3! She also loves spending time with her husband Pete and their three children--Maja, Carter, and Ruby. Their time together usually always consists of skis (whether it be snow or water) sunshine, yummy food, friends, and the coolest family around.
Student Ministries Director
David Havey-Gordy
David loves serving as the Student Ministries Director at The Community Church. Born and raised in the Forest Lake area, he has grown up loving Jesus and being passionate about our community. He went to Bethel University and it was there he grew in passion for the gospel and for teenagers to come to know Christ. He recently got married to Carly (you will see her as you scroll down) and we couldn't be more excited for them! Now-a-days David impacts our teenagers each week for the Lord. His vision is to engage students where they are at, encourage them in the gifts God has given them, and to experience Jesus in everything they do! David can usually be seen in a beanie hat and lulu shorts, watching the latest football game, playing on his guitar, and snacking on all things chick-fil-a.
Elementary Director
Carly Havey-Gordy
Carly is our Elementary Kid's Ministry Director here at The Community Church. She works hard to lead the vision of our kids ministry, on a weekly basis. She provides leadership and direction to her growing volunteer staff. Carly has a passion to provide a safe, love filled environment for elementary kids of all ages to experience the love of Jesus through purpose, community and a TON of fun! Carly grew up in the Madison, Wisconsin area, so if you are a Packer's fan you are going to get along great! She graduated from St.Olaf in 2020 and is currently attending Bethel Seminary. She recently married her Minnesota man of her dreams, The Co's Student Ministries Director David! In her free time she loves to travel, cook, play tennis, and turn everything into a competition! If need be, iced coffee can be used as bribery!
Early Childhood Director
Jolene Organ
Worship Director
Chad Goehring
Chad is the Worship Director at The Community Church. He leads the Worship team in dreaming, creating and executing our weekend worship experiences. It is his desire to help create environments where people can take next steps in their journey with Christ. When Chad isn't playing guitar you can find him changing the world one life at a time through the Renew Hope Organization, of which he is the Director. Renew Hope works to fight human trafficking in our community and abroad. Outside of ministry Chad's favorite thing to do is enjoy and create delicious cuisine, scream...I mean cheer his favorite UFC fighter on, golf, coach basketball as well as discover and create new music. His wife, Heidi, and their 4 children (Ayda, Judah, RaeAnn and Levi) can often be found rocking out at a concert or on lacrosse field.
Connections Coordinator
Cerina Hentges
Cerina is all about relationships and Jesus; that's why she is so passionate to make sure everyone that walks through our doors feels welcomed, loved, and appreciated! Cerina serves as our Connections Coordinator ensuring that our Co Family feels connected and a part of the mission, vision, and family life of the church. Cerina grew up in the Chisago area and attended Northwestern University in St.Paul and majored in Youth and Family Ministries. She married her highschool sweet heart Dylan (of which they attended The Community Church as high school youth groupers) and they have 2 of the cutest little boys in town, Wyatt and Eli. You can find them cheering on the GB Packers; yes unfortunately I did say that, sharing their love for friends, board games, or hosting bonfires with their crew. Watch for Cerina on the road...she will have a coffee in hand and the radio will be blaring NSYNC or Russel Dickerson!
Communications Coordinator
Ayda Antolak
The Community Church is making it's dent in the social media world and it is all thanks to this amazing gal Ayda! Ayda recently graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Communications Major and is it a blessing to have her on the team. She brings great ideas and fun communications to the church and community at large...make sure you are following us on all the platforms to see all her hard work! Ayda recently married her high-school sweetheart Riley and they currently reside in Eau Claire WI while he finishes college; I think they win the longest commute to church award! Ayda can often be found with her camera or a coffee in hand, capitalizing on any free time to spend with her fabulous friends, and then there is time with her family (the Goehring's...again look above a few, Chad is her pops) that is her lifeline to all things music, sports, fun, and exciting!
Board of Directors
The Community Co is staff directed and board protected. Our staff is responsible for running the day to day operations of the ministries, whereas the Board of Directors protects the vision, values, and vitality of our church.
Bridget Eddy
Jodi Toensing
Kari Jewett
Lori Peters
Rob Owens
Suzie Gunst
If you would like to contact our Board of Directors you may email them at
