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District Leaders

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Ben & Lyndi Mason
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President

Ben serves as the Assistant Pastor and Youth Leader at Zion Pentecostal Assembly in Inver Grove Heights, MN; alongside his wife Lyndi.
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Ben and Lyndi met during their time at Indiana Bible College, and were married just after Ben's graduation in 2013.  

Their life is full and blessed with 3 beautiful kids, Trenton, Morgan, and Raegan, and the family golden retriever "Rocket". 

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Simeon & Becca Marchand
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Secretary

Simeon was born and raised in Minnesota and has lived throughout different areas of the State. He and his family moved back to the Twin Cities and started a church when he was 12 years old.

This is where his burden for young people was formed, eventually becoming a youth leader at his father's church. Attending youth functions such as Senior camp and Youth Convention were highlights of his youth years. These events are where he met many great friends and his wife.

​Him and his wife, Becca, serve as the youth leaders at the Rochester Pentecostal Church. God has blessed them with two beautiful kids, Lucy and Archie.


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Zachary Cox
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Promotions

Zachary serves as the Promotions director for the MN Youth Committee, and the Hyphen Director at his home church in Mankato, MN. 
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Zachary went to Indiana Bible College for 2 years, where he got his Associates in Biblical Studies. 

He loves Kayaking, Fishing, Basketball, Golf, and being with family and friends. 

Sectional Leaders

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Cristian & Ingrid Ramirez
Section 1

Cristian didn't grow up in the Church, but he loves every aspect of serving in the Church.

Youth ministry was never a calling of his, it was something that needed to be done and he was glad he was given the opportunity. 

Cristian was born in Mexico, raised in southern Texas for a few years and the rest in Owatonna Minnesota. He has lived a few other states, but nowhere as beautiful as Minnesota!

​He loves the seasons  and the woods. Hiking is his absolute favorite thing to do. He also enjoy fishing and lawn/garden work with his son, Misael. 
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He is currently living in North Mankato with his wife Ingrid, and kiddos. He is the youth pastor at Connect Point and he leads an amazing group of young people!
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Nick & Delanie Wallace
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Section 2

Originally from Iowa Nick has been serving in the MN district for the last 8 years.

His passions include music, excellence, and writing short bios.

​He’s been married to Delanie, a MN native, since 2022. 

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Liam & Maddi Taylor

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Liam was born and raised in Duluth, MN.

He attended Apostolic Gospel Church until the Lord called him to Indiana Bible College. While he was there, he developed his calling and a burden for Minnesota.

He grew up attending Minnesota youth events, where he met his wife Maddi,
who is also a Minnesota native.

They currently serve at their local church in Duluth as an administrative assistant and secretary.

Liam enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, reading, and spending time with his family.




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