I have held the position of Senior Pastor at Northern Lakes Church for four years.. 
The First Lady, Michelle and I have served in Vocational Ministry for the last forurteen years.


 A graudate of Ohio Christian University with a BA in Leadership and Pastoral Ministry and a Master
of Divinity with the focus on Practical Theology.  Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University - Wesley Seminary. 

 

 A devoted husband and father to Michelle and two children.  Samantha and (John) 
have a new edition to the family with their daughter, Emmerson.  Tyler and (Madison) have a
daughter Lennon Tate. 

 

             Matthew Earls
                 Senior Pastor

 I am honored to join Northern Lakes Church as the new Assistant Ministry Director.
 

As part of my ministry journey, I am enrolled in the Wesleyan Church Ministerial Development program and look forward to receiving my ministerial license later this year, May 2025.  Upon my licensing, I will officially assume the title of Assistant Pastor.  I will graduate from Moody Bible Institute with a Master

of Arts in Biblical Studies.


Over the years, I have been blessed to serve Northern Lakes Church in various capacities, including
as a church board member, deacon, and as part of the security and media teams. 

 

 Beyond my involvement at NLC,  My educational background includes an MBA from the University of Northwestern and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Applied Sciences from Texas State University.  

 

I am privileged to share life with my wife Christy, who serves as the School Administrator for
Ascension Academy.  We are blessed with seven children and five grandchildren, with whom we treasure spending quality time. Outside of ministry and family, I enjoy outdoor activities such as
hiking, hunting, fishing, and riding my Harley.

Michael Sainburg
Assistant Ministry Director

Michelle Earls
First Lady
Youth Director 
Impact Student Ministries

I have been part of Northern Lakes Church for four years and Matthew and I have served in
Vocational Ministry for the last forurteen years.

On Sunday mornings I can ususally be found greeting all who come through the doors of
Norhtern Lakes Church.  

 

 Matthew and I have two children.  Samantha and (John) have a new edition to the family with
their daughter, Emmerson.  Tyler and (Madison) have a daughter Lennon Tate. 

  

 I first came to Northern Lakes in 2013. Finding hope and friendships, my husband Wayne, of 33 years, now call Northern Lakes Church home. My desire is to serve and share the  excitement about Jesus
and the church family.
 Wayne and I hace one adult son.  We all enoy bicycling, camping, and fishing for Musky's.
I also enjoys reading and watching our many pets wander the yard.

Heidi Richey
Office Administator:

Arlene Frisinger
Finance Officer

I have attended Northern Lakes with my husband Mike of 41 years,  since 2003.  I like that the church
is a friendly, community-oriented church, that has started to reach the community.   

I enjoy reading, walking and playing with the grandkids in my free time.