Northern Lakes Church

Find Hope...Experience God

Our Staff

Matthew Earls Senior Pastor

Matthew has been happily married to his beautiful wife Michelle for 20 years.  They have two children, Samantha (John) and Tyler (Madison), and the newest edition to the family their granddaughter Lennon Tate.  Matthew is 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.  Matthew is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University - Wesley Seminary. Matthew and Michelle have served in Vocational Ministry for the last 14 years and are thrilled to be part of the team at Northern Lakes Church.

Heidi Richey ​​​​​​​Office Administrator  

Heidi first came to Northern Lakes in 2013. Finding hope and friendships, she and her husband Wayne, of 33 years, now call Northern Lakes their church home. They have one adult son. Heidi's desire is to serve and share her excitement about Jesus and her church family. Heidi and Wayne enjoy bicycling, camping, and fishing for Musky's. Heidi also enjoys reading and watching her many pets wander the yard.

Arlene Frisinger Finance Officer

Arlene is the treasurer at Northern Lakes Church.  She has attended Northern Lakes with her husband Mike of 41 years since 2003.  She likes that the church is a friendly, community-oriented church that has started to reach the community.  She enjoys reading, walking and playing with her grandkids in her free time.