Providence reformed baptist elders



  1. Elders and their responsibility
    The elders shall take particular responsibility to:

    • The elders shall examine and instruct prospective members.

    • The elders shall examine and recommend all prospective candidates for offices

      and positions.

    • The elders shall oversee the work of the deacons and appointed church agents

      and committees.

    • The elders shall oversee worship services.

    • The elders shall oversee the administration of the ordinances of baptism and

      communion.

    • The elders shall equip the membership for the work of the ministry.

    • The elders shall encourage sound doctrine and practice.

    • The elders shall admonish and correct error.

    • The elders shall oversee the process of church discipline.

    • The elders shall coordinate and promote the ministries of the church.

    • The elders shall mobilize the church for world missions.

    • The elders shall ensure that all who minister the Word to the congregation,

      including outside speakers, share our core convictions.


  • Steven Svendsen

    Steven Svendsen, senior pastor, is a native of Harlan, Iowa, and has served as a pastor and Bible teacher since 1988. He is a graduate of Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. Steve is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (formerly NANC) and is part of the faculty at Haiti Bible Institute in Petion-ville, Haiti. He enjoys roasting his own coffee and coaching youth sports. Steve does most of the preaching in our public services. He and his wife Sarah live in rural Cameron.

    Email: steve.svendsen@providencewi.org


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  • timothy Borstad

    Timothy Borstad is a native of Park Rapids, Minnesota. A retired elementary educator, Tim uses his musical, administrative, and teaching gifts at Providence. He enjoys singing with Circle Unbroken, a southern gospel group. He and his wife Rebecca live in rural Cameron.

    Email: tim.borstad@providencewi.org




  • chris lancaster

    Chris Lancaster is a native of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He currently lives in Rice Lake with his wife Julie and their three children. Chris currently works as a Product Manager at Rice Lake Weighing Systems. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, and a US Army veteran of the Afghanistan War. He enjoys backcountry camping. 

    Email: chris.lancaster@providencewi.org