MEET THE STAFF

David Melin
Interim Pastor
Pastor David Melin is now serving as the interim pastor at Stanchfield Baptist Church. He and his wife Karen have been married for 44 years and have four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren. They live in Rush City where he served as a pastor for 22 years before retiring from the full-time pastorate at the end of 2020. He recently completed four years as the interim pastor at Hillman Baptist Church in the Mora area. He serves as a teaching missionary with Kontaktmission and makes four teaching trips each year to teach pastors in the countries of Ukraine and Mexico. He also works as a transfer care specialist with the Olson and Swanson Funeral Chapels in Rush City and Pine City.
MICHELLE PLAGEMAN
Office Administrator
Michelle Plageman has been a member of Stanchfield Baptist Church since 1980. She has served in the nursery, children's Sunday school, as Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer, and Auditor. She retired from a 37 year corporate job in 2024, and is now enjoying serving the Lord as the Office Administrator. ​

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THE RIBBEYS
Custodial Staff
Joel and Esther Ribbey, along with their four children; Tristin, Mia, Slade, and Liam, bless SBC in various ways including through custodial work. Through their faithful service, you can enjoy worshipping the Lord in a clean and safe environment.