Our Staff
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Dominic DingerSenior Pastor
Office: 320-259-7720 Email: pastordominic@calvarychapelsaintcloud.org Dominic is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Saint Cloud. He came to faith in Jesus through a faithful friend in college. Since then, he has dedicated his life to proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ through the preaching and teaching of God’s Word. Dominic began to develop his calling in pastoral ministry as an assisting pastor. In October 2004, the Lord called Dominic and his wife, Danielle, to start a Calvary Chapel in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, where they have been faithful in their endeavor to strengthen God’s people with grace (Hebrews 13:9). In addition to ministry within the church, Pastor Dominic serves on the board of the Pregnancy Resource Center and the St. Cloud Christian School. He also developed and oversees the chaplain program at the Saint Cloud YMCA, furthering his ability to reach the community for Jesus. Life Verse: “But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” – Acts 20:24 |
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Allan BensonAssisting Pastor
Office: 320-259-7720 Email: admin@calvarychapelsaintcloud.org Allan Benson is an assisting pastor at Calvary Chapel Saint Cloud. He oversees the administrative needs of the church and serves in numerous other capacities. Allan joined the Navy in 2002 and married his high school sweetheart a year later. He served as a construction mechanic in the Navy Seabees for over 11 years in both the active duty and active reserve components. He is currently a lieutenant as a chaplain candidacy program officer and has a heart for ministering to veterans and service members in the community. In addition to being on staff at Calvary Chapel, Allan is a chaplain for the Saint Cloud Police Department. He has been a part of Calvary Chapel and the Saint Cloud community since 2007. Allan graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Liberty University (2012) and a Master of Divinity from Liberty Theological Seminary (2015). Allan is also working on his Master of Arts in Executive Leadership through Liberty University’s school of business. He has the desire to serve the church, community, and develop his calling as an ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). Life Verse: “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20 |
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Nate Van VoorenAssisting Pastor
Office: 320-259-7720 Email: nate@calvarychapelsaintcloud.org Nate grew up in the Saint Cloud area. Blessed by the example of parents who loved and served the Lord, he followed Jesus from a young age. After marrying his best friend, Kim, Nate worked as a graphic designer and expected to continue in that line of work. But the Lord had other plans. After many years of serving faithfully behind the scenes, Nate sensed a call on his life. The call was confirmed when Nate was invited to serve on staff here at Calvary Chapel Saint Cloud, where his responsibilities include developing and overseeing Children’s Ministry, graphic design projects and our internet outreach. Nate and Kim have three children, Anika, Owen, and Isabelle, and are continually amazed at God's faithfulness in their lives and in the lives of those He has called them to serve. Life Verse: “My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death” – Philippians 3:10 |