MEET OUR STAFF
Rev.Dirk Scott
Senior Pastor
dirk@truenorthchurch.org
Dirk's call to pastoral ministry was a bit unorthodox. When God called him to begin his journey toward ordination, he had just been told by the number-one-ranked doctor in the world and head of endocrinology at the Mayo Clinic that he was dying and would not survive another year. When he told Dena of his call, she was still reeling from his terminal diagnosis and supported his beginning pastoral education because she believed it was his dying wish. Dirk then launched 2nd Chance Ministries, a Nazarene Compassionate Ministry that began feeding and ministering to the homeless in North Idaho.
Fast forward seven years, and Dirk has served as Senior Pastor of Hayden True North Church for the past two years. God gets the glory in this story!
Dirk still serves as Executive Director of 2nd Chance Ministries. Learn more about that ministry: Click Here!
Dirk's favorite quote is, "I don't just believe in miracles, I rely on them."
Rev. Barbara Kingen
Pastor of Families, Children/Youth Ministries
pastorbarbaranaz@gmail.com
Barbara leads our Friday night service and continues to be highly involved in working and counseling families. She heads up and overseas a program called "Strengthing Families", designed to assist families in growing and living together. She also administers "Families in Crisis" designed to help women with children on the street to find shelter and help. In addition to each of these she oversees the children/youth programs of the church, giving leadership to those who teach and lead our kids.
Renee Christensen
Administrative Assistant
We’re blessed to have Renee serving as our Church Administrative Assistant. With a heart for ministry and a gift for organization, Renee keeps our building and church office running smoothly and ensures that every detail—big or small—is handled with care. Whether it’s coordinating schedules, supporting ministry leaders, or welcoming guests with a warm smile, Renee helps our church family stay connected and focused on what matters most: sharing God’s love.