Andy Kvernen comes to Marshfield most recently from Fargo, ND where he served as the Pastor of Worship Ministries at Bethel Church for nine years. He's been in full time ministry in the Evangelical Free Church of America as a pastor or worship director since January 2000. In 2013, he began studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and discovered a love for teaching and preaching. After graduating in May 2018, he became the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone. Andy has three incredible teenage children and has been married to his wife, Kristi, since May of 2000. Along with church ministry, he enjoys music of all kinds, hunting, fishing, and watching his kids in sports, music, and theater.
After growing up in the Philadelphia area, Nate led ministry for ten years in Dallas, Texas, before moving to Marshfield in 2011. He holds degrees in Contemporary Christian Music Leadership and Piano Performance from the Indiana University School of Music. Outside the church wall, Nate is a freelance jazz pianist and piano teacher. He also enjoys hobby farming, biking, cooking, and being outdoors. Nate has been on staff at Cornerstone since August 2011. He and his wife Melanie have been married since 2001 and live in Chili with their daughters Rosie and Emmeline, their dog Louie, and their 60,000 honeybees.
Matt was born and raised right here in Marshfield. After graduating from UW-Stevens Point in 2011 with a degree in Elementary Education, he returned to Marshfield and started teaching 4th grade at a local elementary school. Not only did Matt find a new job in his hometown, but he also met and married his beautiful wife Carli in 2012. A couple of years later, with great joy they welcomed their son Harvey into the world. After volunteering in youth ministry for almost 4 years, Matt felt God leading his family into full-time youth ministry and joined the Cornerstone staff in 2015. With his parents and in-laws both in town, Matt and his wife enjoy plenty of time with family and with their son. He also loves sports, learning, great food, and working on house projects.