Pastors & Staff

Pastor Nate accepted the call to become our Senior Pastor in February of 2021.  He had been Acting Pastor since July, 2020. Nate started as Associate Pastor at Becker Baptist Church in July 2019. He hails from Indiana and met his wife, Kristi, a native of Becker, in their very first class at Huntington University. After graduating, having fallen in love, Nate followed Kristi up to Minnesota and they started attending BBC in the summer of 2007. Since 2006 and until joining BBC’s staff, he taught 2nd grade at Becker Primary School, taking a two-year leave of absence from 2012-2014 to serve in Haiti with Jesus in Haiti Ministries. Nate currently coaches tennis at Becker Schools. In 2017, he enrolled in Western Seminary’s M. of Div. program, feeling a call to go deeper into ministry. He has since received his MDiv. His desire is to see the people of BBC strengthened in their passion and desire for Christ through discipleship, community and gospel-centered teaching. Nate loves the community of Becker and wants to see the hearts of those in this community affected by the gospel of Christ. They have a daughter, Ruby and a son, Luke.

Pastor Kale started his role at Becker Baptist Church on June 1, 2025. He grew up on a farm near Fairmont, Minnesota. After graduating high school, he attended Bethel University where he earned a B.A. in Missional Ministries. While at college, Kale met his beautiful wife Kylie, and they were married in August of 2019. After graduation, Kale and Kylie moved to Duluth, Minnesota where Kale served in a church as the Youth and Young Adults Pastor until 2025. While in Duluth, Kale and Kylie were blessed with two children, Ronnie and Grace. Currently, Kale is pursuing a M-Div at Reformed Baptist Seminary. His desire is to help the students and families of BBC see and savor the goodness of God displayed in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Terri began attending BBC with her husband, Greg, when they married in 2004. She then gained three stepchildren, and became an instant grandma and now has 5 children that call her “Grandma”. Prior to moving to Becker, she lived in the Twin Cities area where she worked at a national bank for almost 30 years until joining BBC’s staff in 2012. Terri enjoys being involved in many areas of BBC, including leading “Grace Women’s Ministry”. She also serves on the Church Board as Church Clerk.

Alisa began her role as Director of Ministry to Children on April 15, 2025.  Alisa and her family began attending BBC in 2021 when they moved to Minnesota from Iowa. She and her husband, Marcus, have been married for 15 years and have three school-aged children. Alisa has a heart for children and is passionate about raising up the next generation of believers. Her goal, through children’s ministry, is to help kids develop a strong foundation of truth on which they can build their faith as they grow. Alisa is also a familiar face in the Becker schools, serving as a substitute teacher as her schedule allows.

Alisa Rusch
Call Alisa at 763-261-4202
alisa.rusch@beckerbaptist.org

Reg became the Building & Grounds Supervisor in 2018. Reg and Kathy started attending the Becker Baptist Church in 1991. He has been the Church Board Chairman, Building & Grounds Committee Chairman, and his favorite position in which he currently serves – Music & Worship Committee Chairman. Both Reg’s and Kathy’s passion over the years at Becker Baptist has been music ministry.

My name is Alix Schulte. I am in 10th grade. I have been going to BBC since I was a baby, and am the current HUB custodian. I spend my free time Volunteering in NHS and being with family.