
LEADERSHIP
Leadership Team
Interim Pastor
Pat Wester has been serving as NorthLight Community Church’s Interim Pastor since June 15, 2025.
Pat committed his life to serving Christ when he was 12 at Bible Camp. Pat received his BS in Law Enforcement from MSU in Mankato and an MDiv from Bethel Seminary. He is also a certified coach and ordained with the EFCA. After 8 years of serving in law enforcement, he went on to be a youth pastor, pastor of children and adult discipleship, executive pastor and an interim lead pastor over his 30 plus years in ministry. He currently serves as Director of Church Revitalization for EFCA's North Central District. He has been married to his wife, Dawn since 1982 and together they have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren. Pat enjoys the outdoors in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, working in his yard and garden as well as the occasional golf game. He is grateful to be able to serve NorthLight as Interim Pastor.