Area Director

Jake Kringen

Jake grew up in Sioux Falls South Dakota, went to Mankato State and met his wife, Anna, where they both participated in Young Life College. Previous to being Area Director, Jake was a social studies teacher in Owatonna, MN. Jake and Anna have a son named Luca and a dog named Ivy. ​

Jake has been on staff since July 2025

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Young Life

Molly McGuire

Molly grew up in Fergus falls, went to Hillcrest and attended GCU for a short bit before returning to Fergus. During this time Molly became more involved in Young Life and eventually came on staff in our High School position.

Molly has been on staff since January 2025

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Committee

  • Mark Murphy (chair)
  • Brian Carlson
  • Elizabeth Nelson
  • Maria Hanson
  • Jean Rustand
  • Mandy Ellison
  • Jess Fyhrie
  • Tonya Zierden
  • Jessica Agular
  • Kyle Ellsion
  • Ryan Hanson

Young Life Leaders

  • Joanna Tysdal
  • Heather Johnston
  • Anna Kringen
  • Haleigh Mogard
  • Tonya Zierden
  • Molly McGuire
  • Jake Kringen
  • Alex Golding

Wyldlife Leaders

  • Juniors and Seniors from KSS and Underwood