Pastor Ron and Priscilla Saari
Interim Pastor
Pastor Ron and Priscilla have extensive experience in ministry, both in a rural and urban setting. They have a broad experience of the joys and potential challenges of pastoring a church; God has used this in their lives to channel blessing to many over the years.
Their closing full-time pastorate was spent serving 23 years as senior pastor for Central Baptist Church until they reached retirement in 2013. In the opening months of his retirement, Pastor Ron became more aware of the need for interim pastoral workers when a church in Ham Lake put out an urgent call for help.
After prayer and consultation with the regional Converge office, he accepted the call and began his journey as interim pastor for that Ham Lake church. This has been followed by two more churches where he and Priscilla have had the privilege to serve.
In March of 2025, Ron and Priscilla came on board at Community of Nations Church to guide and support the church during the search for a long-term pastor.
Timothy Mueller
Worship Coordinator
Timothy grew up in Elk River, MN. He has over twenty years of experience in music ministry and in music therapy. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in music, with an emphasis in ministry, from the University of Northwestern St. Paul, Minnesota.
“God has given me an understanding of music and eternal life through Christ Jesus. Therefore, ‘I will sing to the Lord all my life. I will sing praise to my God while I live,’ (Psalm 104:33) and lead others in doing so as well.”