Leadership

Pastor Jonathon Enger

I was born in Madison, Wisconsin and was raised by Christian parents in Rochester, Minnesota. My family attended church faithfully and I was active in the youth group, but it was not until after my first year of college at Bethel University that I began a personal walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. I was baptized as a believer at age 19 at my home church in Rochester, Minnesota.

I met my wife at Bethel University, and we were married in 2007. I graduated from Bethel with a B.A. in History. From 2008-2009 my wife and I lived in Seoul, South Korea, where we taught English to Korean elementary students. While living in Seoul, we attended an English worship service at a Presbyterian church where I led a small group and got my first taste of preaching. After much prayer and encouragement from friends, it became clear that the Lord was calling me to a future in pastoral ministry.

I began my seminary studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in January 2010, and I completed my Master of Divinity degree in December 2012. After seminary, we continued to live in the Chicago suburbs and I worked as a barista while pursuing a ministry position. From 2014 to 2020 I served as the Associate Pastor for Education and Youth at First Baptist Church in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. I became the Pastor of East Balsam Baptist Church in August 2020.

My wife and I are blessed to be the parents of two wonderful boys and one adorable daughter. Aside from spending time with my family, I enjoy hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, and technology.

I am thrilled to be the pastor at EBBC. I love preaching the Word and I look forward to many years of serving the Lord together with the people of EBBC as we seek to ignite a passion for God and a love for people.

Roger Peterson

I was born and raised in a Christian home in Frederic, Wisconsin. My father was a wonderful, kind Christian man. My father led me to the Lord at the age of 5. I was baptized at the age of 12. I am one of six children.

In 1972, I married my childhood sweetheart and the love of my life. We have 2 sons, 4 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters.

I had the privilege of being employed at the University of Northwestern St. Paul for 30 years, from which I retired in December 2017.

I enjoy going to car shows and dirt car races. I also enjoy camping, fishing and hunting with friends and family.

We have been blessed to be a part of EBBC for 30 years. God has blessed us with a wonderful church family and a great place to worship and serve him. I am looking forward to what God has in store for the future of EBBC.

Larry Michaelson

I started attending East Balsam 9 months before I was born, and lived just north of the church.  I attended East Balsam for my whole life, and lived just north of the church.  I was buried at East Balsam and now ive in heaven. Ok, that last statement isn’t true (yet). But I consider East Balsam to be a good place to be trained for my final destination.

I grew up in a Christian home and am very thankful for the influence of Christian parents and grandparents.  Growing up, I received a lot of Bible training at East Balsam and at home which has helped me to be really grounded in my faith in Jesus.

I got married to Barb in 1992. We have a son that works in Eau Claire and a daughter attending the U of M.  Farming keeps me pretty busy around the area in the summer.

Adam Majeske

I was born in Amery hospital to Ted and Penny Majeske.  Both my parents displayed their love and respect for God.  Growing up with that environment made it easy for me to want God in my life.  I accepted Jesus as my personal savior at summer vacation Bible school at the age of 9 here at EBBC.

After graduating from Unity High school, I went to WITC in New Richmond and completed an Ag and Diesel mechanic degree. Then I came home to farm full time with my parents, which I am still currently doing. In 2004 I married an Amery girl, “Nicole Fox”.  Nicole is employed by Fairview clinics in Wyoming MN. Which is a good thing, cause with 3 boys, ( Sam 9, Markus 6, and Sawyer 17 months) there is always an ear infection, strep throat, or stitches needed.

The things I do for fun in my life have already been described; Faith, family, and farming. The Lord has been very good to me. Praise Him!!