Pastor Bob was born in St. Paul Minnesota, then as a child lived in many different states, but ended up moving back to Minnesota and calling Grand Rapids Minnesota his home town where he graduated high school. He has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity College of Florida and is currently working on his Master of Arts Degree in Local Church Ministries from Grace Theological Seminary in the school's distant learning program. Bob has been in fulltime ministry for nine years, six as an Associate Pastor and three as a Senior Chaplain with Good News Prison Ministry for the Florida Department of Corrections.

Bob is married to Melody and they have four children; Ariel, Elizabeth, Hannah, and Joshua. Melody is a fulltime stay at home mom who has the hardest and best job a person could have with great rewards and benefits. She is originally from Binghamton, New York. The Leko family enjoys hanging out and spending time together, preferably outside enjoying God's creation.

Pastor Bob enjoys reading, working out, hunting, fishing, and watching the Vikings and Twins. He is passionate about the church as a community and seeing the church effectively deliver God's grace to its local community and beyond. Bob wants to see those who have not experienced God's grace receive it; and for those who already have, to know who they are in Christ.

Pastor Shane is a native of Cottonwood, Minnesota, and a graduate of Full Gospel Bible Institute in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, with a four year degree in Theology. He has been in ministry over 10 years and has been on staff as the Associate Pastor of Youth Ministries at Liberty since October of 2005.

His wife, Michele, is from Marshall, Minnesota, and is a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Together they have five children, Elizabeth, Josiah, Micah, Faith and Tirzah. Currently they are being home schooled. They all enjoy traveling to Minnesota and Florida to visit family.

Pastor Shane enjoys hunting, fishing, and watching the Twins/Vikings. He loves to read, listen to music, and watch movies. Shane has a great desire to administer grace and mercy to people, while also challenging them to grow in their faith. He feels right at home working with the area youth.

Kris Bogar was raised on a farm near Belfield, ND. She attended college in Williston, ND, graduating with a Marketing/Management degree.

She has been at Liberty EFC since November 2001, and has been on staff as the Ministry Assistant since 2005. She facilitates various ministries in the planning and organizing of their activities. In addition to her position at Liberty, Kris is also a Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Her husband, Brent, is employed as Assistant Vice President/IT Manager with American State Bank & Trust. He also serves on the Williston City Commission. Together, they are in the process of adopting and are eagerly anticipating the addition to their family. Kris & Brent enjoy Williston's people, activities and opportunities and look forward to raising their family here.

Diane Reinholdt is a native of Kenmare, North Dakota. She has lived in Williston since 1987.

She has called Liberty EFC home since 1988 and has been on staff as the Secretary since May of 2006. Prior to her position at Liberty, she was employed as an Administrative Assistant for a local oilfield company for 11 years.

Her husband, Donnie, is a Sales Representative for Boone's Bit Service/Smith Bits. They delight in time spent with Zach, still at home, their older children, family and friends.