Meet the Team

Kenny and

Kirsten King

Kenny and Kirsten live on the Eastside of Saint Paul (with their cat, Pizza and dog, Cooper). They love working and serving the Lord together. They enjoy spending time with their family; four adult kids and their spouses and seven grandchildren. They both love to read, run, and travel. Kenny loves to bike, fish, drive buses, ski, get breakfast with friends and eat Italian food. Kirsten is an avid sports fan and enjoys games, lunch with friends, Caribou, writing and shoes. 

They serve Capital City Church as the Pastoral team overseeing Teaching and Congregational Engagement. They both received Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Northwestern, Saint Paul, Minnesota. They moved to Illinois where Kenny completed his MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL, and their four children were born.

They lived and worked in Willmar Minnesota for 19 years. During this time Kenny completed his Doctor of Ministry in Youth and Family Ministries from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Kirsten earned her Master of Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2018.

They moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota in the summer of 2011.

Kenny is an adjunct professor in the Christian Ministries Department at UNWSP.  Kirsten is an active speaker at conferences, camps and events and is the author and host of the Good Story podcast.

DUSTIN AND AMANDA LOGE

Hi, we’re the Loges!

Dustin and I live in Saint Paul with our three kids. We both work in public education and believe strongly in the importance of building community and relationships.

As a family, we spend as much time outdoors as possible, gardening, camping, Nordic skiing, and watching our kids play soccer. We love exploring new places both in our city and across the US and the world. We are passionate about serving people in our community, with a special heart for refugee and immigrant families. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve on the Leadership Team at Capital City.

Sarah Haglund

Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm on the Ministry Leadership Team here at Capital City.

I live in Afton with my parents who also attend Capital City. I have a German shepherd named Rey who I love to hike with and take camping.

I have a passion for coffee, cross stitch, traveling, cooking/baking and making connections with people.

Nate Miller

Hi, I’m Nate!

My wife Jess and I live in Maplewood along with our three kids. We love to play, build, learn, and serve together and we are at our best when we are together in nature. We have been blessed by the people here at Capital City Church, and can’t wait to continue building a community with you here that helps our families thrive. 

I am a nurse at a local pediatric hospital and am passionate about helping kids and their families heal and grow. I am currently back in school earning an advanced nursing degree. It is my life’s mission to bring glory to God by working hard to support human flourishing in my family, my community, and the church. I am grateful for the chance to serve as an elder at Capital City.

Welcome! I am Esther and have been with Capital City from the beginning and have been so blessed by the community here.

I graduated from the University of Minnesota with an Accounting degree and have a passion for the way business and management can be utilized for the flourishing of others. As treasurer, I am excited to assist in overseeing and organizing our finances in a way that allows for the flourishing of Capital City and those around as we steward the resources God has given us.

In my freetime I like to hang out at coffee shops, play volleyball, travel, or watch a good show on Netflix.

Esther Baumgartner

Caleb Hardacre

Hello, I’m Caleb.

My wife, Rachel, and I are currently living in Vadnais Heights with our son, Arlo, and our daughter, Wren. We love spending time together as a family through many visits to Saint Paul, gardening, walks, and reading lots of books. 

I work in public education as a high school math teacher. My favorite aspect of teaching is the relationships I get to build with my students. Over the years, I have found that relationships are more impactful than any other strategy or activity. Connecting with students and creating meaningful lessons is one of my passions. 

When I have down time I love to puzzle, watch a good show, or read, especially Harry Potter.