Meet the Leadership Team

Jo Marie Kadrmas

Jo Marie lives in Dickinson with her husband, Ryan, and their two daughters.  They own and operate a grain farm, growing wheat, corn, and sunflowers.  Jo Marie has a passion for fitness, nutrition, and sharing the Gospel.  She also loves coffee and visiting with friends; she will never turn down an extra hot latte.  Currently, she teaches fitness classes at the West River Community Center and serves as a commissioner on the Dickinson Parks and Recreation Board.  One of her favorite Bible verses is Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Patti Levorsen

Hello! I'm Patti and after spending 30+ years teaching in a classroom, I'm loving new adventures, such as this ministry!  Eric and I have four grown children and I'd love to show you a photo of my adorable grandgirls sometime soon.  A verse I hold close is found in  Habakkak 3.  "The Lord God is my strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army.  He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk, not stand still in terror, but to walk and make spiritual progress upon my high places of trouble, suffering and responsibility."

Alexandra Zak

Hello, my name is Alex! I’m a native of southwestern North Dakota, raised on a ranch, whilst my husband Charles hails from the woods of Minnesota. I’m an itinerant teacher and put on many a mile traversing the countryside, which gives me time to reflect, pray, and listen to audiobooks. I love digging into God’s word, sharing and learning through Bible study with others. Other things I enjoy are spending time with my family, baking, playing games, shooting, drinking a good cup of coffee, and hiking. A couple Bible verses that I love are from Lamentations 3:22-23, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” 

Carol Ellison

Hey there!  My name is Carol. I’m a wife, mama, friend and lover of life. I love finding joy in simple things:  coffee, sunshine and all things chocolate.  Getting my hands in fresh dirt and planting flowers is one of my favorite pastimes as well as any time surrounded by my children.  I really enjoy time with other women, learning about Jesus and encouraging and supporting one another.   A favorite bible verse of mine is Ephesians 3:19-20 "and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us"


Dickinson, North Dakota