Our Staff

Our Staff

Stephen King

Pastor

Reared in Michigan and saved as a teenager, Steve dedicated his life to the Lord shortly after meeting his wife at the hospital in which they both worked. Together they moved to California to train at West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster. In 2009, he was called to join Northstar Baptist Church, where he served as the Associate Pastor before being called to the pastorate.


Pastor King has a passion for biblical preaching. He also enjoys serving in areas of counseling, outreach, hospital visitation, and discipleship.


Steve serves with his wife Tracy and their four children: Marian, Isabel, Hadassah, and Lincoln.


When not ministering, Pastor King enjoys spending time with his family, writing, sailing, military history, following Michigan football, and board games.

Tyrone Walker

Evangelism Director

Tyrone Walker was saved by Jesus Christ out of a life of crime and gangs. He and his wife Samantha joined with our church, and God transformed their lives. A passionate and gifted witness of Jesus Christ, he now serves in our church directing our outreach ministries and ministers to other churches through preaching and soul-winning.


Tyrone works as a journeyman with the Ironworkers Local 512 and serves on the board of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. He can often be seen in Duluth handing out Gospel tracts, ministering to people in need, and riding his motorcycle.


Tyrone and Samantha have been married for over ten years and have seven children together.

Dr. David Sorenson

Pastor Emeritus

Pastor Sorenson retired as pastor after 27 years of service at Northstar Baptist Church. He is a nationally respected author and speaker on topics ranging from the King James Version of the Bible to marriage and family. His books include Touch Not the Unclean Thing, God's Perfect Book, and Training Your Children to Turn Out Right!  and are available through Northstar Ministries. Pastor Sorenson continues to serve in itinerant preaching and as a member of the church.


Pastor Sorenson has been married for over 50 years to his wife Pam, who is a native of Duluth. Together they have two daughters.

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