Pastor Jesse & Heather Cunningham
About Pastor Jesse Cunningham
Pastor Jesse grew up in Hammond, WI. After graduating high school he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served 4 years and was honorably discharged in 2003. In 2017, Jesse and his family were called to come be a part of Lighthouse Church. Jesse was given the opportunity to speak at church monthly, and it revealed God’s plan for his life, pastoral ministry. Pastor Jonah mentored and encouraged his growth in Jesus Christ. In 2019, the Lord presented an opportunity to attend Charis Bible College. After two years of in person and online courses he graduated and became a licensed minister. In October of 2023, Pastor Jesse was installed as the Senior Pastor of RVFM Lighthouse Church. Jesse, and his wife Heather have been married since 2002. They have 3 children and care for 3 more.
About Us
We are in the RVFM Family
RVFM is a minister (and ministry) development and care organization. We provide fellowship, training, and oversight for ministers, churches, and ministries. God has given us a vision to expand His kingdom by planting churches in the St. Croix River Valley, and wherever else He calls. We currently have churches in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Colorado.
Ministry Leads
Jay & Melanie Holzbauer - Helps & Ushering
Jay and Melanie have been married for 26 years. Jay has been a leader at Lighthouse Church for 5 years, and has been enjoying leading the usher ministry for about the same amount of time! Melanie enjoys serving in any capacity that she can including serving on the worship team, in our children's ministry, our greeting team, and our helps ministry! In their free time, they enjoy scuba diving, traveling, camping in their RV, and spending time with their 3 adult children!
Don Smith - Youth Pastor
Don's Bio:
Don. He smart.
Don. He cool.
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Don's Edited Bio:
Don is 34 years old from Virginia. He graduated from Charis Bible College in 2024 and joined the RVFM family after the summer of his internship. Don enjoys playing sports, eating pizza, and dropping the 'always received' dad joke!
Joy Schwarz - Worship
Joy has been leading worship since high school. She has a heart for helping others experience Jesus. When not at church, she is a homeschool mom, wife, professional singer-songwriter, and touring artist. Whether in a concert hall or a church sanctuary, her greatest joy is using music to glorify God and lead others into authentic worship.
Dusty Hill - Audio/Visual
Dusty is 44 years old- born and raised in the New Richmond/Amery area, he is married to Nicole Hill and has two children: Tripsy and Destia. He enjoys music, cycling, magic tricks, fishing, and he loves Jesus!
David & Brooke Sventek - Outreach
David and Brooke have been married for four years. They have the privilege of leading the Outreach Ministry here at RVFM Lighthouse Church. Together, they enjoy spending time together with activities like hiking, kayaking, and biking!
In Loving Memory of Pastor Jonah Fetzer
Jonah Fetzer
Pastor Jonah grew up in Shakopee Minnesota. After Graduating high school he entered into the Marine Corps and served for 4 years. Feeling God’s call to go into the ministry the Lord directed him to attend Charis Bible College in Colorado. After completing the ministry training course he stayed in Colorado Springs and took over a wood flooring business. While doing hardwood floors he met and married his wife Amie. They came to Wisconsin to work with his dad restoring woodie cars. In 2013 he was asked by Pastor Jon Neitzell (Senior pastor of River Valley Christian Church- Lake Elmo) to take over as Senior Pastor of RVFM Lighthouse Church, in Saint Croix Falls, WI, where he served faithfully for 10 years.
"If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes; they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines" Marine Corp Hymn Oorah and Semper Fi
