The Covenant Pines Ministries Board is made up of seven dedicated individuals, along with Executive Director Dave Cairns. Our board includes parents, pastors, former staff members, and members of Covenant churches, each bringing unique experience in areas like finance, human resources, fundraising, and more. Together, they help lead and guide Covenant Pines Ministries through monthly board meetings, along with additional committee work focused on areas such as policy and camp finances.
Over the past year, the board has developed a Balanced Scorecard – a tool that helps evaluate not only the financial health of camp, but the overall strength of our ministry. This scorecard includes key areas such as Internal Camp Operations, Mission Impact, Learning and Growing, and Financial Stewardship. It has created a more holistic view of success and has revitalized the way the board engages with and supports the mission of Covenant Pines Ministries.
Meet the members of our board below!
Patrick Stolz, Board Chair 
Bloomington Covenant Church
Connection to CPM: I grew up as a camper, attending summer camp at CPBC, retreats with Excelsior Covenant Church at CPBC, canoe trips with the youth group at AC, and even some family getaways at Silver Beach. After starting my own family, Tricia and I are still campers with CPM, as well as our children Freddy, Nella and Francis.
I joined the CPM board 3.5 years ago. I enjoy serving on the board and supporting CPM ministries because the ministry has played an important part in not only my faith formation, my kids’ faith stories and many others that I have encountered. I also get to serve with really smart, talented and faithful people.
Rev. Evan Kolding, Vice Chair 
Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth
Connection to CPM: Our church has a decades long relationship with Adventurous Christians and as the youth pastor, I led many trips and retreats through AC. I’ve also spoken at a number of retreats at Covenant Pines Bible Camp and have had my own children attend as campers.
I serve on the CPM Board so I can advocate for the furthering of Gospel-centered and Kingdom-focused ministry I’ve seen and experienced through CPM. To help steward the resources of these CPM so that more people in more places can experience more of Jesus is a privilege I am honored to have.
Heidi Carlson, Secretary
Salem Covenant Church
Connection to CPM: My children have been attending CPBC since they could participate in Kids Camp. I participated in a few canoe trips at AC when I was in high school.
I serve on the CPM Board because I believe strongly in the mission of CPM. Summer camp and wilderness tripping experiences are such amazing opportunities for youth to grow in their faith, confidence, independence and relationships with others. I have seen the impact CPM has made on my children and I want to do what I can to support the ministry so that other children and families can also grow in their faith and relationships with one another. In addition to the summer programs I am grateful for the ways in which CPM provides opportunities and space for families, pastors and other faith groups to connect and grow through their retreat ministry.
Kendra Dodd 
Sanctuary Covenant Church
Connection to CPM: Parent, Covenant Church Member
I was first approached to join the CPM Board by Sara Sosa, who was on the board at the time and also the Children’s Pastor at my church. My background in Human Resources and consulting, along with my passion for ministry has motivated me to serve CPM during this time. Bringing the concept of the Balanced Scorecard to CPM is something I’m proud of and hope it can be a tool for the organization for the future.
Rev. Anna Maloney
Bloomington Covenant Church
Connection to CPM: Since moving to MN in 2016, I have partnered with Covenant Pines several times a year as a leader on youth retreats, a participant at our church winter retreat, and as a pastor receiving the gift of personal retreat at the guesthouse. I’ve also had the chance to experience the wonder of the BWCA through several AC-guided canoe trips. CPM has been a steady source of growth and refreshment for our congregation and for me personally– I’m very grateful!
I serve on the CPM board because the health and culture of the ministry matter to me. It is an honor to be able to offer a pastoral presence and perspective to the board, and to support the wonderful work the staff is doing. I have seen and experienced the impact of time spent at camp, the next steps taken, and the relationships that are deepened; and I’m thankful to be a small part of stewarding the ministry in this current season. It’s amazing to have a front-row seat to all the ways God is providing for the ministry and working in the details to widen the circle of camp and keep us focused on the mission.
Alex Scott
Community Covenant Church
Connection to CPM: Former camper, summer staff and ministry staff member; current Youth Pastor at Community Covenant Church in Minneapolis.
I serve on the board because camp has given me so much – friendships, memories, and a place that feels like a second home. Serving on the board is my way of giving back to a place that has given so much to me.
Daniel Holmquist
Wooddale Church
Connection to CPM: Child Summer Camper 1969 – 1978, Summer Program Staff 1978 – 1982 Board of Directors 1980 – 1983, and currently Numerous retreats, volunteer work project crews, etc.
While CPBC has wonderful amenities and natural beauty, its really about people – people gathering in community, relationship and fellowship to relax together, play together, eat together, work together, worship together and most importantly journey together in pursuing to love God with all your heart, soul and mind.
In my spiritual journey, CPBC has brought so many people into my life who then, and still today, walk with me in shared relationship and fellowship in developing a deeper faith and commitment to God’s design and desired identity for my life. In a world that is filled with overwhelmingly deceptive messages – especially to our youth – Covenant Pines brings people together in a unique and special way that calls, encourages and equips them to find truth, identity, fulfillment, acceptance and affirmation in and from God.
