LEADERSHIP team

Pastor Rory & Amelia Synoground

Born and raised in Austin MN. Rory Synoground is the founder and Senior Pastor of Freedom Christian Fellowship. Luke 4:18 is his mission in life. “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because He has anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor, He has anointed me to heal the brokenhearted,...”  Rory is committed to ministering the Word of God to your heart.  To assist you in receiving your healing, form faith,  and live in freedom in every area of your life. Rory graduated Rhema Bible Training College in 1996 and founded Rory Synoground Ministries International. Currently Rory holds his Master's Degree in Theology from Life Christian University. He is the founder and  Director of the Healing Hearts Prayer & Counseling Center in Austin MN. He is the President of Your Voice of Freedom Radio.  He is an Associate Professor of Theology, & Christian Counseling and the Campus Director for Life Christian University Austin.  He is an Area Director for International Convention of Faith Ministries, (ICFM)  Rory travels, speaking at churches and conferences where the Lord sends him. Rory is evangelistic in nature with a prophetic and teaching anointing accompanying his ministry. Rory ministers a bold uncompromising Word from the Lord, and prays for the sick. Through this ministry thousands of people have prayed the prayer of salvation, and have experienced medically confirmed healings. Rory and His wife Amelia have 5 children and live in Austin MN.

Rev. Kim Bina

Associate Pastor / Administrator of Adult Sunday School / 

Associate Professor LCU


Sherry Gilman 

Ministry Secretary

Jesse & Kailey Synoground

Youth & Childrens Leaders/ Online Media / Associate Professor LCU


Rev. Charles Durham

Associate Pastor / 

Freedom From Addiction 

Rev. Kristina Durham

Associate Pastor

Freedom From Addiction /

Associate Professor LCU

Rev. Judy Van Oosbree

Healing Hearts Prayer & Counseling Center Associate Director / 

Pastor of Outreach

Rev. Judy Osmundson

Healing Heart Prayer & Counseling Center Lead Ministry Counselor / Associate Professor LCU


Rev. Chrystal Schmid

Multimedia / YVFR DJ Host / 

Associate Professor LCU