Born in Maryland, but raised largely in Minnesota, Reverend Cathy Northrup is a graduate of Hamline University in St. Paul, Georgetown University Law School, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, and Princeton Theological Seminary where she received her Doctor of Ministry degree. 

Prior to coming to Rio Verde in 2011, Reverend Northrup served churches in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wichita, Kansas. Her ministry interests are broad and include preaching, teaching, pastoral care, Stephen Ministry, and outreach.

Cathy is a member of the Fountain Hills Christian Ministerial Association, and she is the Rio Verde District Fire Chaplain. 

Reverend Northrup is married to Michael Northrup, a graduate of Brown University and Gordon Conwell Seminary in Charlotte, N.C. They reside in Rio Verde with their rescue dog, Tawny, a pit bull, lab, and whippet mix.