Pastor
Dr. Jeff Rich
Pastor Jeff was called to eternal salvation at age 27 through the faithful witness of a close friend who invited him to Twin Cities Bible Church in Maplewood, Minnesota. Everything began to change at that point in Jeff’s life. He began to develop a real, growing love for Jesus and His Word, a desire for biblical teaching, and a passion for fellowship with believers. Soon after his conversion, Jeff began to desire serving the Lord in ministry. He earned a…
Pastor
Jim Wentzlaff
Pastor Jim grew up attending church but remained unsaved until his mid-thirties. After retiring as an Air Force veteran and consulting engineer, Jim is now serving as an Assistant Pastor and a Biblical Counselor at Grace Community Bible Church. He has served in various ministries roles for the past 20 years. Pastor Jim is a certified Biblical Counselor (ACBC) and is a student at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as a math tutor with South Heights Christian Classes…
Pastor
Bobby Harnist
Pastor Bobby grew up in a faithful evangelical church in the suburbs of Minneapolis. He was saved at a very young age, but experienced significant sanctification as a teen and again in his 20s. The Lord continues to refine him and conform him to the image of Christ. Bobby married his wife Danielle in 2006 and they have two wonderful children. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute (’06) and earned a Masters of Divinity from Central Baptist Theological Seminary…
Pastor
Jason Foss
Jason grew up going to catholic church, but developed into more of a science-only based mentality in his collegiate years. It wasn’t until after college, in 2009, when the Lord confronted both the catholic and the science-only worldviews. At the request of his (then) future mother in law, Jason attended a study called “The Truth Project,” where real Truth broke through and Faith began to grow. Since being saved at 23 Jason has, by God’s grace, been growing in knowledge…
Lead Deacon
Brian York
The Lord Jesus got hold of Brian in 1990 when he was 18 through the faithful prayers of his grandmother. His eyes were opened to his sin and he began to repent and believe in the gospel for the first time. Since then God has given him a desire to see others won to the love of Christ, and to serve his Savior, knowing Him more through His Word. In 2012, Brian and his wife Jeanette were looking for a…
Deacon
Brandon Lytle
Brandon grew up in small town America and attended church from childhood. Christianity was an aspect of his life but was thought of as more akin to moralism and good deeds rather than a personal relationship with a Lord over every aspect of his life. It wasn’t until after college that the Lord revealed to him his total depravity and utter need for a savior. It was at that time, through the faithful witness of his cousin, that Brandon saw…
Deacon
John Hummel
John attended a Lutheran Church for nearly 30 years. He always thought he was a Christian until he was invited by a friend to attend a Wednesday night gathering of Grace Community Bible Church. He and his wife enjoyed the teachings and one day the preached word fell into his heart and opened his eyes to the Lord. He now enjoys serving at Grace Community Bible Church while studying the myriad responsibilities of being a deacon. This has allowed him…
Deacon
Owen Scholta
Owen grew up in Burnsville and attended Berean Baptist Church while growing up. Although he knew the truth about the gospel in his youth, he did not truly come to saving faith until he was married, had two young daughters and was brought to his knees in 1992. It was then God started changing his life. In his life the worst things that happened to him brought about the best things eternally. While earnestly seeking a reformed theology church, he…
Deacon
Scott Olson
Scott grew up on a farm in rural Iowa and attended an evangelical church there. While living a good life according to the world’s standard it was not until an Easter Sunday service when Scott was 20 years old that the Holy Spirit convicted him of his sin and need to accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Since that day Scott has continually grown in his faith, understanding of Scripture, and desire to live a life that…
Deacon
Barry Wester
Barry grew up attending church in northern Wisconsin. At the age of 4 years old, he understood that he was a sinner and that Jesus died to pay for his sins. So, at the dining room table with his mother, he prayed to accept God’s gift of salvation and Christ’s payment for his sins. As a teenager, Barry realized that he was living a lukewarm life; professing Christ, but living for himself. Just before he left home for college, Barry…
Deacon in Training
John Sanford
John grew up in Rochester and attended church on and off. One day, he decided to learn more about sharing his faith, and while listening to Ray Comfort on Way of the Master Radio, he realized he was a false convert and gave his life to the Lord. As John grew in his faith, he desired to find a church with expository preaching. In 2011, after listening to a few sermons online followed by a visit, John and his family…