Deacons

Brandon grew up in small town America and attended church throughout his childhood. While Christianity was present in his early life, he came to saving faith in Christ after college when the Lord revealed the depravity of his sin and his need for the saving work of Jesus.  Through the faithful witness of a family member, Brandon came to understand the gospel clearly, that forgiveness and new life are found through the atoning work of Christ alone for all who…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

About 30 years ago, 3 men who did not know each other, simultaneously and providentially began sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with me.  Although I pushed back on each of them, I kept returning for more “information”.  After about a month of trying to resist God’s effectual call on my life, I was suddenly overcome with the realization that everything about Jesus was true!  Nothing has been the same since. I especially enjoy the relatively small size of our…