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This is an informational page designed to communicate business details about The Church in the Pines.

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Staff / Interns / Board of Trustees

Staff

Jay Jenson - Lead Pastor
Chad Runge - Associate Pastor | Marriage & Family | Small Groups
Eric Schmidt - Associate Pastor | Worship | Young Adults
Austin Arias - Associate Pastor | Youth | Children
Ashley Robinson - Operations Director
Ann Carlson - Administrative and Operations Support
Kristal Bomstad - Communications Director
Brandon Haggerty - Tech Guru
Sue Nelson - Kitchen

Interns

Thad Anderson - Intern
Ellie Bahls - Intern
Emily Kaufenberg - Intern
Maya Wagner - Intern

Board of Trustees

Jay Jenson, Ashley Robinson, Wade Cole, Michelle Anderson, Scott Soderholm, Brian Springer

Attendance

Social Media

Young Adult Ministry

15-20 Young Adults / week
50-60 Young Adults that Rotate In and Out

Helping with Youth Camp in July and Vacation Bible School in August!

Couples Ministry

Pre-marital Counseling Groups - 5 couples in the last year
Marriage Counseling - 14 couples in the last year
Marriage and Pre-marital Counseling Tune-up - 7 couples last year

Youth & Children's Ministry

Small Groups

Connecting in Church Community!

We average 10-12 discipleship and connection groups.
Currently, 8 active over summer.

We are having a training in July for current group leaders and others interested in facilitating a group, with a launch for September 2026 for all current and new groups!

Groups are designed to be “Discipleship” groups, focused on a specific scripture/topical study and “Connection” groups that center around various shared likes or activities from making bread to quilting. These groups also dive into the Word and all groups have components for prayer ministry, relationship, and connection outside of Sunday gatherings.


Freedom Ministry

2025 Ministry Sessions - 37
2026 Ministry Sessions - 22 year to date

Care Ministry

Missions

We love to support local and global!

YWAM - Youth With A Mission
YFC - Youth For Christ
Outfitters For Adventure
Northstar Christian Academy
Unity Foundation - Day of Prayer
Spirit Life Church - Love Our City
Rancho El Refugio
MN Adult & Teen Challenge
MN Special Olympics
Youth Mission Trips
Operation Christmas Child - Samaritans Purse
IBLP

$18,000 annual average

Giving vs. Expenses

The Big Picture

Mortgage

Where We Are Going!

Discipleship Focus - Wednesday Night Services & Leadership Development
Pastoral Leadership Team - Spiritual Governance "Deacon/Elder" Model
eChurch Development - Online Interactive Family Engagement

Annual Meeting Video

Thank you for your interest and supporting God moving at The Church in the Pines!

We are excited that you are getting involved on our church community!

"Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34