Hello! My wife Rochelle and I have been incredibly blessed and happily married since 2006.  We have a beautiful blended family of 6 children.  (3 my biological, 3 Rochelle’s biological, (2 I’ve adopted, and 1 stepson) and we have 6, soon to be 7 grandchildren.  As Lead Pastor, I feel so blessed, honored and privileged to be a part of this amazing body of believers. Please come see and be a part of all that the Lord is doing in and through this precious church.

“Jeremy accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at age 10 and has been active in following Christ ever since. He has been married to his wife, Kelly, for over 36 years. Together, they are committed to their family and God’s ministry. As of year 2024, God has blessed them with 8 children and 12 grandchildren. They are blessed to have many of their children involved in ministry as well. God has given them a heart to rescue the spiritually perishing and dying; minister to the little and the least, the widow and the orphan and with God’s struggling church inside prison walls. They love participating in the work God is doing!!!” 

Pastor Eric Started in the fall of 2020. Eric and his wife Jessica of 15 years have 4 amazing kids. Eric enjoys spending time with his family, worship, video games, collecting shoes & guitars. His desire is to enter and help others enter into the presence of God.

Pastor Austin Started in the fall of 2021. Austin enjoys podcasts, video games, golf, coaching basketball, and anything Minnesota sports. His desire is to raise up and champion people to see everything God has for them.

Ashley, originally from Florida, moved to Alexandria, MN, with her husband, son, and oldest daughter in 2005. A few years later, they welcomed their youngest daughter. Since the beginning of 2021, Ashley, her husband, and youngest daughter have been active members of The Church in the Pines. When she's not working, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing games, watching local youth sports, and experimenting in the kitchen. The joke is, if you can't find her, look in the kitchen—she's always creating something new.

Michelle is happily married to her best friend and husband of 18 years, Mike. They live in Farwell and homestead there as much as they can manage. Michelle homeschools their 4 energetic children, enjoying new adventures and learning all the time. As a family, they love the great outdoors - hiking and exploring, reading, baking, and cooking.

Gabriel enjoys anything para military, studying of archeological digs that support biblical history,playing video games, and spending time with his daughter. He has a heart for those that others consider too far lost, and to carry the message Christ can redeem anyone.

I am truly honored and blessed to be serving the Lord with my husband Jay. We have been married since 2006 and fall more in love everyday. Between the two of us we have 6 children and 7 grandchildren.  Jesus rescued me 2006 from a very dark life of  20+ years of addiction and transferred me into His Kingdom of light. My passion is to help others understand their true identity in a life with Christ, understanding our authority in His death and resurrection and living from a place of victory and confidence! He has given us everything we need to have a fulfilling life full of peace and joy regardless of our circumstances and it is nothing short of AMAZING!!

Jeremy and Kelly Lanctot (lank-toe) have been married over 30 years and are still madly in love…with each other…and Jesus!
Their growing family consists of eight grown children and twelve  very beautiful, intelligent  grandchildren. They have been working together in ministry their entire married life and their favorite activities include singing and playing instruments, praise and worship, prayer, prison ministry, children’s ministry and many outside activities including hiking and skiing.
 Isaiah 61.