Meet The Team
Interim Pastor Stephen Carlson
Stephen is a Moody Theological Seminary graduate who is passionate about leadership and Christian education. He is married with two children. When he's not working on his D.Min, at Dallas Theological Seminary, you will find him running or watching a NASCAR race.
Director of Children's Ministry Jennifer Ogaard
Jennifer has attended Minnesota State University-Moorhead, with a degree in Elementary Education.
She loves seeing children know
God and how much He loves them. Jennifer is married to Kevin. They enjoy spending time with their three grandkids.
Pastoral Resident Benjamin Clements
Benjamin was raised in the suburbs of Minneapolis MN. In 2018 he graduated from Moody Bible Institute and is currently working on his MA in Pastoral Studies at MTS. He enjoys spending time reading books, historical dramas, and spending time with friends.
Deacons
The deacons serve our church in a variety of ways. If you need to use our facility please do not hesitate to contact our deacon team.
Deaconess
The deaconess serve our church and women's ministry at GEC. They care deeply about the women in our church and have events throughout the year that focus on building community.