Meet The Team

Lead Pastor

Tim Chinn

Tim has attended Grace Evangelical Church since Nov. 2019 and became the Lead Pastor in March 2020. Tim and his wife Rene’ have been married since 1982 and in local church ministry since that time. They have two adult married children and four grandchildren. Tim graduated from Baptist Bible College with a Bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministries and from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s degree in pastoral ministries.

Tim enjoys almost every kind of outdoor sport and working with his hands. Besides studying the Bible, he also enjoys reading about leadership, discipleship, and church revitalization. He is passionate about shepherding people, watching them grow spiritually, and helping others in need.

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 grand kids.

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Transitional Youth Director

Micah Bohyer

Currently our elder, Micah Bohyer, is overseeing our Youth program. At this time we are in the search process for a new part-time Youth Ministry Director. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact our Lead Pastor.

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.