Pastor Chris has been serving Linwood Covenant Church since 2013. He and his wife Kay, were married in 2005 and have four children; Eliza, James, Tessa, and Cora, as well as a dog named Mozzie and several backyard chickens. 

Chris enjoys coaching and playing sports, good coffee, walks in the woods, camping, listening to music, traveling to small towns, grilling, designing spaces, and Wisconsin Badger Sports.

Chris earned his bachelor's degree in Youth Ministry/Bible from the University of Northwestern (MN) in 2005. He then graduated in 2023 with a Master of Arts in Christian Formation and is currently working toward his Spiritual Direction Certificate, both from North Park Theological Seminary.

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Rachel started serving at Linwood Covenant Church in 2014 and moved to the area in 2015. She served as the music and worship pastor. She loves planning our worship services and leading our congregation in musical worship! 

She is married to Evan and together have three children, Elsie Mae, Molly & Titus, who definitely keep them busy! When she is not working, she enjoys reading, playing games, and drinking coffee; all of which are made better when enjoyed with friends!

Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Ministry from the University of Northwestern (MN) in 2014. She then graduated with a Master of Arts in Christian Formation from North Park Theological Seminary in 2023.

email  rachel@linwoodcovenant.org

Nancy and her husband Earl (Tom) have called LCC their church home since 2023, but have lived in the area since 2004. Throughout their marriage they have focused their home life on nurturing their son, Steven, and granddaughter, Elise, —as well as several children from their extended family.  

Nancy enjoys gardening, yoga, hiking, traveling, time with her large extended family and working with children.  

Nancy received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Metro State in 2003 and is enrolled at North Parks Theological Seminary studying for her Master of Arts in Christian Formation.

email  nancy@linwoodcovenant.org

Emily has been serving LCC since 2018. She and her husband, Jon, spend their time refereeing four busy sons, Caleb, Logan, Landon and Wilder in the Centennial/Lino Lakes community. She is a proud product of the Forest Lake Community.

In her (non-existent) spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, drinking coffee and dreaming up big projects. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, hanging out with extended family and finding moments of peace in the everyday.

Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and English from the University of Augustana in 2006.

email emily@linwoodcovenant.org