Hello! I have the privilege of leading Restoration. I’m married to Molly Jo, and together we have four vivacious children. I went to Wheaton College and Beeson Divinity School. Prior to planting Restoration, I pursued a career in technology; starting at Apple, launching my own business, and then overseeing academic tech at a school. Serving Restoration is such a joy, and I’d love to get together over a cup of light roast coffee sometime.

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Are you new to Restoration? So am I. I recently moved to the Twin Cities to serve Restoration as a Deacon and Pastor of Community Life. On any given Sunday, you will see me aiding in the worship service, welcoming newcomers, leading the women’s ministry, and otherwise making connections within our community. Contact me about visiting Restoration, joining a Table Group, and finding your home here.

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Hey folks! It’s my joy to work with our Youth and Adult formation. I grew up pentecostal and attended North Central (MPLS) for undergrad and St. Andrews (UK) for postgrad. Prior to Restoration, our family served on a church planting team in the Horn of Africa.

I’m into making maple syrup, hunting/fishing, and consuming a diverse array of podcasts. But my proudest accomplishment is being Laura’s husband and Tegan, Rowan, Soren, Finan and Colin’s dad.

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Hi, I’m Derek. Throughout the history of the church, Christians have sung together wherever they are gathered and I am honored to take part in helping Restoration continue that tradition. In addition to curating worship services here, I also aim to help people with artistic vocations and longings use their spiritual gifts and talents as a witness for Christ and for the beautification of the world. If you are interested in music or any of the arts, I’d love to have a chance to meet with you.

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I’m honored to enter into the stories and wonder of God alongside children at Restoration. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, my husband and I moved to Minneapolis to enjoy the great restaurants and beautiful lakes this city has to offer. I love a book you can’t set down, walks, and large cups of coffee! My husband Kevin and I work hard to keep up with our twin girls, Quinnlynn and Eleanor and our active little boy, Gabriel.

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Who’s my neighbor, really? And how do I love them? These are the questions that animate my work and keep me up at night. My primary focus at Restoration is connecting the church to the needs of the world, whether that’s just down the street or halfway across the globe. This means I’m perpetually learning, listening, and developing relationships, all things I love to do! In my spare time, I dream of epic road trips, add gobs of books to my “to-read” pile, lazily stroll through garden centers, and enjoy crushing my family in board games.

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I love serving Restoration behind the scenes managing Sunday Teams, communications, and administration. I left my southern home to attend Wheaton College and Covenant Seminary and have stayed in the midwest with my husband, Bart, working in college ministry (Lincoln, NE) and church planting (St. Paul). We have four active, almost all adult kids. When I’m not cheering for one of them in a sporting event, I enjoy taking long walks, baking for a crowd, and reading historical fiction.

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