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CHRIS REINERTSON

Chris Reinertson

Interests: To have a fun relationship with everyone I meet. Sports - football, basketball, baseball, outdoor adventures including hiking, camping, boating, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking; movies, reading and games.

Passions: Jesus, my family, creatively serving the community and introducing people to Jesus Christ. I love to coach my son's football, basketball and baseball teams and directly influence the lives of young people.

FAMILY: Married to Jude for over 18 years. We have four children ranging from high school down to elementary school: Kia, Anikka, Tre, and Taiva.

EDUCATION: Master of Divinity from Bethel Theological Seminary 1996; Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College in 1990; Graduated from Breck High School, 1985. Ordination 1997.

MINISTRY BACKGROUND: In June 2000, my wife and I planted and served as Senior Pastor of The River Church in Mall of America. In 2003, I started RiverCare, a ministry extension of The River Church to serve people seven days a week within MOA. In 1992 I helped to start and build Woodcrest Church in Eagan and served as Associate and Youth Pastor. Prior to this I was the Jr Hi Ministry Associate of Wooddale Church and was an intern at New Life Fellowship Church in New York City during my senior year of college.