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WEDNESDAYS ARE THE BEST NIGHT OF THE WEEK!

The BEST NIGHT OF THE WEEK happens each Wednesday! Doors open at 6:30 pm and service starts at 7:00 pm at all of our Emmanuel locations. Come early and stay late!

For more information, email us at youth@emmanuelcc.org or text us at
(763) 231-3714

AVALANCHE YOUTH WINTER CONFERENCE

Avalanche provides REAL opportunities to connect with the REAL Jesus in a REAL way. Whether through the shared experiences in services or the interactive moments of community that take place throughout the weekend. 

Avalanche will for sure be the Best weekend of the year!

REGISTRATION IS LIVE! 

MINNESOTA YOUTH CONVENTION

MYC is an opportunity for student’s 6th – 12th grade to encounter and experience the real Jesus in a real way! From dynamic sessions, inspiring worship, small group times, adventures around Rochester with their small groups, and the fun of staying in a hotel with friends, this will be an event your student will not want to miss!

MYC will for sure be the best weekend of the FALL! 

REGISTRATION IS LIVE! 

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP

Summer Camp provides REAL opportunities to connect with the REAL Jesus in a REAL way. Whether through the shared memories in services or the interactive moments of community.

Summer Camp will for sure be the best week of the year!

REGISTRATION IS LIVE! 

Youth Pastors

Pastor Allie + Caleb Erickson

Pastor Allie is the lead youth pastor at our Spring Lake Park location, with an emphasis in Middle School. She has been on staff for over 4 years. Allie loves Minnesota sports, reading, and traveling! She got married 2 years ago to her husband Caleb! She has a heart to see students find a place to belong and to know Jesus for the rest of their life.

Pastor Donovan + Christina Morris

Pastor Donovan has been a youth pastor at Emmanuel Maple Grove for the last 4 years. He is now stepping in to being our High School Pastor. Donovan loves all things sports, competition, and having good conversations. He has a heart for students and seeing them develop their faith in Jesus.

Pastor JD + Alex Hofler

Pastor JD has been attending Emmanuel Maple Grove since it was adopted as a location. He was a student in youth for 4 years, then a leader in youth for 6 years. He is now stepping into being our Location Youth Coordinator. JD loves anything outdoors, competitions and making people laugh. He has a heart for students to experience Jesus in their lives in a way that makes their faith real to them.  

Pastor Danny + Mikayla Williams

Pastor Danny has been a Youth Pastor at Emmanuel Lakeville for 3 years! He has a passion to see Students fall in Love with the word of God, and find community that uplifts them and gives them a safe space to grow in their faith. Him and his Wife Mikayla love the next Gen and everything that comes with it!

Pastor Joelle + Joe Ferris

Pastor Joelle and Joe have been a part of Emmanuel for many years! They have both served in various roles. They began serving as youth leaders at our Spring Lake Park location, which is where they met! They have since moved up to Elk River youth. Joelle received her pastoral license in the spring of 2024 right after graduating from North Central University. They just recently got married and are excited to step into this new role! 

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QUESTIONS email us youth@emmanuelcc.org text us at 7632313714 

Our Leadership

The Pastoral Staff team is led by the Senior Pastor Nate Ruch. This team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church. 

The Pastoral Staff team is led by the Senior Pastor Nate Ruch. This team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church. 

Pastor Nathan Grams

Spring Lake Park

Pastor Jeff Ruch

Maple Grove

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