STAFF BIOGRAPHIES

Dean Engebretson, Senior Pastor

Dean is Senior Pastor of Christ Community Church and also serves the Evangelical Free Church of America as a consultant with Ministry Campaign Services, a division of the national EFCA office specializing in capital campaigns, stewardship education, and strategic planning.  Dean's spiritual gifts include preaching/teaching, leadership, and shepherding.  He enjoys golf, bicycling, rollerblading, and good JAVA!

Dean and Trudy have been married for 33 years and have two sons, Adam and Andrew.  Adam is married to Rachel and is enrolled at the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota studying for an MBA in finance, while Rachel is a nanny for two children.  Andrew is a senior at Bethel College in St. Paul, studying business/marketing.

Trudy works part-time and enjoys music, dining out, mentoring women, and using her spiritual gift of encouragement.  Her background includes marketing and sales of senior housing, school board member, and teaching.

Rob Ely, Worship Ministry Leader

Rob Ely has over 10 years of worship leading experience and an extensive background in musical training.  Before accepting his position at Christ Community Church, Rob served as worship leader at churches in Florida, Arizona, and Hope Mills, NC. 

Beginning in high school, Rob has received numerous service opportunities and distinguished recognition for his musical talents.  Besides his experience, Rob also feels blessed with the ability to lead the congregation into the presence of Jesus, making for a personal quality worship experience.

In his spare time, Rob enjoys reading and spending time with his wife Jamie and their five children.