Pastor Tom and Lori Fangmeier

Hometown: Paynesville, MN.

Family Info: My wife Lori and I have pastored in Morris for 31 years. Our children Nathan and Chelsea are each out o their own. Nathan and his wife, Sara, are living in Sioux Falls, SD with our three grand children (boys). Chelsea is living in Miami, Az. and is married to Bryce.

What is the vision God has given you for your ministry?

Know, Grow, Show . . . To be a life changing ministry to the Stevens County area.

Besides the Bible, what are your three favorite books?

When Heaven Invades Earth by Bill Johnson; Surprised by the Voice of the Spirit by Dr. Jack Deere; Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

Name your favorite character from the Bible?  Why?

Other than Jesus . . . David because he was a great leader, decent husband, great warrior, worshipper, could have been a better dad.  He was also generous, stuck to his convictions and a great writer/poet.  

What is your favorite way to kill time?

Walks and bike rides with my wife Lori.  Good clean humor or a movie.  Cooking and grilling.  Tennis with Lori.  :) …and now pickle ball.

What is your favorite part about your role at the church?

Praying for people with the Gifts of the Spirit flowing and watching people become free, and empowering people to do the same.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you like to go?

Back to Jamaica!  Went there for a missions trip during my Junior year at North Central University.

Children’s Ministry

 Brittany Larson is our new Children’s Pastor! She is a young, exciting and dedicated lover of Jesus and people. Brittany does a fantastic job with all of our kids and nursery! She coordinates weekly Sunday a.m. children’s church with some great curriculum for kids. Bonnie Wall helps with kids ministry and leads a wonderful monthly focus on missions.

Youth Ministry - We are currently seeking a full time youth pastor and are scheduling weekly youth meetings with guest speakers from the area.