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Reverend Bill Eaves, Lead Pastor

Where do you come from?

I grew up in Georgia, went to school at the University of the South, Yale Divinity School, and United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.  I’ve lived in Minnesota for more than 15 years now, but served previously as a pastor in Kentucky. 

What do you do at UMCA?

As one of the pastors, I focus mostly on preaching, teaching, and giving leadership to our fantastic church staff.  I love to see people grow in their relationship with God so they can become more loving, more giving, and more courageous in their living!

What would you do if you had some spare time?

Go snowshoeing or take a long walk, read a good book or have a long conversation with someone, or if I had a little more spare time I’d take a trip with my wife Sherry – maybe up north.

Do you have a motto or favorite quote?

Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8)

Where did you come from?

Born in Grand Rapids, MN, a life-long United Methodist.  B.A. from Moorhead State University, a stint as a professional musician with Gold Street Ministries out of Philadelphia, and a M. Div. from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.  Co-founder of O.C. Ministries, a project that has built or refurbished schools, clinics, and churches in seven countries. President of the Jumpin’ Jehosophats (traditional jazz/gospel) and World Beat Connection (Christian Rock).  Husband of Judy, a UM minister, for 24 years with 3 children.

What do you do at UMCA? 

Pastor with responsibility and passions in worship, teaching, leadership development, the arts, social justice, and pastoral care.

What would you do if you had some spare time? 

Play golf, ride my bike, take my wife out to dinner, hike through the woods, visit an art museum, visit a jazz club

Do you have a life motto or favorite quote?

• God loves us because of who God is, not because of anything we did or didn’t do.
• When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
• Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
• Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s a gift.

Where did you come from?

I grew up in Rapid City, SD. I met my husband my Jr year of High school.  We have since had two wonderful children, and have moved to the Twin Cities area the summer of 2006.

What do you do at UMCA?

I am the Director of Children's Ministries.

What would you do if you had some spare time?

I love to spend time with my family outdoors; hiking, going on bike rides.  Besides serving the Lord, and taking care of my family, photography and baking are two other passions that I have.

Do you have a life Motto or favorite quote?

Wake up with a smile on your face; Go through the day with a song in your heart, and go to bed with a prayer on your lips.

 

    Elgin, Illinois and Vienna, Austria

 

     Try to make progress on my ever expanding reading list, and I'm a news junkie.

 

     Beef ofal in Argentina...yikes!

 

     Tough one...today, CS Lewis

 

      I am looking forward to an exciting season of ministry, serving Christ together through music!

We have such an opportunity to bless people here at UMCA each week with our gifts. May our work always proclaim!
 

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Meghan Anderson, Director of Youth and Family Ministries

Where did you come from?

I was born in Metairie, Louisiana but have lived in Minnesota most of my life.  I grew up in Burnsville, MN, spent 4 years at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and then moved across the river to Fargo, North Dakota for 3 1/2 years. My husband, Jon, and I are excited to be back in the Twin Cities.

What do you do at UMCA?

I am the Director of Youth and Family Ministries.  I love connecting with youth and encouraging them as they ask questions about God, faith and life and grow in their relationship with Christ.

What would you do if you had some spare time?

Travel- experience other cultures, other ways of life and take in God's glorious creation.  I enjoy being outdoors, camping, hiking and exploring.

Do you have a life motto or favorite quote?

- Live. Laugh. Love.

- All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen.- Ralph Waldo Emerson