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- Phone: (612) 338-6500
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- Mailing Address: 1501 West 54th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55419
Amy Rowell
Senior Pastor
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Amy began her tenure as Senior Pastor in August 2023, although she first came to City Church in 2014 as Community Life Pastor. She has a degree in Christian Ministry and Psychology from Taylor University in Indiana, and an MDiv from Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. She brings over twenty-five years of ministry experience from serving in a variety of pastoral roles including two years teaching Christian Ministry students.
Amy lives in the neighborhood with her husband Andy who is a Professor of Ministry Leadership at Bethel Seminary. They take great joy in their three children who are all now college and high school age and who have been heavily involved in activities in their Minneapolis Public Schools.
Tamra Fatoye
Director of Operations
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Tamra is a graduate of Bethel University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Ethics from St. Catherine University. With over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Compliance at Fortune 500 companies, she brings a wealth of leadership and strategic insight. In 2024, she joined City Church, bringing her passion for people, ethics, and organizational excellence to the community.
Tamra and her husband, Collins, enjoy backyard barbecues, cheering on Arsenal Football Club, and taking walks with their Sheepadoodle, Greta. She also loves reading political thrillers, baking, playing the piano, and gardening.
Jacob Thompson
Pastor of Student Ministries & Outreach
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JT is a graduate of Bethel University with a B.S. in ESL Education and a Masters of Arts in Ministry from Bethel Seminary. He most recently has been an enrollment counsellor with Bethel University and youth director with Urban Ventures/Young Life at Roosevelt High School. Additionally, JT is a gifted speaker, writer and recording artist. JT and his wife Abigail have three young sons, Titus, Griffin and Sutton.
Zachary Castor
Pastor of Student Ministries
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Zachary is a graduate of Crown College, double majoring with a Bachelor's degree in Youth and Family Ministries and Christian Studies, and having previously worked as an interim-Youth Pastor and a Pastor of NextGen Ministries. He has a passion for equipping, encouraging, and empowering the next generation through Christ, devoted to producing effective and lasting results with quality and genuine care. Zach has lived across North America, from British Columbia to Rhode Island, from Alberta to Minnesota, and places in between. In his free time, Zach enjoys reading and writing, watching movies, hiking, going to baseball and soccer matches, and traveling whenever able.
Shelley Gruling
Children's Pastor
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Shelley is a Twin Cities native and a graduate of Wheaton College and Bethel Seminary, where she majored in Children and Family Ministries. She has over twenty years of children’s ministry experience. In her free time, Shelley enjoys reading books and playing with her daughters Abigail and Greta, spending time with her husband Matt, and enjoying time with her extended family (especially her 4 sweet nieces). Shelley and Matt enjoy many outdoor activities including cross-country skiing, running, biking, hiking, swimming, and playing pickleball. Shelley and her family live near Lake Nokomis.
Megan Jachim
Community Life Administrator
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