Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church

Charles Minell

Title: Elder

Responsibilities: Shepherd the congregation at MGEFC

Hometown: Algona, IA

Family: Shari (wife), Jacob (son), Anna (daughter), Joshua (son), and Nathaniel (son)

Education: Bachelor - Computer Science

Occupation: System Architect

Experience: 30 years in the Information Technology field with airline, insurance, and consulting companies

What brought me to MGEFC: Twenty four years ago, Shari and I decided to build a home in Maple Grove. A friend at Crystal E-Free, where we were attending, suggested that we check out the church that had been recently planted in Maple Grove. We have been here ever since.

Vision for my ministry: To see the body at Maple Grove connect in community, grow in Christ, and share the hope that is within us with those that God brings into relationship with us. To see us reach out locally as well as globally.

Favorite movie: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Princess Bride, Fantasia

Favorite musical artist: Nat King Cole

Favorite caffeinated beverage: Caribou small, dark, skim Mocha (no whip)

Favorite person: Shari

Favorite food: Homemade spaghetti

Hobbies/interests: Woodworking, reading

Random fact about me: Oldest son in a family of twelve siblings

What fascinates me: The level of detail in which the universe was created.

Best advice given to me: Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.

My life motto: To constantly remind myself, although I am always certain, I am often mistaken.

Three people I would like to have dinner with: Tony Dungy, Billy Graham, Rick Warren

Heroes: My wife Shari, my father Mario, my mother Ann