Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church

Danielle Allen

Title:  Director of Adult Ministries

Responsibilities:  Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Connect Groups, ABFs, Grow U, Membership, Welcome and Singles Ministries

Hometown:  Chicago, IL

Family:  My Yorkie-Maltese dog Moose

Education:  B.A. from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and M.A. in Theological Studies from Bethel Seminary

Experience:  Previous to Maple Grove, I served in Children’s Ministry as the 5th & 6th grade coordinator at a Baptist Church in Roseville. As a volunteer, I started serving in the waddler nursery on Sunday mornings and in AWANA on Wednesday nights. Eventually, I became a youth leader working both with Jr. and Sr. high and started leading and teaching adult Bible studies when I moved to Minnesota. 

What brought me to MGEFC:  I moved to Minnesota to attend Bethel Seminary. A mutual friend introduced me to Pastor Russ and he invited me to come to church here. While studying at seminary, I got connected and involved at MGEFC as a volunteer and learned to call this church home. It was after graduation that God called me to serve as a staff member of MGEFC.

Vision for my ministry:  My heart has always been drawn to help others grow in their faith so that they can become disciples who make a difference in their world … so my vision for my ministry is that regardless of what we do in adult ministries it draws adults into a deeper relationship with Jesus so that they tell others how to grow and tell others about God ... developing reproducing disciples for Christ.

Favorite movie:  13 Going On 30

Favorite TV show:  The Biggest Loser

Favorite musical artist:  Chris Rice

Favorite book (other than the Bible):  Vince Flynn books

Favorite caffeinated beverage:  Java Chip Frappacino

Favorite person:  Whoever I am with at the moment

Favorite place to pray:  On my deck

Favorite sports team:  Chicago Bears!

Favorite food:  Cheeseburgers and Fries

Hobbies/interests:  Reading, biking, and I’m starting to take up running (I’m shooting for a 5K in October)

Random fact about me:  I spent one summer in Japan during college

What fascinates me: How God uses our brokenness and makes it beautiful

Best advice given to me:  The journey is the reward

Heroes:  My mom