Ryan Widdel

We’ve been to numerous locations within the church and when Apple Valley opened we were anxious since we were making the drive to Lino Lakes for years. Even though we had been established and baptized through Lino Lakes, the church was just too big to make connections with anyone outside of groups. When we came to Apple Valley, Ryan was present ALL the time. At the beginning of services, at the end, special events, etc. You name it. So when we introduced ourselves and shared our story, I’ve never experienced such a genuine warm welcome and care by a pastor. We’ve baptized both of our children through this church and they’ve been present for all of our important life events as well, such as our baby’s open head surgery. Every service leading up to the surgery, during, and after, everyone was so caring and genuinely asking about our baby girl. Ryan is authentic, humble, kind, selfless. He exuberates what Jesus Christ is all about. We feel it every weekend and we are so thankful that he is our Pastor.