My name is Mark Bjorlo and on the first Sunday of January 2004 I launched The Journey North Community Church in Brainerd, MN with a dedicated small group of completely committed Christ followers.
I grew up in Plymouth, MN while my wife Elizabeth grew up in Portland, OR. Together, we lived in San Francisco, CA. for a few years before coming to our senses and moving back to Minnesota. My wife and I met in 1991 and married the following year. Elizabeth is a home-school mom and loves teaching our four kids. She also loves sports like softball and volleyball. Her favorite activities include hiking, biking, and hanging out with friends (of which I am her very best and she really is mine).
My Awesome Children: Rebekah (13), Caleb (11), and Bethany (6) Abigail (2)
Random Stuff about Me
Birth-date: May 30th 1968. Education: Crown College (B.S. Christian Ministry), Bethel Theological Seminary Completed Masters of Theological Study program and have been continuing for the Masters of Divinity degree.
Hope for The Journey North: As I dream I see an attractive spiritual community that embraces Gods redemptive plan and shares it with others. I envision using a compass as a physical image that keeps us focused on our constant need to re-align our hearts and our lives in order to honor God. I deeply desire that we would be a safe place for people to explore their faith and engage their spiritual journey.
What is God teaching me right now? It is all for His Glory! I have been impressed by the realization that everything in life ultimately can be done for the Glory of God.
Favorite Quotes: To drink is human, to drink coffee is divine! –Unknown It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it. –G. K. Chesterton “Burn old wood, drink old wine, trust old friends, and read old books.” –Douglas Wood The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, ‘O God, forgive me,’ or ‘Help me.’ –Billy Graham
A few of my favorite things: Pura Vida Coffee, movies, reading, hanging with friends and pressing into each others lives, hiking, and my newest hobby – golf.
Favorite Movies: Life is Beautiful, O’ Brother Where Art Thou?, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Remember the Titans
Some Dudes I Really Like Spending Time With: Brian Stevens, Tony Liston, Tim Lake and Al Steiff
Some Huge Impact People: Russ Bone, Dave Johnson, Dave Reno, Curt Hallstrom, Wayne Zitzloff and my Mom.
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