ABOUT US

Second Story Church is a church that was born out of the idea that our stories get better once Jesus is in them. We often say we are church for people who have a story, making us a safe spot for people who may not be the traditional, church-going people. We exist to help everyone take the next step in their story with Jesus - whether that is just the first step or you've been walking with Him for a while!

 

OUR MISSION

 

 

BELIEVE: EVANGELISM / MISSIONS
To share the good news of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible in our community and throughout the world, helping others find a relationship with Jesus.

(Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 3:9)

 

CONNECT: FELLOWSHIP
To encourage, support and pray for each other as members of the family of God and share our lives together.
(I John 1:7, Acts 2:44-47, Hebrews 10:23-25, Romans 15:5,7, John 13:34-35)

 

WORSHIP
To participate in public worship services together and to maintain the practice of spiritual disciplines so our lives are spiritual acts of worship.
(John 4:24, Romans 12:1; Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 122:1)

 

SERVE: MINISTRY
To serve unselfishly, in Jesus’ name, meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in our church, community and in the world.
(1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 25:34-40, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Galatians 5:13)

 

IMITATE: EDUCATION
To help people develop toward full maturity in Christ and train them for effective ministry. To promote personal, spiritual growth and discipleship.

(Ephesians 4:11-13, Matthew 18:20, 2 Timothy 2:2)

 

We exist to make committed followers of Jesus, leading people to believe in, connect with, worship, serve, and imitate Jesus Christ. Our mission is to faithfully tell the story of Jesus with relevance, imagination, compassion, and excellence; encountering God in faith, growing together in hope, and learning to live together in love.

 

The vision of Second Story Church is to be an intentional, authentic, culturally-relevant, missional church to reach our community and world for Jesus Christ.

 

 

OUR STAFF

Seth Hinrichs

SENIOR PASTOR

Pastor Seth Hinrichs is the founding and Senior Pastor of Second Story Church. Seth holds multiple degrees from Bethel University (B.A. in English Literature, Master of Divinity, Masters of Teaching), and is currently finishing a Doctor of Ministry. He is an avid photographer, he loves the Boston Celtics, Disney World, spending time with his three children, and his Beagle, Rosie. Seth loves helping people find and live out a faith in Jesus that’s real and authentic so it can be lived out in their everyday lives.

Jess Swanson

EXECUTIVE PASTOR

Jess enjoys helping people of all ages find a relationship with Jesus that is real and relevant. She has a heart for helping people find areas to use their gifts to serve others. Jess has a Master's Degree in Education from Bethel University. During the week, she teaches 7th grade science in Anoka. Jess and her husband Jacob have two kids, Ann and Abe, and a sassy pug named Rory. She loves to read, enjoys the outdoors, loves crafts and Dunn Brother's Coffee..

 

Second Story Leadership Team 

Jaime & Shawn Burg

Parking Leads

Emily Hagen

Kids Lead Teacher

Denise Hinrichs

Hospitality Lead

Josh & Kayla Hinrichs

Worship Leaders 

Neil & Kristi Sjostrom 

Production & SIT Leads

Jacob Swanson 

Sound & Tech Lead

Shayna Szmiot

Connections & Greeting Lead

HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS