Glad you are here! I try to pursue and promote living life W.E.L.L (Worshipping, Encouraging, Loving, Learning) because the Bible teaches that is a great way live. Here on this website I randomly post and share some of my messages, pics, articles and resources as I find time. Please go to the About Me page to read more about who I am and what I share. Don’t be surprised to see posts that range from “How to Grow Spiritually” to “How to Fix Rusty Rocker Panels.” Check out Categories or look at the Site Map to find things on this site. There is a Google Translate button to translate this site into 100+ languages toward the bottom of the page.
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Emmanuel makes 700+ Teddy Bears for Ministry
Pastor Chris Teien shares how Emmanuel Church in Virginia, MN put together over 700 Teddy Bears for the local InFaith Adopt a Senior Ministry.
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Sunday 10/10: Too Little? Too Much? I Need Enough Exercise!
Does God care about your health and fitness? Is there a right balance between too much and too little exercise? In the Bible we see that Paul instructed Timothy: “Physical…
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Oct 1st is a New Beginning
Oct. 1, 2001 I left the Iron Range to move down to Belle Plaine, MN to start River Rock C&MA Church. Oct 1, 2021 I am returning to the Iron…
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Sun 10/3 Take a Selfie before Communion
Once a month we celebrate Communion during our Sunday morning worship service. This Sunday we are going to look at ways to examine ourselves before we take communion as God’s…
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Our New Adventure is in Virginia, MN
My wife and I are committed to follow Jesus wherever He leads us. We loved our last adventure: planting a church in Belle Plaine, MN and all the friends and…
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Watch FBC 150th Anniversary Greeting Video
Video Greeting I sent to First Baptist Forest City, IA for their 150th Anniversary I was unable to attend
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Time for a New Adventure
After 20 years I have left River Rock Church and am on a New Adventure seeking God’s will for the church where He wants me to serve next. Since I…
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Watch 21-0725 “A WELL Life is full of Faith, Friends and Farewells”
Pastor Chris’ last Church at Home Pre-Recorded message at River Rock Church As we follow Jesus on the narrow road of life He leads us to various places to grow…
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The Value of Premarriage Counseling
I have been a pastor for 25 years and I have always tried to require at least six sessions of premarital counseling before the wedding. When I look to see…
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Thankful for Great Beginnings in Pastoral Ministry
I’ve been serving in different ministries for 24 years and there are other great men and women of God that invested in me but this picture from First Baptist in…
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The season I learned to put God before cars
When I was around 12 years old I remember sitting in one of my parents Alfa Romeo’s and praying “Lord, please don’t let me die until I can drive!” When…
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Tithing – My Experience and Gods Provision
Financial Giving is an act of worship and a test of faith. God doesn’t force you to worship Him through giving and tithing 10 percent isn’t an exact requirement –…
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