Staff and Leadership
RECTOR
Rev. Blair Carlson
God called Blair to “preach good things around the world”, planting that vision and then fulfilling it, leading Blair through 26 years of organizing Billy Graham Missions in many countries. He has also served Anglican churches in England, France, Ukraine, and Tunisia. He studied for ministry at Cranmer Hall, St. John’s College in Durham, England. He was ordained deacon at Chichester Cathedral in 2002 and was priested at St. Mary’s Hailsham, East Sussex in 2003 where he served his curacy. Blair grew up in an Evangelical Free Church missionary home in Hong Kong where he was also involved with St. Andrews Anglican Church. Blair and his wife Elizabeth now live in Minneapolis and have two married daughters - one in California and one in Tasmania, Australia. He loves to work with his hands, has an eye for art, and enjoys walking, canoeing, and cooking.
DEACON, PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
Deacon Andy Bramsen
As the Pastor of Discipleship and Training, Andy’s responsibilities include preaching, pastoral care, and catechesis. Andy grew up as a missionary kid in Senegal and returned to the US for further studies, an activity he found so fulfilling he spent sixteen years doing it, most recently pursuing a masters in theological studies at Bethel Seminary. He moved to Minnesota in 2013 to teach political science and humanities at Bethel University, where he particularly enjoys teaching courses on African politics and great texts of the Christian tradition. Andy and his wife Sara have been married since 2005 and have three daughters and a son. They love reading together as a family, making day trips to the North Shore, enjoying hot beverages while it snows, and inviting people into their home.
DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP ARTS
Adam Murray
Adam serves as Director of Worship Arts. He is a Minnesota native and enjoys skateboarding, mountain biking, jam band music, digging in the garden and spending time with his wife, Britt and his four rowdy boys - Gilbert, Leonard, Frederick, and Samuel. Adam has a passion for exploring the intersection of beauty and our relationship to God. His responsibilities at Resurrection include leading music on Sunday Mornings, overseeing the integration of the arts into our life together, and bothering people to read more poetry.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Anna Campbell
Anna lives with her husband, Brad, and 3 daughters in the Coon Rapids area. She stepped into the role of leading children's ministry in 2022 with the hope of growing this ministry into a safe space for children of all ages to learn about, and meet with, God. She believes there is much we can learn from our younger sisters and brothers in Christ if we are only willing to listen and appreciate what they bring to the table. She strives to be an advocate not only for children but parents as well and wants to make sure parents are feeling seen, heard, and supported in their partnership with the church. In her spare time she really enjoys getting tattoos, crafting, thrifting, and watching Studio Ghibli movies with her husband. She is a big fan of authentic relationships that allow for messes, big emotions, and the freedom to just be who you are.
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Heidi Christenson
Heidi is involved in a little bit of everything when it comes to the church’s inner workings. From being the first point of contact for visitors to supporting the staff and managing all of the necessary operations that keep us running. Heidi graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and enjoys working to support and uplift God’s people. She is native to the midwest but a transplant to Minnesota. Heidi has been married to Josh since 2002 and they have three daughters. They enjoy traveling, camping and playing games together.