Our History

1.  LCC has a rich history based on truths birthed in the revival movements of the late nineteenth century, grounded in a return to studying God’s Word, and applying it to all areas of living and relationships.  Read about the history of the Evangelical Free Church of America.

2.  1988-89: After a year of planning and Bible studies, about 40 people were meeting in the Sahlberg’s living room on a weekly basis.  These families organized the first public service for a new Alexandria Evangelical Free church in June 1989. About 80 people attended the first service at the Alexandria Technical College. The “Great Commission” found in Matthew 28:19-20; “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” was the guiding scripture for the ministry direction of the new church. In October 1989, Brad Mitchell became the first pastor of our congregation of about 100 people. Brad served as the pastor of Lake Community Church for nine years. The church grew to several hundred attendees during this time.

3.  1990-99: In the Mid ‘90s Lake Community Church purchased 12 acres of land on County Road 44.  Meeting in schools, hotels, and community centers became the norm, and in the summer of 1998, the property was paid in full.  The new building was completed in 1999. Over the years God has brought many Godly and gifted people to lead and serve within LCC. 

4.  2000-2009: Pastor Tracy Weaver served with us nine years - from 2000-2009. He resigned to begin Risen Life Ministries. Ron Berget, the new interim pastor, is now serving us with our current leadership. LCC has been used of God to help plant three new churches in Minnesota: Glenwood, Sauk Centre, and Albany. We minister to two sister churches: Izmir, Turkey with Fikret and Darlene Bocek, and Ensenada, Mexico with Pastor Roberto Nino and family.  We also work with churches in community to reach the unsaved through service and evangelism.  Our families invest time and energy to help followers of Jesus mature through small group ministries called “Home Churches", within youth and children’s ministry, and in men’s and women’s groups. Our mission statement is to “Reach people for Christ, and build people in Christ”.