The District Superintendent of Southern Prairie District of the United Methodist Church, Minnesota Annual Conference, has announces that it is the intention of Bishop Bruce Ough to appoint Pastor Randy Cirksena as Pastor of the Ellendale United Methodist Church. Acting on behalf of the congregation, The Staff/Parish Relations Committee has confirmed the Bishop’s intention.
Pastor Randy is a United Methodist Christian saved by the Grace of God through Jesus Christ, led by the Holy Spirit. He was raised in the River Hills United Methodist in Burnsville, MN. He was baptized and confirmed and expressed his calling to ministry. He has long felt called to share the good news of Jesus Christ.Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Religion and American Studies, St. Olaf College
• Master of Divinity, Duke Divinity School
• Master of Theology in Wesley Studies, Duke Divinity School
Appointment History
• Norwood Circuit UMC of the Western North Carolina Conference
• Fuguay-Varina UMC of The North Carolina Conference, Associate Pastor
• Rowland Parish UMC of The North Carolina Conference
Pastor Randy and family reside in the area.
The congregation is enthused and blessed to have Pastor Randy with his many ministry experiences joining them.