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Community Engagement

Connect. Grow. Serve.

Help serve our community!

Outreach

We are committed to extending a helping hand and sharing our values with those beyond our community.

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Evangelism

Share the powerful life-changing message of Jesus Christ and invite others to experience that same transformation!

The Inspired Group

A training designed for Christians that are inspired to tell people outside the church about “The Church” (Body of Christ).

Prison Ministry

Our Prison Ministry is dedicated to sharing hope, healing, and redemption with those affected by incarceration.

Meet Our Team

Pastor Baltimore and Chelsea Medina

Community Engagement Director and
Administrative Assistant

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Pastor Baltimore has been an integral part of Living Word for 16 years and has served as a minister for over 22 years. He oversees multiple departments in his role, guiding each with a vision for spiritual growth and effective ministry. Pastor Baltimore is dedicated to empowering leaders and strengthening marriages through biblical teaching and practical guidance. He and his queen, Chelsea, are deeply committed to nurturing healthy relationships and raising strong, faith-centered families. Together, they are the proud parents of four children and work tirelessly to help others grow in their faith and leadership, aiming to make a lasting impact in their community and beyond.

Denise McMurray

Outreach Department Head

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Denise McMurray is dedicated to supporting initiatives that help families and communities thrive, a passion rooted in her own upbringing. This commitment drives her work every day. Outside of the office, you can often find her indulging in her love for the creative arts—whether through writing, photography, or crafts—spending time with her family, or exploring her interests as a movie connoisseur. She believes that honesty, harmony, and health are the essential foundations for a happy life, and she strives to inspire these values in everything she does and in everyone she meets.

Pastor Nick Kinn

Evangelism Pastor

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Pastor Nick Kinn is the evangelism pastor at Living Word in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He has been attending there since 1981. He took over the evangelism department in 1986 and became part of their staff in 1988. Nick heads up the Street ministry at the church. He has written a book on evangelism. The Lord has used Nick to teach, train, and take believers to their own cities. He has preached in over 160 churches in the United States and 29 other countries. He has seen numerous miracles of healing in his ministry. Since heading up the evangelism ministry at Living Word, over 1,800,000 people have accepted Christ! Nick, teaches on evangelism world wide, and the impartation of the evangelist is deposited into the body of Christ.

Pastors Folu and Tammara Gisanri

Group Leaders

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As a dynamic duo, we’ve been blessed to serve at Living Word for over two decades. Married since 2003, our journey began in the vibrant world of Evangelism, where we first connected and shared our passion for reaching out to others. Since then, our love for God and people has only grown stronger. Outside of ministry, we find joy in the simple pleasures of life. We love exploring the great outdoors, savoring delicious meals at new restaurants, embarking on exciting adventures, and connecting with diverse individuals.

Currently, Folu serves in the Guest Ministry Support area under The Ministry of Helps, while Tammara leads the transformative Life and Large Group Ministry. Together, we have the privilege of leading Healing School, Alpha, The Spirit of Seeing and Knowing Prayer Group, and The Inspired Outreach Group. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside such an incredible community and to witness the incredible work of God in the lives of others.

Greg Knight

Prison Ministry Leader

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Rev. Greg Knight is an ordained Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, operating in various five-fold ministry roles, including Evangelist, Teacher, and Pastor. Born in England and raised in a traditional denomination, Greg first encountered the full gospel in 1982, leading to his conversion and baptism in the Holy Spirit. Alarmed by how long it had taken him to hear the gospel, he quickly began street evangelism in his hometown. In 1986, inspired by the call in Joel 3:14, he started holding tent crusades across Europe during his vacations, drawing crowds and witnessing healing miracles and deliverances. By 1987, Greg joined the International Gospel Outreach and was ordained, shifting his focus in 1989 to teaching and pastoral ministry. In 1997, he felt directed by God to step back temporarily from ministry, pursue IT consulting, and relocate to America, where he met and married his wife, Pat, in 2000. They joined Living Word Christian Center in Minnesota, where they raised two children who graduated from MCA. Since then, Greg has traveled as an itinerant minister, teaching and training evangelism teams in France and other countries, and sharing a Living Word Financial Course in France. After years in IT consulting in the UK and the USA, Greg joined the Living Word Prison Ministry around 2018, eventually leading the ministry when prisons reopened post-pandemic.

Outreach

Outreach Ministry is our commitment to extending a helping hand and sharing our values with those beyond our community. Through heartfelt initiatives, we aim to connect with individuals in need, offer support, and inspire positive change. Whether it is through community service, support for the underserved, or spreading meaningful messages, our outreach efforts are designed to build bridges, foster connections, and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Evangelism

Imagine this: You have discovered something truly amazing and life-changing, and you’re bursting with excitement to share it with everyone you meet. That is what evangelism is all about! It is the passionate mission of sharing a powerful message, like the incredible news of Jesus Christ and inviting others to experience that same transformation.

The Inspired Group

A training designed in collaboration with the Holy Spirit for Christians that are inspired (excited) to tell a lot of people outside the church about “The Church” (Body of Christ). We believe when we do this, our great God and our Lord Jesus Christ will cause His church to grow to such a degree that it will change the neighborhoods, and it will change political thinking because God will put the Living Word in them!

Prison Minstry

Our Prison Ministry is dedicated to sharing hope, healing, and redemption with those affected by incarceration. We provide spiritual support, counseling, and resources to inmates, their families, and recently released individuals. We seek to demonstrate God’s love, restore lives, and encourage lasting transformation. Our mission is to break the cycle of incarceration by offering faith, compassion, and support to those seeking a second chance.

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