Gene & Kristie Thomsen
Lead Pastor and Kidz Zone Lead
Gene began as Pastor of Rice Community Church eight years ago, before having and carrying out a vision to transform the church and it's mission five years later. Rice Community Church became Bridge Church with a mission to lead "One More" to experience new life in Christ!
Gene and Kristie have been married for 32 years, raised three children together and now have a son in law as well as a beautiful granddaughter. Kristie is employed at the St. Cloud VA. Gene is also the Chaplin of the Rice American Legion, and works with Benton Country Sheriffs office.
Gene and Kristie have been married for 32 years, raised three children together and now have a son in law as well as a beautiful granddaughter. Kristie is employed at the St. Cloud VA. Gene is also the Chaplin of the Rice American Legion, and works with Benton Country Sheriffs office.
Shawn & Sarah Jennings
Worship Leader & Kidz Zone Lead
Shawn is the worship leader at Bridge Church, and his wife, Sarah, is a coordinator of Kidz Zone. Shawn and Sarah have held these positions for five years. They have been married for 25 years, and are raising four children together. Both Shawn and Sarah work for the St. Cloud School District. Sarah also coordinates Operation Christmas Child for our church.