Who we are
Our Mission
As seen from County Road 5, the original Oxlip Evangelical Free Church building was the joining of two smaller Swedish Mission churches from the turn of the 20th Century. An addition was put on in 1980, which became the new center for worship and fellowship. The latest addition in 2013, provided handicap access and extra space. Oxlip EFC still consists of a group of hard-working, down-to-earth people who rely on their faith in God for the day-to-day challenges of life.
Oxlip Church is the country church with a congregation size that helps you feel welcome and "at home". Come, join us. We would be happy to share a cup of coffee with you.
The Basics
- Evangelical Free Church of America
The Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of some 1,300 autonomous churches united by a mutual commitment to serve our Lord Jesus Christ with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and obedience to the Word of God. We are committed to cooperate with one another in ministry and fellowship as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission which Christ has entrusted to His Church. The growing ministry of the EFCA currently extends to some 45 countries of the world.
- What does "Evangelical" mean?
The term Evangelical refers to our commitment to the proclamation of the Gospel and to the authority of Scriptures as being inerrant in the original writings and the only safe and sufficient guide to faith and practice.
- What does "Free" mean?
The term Free refers to our form of church government as being congregational. Evangelical Free Churches depend upon the active participation of lay people in decision and direction.
Staff and Leaders
Many faces, One faith
We are a diverse group of believers-bankers, musicians, social workers, teachers, public servants, engineers, business owners, parents - united by our shared faith in a loving Heavenly Father.
Oxlip Staff
Lee Scheumann, Lead Pastor
763-444-5134 / lee@oxlip.org
Taylor University, Upland, IN
Psychology, B.A.
Trinity Seminary, Deerfield, IL
Master of Divinity
Bethel Seminary, Arden Hills, MN
Master of Theology - Church History
Brad Christian, Associate Pastor
Karen Putnam, Office Administrator
763-444-5134 / karen@oxlip.org
St. Cloud State University, St Cloud, MN
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Carlotta Lund, Worship Director
763-444-5134 / carlotta@oxlip.org
University of MN, Minneapolis, MN
Scandinavian Studies/History Bachelor of Arts
Nordiska Bibel Institutet, Saffle, Sweden
Theological Studies
Kari Larson, Children's Ministries Coordinator
763-444-5134 / kari@oxlip.org
Bethel University, Arden Hills, MN
University of MN, Minneapolis, MN
Education, Bachelor of Science
St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
Master of Education
Mary Martin, Faith Community Nurse
763-444-5134 / mary@oxlip.org
Stephanie Beaman, Custodian
763-444-5134