JOHN MARCH

John, an Edina native, graduated from Tufts University with a BS in Computer Engineering and from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a M.Div.  After working as an engineer in Chicago, he felt God’s call into ministry. He taught overseas for a year at the African Bible College in Lilongwe, Malawi and served as the children’s and college pastor at Highrock Church in Arlington, MA before moving back to Minneapolis to start New City Covenant Church in 2009.  He enjoys swimming, golf, reading, playing with his four children, and listening to podcasts.

Contact: john@newcitycov.org

MARY MARCH

Mary, a New Jersey native, grew up in a church plant where her parents were pastors. She graduated from University of Michigan and from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a M. Div. and a Masters in Counseling specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy.  Before New City, she worked as a youth pastor in Staten Island, NY, a children’s and college pastor with John at Highrock Church, and a Family and Youth Counselor at The Bridge for Youth. She is the proud mom of four and in her spare time, she enjoys painting, baking, reading and playing music.

Contact: mary@newcitycov.org

JAMEY CASSELL

Jamey grew up as a missionary kid spending time both in Colorado and Brussels, Belgium. He graduated Vanguard University of Southern California with a B.A. in Religion and Fuller Theological Seminary with a M.A. in Theology. He worked in several churches in California and Minnesota before joining New City Church. In addition to spending quality time with his family, he loves discovering new music, running, and specialty coffee.

CLAIRE KELLNER

Claire lives in Richfield with her husband, TJ, her two boys, Rory (3) and Peyton (9 months) and her crazy dog Chewy. She is a teacher turned stay at home mom and she loves filling her days being a busy mommy. This summer she has been loving spending time up at the family cabin, boating and basking in the sun. And when they are home, they have been firing up the grill almost every night!

Contact: claire@newcitycov.org