KARI JACOTT

Kari, a Covenant Pastor since 1999, has served in several Covenant churches over the past twenty two years. Her ministry experience includes Youth and Children’s ministry, Congregational/Pastoral Care and Counseling. In the past two years, Kari has been working at Fernbrook Family Center in Owatonna as a Clinical Mental Health Therapist. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Bethel, a Certificate in Addictions Studies from Bethel, and has attended North Park Theological Seminary. She was recently ordained in the Covenant denomination.

Kari is married to her husband Dan, and they have four children together: William, Jacob, Margret, and Andrew. Kari enjoys long distance running, hiking, exploring parks and being outdoors. She is an avid reader, and loves to learn about history. Kari and her husband love to golf and garden together.

Contact: kari@newcitycov.org

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

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.