BIO:

John Byrne has been involved in youth ministry for more then 13 years. His ability to engage, challenge, and speak relevantly to his audience has led to speaking opportunities nationwide including camps, seminars, conferences, and training events. He has also written for Group Magazine, Youth Worker Journal, and was a contributing author to Youth Ministry Lemonade.

John knew he wanted to be a youth pastor at the early age of 13. While attending Oak Hills Bible College he met the woman of his dreams and convinced her to marry him. After a two year honeymoon in the great state of Colorado he returned to his home state of Minnesota to finish his Biblical Studies degree from Northwestern Bible College.

John’s passion is living out the great mission (commission) in his life and helping others do the same. He does this through writing and speaking as well as missional living in his own neighborhood and community.

John is currently the Lead Pastor of Water’s Edge Church -- www.wechurch.com, a church plant in Blaine, Minnesota. He works with youth at camps and conferences as much as his schedule allows. He lives in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Christa, daughter Catrina 7, and son Joash 1.

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