Coffee Shop Alumni: “Serving Joy”
by Jadyn Aldrich Class of 2025 The Sherburne Ave. Coffee Shop at Crown College is perhaps the favorite spot on campus for students, staff, and faculty alike. Those who frequent enough, whether to study or feed caffeine addictions, have likely noticed two new faces behind the counter: the iconic mother and daughter-duo, Candace “Candy” (Schmidt) […]
Eric Marx: Beautiful Pictures
by Jadyn Aldrich Class of 2025 A person’s college years can be pivotal, but for Rev. Eric Marx, they were life changing. Marx is a notable Crown College Alumni from the Class of 1983 who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Theology. Recently retired, Eric shared that he has spent about 25, faithful […]
The Dawsons: Faith’s Forte in Their Lives
by Jadyn Aldrich Class of 2025 Not everybody stops to appreciate the music. This is why those who do stand out with a certain brightness, which is certainly the case for Crown College Alumni Jared and Shanna Dawson, who have an appreciation of both the literal and metaphorical music in their lives. Christians can be […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ryan Heinsch
by Sarah Trask Class of 2025 Background Professor Ryan Heinsch grew up in a ministry family. His father was a pastor in a Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) church. While growing up, he said he felt that some sort of pastoral or urban ministry was in his future. He earned a bachelor’s degree in urban […]
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Franz
by Sarah Trask Class of 2025 Background As the faculty in residence for worship ministry, Professor Kalli Franz works with mentors, and coaches Crown College worship ministry students. She started working in worship ministry at Westwood Community Church in Chanhassen. There she held a variety of positions engaging with students, leading worship, and overseeing the […]
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Greg Loomis
by Sarah Trask Class of 2025 Background For most of his career, Professor Greg Loomis was a local church pastor in the Twin Cities metro area. Over the years he has taught a plethora of classes in Christian ministry and leadership online. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration management at Pennsylvania’s PennWest Clarion. […]
Three Generations of Crown College: The Morin Family
by Joel Willsey Class of 2024 Three Generations of Crown College Crown College has a distinct history of legacy families, which are families with multiple generations who have attended the institution. We had the opportunity to sit down with St. Paul Bible College Alumnus and former Crown College Board of Trustee member Rev. Dean Morin […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Osborne
by Sarah Trask Class of 2025 Background Dr. Patrick Osborne completed his undergraduate degree at Morehead State University in Kentucky where he was a student-athlete. He got his master’s degree there and then went on to Trevecca Nazarene University in Tennessee where he earned his doctorate. Osborne spent 20 years in corporate America at a […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Aslakson
by Sarah Trask Class of 2025 Background Professor Aaron Aslakson got his bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Concordia College, Moorhead in 2005. He then attended Minnesota State University in Mankato where he earned his master’s degree also in exercise science. After this, he pursued his doctorate in health and human performance at Concordia University […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Joy Pieper
by Sarah Trask Class of 2025 Background Since earning her Bachelor of Arts in Nursing degree at St. Olaf College, Dr. Joy Pieper has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and specialties, including surgical, trauma, neurological, perioperative, orthopedic, and psychiatric nursing. Early on in her clinical experience, she developed a desire to impact systemic change within her field. This prompted […]
