About US
Celebrate Minnesota is led by a group of local business, civic and church leaders who are passionate about the vitality of Central Minnesota and serving in a way that brings hope, fosters community and changes lives. The steering committee works alongside the Mike Silva International team to bring this incredible event to life.
what is
celebrate mn?
A community-wide effort to connect, serve and impact the lives of people in our community because of our love for God.
Unite
Encourage church and community leaders to serve together
Mobilize
Come together under a single vision to reach out to our community
Equip
Prepare to serve and care for their friends, family and neighbors
Proclaim
Share messages of hope for all ages
Rollie
Anderson
Co-Chair
Art
Cotant
Co-Chair
Joe
Goering
Vice Chair
Dave
Genberg
Vice Chair
Dawn
Zimmerman
Promotions Chair, Media Contact
Dave
Bentrud
Volunteer and Logistics Chair
Tanja
Goering
Community Engagement Chair
Lee
Hanson
Community Engagement Vice Chair
Paul
Gauerke
Follow Up and Discipleship Chair
Billy
Woolsey
Church Relations Chair
Dan
Gordon
Fellowship Chair
Matt
Hebert
Youth Chair
Hannah
Hutton
Youth Chair Co-Chair
Scott & Julie
Anderson
Prayer Chair
Dr. Gary
Boeke
Community Resources Chair
Carol jean
smith
Community Resources Chair
Rachel
Koubsky
KidsFest Chair
Cynthia
Garcia Magallanes
Hispanic Relations Chair
Meet
Mike Silva International
Mike Silva is an author, speaker, and missionary who has shared the Gospel with millions of people in at least 35 countries all over the world.
Mike Silva is committed to Jesus Christ and is passionate about using his gifts to communicate the Good News to people around the world.
Mike Silva and his team at Mike Silva International have come alongside cities internationally to host festivals to bring people together and spread hope. In addition to his festivals, Mike has been a featured speaker at numerous high-profile conferences, Ivy league and college campuses, and the largest men’s events and music festivals in the nation. Silva says of himself, “If God can use me, He can use anyone!”
He also is a published author and has been a guest on Moody Broadcasting Network, Focus on the Family, TBN, and NeedHim broadcasts.. His most recent book is #1 Man: What Every Dad Desires, What Every Daughter Needs.