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.

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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

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Rollie

Anderson

Co-Chair

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Art

Cotant

Co-Chair

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Joe

Goering

Vice Chair

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Dave

Genberg

Vice Chair

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Dawn

Zimmerman

Promotions Chair, Media Contact

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Dave

Bentrud

Volunteer and Logistics Chair

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Tanja

Goering

Community Engagement Chair

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Lee

Hanson

Community Engagement Vice Chair

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Paul

Gauerke

Follow Up and Discipleship Chair

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Billy

Woolsey

Church Relations Chair

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Dan

Gordon

Fellowship Chair

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Matt

Hebert

Youth Chair

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Hannah

Hutton

Youth Chair Co-Chair

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Scott & Julie

Anderson

Prayer Chair

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Dr. Gary

Boeke

Community Resources Chair

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Carol jean

smith

Community Resources Chair

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Rachel

Koubsky

KidsFest Chair

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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.