Quick Facts
Founded
1948 (Merritt era began ~1991)
Denomination
Non-denominational (Baptist General Conference roots)
Service Times
Multiple weekend services across 9 campuses
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Bob Merritt: Led for 30+ years; built to ~20,000 attendance; author; retired 2022
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Christ is preached as Savior.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verify — BGC roots suggest inerrancy but seeker-sensitive model softens application.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No dedicated men's discipleship emphasis found.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify — seeker-sensitive presentation style.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify — BGC/Converge allows egalitarian. New leadership team's stance unknown.
Verify — leadership transition underway; BGC/Converge roots are moderate on gender
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Major leadership transition post-Merritt retirement. Homepage lacks leadership detail.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Topical/practical. Seeker-sensitive model. Not expository.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Multi-campus Twin Cities footprint; Next Gen programs.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Minnesota progressive context; large seeker megachurches often accommodate.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
BGC/Converge roots; independent multisite governance.
Caution
Assessment
Eagle Brook Church is a ~20,000 attendance multisite in Minnesota undergoing a major leadership transition after founding pastor Bob Merritt's 2022 retirement. The church's trajectory under new leadership is unknown. Seeker-sensitive model, no men's discipleship emphasis, and progressive Minnesota cultural context are concerns. YELLOW — wait and see how new leadership defines the church's direction.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
2401 E Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
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