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Eagle Brook Church

Lino Lakes, MN
Non-denom Bloomington — separate from Eagle Brook
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Jason Strand
Founded 1988
Denomination Non-Denominational
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials Not published
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Non-denominational (per Church Finder).
WARNING!
Assessment
Eagle Brook Church is the largest church in Minnesota with multiple campuses. Bob Merritt leads. Baptist General Conference heritage (now Converge). Seeker-sensitive but generally conservative. Multi-site.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Record's website points to Eagle Brook Church (a different Twin Cities non-denom, Jason Strand lead, Converge-affiliated). Evergreen is a distinct smaller church. [2026-05-19] Phase 5b auto-merge: absorbed 1 dupe record (eagle-brook-church-lino-lakes-mn). Group key: "eagle brook church @ lino lakes, mn".

These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.

  1. [1] Live source evergreenchurch.com
  2. [2] Live source churchfinder.com/churches/mn/bloomington/evergreen-church…
  3. [3] Live source eaglebrookchurch.com
  4. [4] Live source eaglebrookchurch.com/about/beliefs-values-history/

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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