Profile: Mike Bartolomeo

Michael Bartolomeo is founder and senior pastor of Church for the Harvest in Alexandria, Minnesota. His experience in ministry as youth pastor, associate pastor and overseas Missions director has enabled him to establish a successful thriving church in Alexandria. Michael is a graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. He has also furthered his education at the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology and there received his B.A., M.A., and ThD in counseling & theology.

Michael is married to Rhonda and they have three children, Zachariah, Destiny and Moriah. Michael’s ministry has enabled him to travel extensively preaching and teaching in various countries such as: Cuba, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Japan, Okinawa, Philippines, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.  

Mike enjoys weightlifting, physical fitness and reading Bible commentaries.

Mike’s passion is to empower men and women to step into their God directed destinies. He has a passion for the lost and deeply believes that prayer is the foundation from which all ministry is birthed.

Profile: Lauren Drexler

Lauren Drexler, dedicated to the worship ministry, has been involved at Church for the Harvest since it's beginning in the fall of 1999. Her musical abilities have allowed her to travel on mission trips to Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Ukraine, Vietnam, Thailand, New Orleans, and several local outreaches. As the worship leader for Church for the Harvest, Lauren's vision is to lead people in drawing closer to God, to experience Him and His life changing power through the elements of praise and worship.

Profile: Angie Goergen

Angie Goergen serves at Church for the Harvest as the Life Group and Women’s Ministry Coordinator.

Committed to Christ for well over a decade, Angie is passionate about living in the presence of God; studying and sharing truths from God's Word; and encouraging others with the hope Christ gives. Angie enjoys being actively involved in various ministries including outreach ministry, youth ministry, mentorship, and leading several women's Bible studies. She and her husband Chad reside in the Alexandria area with their three children.