Radically Hospitable

The Rev. Zach Croonquist
Written By The Rev. Zach Croonquist

When Church of the Redeemer began in 2008, the desire was to become a people rooted in the gospel and the ways of Christ, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This is why we look to the description of the early church as seen in Acts 2:42-47 as the core of our vision. During this series we will examine and renew our core values as we seek to live out our call to be a worshipping, missional community of faith.

This week, Rev. Zach Croonquist speaks about what it means to be a people that is radically hospitable.

Scripture Reading: Romans 12:13-20

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The Rev. Zach Croonquist

Zach began his role as curate in June 2023. The main goal of a curacy is to work closely with and be mentored by our church’s deacons and priests to gain experience and training under seasoned clergy. Since his curacy started, Zach was ordained to the diaconate in November 2023 and then into the priesthood in October 2024.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Zach attended Gustavus Adolphus College, a small liberal arts college with a Swedish Lutheran heritage in St. Peter, MN. In June 2019, he graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Religion. After a gap year serving as a missionary volunteer in Belgrade, Serbia, Zach felt the Lord was clearly calling him to further theological education and a vocation in ordained ministry. In May 2023, he graduated from Duke Divinity School with an M.Div. and certificates in Anglican Studies and Worship.

In his free time, Zach enjoys drinking coffee (bonus points if it’s at a cool local coffee shop), craft beer (especially at breweries), hiking, bingeing Netflix shows, most any activity on or around water, and spending time with friends and family.

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