Sunday Services

There are many elements that make up our corporate worship time, and the Bible is the heart and foundation of it all. Services are 60-75 minutes in length. Our pastors typically preach through whole books of the Bible, section by section, with the aim of examining the original meaning of the text and offering application to our lives today. The themes flowing from that text help direct our songs, prayers, and Scripture readings. Singing Biblical truths together as a church family is an essential part of our worship. By using a mix of old and new music, we aim to make sure that each song is full of Biblical truth, orients us toward God, and lifts high the name of Jesus Christ.

Bible classes for all ages are offered after our morning service, from 11:00-11:45 am.​

Wednesday Evenings

Join us from 7:00-8:00 PM each Wednesday evening during the school year. We take great care to offer intentional ministries for all ages that will aid in spiritual growth. Children up through 6th grade take part in an exciting, Scripture-based program called Kid’s Connection; teens, young adults, and adults meet in various groups for Bible study; and the babies are well-cared for in our nursery.

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Due to ongoing COVID adjustments please reference our calendar for adjusted dates and times.

Childcare & Children's Ministries

Come right in with your little ones and know that we desire the children to participate in corporate worship at an early age. We also have a clean, well-staffed nursery available. The nursery is open for babies ages 0-1 before the service begins.  All other children join their parents for the first part of our service, and just before the sermon begins, they are dismissed to Children’s Church with their leaders*. There, they will watch a portion of the sermon on a live-stream feed, and then have a discussion about what they’ve heard.  This fosters cohesiveness in the family unit by hearing the same message and trains the children to listen with care and intention.

There are separate classes for children ages 2-3 and for children ages 4-5.

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*These children must be accompanied by an adult to their classroom and be signed in at the door. Please pick up your child from class after the service.

Samuel Choi

Lead Pastor

Sam Choi came to PLBC as our lead Pastor in the summer of 2014. He was born in Seoul, South Korea and was raised in the Vancouver area, Canada. He attended Northland International University where he received his B.A. in Bible in 2001 and his M.A.B.S. in 2003. He is currently continuing his graduate studies through Faith Baptist Theological Seminary. Sam met his wife, Sarah, at Northland and they were married in 1999. They have five children.

Sam’s philosophy of life and ministry flows from Galatians 6:14 and 2 Timothy 2:1, which say respectively, "But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" (Galatians 6:14) and, "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 2:1). One book that Sam recommends is Holiness by Grace by Bryan Chapell.

Stephen Choi

Associate Pastor

Stephen Choi joined the PLBC team in 2014 as assistant pastor. He oversees the administration and youth ministries. Stephen graduated from Northland International University with his B.A. in History Education and is currently studying for his Biblical Studies degree at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary. Stephen and his wife, Shannon, were married in 2010 and have four children. One book Stephen recommends is Married for God by Christopher Ash.

Tim Hill

Associate Pastor

Tim Hill joined our team in 2018 as a pastoral assistant. He graduated from Northland International University in 2002 and went on to receive an MDiv from Virginia Beach Theological Seminary, where he met his wife Kristen. In 2020, PLBC called Tim as an associate pastor. Tim oversees the children’s ministries, communications, and is active in teaching at PLCA. He enjoys spending time drinking a good cup of coffee. One book that Tim recommends is Knowing God by J.I.Packer.

Andrew Rogers

Associate Pastor

Andy Rogers was born and raised in the Willmar, Minnesota area. He joined our staff in June 2017 as assistant pastor and oversees administration at Prior Lake Christian Academy. He and his wife, Abby, were married in 2007.  Andy graduated from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College with his B.A. in Youth Ministries. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing sports. One of Andy’s favorite books is The Hole in Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung.

Josiah Choie

Staff

Josiah Choi joined the PLBC staff in 2021 as music director and pastoral assistant. He graduated from Faith Baptist Bible College in 2020 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies and Greek and is currently working on completing his M.Div. from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary. Along with music, Josiah enjoys trying new foods, spending time with family, and reading. One book that Josiah recommends is The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis.

Brandon Fritz

Staff

Brandon Fritz joined the team in 2021. Born and raised in Iowa, he graduated with a Science Education degree from the University of Iowa in 2000. He earned a Masters Degree in education from O.N.U. (Illinois) in 2005 along with a Master of Science in Science Education from Montana State University in 2011. Brandon also earned a Master of Arts in Religion from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021. He serves as the assistant to the pastors and as a teacher at PLCA. He married his wife, Natalie, in 2000 and they have eight children together. He loves the outdoors, exercise, and “doing life” with his family and friends. One of his favorite books includes “The Saving Work of Jesus Christ,” by Major Ian Thomas.

The Word of God

We believe that the 66 books of the Bible are the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and that it has final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

The Trinity

We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons; that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence, and redemption.

God the Father

We believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal spirit, perfect in the divine attributes.

The Lord Jesus Christ

We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit

We believe in the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.

Creation

We believe that the early chapters of Genesis are literal and accurate history, teaching that God created the world from nothing and rules all things at all times in all places.

Man

We believe that all people are created by God in His image, for His pleasure and His glory. Therefore, they possess intrinsic dignity and worth.

Salvation

We believe that man is utterly helpless in his sinful state and that salvation is through Jesus alone. We believe that Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected to bear the condemnation of all people and that nothing prevents anyone's salvation except his rejection of Jesus Christ as his sin-bearer. Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Ordinances

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the church: baptism and the Lord's Supper.

The Church

We believe in the universal church, a living, spiritual body composed of all regenerated believers, having Christ as the head.

The Last Things

We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His Kingdom.