Pastor Joe Gwin, Jr., Founding Pastor of Real Life Christian Assemblies in Blaine, Minnesota.
Pastor Joe Gwin, Jr. and his wife, Elect-Lady Stephanie Gwin are both educators in Minnesota. He has pastored in Rochester, MN, and served in several Christian leadership roles in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metropolitan area for many years. He and his wife have four wonderful children.​
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Pastor Joe Gwin was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from C. F. Vigor High School, where he played football and ran track. He was awarded a track and field scholarship to Mississippi Valley State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. Immediately after receiving his bachelor's degree, Pastor Gwin returned to start his mathematics education coursework. He completed his Mathematics of Education certification in Minnesota. Pastor Gwin also played semi-pro and in the Indoor Football League (Arena Football).
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Pastor Gwin has worked as a Mathematics Instructor in public education for 29 years. He has earned a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Saint Thomas. Pastor Gwin also earned his Education Specialist Degree, Principal Licensure and Administration in 2021 from Concordia Univesity, St. Paul. In 2017 he was a candidate for “Minnesota Teacher of the Year.”
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Pastor Gwin became a member of the Body of Christ on December 25, 2005. He ended his football pursuits as he dedicated his life to Christ. He has served faithfully as an Usher, Minister, and Adjutant.
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Pastor Gwin was appointed to the office of elder and served as a Discipleship Institute Instructor, Servanthood Instructor and provided premarital counseling. He planted and pastored a church in Rochester, MN for three years. He recently founded Real Life Christian Assemblies and serves as Pastor.
Elect-Lady Stephanie Gwin, Co-Founder of Real Life Christian Assemblies in Blaine Minnesota.
Elect-Lady Stephanie Gwin was born and raised in Mississippi. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in English Education from Mississippi Valley State University in 1995. She earned her certification for teaching grades five through 12 from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
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Elect-Lady Gwin has served in Church Membership in Minnesota service since 2000. She initially served as Director of Christian Education and did so for 18 years. She developed and organized Christian Education classes for: parents, children and youths (from infant to grade 12).
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Elect-Lady Gwin earned her Master in Education, Leadership and Principal Licensure from Jones International University, Colorado. She has been a 6 through 12 Educator for 28 years and has served in various leadership roles. In 2020, she was a candidate for “Minnesota Teacher of the Year.”
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Currently, she is matriculating Graduate School at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN to complete her Education Specialist Degree and Principal Licensure and Administration.
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We appreciate the privilege to minister together and inspire change in lives for the better, forever. We are excited about souls being saved and names being written in the Book of Life.
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