Mike Kleven

Lead Pastor

Mike and his wife, Cynde, began
serving at First Baptist Church
of Falun on December 1, 2015.

Family & Interests

Mike and Cynde have four adult children and five grandchildren. Mike is passionate about studying the Bible and teaching it in clear, practical ways that address real-life issues. He enjoys time with Cynde, their kids, and especially their grandkids. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, golf, woodworking, reading, and (occasionally) cheering on the Minnesota Vikings.

Radio Ministry

You can listen to a message from Pastor Mike every Sunday mornnings at 9 am on WILLIE Classic Country 105.7 FM.  Mike treasures the opportunity he has to share the word of God to people throughout our community and enjoys meeting people who listen on Sunday mornings.  If you listen on Sunday mornings and have an opportunityt to meet him, please let him know.  

Denominational Leadership

Mike serves with Converge Great Lakes (CGL), FBC Falun’s denomination:

• Chairman, CGL Board of Overseers
• Captain, CGL West L.E.A.D. Team

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – Bethel College, St. Paul, MN
  
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN (focus: New Testament and Pauline theology)
• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) – Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA (focus: leadership and organizational development)

Ministry Experience

• FBC Falun – Lead Pastor (2015–present)
  
• Bridges Church, Mequon, WI – Church Planter & Pastor
  
• Hillpoint Church, River Hills, WI – Lead Pastor
• Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN
  • Adult Ministries Pastor – Adult education, Men’s Ministry, and supervised Women’s Ministry and Prayer Ministry directors
  • Assistant to Senior Pastor Leith Anderson 
    
  • Pastoral Intern