Church for the Harvest | Alexandria, Minnesota

Meet our leaders

mike & Rhonda bartolomeo

FOUNDERS AND SENIOR PASTORS

Mike Bartolomeo is the founding and senior pastor of Church for the Harvest. Since its founding, Church for the Harvest has been actively pursuing the vision of equipping Christians to do the work of the ministry!

Harvest actively reaches out to the Alexandria community as well as supports and leads missions both stateside and abroad. Mike speaks at conferences locally and internationally.

Family

Mike and Rhonda have three grown children and live in Alexandria, Minnesota where Church for the Harvest began.

Interests

Together, Mike and Rhonda enjoy traveling, fitness, hiking, and time with family.

Education

Mike and Rhonda both received their AA Degrees from Christ for the Nations Bible School in Dallas, Texas. Mike completed his Masters of Biblical Studies and his Doctorate of Ministry from the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology.

JULIE COTTINGTON

TREASURER

Julie has a background in accounting and has worked in the field for more than thirty years with a variety of organizations: from very large corporations to smaller locally owned businesses and nonprofit entities.

Family

Julie is married to Jack and they have two sons: Cris and AJ.

Interests

Julie loves to continue to learn and enjoys participating in the different growth opportunities that Harvest offers to enrich her relationship with the Lord. Julie also enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as traveling when opportunities arise.

Education

B.A., in Accounting from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

M.B.A. from St. Thomas University, Saint Paul, MN

J.D. from Hamline University School of Law, Saint Paul, MN

ANGIE ELLIS

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Angie is our Office Administrator. She is passionate for helping wherever needed and keeping things flowing. She is observant, detailed, and carefully articulates communications. She enjoys learning new things, getting to know members, and encouraging others in seeking God. She loves serving in the church that has made such a huge impact in her own life!

Family

Angie is married to RJ and they have a son named Miles.

Interests

Angie loves to encourage others in their faith journey and health/fitness. She has a passion for cycling and enjoys exploring new places by bike, as well as teaching others how to enjoy riding. She loves being outside, enjoying the Minnesota seasons, and traveling adventures. In her spare time she enjoys journaling and writing messages/devotions.

Education

B.A., in Natural Science with emphasis in exercise science from the College of St. Benedict

Katy zitzmann

Children's ministry

Katy leads our Children's Ministry (birth to sixth grade). She is passionate about serving children and families. She sees children as an active part of the church today and loves encouraging as well as equipping them in their gifts!

Family

Katy is married to Ryan and they have four kids at home (Asher, Melea, Canon, and Arrow)!

Interests

Katy loves to be outside and being creative! You'll find her running, hiking, walking, writing, and reading. She also loves to travel and explore new places.

Education

B.A., Political Science with minors in Biblical Studies and History from Bethel University

M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University

Kaityln Goergen

worship director

Kaitlyn Goergen is our worship director. She loves Jesus and His church. She is passionate about helping others discover and use their God-given gifts in their daily lives. She is intent on creating space for the Holy Spirit to move and change lives while inviting the church to enter boldly into His presence every time!

Interests

Kaitlyn loves to spend time playing the piano or guitar and learning new songs that have been in her mind! When she can, she also enjoys being outside, exploring, and learning new things!

Education

A.A. in Business from Alexandria Technical and Community College

KRIS WAGNER

women's ministry