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About Creative Church College

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Our Mission

Matthew 28:19 · Ephesians 4:12

Creative Church College exists to fan into flame a deep and abiding love for Jesus Christ in the hearts of men and women until every pursuit is wholly surrendered to Him, and to equip them to fulfill His command to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations.

Leadership

Shepherds who walk it first

Pastor Jonathan and Joanne Brozozog, Founders and Senior Pastors of Creative Church

Pastor Jonathan and Joanne Brozozog

Founders and Senior Pastors of Creative Church

Jonathan and Joanne Brozozog have led Creative Church in Maple Grove, Minnesota since 2003, building a creative, diverse community where people come alive in their God-given identity in Christ. A pastor, speaker, and author, Jonathan founded The Home Team alongside Joanne, and together they co-authored Raising Parents, equipping families to lead well. Parents of eight, they carry a deep desire to see a generation discipled to know Jesus and to look like the Book of Acts.

Rylie Hougo, Creative Church College Director

Rylie Hougo

Creative Church College Director

Rylie Hougo serves as the Director of Creative Church College at Creative Church in Maple Grove, Minnesota. With over 15 years of ministry experience, she is passionate about raising up disciples who know Jesus deeply, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and are equipped for the work of ministry. Rylie is committed to developing leaders through biblical teaching, practical training, and authentic community, helping people discover their God-given calling and boldly live it out.

Contributing Lecturers

Creative Church College students will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most influential pastors, evangelists, ministry leaders, nonprofit executives, and business leaders representing more than 50 churches, universities, and organizations. Contributing voices include Pastors Jonathan and Joanne Brozozog, Michael and Jessica Koulianos, Ivan Tait, Bethany Frazer, Dean Corne Bekker, and many others.

Formation

You'll grow in…

  • A life hidden with Christ, marked by prayer, holiness, surrender, and deep affection for Jesus.
  • The Scriptures becoming alive in your heart, forming conviction, wisdom, and truth within you.
  • Learning to minister from the presence of God, not merely from information or gifting.
  • Becoming a disciple who can strengthen families, serve the Church, and carry the heart of Jesus to others.
  • Walking in humility, purity, accountability, and spiritual maturity alongside other believers.
  • Being equipped to preach the Gospel, make disciples, pray boldly, and shepherd people well.
  • Building a life that reflects the beauty, power, and compassion of the early Church.

Calling

You're a good fit if…

  • You burn to know Jesus more deeply and desire a real walk with Him, not merely religion.
  • You feel stirred toward ministry, leadership, missions, discipleship, or serving the local church.
  • You are willing to be shaped through prayer, obedience, sacrifice, and community.
  • You desire to become spiritually grounded, biblically rooted, and led by the Holy Spirit.
  • You are teachable, faithful, hungry, and ready to grow in both character and calling.
  • You long to be part of a generation that carries the presence of God with purity and boldness.
  • You believe the Church is still called to look like the Book of Acts.

Graduate Outcomes

Students who graduate will…

  1. Cultivate a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus through prayer, worship, surrender, and daily communion with God

  2. Become firmly rooted in Scripture, learning to rightly understand, apply, and treasure God's Word in every season of life

  3. Be equipped to boldly proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and bear witness to Jesus wherever He sends them

  4. Be transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ, fulfilling God's purpose to conform His people to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29)

  5. Serve in real ministry contexts while participating in local outreach, missions, and the fulfillment of the Great Commission among the nations

Spiritual Focus

Jesus at the Center

Our heart is to keep Jesus at the center by pursuing holiness, spiritual maturity, discipleship, prayer, and the presence of God.

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