Hello Grace Kids Families!

My name is Tyler Christiansen and I’m the new pastor at Grace Church. As I’ve begun to settle into my office I have enjoyed hearing the sounds of children singing and playing in the building. It has been a wonderful reminder of the joy and energy that children bring, especially during a time period when many of us have had little interaction with others outside of our home.

Being appointed as the new pastor of Grace is truly a blessing. I am especially excited to meet your children and each of you. Obviously, this is a challenging time to make connections, but please know that just as Grace Kids is a ministry of this church, I hope you think of me as a pastor to your family (or, at least one of your pastors if you already have a church home). I am grateful that you are a part of this wonderful school and I look forward to knowing each of you in the months to come. Thanks for being a part of the Grace Kids family! If there’s anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,
Pastor Tyler

More About Pastor Tyler Christiansen

Called to ministry at seventeen, Tyler seeks to follow God's call through his roles as a husband, dad and pastor.  Tyler and his wife, Eleanor, married in 2002 and they have two children, Greta and Wes.  Last year they grew the family again with the addition of their miniature poodle, Samson.  Originally from Minneapolis, Tyler is a graduate of Luther College and he met Eleanor while they were both students at Garrett Seminary in Chicago.  Eleanor, an Alabama native, attended Birmingham-Southern College before starting her graduate work.  She serves as the Director of Children and Family Ministries at nearby Trinity UMC.  Tyler and Eleanor's ministries have taken them from Chicago, to New Jersey, to Minneapolis and finally, to Birmingham.

Tyler loves the relational aspect of church ministry, believing that lasting transformation is born out of faithful relationships anchored in Christ. Serving as a pastor of a church allows Tyler to exercise his creative side, engage in strategic planning, and focus his attention on leading vibrant worship experiences. During his ministry career he has served four churches before arriving at Grace.

In his free time, Tyler loves to be with Eleanor, Greta and Wes. As a family they love to travel, eat adventurously (or at least try new restaurants) and play games. Tyler also enjoys downhill skiing, golf, cheering on the Golden Gopher football and basketball teams, gardening, rocking out in his car where no one can hear him, and most anything outdoors.

Contact Tyler at tyler@gracebhm.org or by calling the GraceKids office at (205) 639-1388.