This book documents the origins and tracks the emergence of a transformation in Elk River. This community of 20,000 began experiencing the power of God several years ago as pastors and community leaders came together to pray and pastor the entire city instead of just their congregations. The momentum has continued to impact the marketplace and the entire city. This is the story of the Body of Christ working together to create a culture of transformation.

Table Of Contents

Foreword By Ed Silvoso

Chapter 1: Preface by Rick Heeren

Chapter 2: Conceived in the Marketplace by K.C. Foster

Chapter 3: Birthed by Pastors by Pastor Paul Salfrank

Chapter 4: Married to the Land by Pastor Paul Salfrank

Chapter 5: The importance of Intercession by Ken and Carrie Beaudry

Chapter 6: Scriptural Foundations by Pastor Greg Pagh

Chapter 7: The Power of Unified Prayer by Pastor Greg Pagh

Chapter 8: A Charismatic Perspective by Pastor Bob Pullar

Chapter 9: A New Pastor's Perspective by Pastor Percy Kallevig

Chapter 10: Reclaiming Our Schools by Chuck Ripka

Chapter 11: Mobilizing the Youth by Pastor Tom Ness

Chapter 12: A Mayor's Perspective by mayor Stephanie Klinzing

Chapter 13: A Week That Changed the City by Rick Heeren

Chapter 14: The Sherburne County Jail by Rev. Jay Bunker

Chapter 15: Expanding Marketplace Participation by Ken Beaudry

Chapter 16: Riverview Community Bank by Chuck Ripka

Chapter 17: Love Elk River by Mayor Stephanie Klinzing

Chapter 18: Worship Elk River by Pam Kringlund & Debbie DeLong

Chapter 19: A City Detonating Prayer Evangelism by Rick Heeren

Chapter 20: A City Interceding for Other Cities by Rick Heeren

Chapter 21: A City Interceding for Those in Authority by Chuck Ripka

Chapter 22: A City Interceding for the State bye Chuck Ripka

Chapter 23: Where Do We Go From Here? By Rick Heeren

Chapter 24: Epilogue by Dave Thompson

Endorsement

Rick Heeren's The Elk River Story is an exciting, revealing, faith-building account of how church and workplace leaders together can tap into God's power for social transformation.

C. Peter WagnerChancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute