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PJ Malin
PJ Malin grew up in Hawaii where he benefited from being involved in youth ministry. His calling began to take shape in college when he took his first ministry job as assistant youth pastor. Before he went to seminary, he had an internship leading another student ministry. In PJ’s second pastoral call, he served as the Pastor of Generational Ministries spanning children through seniors. Currently, he serves as the Lead Pastor of First Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN. He still enjoys leading songs, stories, or studies for the youth and preschool ministries when he has the opportunity. PJ is blessed to have the support of his wife, Julie, and his kids Ayden (15) and Addie (9).