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32nd Annual Minnesota Christian Ashram – July 28th – July 31st, 2016

By Peter Anderson

The 2016 Minnesota Christian Ashram will be held on July 28th – July 31st, 2016.  The Ashram is returning to Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota for the second straight year. The facilities are very comfortable for any number of participants; the food is excellent, and the fellowship is superb!
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The Church and Bell Tower stand above the shores of Lake Sagatagan in the center of a 2,400 acre wooded campus

Saint John’s University is located 10 miles west of St. Cloud, and 65 miles northwest of Minneapolis on I-94 at exit 156. The campus is visible from the highway.


Some of the activities at the 2016 Ashram include
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  • Singing
  • Bible Teaching
  • Fellowship
  • Prayer Groups
  • Evangelist Teaching
  • Free Time Activities

Speakers And Leaders For The 2016 Ashram

The speakers for the 2016 Minnesota Christian Ashram have been confirmed, and we’re excited and blessed to have such a wonderful evangelist and bible teacher! We know that we’ll all receive some great inspired teaching this year! The speakers are:

  • jtadkinsEvangelist – J.T. Adkins:  Ministry for J.T. Adkins began in 1999 when he left Louisiana at 18 and joined a dramatic ministry that took him all around the nation and Canada spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Both focused on youth and family restoration, he was able to see multiple generations restored. He has been heavily involved in local church ministry, small group leadership, youth ministry, and traveling evangelism. His true passion is for the love of Jesus to be made famous and he feels that the Christian Ashram is a perfect place for that to happen. Last year, he attended his 35th Christian Ashram. This year he is looking forward to serving in Minnesota.
  • IMG_8405Bible Teacher – Tom Anderson: Tom Anderson grew up in South Minneapolis where he met his wife Beckie. After going to college in Chicago (North Park University), he studied theology and biblical studies at Bethel Seminary and London School of Theology and has taught courses on the Bible at North Central University and Crown College. Tom, Beckie and their three kids, Marcus, Miles and Malia live in Minneapolis where they attend and serve at Iglesia Nueva Salem/New Salem Church, a Spanish and English bi-lingual congregation seeking Christ centered transformation of individuals, families and the community.
  • Director – Judy Madsen: Judy Madsen, Director of the Minnesota Christian Ashram, is a retired elementary teacher from the Minneapolis Public Schools and became director in August, 2005. She and her husband John, their two sons, her parents, her siblings and their families have bee part of the Minnesota Christian Ashram since it began in 1985. Because the Ashram has been such a source of spiritual growth and refreshment for the entire family, Judy is grateful for that rich heritage and wants to share the experience with others.
  • Children’s Ministry – Karen Martin, assisted by Kathy Johnson: Karen has been with us for over 20 years. Her Children’s Ministry is an exciting feature in the Minnesota Christian Ashram. She has had 30 years of experience working with all ages of children in the area of music, drama and creative projects. Karen and her husband, Ben, have three children, Rachel, Elizabeth and David. She will be assisted by Kathy Johnson who has also worked with the children for many years.
  • Young Adult Leader: Evan Mord

Registration Information

To register head on over to our registration page or call Nancy Anderson at (612) 825-7851. You can also mail your registration information to our registrar Nancy. Please be sure to send in all of the same information asked for on the registration page.

Registration fees and room and board fees can be found on the registration page as well.

If you would like to make a donation to the Minnesota Christian Ashram you can make a donation online via PayPal.

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The Christian Ashram

Christian Ashrams began in 1930 in India, under the leadership of E. Stanley Jones. It came to the US in 1940.


The Hindi word “ashram” means “away from hard work.” The central theme of the Christian Ashram is “Jesus Is Lord!” and the central teaching is “The Word" (Jesus)


Minnesota Christian Ashram 2025

Date: October 25th, 2025
Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1901 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Registration: To register for the Ashram call Nancy Anderson at (612) 825-7851. Please leave a voicemail with the following information:

  • Name
  • How many people are attending
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Special dietary needs

You can also email the above information to judithandjohnmadsen@gmail.com.

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
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Minneapolis, MN 55404

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