Michelle Fritze
Michelle Fritze is an engaging story teller who speaks God’s
word from the heart, integrating visual aids, drama, humor, and everyday
encounters into her messages. She prays that her transparency and life stories
will show an alive and active God who is relevant and involved in the lives of
people today.
It is her passion to connect moments in the daily grind with
the truths of scripture- and by doing so, unveil the truth that ministry is
wherever God puts you. For nearly a decade she would say that God put her at the
local ice cream shop waiting tables as a “Sodajerk.” There, Michelle learned to
serve; she ministered, loved, and prayed with the customers who- like the woman
at the well- came thirsty. When the owner accepted her invitation, she began a
weekly non-denominational Bible Study that met in shop’s back room for 8 years.
Trading in her apron for a public school ID
badge, God saw fit to integrate Michelle in the Middle School full time. Now as
the School Interventionist/counselor she leans on God’s wisdom, truth, and
grace when working with 5th-8th grade students struggling in the grind of life.
When not in the office, Michelle can also be found cheering at the
football field, swimming pool, or track meet; teaching women’s Sunday School; decorating
a cake or digging in her garden.
Michelle is regularly invited to speak to women, families,
and youth at Bluewater Covenant Bible Camp, Camp Lebanon, Northern Pines
Methodist Camp, and Cathedral in the Pines at Itasca Park. In her spare time
she unpacks the daily grind as it intersects with Faith and Word of God. She
appeals to all denominations and age groups with her high energy speaking style
and practical applications of God’s word. Michelle believes that we are called
to live out our faith in the daily choices of our lives. When extra time
permits she shares her thoughts on “Loving LIFE in the Grind” her blog that can
be found at: http://sodajerk4jesus.blogspot.com/
Michelle holds a B.A. in Communications from Bethel College. She is the Middle School Interventionist
where she seeks to weave Truth and Grace into the very daily grind of Middle
School lives. She and her husband, Kent,
reside in Park Rapids, MN. They have four children: Brock & his wife, Kelsey,
who live near Washington DC; Kurt & his wife, Emily, who reside in Fargo ND;
and Zach, a senior in High School, who never ceases to amaze us. Zach and Zoe,
their crazy Australian shepherd dog, live with them at home.
