Looking Unto Jesus

Pastor Shawn Laughlin

At the age of twenty, Shawn placed his complete trust in the finished work of Christ alone, who paid the penalty of his sins in full on the cross of Calvary, thereby receiving everlasting life. Sometime later, he began attending what was to become Duluth Bible Church, where he was taught the Scriptures in a grace oriented, Christ centered fashion.

Shawn holds his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota at Duluth, a master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, and a master’s degree in Biblical studies from the Grace Institute of Biblical Studies. 

Shawn was sent out from Duluth Bible Church to plant the Itasca Bible Church located in Grand Rapids, MN., where he has been pastoring for over twenty-three years.  Additionally, Shawn has spoken at various conferences and has ministered in several countries. For over a decade, he has travelled to Myanmar to train pastors and other teachers.  Shawn is married to his wife Jill, and they have four married adult children and 4 grandchildren.