Thulin Family
Samuel & Whitney Thulin

Samuel has a deep love for reading and writing and is an excellent preacher. Samuel loves traveling, adventure, extreme sports and experiencing life. Only a few semesters away from finishing his Pastoral Degree at North Central University, Samuel keeps active in his home church, Cross of Glory, Hopkins, MN, where he is currently serving as the Contemporary Music Director. Prior to accepting this position, Samuel was the acoustic guitar player at Celebration Church in Lakeville, MN for 6 years and was involved in their Young Adult Church called CANVAS. First and foremost a preacher, music has a big place in Sam's life. He released his first solo album, Jonah's Cry, in 2002, featuring all original songs, and he plans to record again in the future with his wife Whitney and the rest of the Thulin family. 

Whitney comes from a musical family and has enjoyed being involved in touring with her in-laws and singing on several recordings. Whitney just graduated with a journalism degree from North Central University and is currently working full-time as Production Editor. Whitney is also involved in the music ministry at Cross of Glory with her husband.

Samuel & Whitney met at North Central University in 2003 and were married in Kenosha, WISCONSIN in July of 2005. Before Sam came to North Central, he traveled with his family full-time, and in the summer of 2004 they got to be on the road together as they joined the family on a tour to Alaska. They plan to pursue full-time ministry and are currently residing in Richfield, MINNESOTA, where they just welcomed their newest addition to their family, Elias.

Elias Thulin

Elias is the newest addition to the Thulin Family. He was born in St Paul, MINNESOTA and is a very laid back guy. He loves hanging out with mom and dad, and can't wait to get to travel overseas and meet the rest of his family.


David & Racheal Thulin

David has always been full of interests and ideas. Growing up in Sweden, David dreamed of becoming a pilot. At age 20, he enrolled in Flight Safety Academy in Vero Beach, FLORIDA and completed a Professional Pilot Program. Thereafter he got hired by a small regional airline based out of Anchorage, ALASKA. Together with his wife Racheal, David moved to Anchorage and lived there for nearly two years, flying routes into rural Alaska.

David wants to use all his talents to further the kingdom of God and has a passion for reaching the postmodern youth of today. Besides spending time with his family, David enjoys several hobbies that he is quite involved in. He dreams of one day scoring music for major motion-pictures and spends much of his time writing fictional stories, as well as thematic books for the church today.

To listen to some of David's compositions, check out his music at
www.myspace.com/dmtproductionsusa or www.shoutlife.com/davidthulin

Racheal has an incredible zest for life and supports David in everything. Native of Florida, Alaska was a huge change but she didn’t complain. She is an excellent home maker, and hopes to one day have a horse farm.

David & Racheal got married in Vero Beach, FLORIDA on June 12th, 2004. They are currently living in Sweden, where David works as Producer at a Christian TV Station.

 

Christian Thulin

Christian is oldest nephew and grandkid of the Thulin Family. Born in Anchorage, ALASKA he is used to flying, but also enjoys the beaches of Florida, where he's also lived. He understands both Swedish and English and has a huge love for anything with an engine. The Swedish word for 'car' (bil) was one of the first words he learned. Whenever he's around he lights up the room and fills it with life. His contagious laugh and cute smile remind his family of the simple things in life. He recently moved to Sweden with his family and will be starting kindergarten this fall.


 

Anton Thulin

Anton is the only nephew and grandkid of the Thulin Family born in Sweden. He is always happy and has the attention of everyone around him right now. He loves watching his older brother play and is very determined to start crawling and walking. He is very laid back and enjoys being outside a lot. He's always exploring and absolutely loves his "farmor."

Jonathan & Anna Thulin

Jonathan is a fun and loving character, who's always go-go-go! He is extremely talanted musically and is always writing music and creating something. CLICK HERE to read more about Jonathan.

Anna is a beautiful Swedish blonde, who always wanted to move to the US. She is an educated chef and loves children. She comes from a big family and can't wait to start her own. She's into fashion and loves shopping.

Jonathan & Anna met at a TV recording in Sweden in Jan of 2008 and got married the following year in March.