Bruce Anderson was born and grew up in Litchfield, Minnesota. He received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Minnesota in 1968, and a Theology Degree from Ambassador College, Big Sandy in 1971. He has worked in the ministry since Ambassador graduation,  serving churches in Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. He and his wife Phyllis currently reside in Litchfield where he works for his family business, Anderson Chemical Company. They enjoy traveling, theatering, and “grandchildering”.