Mike McClure: Pastor
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Born: 1974 Growing up as a pastors kid I was at church almost everyday out of the week. Church was a place that became more like a home to me. I went to school there five days a week and even did the landscaping on Saturdays. It was just before entering high school that something happened to me that had a profound effect on my life. It made church more then just a place or even a home, it was what made it God’s house. It happened when I was given a leather backed bible by my dad. “This should last you a while,” he said. It did, in fact, I still have that bible today. Not only has this bible lasted me all these years, but the Living Word, God’s voice speaking to me, guiding me, encouraging me, and revealing Himself to me is what has really made a lasting effect upon my life. At one time I wanted to be an artist, then I thought about becoming a doctor, and I tried making a career in computers after college. However, God made it clear to me that He wanted me in His service. I’m sure glad I had followed the Lord because His plan has turned out so much better then mine. |
Brad Wood: Administrative Pastor
MinistriesMissions |
Born in: 1963 I grew up in a Christian home and have had a desire to serve the Lord with all my heart as long as I can remember, with that decision becoming truly my own at a Jr. High camp where I knew that Jesus had changed me. I have been here at this church since I was 9 years old, was active in the youth groups and college group, where I met my wife. We were married here at the church and have been serving together in some capacity throughout our marriage. We praise God for His grace and mercy in allowing us to serve Him through this ministry. |
Charles Black: Assistant Pastor
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Born: January 1952 I was Redeemed and Called by CHRIST in August of ’75. My Personal Savior filled a “hopeless, downward-spiraling life” and gave me a new sense of direction and purpose. I am blessed to serve the LORD and HIS People in all that HE Calls me to do; whether it’s to marry, bury, or carry each soul into a closer walk and knowledge of HIS many promises. Having and knowing this great assurance, I daily ask… “not my will; but, Thy Will… be done!” (Matt. 26:39) |
Vinnie Negrette: Assistant Pastor
MinistriesJunior High Focused Ministry |
Born in: 1972 God is so amazing the way He brought life and love into my heart which could not be settled by anything I turned to. I had known religious practices from childhood, but I only felt a distance from God. From growing up in between broken homes, to my own self destructive tendencies; I never knew stability inside. As a young adult I, I skeptically responded to a church invitation, but became more intrigued as I attended and studied the Bible for myself. After accepting Jesus as my Lord, I knew I had to put all my plans in His hands, not only for personal, but for those around me (they were thankful for change as well). In addition to spiritual growth, the Lord has taught me how to be a godly husband and father, which work opportunities honor Him and bless my home. On staff with my assistant pastoral duties, I provide IT Support for the church and school campus, as well as lead morning devotions for our Jr. High students. Sundays are a special blessing, where I get to serve the students by going through a verse by verse Bible study, the sharing of praise and worship, prayers and discussions, and the breaking of bread (be they glazed or sprinkled). My prayer is each student would have the tools they need to turn to God’s promises and walk in the victory He has prepared for them |
