by Becky Armstrong | Feb 21, 2021 | Announcements, Pastoral assignments
Reverend Ben Alexander has been elected to serve as the pastor at Springfield First. He & Michelle began their ministry in Springfield January 24, 2021. Ben has been on staff at Decatur First these past four years. The first three years he served as...
by Becky Armstrong | Nov 19, 2020 | Announcements, Pastoral assignments
Pastor Niki and Tim have accepted the assignment to restart the church at Oakwood. The church has been closed for 2 years while the daycare has continued to operate effectively, giving a glimpse of hope to the families of Oakwood. Niki began ministering the end of...
by Becky Armstrong | Nov 19, 2020 | Announcements, Pastoral assignments
After spending the last 5 years pastoring at West Valley Church of the Nazarene in Wasilla, Alaska, Rev. Michael and Mindy Flowers have returned to Illinois. We are excited to welcome them and their 3 girls, Jane, Rebecca, and Hannah home. Michael was installed as the...
by Becky Armstrong | Jul 21, 2020 | Announcements, Pastoral assignments
Rev. Rita Briggs has been around the Illinois District for a few years pastoring across the district. She is currently pastoring the congregation in Monticello and now adds to her charge the congregation at Decatur Oak Grove. The circuit begins Sunday, July 26, 2020....
by Becky Armstrong | Jul 21, 2020 | Announcements, Pastoral assignments
Rev. Ryan Crawley graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry in May 2019. In the fall he began the Master’s program, pursuing a master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry. Ryan is from Clinton, IL and has grown...
by Becky Armstrong | Jul 21, 2020 | Announcements, Pastoral assignments
Three of our churches have new pastors in the last few weeks. Rev. Niki and Tim Corey have accepted the challenge to restart the church in Oakwood. This church has been without a pastor for a few years. The Little Lamb’s Day Care was established many years ago...
