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Meet the team.

BEN FARLEIGH

Lead Minister

Joined the team: August 2022

Hometown: Cisne, IL

Alma Mater: 

Kentucky Wesleyan College, Lincoln Christian Seminary

Favorite Things:

My wife and kids, Illinois Fighting Illini sports, deer hunting, and black coffee.

PENNY ARNOLD

Childrens Minister

Joined the team:

Hometown: Louisville, IL

Alma Mater:

Lincoln Christian College, Greenville College, Eastern Illinois University

Favorite Things:

Teaching kids to act and sing, working at my Christmas tree farm, cooking, and my nieces and nephews.

ALEX FOLTZ

Connections Minister

Joined the team:

Hometown: Centralia, IL

Alma Mater: 

 St. Louis Christian College, Lincoln Christian Seminary

Favorite Things: 

Spending time with my wife and 4 kids, watching my favorite sports teams, playing any kind of game, and great coffee.

JONATHAN GOODMAN

Worship Minister

Joined the team:

Hometown:

Alma Mater:

Favorite Things:

LOREN HOLLOWAY

Student Minister

Joined the team: June 2024

Hometown: Evansville, IL

Alma Mater: Lincoln Christian College + Seminary

Favorite Things: Spending time with my wife and 3 kids, getting to lead our students, watching my kids play sports, coaching, rubik’s cubes, gummies, and Apple products.

RON PAYNE

Pastoral Minister

Joined the team:

Hometown: Clay City, IL

Alma Mater: Lincoln Christian College

Favorite Things: 

Family, preaching, Joy Bunch newsletter, antiquing, and gardening

COURTNEY DAVIS

Administrative Assistant

Joined the team:

Hometown: Louisville, IL

Favorite Things: 

Leading worship with my husband, Tim, playing board and card games, and playing with my new puppy, Oscar.

KRIS GOODMAN

Facilities Manager

Joined the team:

Hometown: Louisville, IL

Favorite Things: 

Time with family, resale shops, fitness boot camp, Flora Dairy Queen vanilla Diet Cokes with a big straw!

CAITLYN MOSELEY

Operations Manager

Joined the team:

Hometown: Louisville, IL

Favorite Things: 

Spending time with family, reading, and trying different coffee shops.

Our Eldership

DARREN BARBEE

DANNY DREWES

JORDAN ROBEY

JEFF WALKER

FAQ

What should I expect?

We’re so glad you chose to join us!  Our smiling volunteers are here to answer any questions you may have.  

Here are some other things you can expect: Engaging, contemporary worship aimed at glorifying God and inspiring people. Bible-based teaching that is relevant, practical, and points to Jesus
Ministers and staff who are real people Teens, kids, toddlers, and babies learn in safe, comfortable, and fun environments.

A relaxed, “come as you are” family environment.

When are services?

We currently offer two-weekend worship experiences on Sundays at 8:30 & 10:15 AM.  

We offer children’s ministry during both the 1st and 2nd services. (birth – 5th grade).

What if I have questions?

Once inside the church building, we have a Welcome Team ready to greet you and help you with anything you need. Have a question? Need directions? Just let them know! They are available at the Welcome Center just inside the front door.

Where do my kids go?

We have children’s ministries for kids from birth through 5th grade. In the Family Life Center, there is a children’s check-in counter staffed with volunteers who can help you get your kids checked into class. 

Where do my older kids go?

All students 6th grade and above attend the main Worship Services.

How do I get more connected?

Fill out a Communication Card or see our Next Steps Minister!

Mantras

What we believe

THE BIBLE

We believe that the Bible comes from God and is without error (John 10:35). Therefore, it is the authority for everything we do in the church (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Bible is the truth (John 17:17).

THE BEGINNING OF MAN AND THE WORLD

We believe that, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) This world and man are not here by accident. Rather, God spoke and it came to be (Genesis Chapters 1 and 2).

JESUS CHRIST

We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). We believe that He is the Savior of the world (John 4:42). We believe in His virgin birth (Matthew 1:22-23). We believe in His bodily resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:1-10) and we believe that He is coming back to take His people to heaven (John 14:1-4).

HOLY SPIRIT

God gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him, repent of their sins, and are immersed (baptized) into Jesus (Acts 2:38, 5:32). Through the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to live godly lives and guidance in following God’s will (Romans 8:1-4, 26).

COMMUNION

Communion, otherwise known as The Lord’s Supper, is  a time to remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. During this memorial remembrance the bread symbolizes the body of Christ and the juice symbolizes the blood of Christ. When believers take the elements in an act of worship, gathering in His name, Christ’s presence is among them and felt (Matthew 18). We celebrate the Lord’s Supper every Sunday as did the early church. (Acts 20:7)

HEAVEN

We believe that heaven is a real place of eternal reward for those Christians who have been faithful servants of Christ to the end (Matthew 25:21). It is God’s dwelling place of rest, worship, and reward (Revelation 21:22-27, 22:1-5).

HELL

We believe that hell is a real place of eternal punishment for those who do not know or believe in God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10; Matthew 25:30, 41,46 and Matthew 10:28).

BAPTISM

Through baptism, (immersion in water), we identify with Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection and publicly declare our intention to follow Him. Jesus followers in the New Testament and throughout all generations have participated in this beautiful celebration of the life-changing relationship we can have with Jesus. (Matthew 28:18-20). If you would like to take this important next step, we would love to walk with you and schedule your baptism. Please let our Next Steps Minister, Alex Foltz know, or call the church office at 618-665-3280.