Ministry Leaders
Joe Sander
Senior Pastor
About Pastor Joe
Joe, a central Illinois native, discovered his ministry passion while serving in a soup kitchen as a teenager before attending Lincoln Christian University and Seminary, earning a B.A. in Ministry and a Master of Divinity. He studied Advanced Biblical preaching at Talbot Theological Seminary and is now pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Ministry Leadership at Liberty University. An avid outdoorsman, Joe enjoys fishing, hunting, and camping, balanced with interests like football, reading, and movies. Family is paramount; he treasures moments with his wife and three children. Guided by his unwavering faith, Joe is committed to sharing Christ's transformative love and grace, inspiring others on their journey with Christ
Jacob Johanson
Associate Pastor
of Adults & Discipleship
About Pastor Jacob
Jacob grew up in Danvers, IL. After serving for five years in the United States Marine Corps, he felt God calling him into full-time ministry. Since then, he has received a B.A. in Bible and Theology with a minor in Intercultural Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, as well as a Master of Arts in Theology from Lincoln Christian Seminary. He loves spending time with his wife and two kids, and enjoys reading, weightlifting, camping, and training with his arm-wrestling team. Jacob is passionate about digging into God’s Word and helping people apply it to their lives.
Cameron Robertson
Youth Pastor
About Cameron
Cameron, a native of North Central Indiana, earned his bachelor's degree in youth ministry from Anderson University (IN). He has a keen interest in sports, particularly basketball and soccer. Cameron is deeply committed to building relationships and inspiring others to recognize the potential that God sees in them.
Lisa Thomas
Children's Ministry Pastor
& Communications Director
About Lisa
Lisa is from Western Pennsylvania and attended Geneva College for a BS in Chemistry and a MA in Counseling. She did her training for Children's Ministry through KidMin Academy. Lisa is currently enrolled in Fuller Theological Seminary for a MA in Theological Studies and Public Ethics. Her and husband have three children, one boy and two girls, who keep them on their toes. When not at church, she can be found running, hanging out with her family, or helping out with the PTA at her children school. Lisa loves watching seeds being planted in the children's heart and watching grow in their love for Jesus!
Beulah Johanson
Director of Worship Ministry
About Beulah
Beulah was raised on a small farm in central Illinois and earned her B.A. in Church Ministries with a minor in Music from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Since she was a child, she has been active in music ministry, and she has a passion for helping others connect with God by encouraging a lifestyle of worship. She loves spending time with her husband, Jacob, and two awesome kids, songwriting, flower arranging and crafting.
Office Team
Jessica Krueger
Ministry Assistant
Sarah Wilson
Financial Administrator
Beth Noble
Front Desk Receptionist
Jun Caba
Maintenance
Traditional Music Team
Sunny Choo
Traditional Service Piano
Preschool Team
Jaymie Shine
Preschool Director
Shawn McCoy
Preschool Teacher
Abby Johnson
Preschool Teacher
Bonnie Zich
Preschool Teacher