JAMES PROCTOR
Lead Pastor
 

James grew up in a small town in northwest Illinois, and met his wife Natalie while working at a Christian camp. They were married in 1995 and have four children and two energetic dogs. James earned a B.S. from Maranatha University in 1996 and an M.Div from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in 2001. James came to a transformative understanding and belief in the gospel in 1992 while a university student.  Since then he has served churches in Wisconsin, Maryland, and several in Indiana, most recently pastoring in Anderson, Indiana. James has also been able to minister overseas in Ukraine, Romania, and India.

Humbled by God’s mercy and grace, James is spending his life in service to Christ Jesus and His Church. He enjoys studying God’s word and sharing it with others, equipping Christians to fulfill their calling as followers of Jesus, and strengthening young pastors.
 
 
 
JOEL HARRIS
Pastor of Worship & Music
 

Joel grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and met his wife Kimberly (Kimi) during High School. They were married in 2004 and have four daughters: Faith (in Heaven), Elena, Aria, and Larkin. Joel got a B.A. from Multnomah University in 2012 and an M.Div from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2017. Joel is a seasoned worship leader with over 20 years of experience at a number of churches, including Hinson Baptist Church in Portland where he served as worship leader and pastoral assistant, and completed a pastoral residency. Joel has served as our Pastor of Worship and Music since January of 2019. He and his family like good food, easy hikes, their dog and cat, reading, and watching K-Dramas or the MCU.

 
 
 
CHURCH STAFF
 
Creative Assistant: Megan Milstead
 
 
COUNCIL OF ELDERS
 
Mark Howard (Elder Chairman)
Pastor James Proctor (Lead Pastor)
Pastor Joel Harris (Pastor of Worship & Music)
Jerry Schafer
Royce Shields
Calen Maningas
Tyler Blumenthal
Jeremy Kahler