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.
Nathan O’Neal
Family Pastor
Nathan grew up in central Florida, and met his wife in high school. They were married in 2014 and have four children: Silas, Sawyer, Seth, and Sylvia. After graduating high school, Nathan served as a worship leader for Life Action Ministries in Buchanan, MI. Nathan returned to central Florida and served as Worship Pastor in a Southern Baptist Church for the next 8 years. Nathan has served as our Pastor of Family Ministries since June 2024.
He is currently pursuing his M.Div from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his family enjoy backpacking, hiking, camping, and pretty much anything outdoors.
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.
COUNCIL OF ELDERS
Mark Howard (Elder Chairman)
Pastor James Proctor (Lead Pastor)
Pastor Nathan O’Neal (Family Pastor)
Pastor Joel Harris (Pastor of Worship & Music)
Jerry Schafer
Royce Shields
Calen Maningas
Tyler Blumenthal
Jeremy Kahler
