Jacob Chase serves our church family as Lead Pastor. He studied Theology at Trinity Christian College and Northern Seminary. Prior to joining us, Jacob served as a Ministry Intern at First Baptist Church of Virden, IL, as a Youth Pastor at Ridgeview Baptist in Danville, IL, and as an Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church of Mahomet, IL. Jacob and his wife Katie joined us in August of 2019. They welcomed their firstborn son, Athum in March of 2022.

We are excited to welcome Denise Stanley to our Pastoral Staff as of January 1st, 2023. As Associate Pastor Denise helps in areas of youth leadership, teaching, preaching, worship planning, administration, and counseling. Denise is a long-standing member of our church family and has served faithfully as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, pianist, and puppet ministry leader.