Pastor Mark J. Boone - Senior Pastor
Where you went to school - I graduated from North Central University in Minneapolis in 1977 with a Bachelor's of Science in Pastoral Studies.
Tell us about your family - My wife, Mary, and I have three children, Jeff (wife Anne) Bryan (wife Trena), and Julie.
Pastor Jarvis Glanzer - Youth Pastor
Most embarrassing moment - Too many. The time that I was in the baptism tank and I said to Jay Brinkman, "I now pronounce you..." That was a little embarrassing.
Favorite Common Grounds Drink - In the winter, Chai Tea. In the summer, some kind of cooler
Pastor Bryan Boone - Children's Pastor
Favorite Common Grounds drink - Generally a Carmel Latte
Tell us about your family - My wife Trena teaches piano and has her degree in Elementary Education with a Music supporting program
Favorite Author - Dr. Suess
Pastor Mary Lee Shaible - Visitation Pastor
Vision for Heritage - Mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit with special anointing on each of us to fulfull the great commission. I am excited to see what the Lord has planned for our future as a congregation... it will be GOOD!
Where I am from - I was born and raised in Illinois. My father was a coal miner in my early years and then worked for Caterpillar as a welder in my later years at home. My mother was a stay at hom mom... taking care of the family. I have two brothers and a sister.
Pastor Chris Schorshe - Visitation Pastor
Where you are from - I grew up mostly in North Dakota. My parents were Assembly of God ministers.
Where you went to school - I graduated from Lakewood Park Bible School (now Trinity Bible College) in Ellendale, North Dakota in 1960.
Tell us about your family - I have three married daughters, great girls who married great guys, and I have seven grandchildren, and of course all great kids.
Articles & Resources for Church Workers
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Starting a Greeter Program
Four years ago I accepted the challenge of evangelism chairperson for our church. One of the first programs the pastor and I developed was the Sunday morning greeter program. -
Motivating the Right Person into the Right Ministry
One of the greatest challenges for most leaders is selecting and motivating the right people into the right ministry positions in hopes of minimizing turnover and frustration. Even in the smaller church with limited personnel, it is important to coordinate people and ministry as much as possible. -
“I TRIED, BUT NO ONE EVER CALLED ME”
“I tried, but no one ever called me” are painful words for a leader who has much work to do and not enough people willing to do it. These words are painful for the person who wanted to contribute, but was never called. These are also painful words for a person who is committed to helping people connect and contribute in meaningful ways within the church.
