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Lead Pastor |
Executive Pastor |
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Family Care Pastor |
Children's Pastor |
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Youth & Young Adults Pastor |
Community Life Pastor |
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Vida Nueva Pastor |
HOPE Ministries Director | |
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Office Manager |
Financial Administrator | |
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Administrative Assistant
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Jerry Harris Pastor Harris and Lisa have provided leadership at St. Charles First Assembly since November of 2001, guiding the church to grow and evolve as it connects with the community. They have been married since 1970 and have three married children and six grandchildren. Pastor Harris left a career with the railroad in 1982 to become a full-time pastor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Education from Berean University. Other congregations in Plainview, TX, Steelville, MO, Sikeston, MO, and St. Louis, MO have been blessed by the Harris family serving in their communities. In addition to these roles, the Harris's have served as nationally-appointed Home Missionaries for the Assemblies of God to the inner city of St. Louis. Pastor Harris is the founder of Inner City Ministries of St. Louis, Inc., a non-profit organization reaching out to pastors and churches in the St. Louis area. His passion is for people and he invites everyone to join the family at St. Charles First Assembly!
Want to learn a little bit more about our Lead Pastor? Check out his list of favorites!
Food: Chicken Quesadillas
Color: Blue
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, golf, and 4-wheeling
Car: 1966 Corvette
Board Game: Sequence
Vacation Spot: Florida
Website: www.leaderlinks.com
Quote: "Never, never, never give up." -Winston Churchill
Song: "He's Been Faithful"
Bible Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!"
Philippians 4:13
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Executive Pastor |
Chris Gray |
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Pastor Chris and Angie have been a part of St. Charles First Assembly since May of 2002. They have been married since 1998 and are the parents of two children, Chandler and Lauren. Chris graduated from Evangel University in Springfield, MO in 1996 with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Education. Before becoming a full-time Youth and Music Pastor with the First Assembly of God in St. James, MO, he was the Junior High/Senior High Choral Director for the St. James R-1 School District. Pastor Chris' vision is to see each and every person develop an indescribable hunger for more of God. He invites the people of St. Charles First Assembly to join in this journey! |
Discover more about our Music Pastor, check out his favorites list below!
Food: McDonalds McRib with Cheese
Color: Yellow
Hobby: Rappelling
Car: Mini Cooper
Board Game: Monopoly
Website: www.itunes.com
Song: "One Pure & Holy Passion" by Mark Altrogge
Quote: "It is finished." -Jesus Christ
Book: In His Steps by Charles Sheldon
Bible Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" Philippians 4:13
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Matt Netzer | |
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Pastor Matt and Sarah joined the ministerial team serving as the Youth Pastors of St. Charles First Assembly in July of 2002. They have been married since 2002 and are proud parents of Lucy Noelle, born February 16, 2008 and are the owners of two dogs, Samson and Maggie. Pastor Matt and Sarah are graduates of Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX and hold Bachelors' degrees in Church Ministries and Counseling. Before coming to St. Charles First Assembly, Pastor Matt served as the Youth Pastor at First Assembly of God in Benbrook, TX . |
What else do you need to know about our Youth Pastor? Check out his favorites list!
Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Color: Blue, no yellooow! Ahhhh!
Hobby: Wakeboarding
Artist or group: Jeremy Enigk or Mineral
Car: 1966 Carroll Shelby Cobra 427
Board Game: Stratego
Vacation Spot: Terlingua, TX
Quote: "The beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair." ~Reliant K
Bible Verse: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:1-2
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Brad Carriger | |
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Pastor Brad and Sheri Carriger joined the St. Charles First Assembly ministry team in May of 2004 to oversee Family Care Ministries, helping people get connected to the church and its ministries. Guest follow-up, We Build People classes, Celebrate Recovery, Senior Adults, and hospital visition fall under the umbrella of Family Care. |
Learn a little bit more about Pastor Brad through his favorites list below!
Food: Sancho Enchilada Style from Mexican Villa in Springfield, MO
Color: Red
Hobby: Hunting & 4-wheeling
Board Game: I'd rather play Rummy
Vehicle: Red GMC Sierra Crew Cab
Vacation Spot: Arizona, but only because I've never been to Hawaii
Website: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp?c_id=stl
Song: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch; usually, I listen to talk radio.
Bible Verse: "We love Him, because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19
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Mark Shepherd | |
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Pastor Mark and Cammie Shepherd have been Children's Pastors at First Assembly since July of 2003. Happily married for 22 years and parents of two children, David and Megan and guardians for Esther, Daniel, Alex, Arianna, and Aaron, the Shepherds are familiar faces with the entire congregation. Pastor Mark's connection with children's ministry began in 1981 with his home church in Bloomington, IL and continued with the completion of a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. Before joining the church in St. Charles, Pastor Mark served as the Family Life/Children's Pastor and Preschool Director at First Assembly of God in Tallahassee, FL. |
Check out Pastor Mark's favorites below!
Food: Hamburger
Color: Blue
Hobby: Golf
Board Game: Trivial Pursuit
Car: Jeep Wrangler
Vacation Spot: Florida
Website: www.Ebay.com
Quote: "We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." -Vince Lombardi
Musical Artist: Larnelle Harris
Bible Verse: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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Sarah Clark | |
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Pastor Sarah Beckmann Clark has served at St. Charles First Assembly since June of 2005. She is a native of St. Charles and returned after completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bible and Pastoral Ministries at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. She was married to David Clark in January of 2008. Pastor Sarah has worked with College Ministries at Drury University and Missouri State University (formerly known as Southwestern Missouri State University), and also held the position of Recreational Evangelism Minister for Grace Church plant in Rogersville, Missouri. Her passion is for meeting people where they are and bringing them to a place of understanding their need for Christ. She is excited to carry this out as the Community Life Pastor at St. Charles! She oversees the smooth operations of the Development & Growth classes, House2House, Support, and Special Interest Groups. |
Want to know more about our Community Life Pastor? Take a look at her favorites' list below!
Food: Green Curry, Beef Spedini & anything else unusual
Color: Purple
Hobby: Hiking or walking
Board Game: Rumis
Vacation Spot: Alaska
Quote: "I think maybe that is one of the purposes of falling in love - God putting someone on earth who can tell you how He sees you." ~Lucas Gorz
Bible Verse: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
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Pastors Noe and Santa Ana Hernández have been with St. Charles First Assembly since March 2001. They were initially called upon to take over the pastorate of the mission then known as Comunidad Cristiana Iglesia Vida Nueva (New Life Church Christian Community) that had been congregating at First Assembly since 1998. Pastors Noe and Santa officially joined the pastoral staff of St. Charles First Assembly in January 2007. Uniting their church with First Assembly, Pastors Noe and Santa have established the first Spanish-speaking/Latin department at St. Charles First Assembly, now known simply as Vida Nueva (New Life). Pastors Noe and Santa Hernández have been ministers for 11 years, having both graduated from Latin American Bible Institute with degrees in Pastoral Ministries in 1999. After joining Proyecto Hispano 2000 (“Hispanic” Project 2000) they moved to Little Rock, AR after graduation, and worked for 2 years evangelizing the Spanish-speaking/Latin community before moving to St. Charles, MO. Pastors Noe and Santa are originally from Corpus Christi, TX, have 2 children and 3 grandchildren and will celebrated 25 years of marriage November 19, 2007! |
Do you want to learn more about the Vida Nueva Pastors? Check out their favorites!
Color: Blue
Hobbies: Wood-work and fishing
Car: Hummer
Board Game: Spanish Bingo
Vacation Spot: Alaska
Website: www.ebay.com
Quote: “Look alive!” From the movie Nacho Libre
Song: "I Can Only Imagine"
Bible Verse: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! (Philippians 4:13)
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Juli Russell | |
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Juli Russell started out in the office at St. Charles First Assembly in August of 2004. She and her husband, Bill, have been attending St. Charles First Assembly since 1995, along with their four children, Matt, Willie, Nick, and Megan. In 2005 Juli founded HOPE Ministries, a daycare for single mothers trying to complete their education. HOPE expanded in 2006 to include a Pre-K program. Juli and her staff are very excited about HOPE Ministries -- caring for the child and strengthening the family! |
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Angie Kraft | |
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Angie and her husband, Todd, live in O'Fallon with their four children, Dalton, Ryan, Mallory, and Josie. They have been attending St. Charles First Assembly since their move to this area in August of 2003. After completing a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Business Administration at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, Angie served in the government/non-profit sector for 10 years. Following this position, she joined the staff at St. Charles First Assembly in July of 2004 and manages the financial aspects of the church with excellence! |
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Karen Toti began as Receptionist in 1992 and later became Secretary in the church office at St. Charles First. Long-time residents of St. Charles, Karen and Tom have three children, Stephanie, Amy, and Nick. She has also worked as Administrative Assistant for First United Methodist Church and as Office Manager for Rev. Barry Ivie at St. Charles River Church. In 2002, Pastor Jerry Harris invited Karen to return to her roots and take her current position as Office Administrator at First Assembly. Karen strives to maintain a standard of excellence in all the details of services, events, and ministries which the church participates. The office would have a hard time without her! |
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Andrea Woods joined the support staff at St. Charles First Assembly in January 2007. She has over fourteen years of administrative office experience, most recently having worked for a local church as Business Administrator. Andrea and her husband Rob have three sons, Jared, Robert, and David. They are excited to be a part of St. Charles First and look forward to the wonderful things God has in store for all of us! |
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Administrative Assistant |
Wanda Trask |
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Wanda Trask has been attending St. Charles First Assembly since summer of 2004. Shortly after that point, Wanda began to serve in the office as a volunteer on a semi-regular basis. It was only logical then that she joined the First ministry team full time in November of 2006. With 15 years of experience with UPS and mother of three teenage girls, Bailey, Anna, and Emily, Wanda knows how to get things done at home and in the workplace. She is excited to see where God is taking the church next! |
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Administrative Assistant |
Kathy Heimann |
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Bio coming soon! |
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Agape Counselor |
Natalie Newton |
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Bio coming soon! |