Galesburg First Church of the Nazarene

Staff

Jade Rogers, Lead Pastor

Pastor Jade Grew up on a farm in southeastern Kansas. He gave his life to the Lord as a teen at a family camp, and has had a deep desire to reach people for Christ ever since. Following his calling Pastor graduated from Mid-America Nazarene University with a degree in ministry and has been in ministry since 2000. He has been married to his wife, Michelle, since 2002 and they have a daughter Bryona & a son Levi. Pastor Jade has been with GNAZ since Summer of 2023..

Gabe Wickstrum, Youth & Worship Pastor

Jen Wickstrum, Children's Pastor

Gabe and his wife Jen have three kids: Silas, Emery, and Elijah. Gabe graduated with a degree in Business Administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University and spent 14 years in the business world before God called him into full time ministry in the church. Following God's call has been an exciting journey serving in Kansas, Maryland, Illinois, and Iowa. Gabe was ordained as an elder in 2023 in the Church of the Nazarene. In his free time you may find Gabe perfecting his bbq skills over his grill or researching his next 'needed' bbq gadget purchase.

Jen recently was granted her first District License and accepted the Children's Pastor position at Galesburg Nazarene. She is currently studying Theology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and she has a passion to see young people know that they are precious in the eyes of the Lord. She is excited to see what God is doing among our Kingdom Family here at Galesburg First.

Rollie Grauman, Pastor of Senior Adults & Green Groups
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Bonnie Grauman, Pastor of Discipleship & Counseling

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Pastor Rollie was saved at a revival in Ohio at the age of nine and over the years of growth and change, began attending Galesburg First Church at the invitation of colleague Dave Schoenwetter in 1971. He left to begin pastoring in 1974, was ordained in 1977, then returned to Galesburg in December 2013. Together with Bonnie, Pastor Rollie has been serving on staff since then. They work mainly with Senior adults and visitation but are available wherever needed. Pastor Rollie's life Scripture is Romans 8:28. Psalm 138:7 is one that is a real inspiration to me. Woodworking is my favorite hobby.

Pastor Bonnie accepted Christ as her personal Savior at Galesburg First Church and was baptized in 1968. She left in 1983 and returned in 2013 after many years in the ministry of rescue, having been ordained in 2008. Since our return we have served as a volunteer associate pastor, doing visitation, working with senior adults, discipleship and outreach. Bonnie likes to crochet, exercise, read and knit. It is difficult for her to pick just one favorite Scripture, but two life verses are II Timothy 2:15 and Isaiah 41:10.

Tammy Shane, Connections Pastor

Pastor Tammy was saved at the age of 7 and at the age of 19 sanctified at a revival service. She and hubby, Larry, have been serving the Lord together for over 30 years and loving every minute of it. They have 3 grown children, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson.

Meeting people and seeing the potential God has each one then encouraging them to grow in the Lord is what gets Pastor Tammy up in the mornings. "Treat everyone as if you have always known them, then when you meet - It's a reunion!" Favorite Scripture? Well for today it is Ephesians 2:10, "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works he has prepared in advance for us to do."

Teresa Spears, Office Administrator
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Teresa accepted Christ as her personal savior at the age of 42 at Galesburg Nazarene. She began serving God after a bible study on Purpose driven Life. Teresa is currently serving as an Administrative Assistant and treasurer at the church. She is married to her husband Bob going on 50 years in March. They have 11 grandkids.Teresa enjoys going to the grandkids events, sewing, crocheting, quilting, and reading.