In what seemed like a close call as a medic in Vietnam, Jack Stimmel realized that he was not prepared to die. After his tour of duty and release from the service, he sensed a void in his life. Attending a Bible study he was challenged to give his life to Jesus Christ. He took up that challenge. A couple of weeks later he walked into a tavern that he used to help keep open. He felt uncomfortable and walked back out. He found himself wondering what was happening when God spoke quietly to his heart that He was already beginning to change him to become more like His Son.

After graduating from Bowling Green State University, Jack attended Asbury Theological Seminary to study for the ministry. At Asbury he met his future wife Diana. After graduation and marriage, Jack and Diana ministered in northwestern Ohio.

For four years he and his wife served as missionaries in the Republic of Korea. Then, not being able to get a visa to return to Korea, they served at Crown College where Jack was a missionary-in-residence, a Missions Professor and the Dean of Students.

Sensing the Lord leading back into the pastorate, Jack, Diana, and their two sons, Josh and Jon, moved to Menomonie in July, 1992. Jack became the senior pastor of Menomonie Alliance Church, a wonderful fellowship of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. He counts it a privilege to pastor a church of people who are seeking to grow in their personal relationships with Jesus Christ, to become a house of prayer, and to offer the hope of life in Jesus Christ to our community and our world.

Brent was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin where he had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home and attending Appleton Alliance Church. He came to know Christ at a young age and began to have a desire to serve in pastoral ministry soon after that. Brent attended Wheaton College and graduated with a degree in Bible and Theology, to help him reach his goal. The following summer he married his wife, Allison. Before coming to Menomonie he spent time working as a customer service representative, and then in the kitchen of a large church near Chicago. Brent volunteered extensively with the student ministry program at that church while working in the kitchen. Brent and Allison live in Menomonie and enjoy reading and going for walks.

Brent began ministering at MAC in September of 2005. He is responsible for all facets of student ministries (grades 6-12), which include Sunday School, mid-week gatherings, and summer events.

Mike is currently Minister of Worship at MAC. He, his wife Robin and their two children, Katie and Mickey, have lived in Menomonie since 1986 and have been here at the church since 1996. Mike has been a worship leader for more than fifteen years with Youth camps, churches, retreats and Campus Crusade for Christ. A musician at heart, he has recorded as a studio musician for over twenty years and has let God lead him into a full-time ministry of worship. Using God's word and music, both old and new, he is teaching us about our God and how worship is acceptable to Him in it's many formats. He is helping to create and inspire an excitement and an intimacy in a blended format of worship styles that is giving God's people an opportunity to seek after God as He is seeking after those who would worship Him

Worship Philosophy: The current approach to worship at MAC Sunday services is that of a "blended" worship service.

By blended we mean a creative mixture of songs and hymns, scriptures and prayer that honors traditional Christian worship yet incorporates the new songs that the Spirit is currently giving the church today. Our time of worship is well thought through not only musically but also spiritually, with the Minister of Worship and the worship team seeking God for fresh direction weekly. Yet we encourage the worship leader to allow for the spontaneity that the Spirit of God might bring to any service. We also value the theological content of our worship making sure that it aligns with scripture and giving us a balanced view of God and humanity. Worship on any given day may be expressed in a variety of ways based on where the individual is. Worship may be a time to release our sorrows and be encouraged. It may also be a time to express our joy and faith in the Lord. Part of a "blended" service is to acknowledge that God may be doing different things in different people at any given time. The worship leader will facilitate the congregation coming before the Lord in such a way that will allow them the freedom to express themselves in a manner that is comfortable and appropriate for them. Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; - Ephesians 5:19

Note:  Mike is no longer able to offer guitar lessons.

Deb McHenry
Nursery Coordinator