Christian faith is an amazing experience every day! Why?

Because as we all deal with the inevitable disappointments or losses that come our way, or seek the joys and positive goals of living life as “successfully” as possible—and defining what that is—we want and need truth and guidance based on solid reality.
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The Bible affirms that God has put eternity into our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
We at this Church know—not because we claim human perfection, but by the grace of God—that this amazing faith does indeed provide answers and strength for meeting these needs. Our mission is to teach and live that reality with clarity, faith and love through the ministry of Jesus Christ. Trusting wholeheartedly in our very personal God, we believe he has given His Word, addressed our lostness as only He can, and promises a future that is not for harm but for good. It’s a big order. But we are privileged to hope that together we can share this journey with you.

I bring this to my calling:

Academic degrees—Kent State University, Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland Graduate School of Education.
Background and training in the Reformed Church.
38-year career in Federal Government civilian and military service.
Ordained in 1981—followed by 23 years of bi-vocational ministry.
Serving as Pastor of First Covenant Church since 2003.

Serving our nation in both military and civil service capacities has supported a major goal of my personal calling to the ministry of Jesus Christ: To meld realistic insight on the world’s issues with the profound and predominant priority of effectively applying the “good news” –the gospel—to all of life, personal and social. I strive to be available in that spirit for all preaching, teaching, and general counseling needs. Our Congregation includes many spiritually mature Christians who have shown varied gifts in accomplishing their Savior’s ministry in an effective, loving way. Most would call us “traditional” in practice. But we also deeply desire to encourage the younger generation as we “pass the baton” to new believers, while remaining true to historic, orthodox Christian beliefs. To name a few:

  • The Word of God, the Bible, as authoritative in all things;
  • A personal relationship with Jesus as his disciples, reflecting a new birth of life and forgiveness;
  • Dependence on the Holy Spirit of God, as we seek renewal and love in His Name.


Together we continue to seek and share this amazing faith with a world about us sorely in need. As you may choose to walk with us, we pray for your healing and growth in every area of life. Together with this Congregation, I seek new and fresh ways through worship, family, and outreach to proclaim God’s presence and counsel. The Bible through Paul the Apostle expresses it this way: “God did not give us a spirit of fear [timidity], but a spirit of power, of love, and of self discipline [a sound mind].” (2 Timothy 1:7) There’s more… come and see!

Pastor Bill

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Evangelical Covenant Church

Our church belongs to the Evangelical Covenant Church, a world-wide denomination headquartered in Chicago, Illinois consisting of more than 850 churches in North America.
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