Monett Church of the Nazarene

Church Staff

Pastor

Noel George

Occupation: Minister
Location: Monett
Favorite Food: Mexican
Hobby: walking, playing with kids, juggling
Testimony: I was saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ when I was 12 years old. It has been a long obedience in the same direction that has characterized my life. By no means perfect, but know that I serve a perfect Savior!

Family Minister

Stephen Morrison

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Location: Monett, MO
Favorite Food: Thai Food or Mongolian BBQ
Hobby: Music & Xbox 360
Testimony: I grew up a pastor's child and received Christ at the age of 5. To make a really long story short, I rebelled hard in high school. I lived the party life and used my platform as a pastor's son to distort the message of the Bible to fit my lifestyle. I justified every "gray" moral area I could. Right before my senior year of high school, I redirected my life to Christ and committed myself to the ministry call God had placed on my heart since I was 14. It was a long road back though. Only some things changed my senior year and I almost did not let go of my dream to go to a public college. I tried to convince myself I could study religion and ministry there. I believe other people's prayers are the only reason I applied to MNU and chose to attend. It was literally a last minute decision - I barely beat the deadline! As I engaged in my studies at MNU, each year God broke new ground in my life and transformed into His child, the way I was always meant to be. So, here I am on my very first ministry assignment!

First Impressions

Bob Shipps

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Teaching Pastor

David Sutton

Occupation:Teaching Pastor
Location: Nixa, MO
Favorite Food:Rhubarb or gooseberry pie
Hobby:Wood Working, computer games, solving puzzles/problems.
Testimony:I was radically saved at the age of 11 in my grandmother's church. At age 17, I met Becky and began attending the Nazarene church in Parsons and was sanctified at 21. I have given my all to God and He has graciously given me ALL of Him. I Love the Lord with all my heart and wish to serve Him where ever He desires to lead.

Missions President

Charlie McCord

Occupation: Body Shop/Car Sales
Location: 2 miles south of Purdy from the gas station on the east side of the road.
Favorite Food: Lasagne
Hobby: Fixing cars used to be my hobby but now its witnessing, encouraging, and winning souls to Christ.
Testimony: I was saved at the age of 5. I grew up with a strong Christian mom who brought me up right. When I turned 14 I started hanging around some friends who drank so I started drinking also. At the age of 17 I was introduced to drugs and this continued until I was 21. It was an empty hollow life. On a drive through Fairview I was listening to a Christian radio station. I knew right then that God was what I needed to fill the emptiness in my life. Right then I decided I would LET JESUS BACK into my life.

Sunday School Superintendent

Jeff Bowman

Occupation: Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS Manager for short) - PlayPower Operations (DBA Miracle Recreation Equipment Co.)
Location: Monett, MO
Favorite Food: Slow Smoked full flavor BBQ
Hobby: Drag Racing, Golf and Handgun target shooting
Testimony: Born on Saturday in Church on Sunday and never late, because Mom was the piano player. My Grandfather was a Methodist Minister from back in the days when the fire of the Holy Spirit was still burning in their church which is where the symbol on their cross came from. In spite of this I was a learned to be a chameleon Christian, looked good in church, but blended in outside. My heart was always to do good, but until I actually accepted Christ back in 1978 I was very rebellious, thank God for Perry Timmons who showed me what it was like to actually have Christ in your life instead of just going to church. Rocked along through good times and bad, then in 1991 actually started serving the Lord instead of just reading about Him and going to church. Later, I can't say when, I realized how much He controlled my life and voluntarily turned it fully over to Him. I have served Him as a human that makes mistakes, now listening for His voice in all decisions including being planted in this Church. Raised Methodist, saved Non-Denominational and serving now in the Church of the Nazarene, I have learned it does not matter what you call yourself, each denomination has people that are there to socialize, some there just to comfort their conscience and a majority wanting to serve God the best they know how. I have become the later and want to continue to serve Him the best I know how with His help and not in my own strength.

NYI President

Asher George

Occupation: Adult Education Technology at Southwest Area Career Center (SWACC)
Location: Monett, MO
Favorite Food: Chinese, Italian
Hobby: Technology, Guitar
Testimony: I was saved at an early age at church camp. Baptized somewhere around the age of 10. Started an LTG in late 2009. I have been growing daily in Bible reading, church, and just hanging out and mentoring teens as a friend, and NYI president.

Stewards

	Ken Rushing Occupation: Rushing Tire and Auto Service Location: Sarcoxie, MO Favorite Food:Homemade Ice Cream Hobby:Fishing and cars Testimony:I am so thankful for the grace given to me through Jesus. He is my Savior and my strength. He is giving me the courage to share my faith more and more.
	Jon Henley Occupation: IT Location: Monett Favorite Food: Sweet potatoes Hobby: Numismatics Testimony: God called in December of 1972 and I answered. He has melted me, molded me, and filled me. Our Father continues to amaze me with His patience and passion. He is worthy and I will serve Him.

Trustees

	Kevin Jacobs Occupation:I work for Miracle Equipment Co. Making playgrounds for kids Location:I live in beautiful, but small Jenkins MO. Favorite Food:I enjoy all food...but I especially like Chinese Hobby:I like fishing...but I also like riding my motorcycle, because I get one on one with GOD Testimony:God took away my need to gamble...even though its been tough...I try to withstand it...through God I can...I am very thankful for everything. My mom used to say when I was complaining "remember I was feeling sorry for myself because I didn't have a new pair of shoes, then I looked over and saw a man without a pair of feet." Be thankful for what you have, because someone else somewhere has it worse than you! The END!!!
	Russell Dunn Occupation:Medical Transportation. Substitute teacher for a christian school. Location: Aurora MO Favorite Food: Authentic Mexican. Hobby: Study of spiritual literature. Enjoy volunteer work around the church doing building repairs and maintenance. Testimony: Gave my life to serving the Lord in 2009 and was baptized in his name on July 3, 2010.
	Danny Vaughn Occupation: Vaughn's JDV Inc Location: Monett MO Favorite Food: Meat and Potatos Hobby: Duck and Deer Hunting ,Fishing, being with my children and wife. Testimony: I was saved Easter Sunday 2010. That day my life was changed. I was always angry, got mad easy and looking for something to fill the void I felt. One thing I did feel was the prayers of my family and the church. When I gave my life to God all the things I was searching for, I found. Never to look back. Thank You for not giving up on me and know that your prayers are heard and felt.