Evangelical Free Church: Meet Our Staff

The Staff at E-Free
		Rick Wagner - Lead Pastor Areas of Responsibility Overall church vision and leadership Primary Teaching Pastor Oversee and lead church staff “After coming to faith in Christ in college, something deep inside me knew that I was to give my life in helping others know Jesus. Almost 20 years later, that desire is stronger than ever. I have a great desire to help foster a church that is irresistible and relevant in today’s world – reaching out and touching people in our community. “Wherever you are in investigating the truths about this Jesus, I hope you will find E-Free a place to be challenged to continue your faith journey and put action to your faith." Send Rick an Email

		Robert Holsinger - Associate Pastor of Young Adults and Outreach Areas of Responsibility Bloomington Extreme Chaplain Bloomington PrairieThunder Chaplain Oversee Young Professionals & College Students Oversee Illinois State Unversity Sports Outreach Oversee Technology (Website & Computer) Oversee Community Service Oversee Pre-Marital Counseling “My desire is to see faith lived out.” “E-Free is about real people living life together and trying to figure out how to imitate Jesus to those around them.” Send Robert an Email

		Bill White - Youth Pastor Areas of Responsibility Oversee 5th/6th grade Oversee Junior High Ministry Oversee Senior High Ministry "I am able to share life with Students and Parents. I get to see lights go off when student learn about how much God loves them. I teach students about how personal our God really is. I can show them their potential in Christ and give them ways to help others apply God’s word in their lives. How awesome is that?" "E-free is a place where authentic people embrace life with God together. I love it here and I think you will too!" Send Bill an Email

		Brett Miley - Children’s & Family Pastor Areas of Responsibility Oversee Children’s Ministry (Birth - 4th Grade) Oversee Men’s Ministry Oversee Family Ministry Oversee Adult Christian Education “I am a pastor because I have fun doing it……really.” “E-Free emphasizes the opportunity for people outside the church to experience God personally, but also challenges people inside the church to experience God intimately." Send Brett an Email

		Stu Hackman - Small Groups Director Areas of Responsibility Oversee Small Groups Getting people connected “Every person, no matter what their situation in life, deserves to be welcomed as a significant part of this church and to have a small group of friends that will help them to continually grow closer to God and each other.” “The people of E-Free are always ready to welcome you into their circle of friends. The leaders of this church genuinely care that each person is precious in God’s and our sight.” Send Stu an Email

		Julie Ryan - Women's Director Areas of Responsibility Overseeing all aspects of ministry to women at E-Free Developing and equipping women for ministry Serving as part of the ministry staff “I am motivated to do all this by my gratitude for what God has done for me.” “E-Free is a church with a strong heritage of people who have a deep love for God and for others.” Send Julie an Email

		Peggy Drake-Office/Facilities Manager Areas of Responsibility As Office Manager: Oversee office staff Edit and produce the monthly newsletter Ascertain and maintain office budget As Facility Manager: Oversee custodial and maintenance personnel Staff liaison for the Properties Team Ascertain and maintain Facility budget Oversee facility and van maintenance, scheduling and usage. "I have worked here at E-Free for 22 years, starting as a 15 hour a week secretary who did the bulletin and the newsletter on a typewriter. My how things change! But what a pleasure it is to work in an environment where you are part of a team whose main focus is to serve the Lord, their God with all their heart, with all their power, and with all their soul." Send Peggy an Email

		Cheryl Charlton - Secretary Areas of Responsibility "My family has been active at E-Free since we moved here 15 years ago. It has been a great place for our kids (now young adults) to grow up and my husband, Art, and I have made lifelong friends who we cherish." "I enjoy being around the staff here at E-Free because they are real, fun, and sincerely care about me and my family. These guys really love God and are striving to show that love to our church family and community." Send Cheryl an Email

		Kay Lang - Secretary Areas of Responsibility Secretary and receptionist Weekly bulletin Assist Pastor Robert and Stu Hackman Maintain membership and visitor information "I have worked in the office for 7 years but my husband Dick and I have attended this church, while raising our 4 children, for over 30 years. This church is like family to us. I enjoy working with the wonderful staff that God has blessed us with. I have grown in my relationship with God through the teaching and my serving and involvement here at E-Free. It is rewarding to see our children still living out their faith and serving as well (2 of them in this church!). Send Kay an Email