Our Pastoral Staff
and Families
Senior Pastor: Rev. John T. (Jack) McCormick
Rev. John T. (Jack) McCormick has been our Senior Pastor since July of 1985. Under his leadership we have experienced great growth. In 1997 we completed a New Family Life Center and expanded our sanctuary by almost double. Our Family Life Center is a facility which includes a full size gym, an office facility, four Sunday School class rooms, a new nursery, rest rooms, and storage. Pastor Jack is a graduate of Mid-America Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary. Jack and his wife LeAnn lead our church family with great vision and spiritual insight. Jack and LeAnn have three children: Rachel, Seth, and Abigail.
Youth & Family Pastor: Rev. Todd A. Craig
Todd & Angela Craig have been on our
staff since 1989. They love working with our Youth & Families. Both
Todd & Angela are graduates of Olivet Nazarene University. Angela
graduated from O.N.U. in 1991 and then finished her Masters program
in 1996 and is currently working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Todd graduated with a degree in Theology and is now an
ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Todd is
currently working on his Honorary Doctorate Degree, and will most
likely accept it from whichever University offers it first.
Todd & Angela have two sons Zac & Jakob.
Children's and Family Pastor: Rev. Debbie Reiniche
Pastor Debbie has been leading our Children's and Christian Life Ministry since 1994. Pastor Debbie is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University. Debbie has a degree in Psychology and is currently working on her ordination requirements for the Church of the Nazarene. The Children and Church Family have a great appreciation for Debbie's graceful leadership. Pastor Debbie has worked hand-in-hand with children since her teen years (which was many many years ago).
Debbie's husband John also serves on our church staff as Minister of Music. John and Debbie have one daughter, Heather.
Music Ministry Director:
Rev. John C. Reiniche
John Reiniche has been on our staff since 1986. Pastor John is a graduate of Ball State University, where he earned both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees. He has also done Doctoral work at Indiana University. In 1978 John started his Music Ministry career at Brenneman Missionary Church, in Brenneman, Indiana. From there, he went on to teach at Olivet Nazarene University where he led the University Singers, Bell Choir, and taught Voice.
Pastor John is known for his Voice Training, Choral Performance, and Musical Production. Currently, John also leads other Ministry teams by coordinating: Work-n-Witness trips, Promise Keepers, and other special events.
John's wife Debbie is our Children's Pastor. John and Debbie have
one daughter, Heather.
Church Secretary:
Mrs. Helen Lytle
Both Helen and her husband Norris have served the Manteno Church Family for 30 plus years. Norris is our Senior Church Board member who is serving in his 31st term. Although Helen's main duties are: weekly bulletins, typing sermons, and scheduling weddings and other events, you will also find her to be a very pleasant phone receptionist. To make an appointment with the Pastoral Staff, schedule the building, or register a special request, you may reach Helen at (815) 468-8946.
Assistant Church Secretary:
Mr. Bill Harris
Bill serves the Manteno Church Family in a stylistic manner. Mr. Bill's work schedule is: Monday and Tuesday 8-5p.m., and fills in on many other occasions. Bill and his wife, Phyllis (a Registrar Assistant at Olivet Nazarene University) are also senior church members. Bill is the church computer expert, the monthly newletter editor, and The Church Mascot. You may also reach Bill at (815) 468-8946 to make an appointment with the Pastoral Staff, schedule the building, or register a special request.
The Dynamic Trio
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Manteno Church of the NazareneP.O.Box 698
Manteno, IL. 60950
(815)468-8946
