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Welcome
Our Mission
To love people and equip them to reflect the heart and life of Jesus.
Faith Verse
Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is Christ.
Ephesians 4:15
Our Vision
A place of Hope
A culture of Welcome
A people shaped by Scripture
To have lives transformed to look like Jesus.
OUR HISTORY
In early 1913, a group of holiness people organized a Sunday School and met in a dugout. In the fall of 1913, this Sunday School helped organize another Sunday School for the people living on the North of the Cimmaron River, with that group meeting in a schoolhouse. in the late 1914, the two groups were organized into a band of holiness people who meet together every two weeks for more than a year at the schoolhouse. The original group northeast of Elkhart then organized into the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene with seven members. In 1916, a church building was erected out in the country and was later moved into Elkhart. In June of 1916, a seven-week tent revival was held in Elkhart. As a result of this revival, the church was officially organized within the city limits of Elkhart, with services held at the home of Sam Gamble. In 1927, construction of the present sanctuary began, and it was dedicated on February 16th, 1930.
Missions have always been an important part of our Elkhart Church. For many years we have been sending out Work & Witness teams. Some of the trips have included Russia, Kenya, Africa, Brazil, and Costa Rica. Several times we have gone to South Dakota to help with the American Indian Reservation. These trips were such a blessing to all who participated. Our church on the corner of Colorado & Sid is still in the soul-winning business as we discipline and minister to our community.
MEET OUR PASTOR AND BOARD
I'm a proud native of rural Kansas and grew up in the small town of Stafford. I spend all of my school years there and was what many would call as "bus kid" at Stafford Nazarene Church.
Some of my earliest experiences of God's love came from the incredible women who led our Children's Church. Their care for me and my five brothers left a lasting impact on my life, and I'll always be grateful for their faithful example.
After high school, I attended MidAmerica Nazarene University, where I earned a degree in Physical Education. More importantly, its where I meet my amazing wife, Jolene. We begun our life together and now have four wonderful children: Raelee Espinosa (and her husband Damian, along with our grandchildren Eliseo and Riella), Josie Hall (and her husband Adam), Roberto Adreono Ibarra, and Emilio Ibarra.
Later in life, I felt the Lord calling me into full-time ministry, I returned to school and earned a degree in Ministerial Studies from Nazarene Bible College. Over the past 13 years, I've had the honor of pastoring and serving in various ministries--working with children, youth, and adults. No matter the age or stage, my passion is the same: to see the church be the hands and feet of Jesus in the community-- reaching out with love, compassion, and hope.
One verse that continues to guide my heart and ministry is Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
I believe that when we live out this calling, we reflect the very heart of God to a world that desperately needs Him.
Roy Stavig
Mindy Dougherty
Mindy Dougherty
Mindy Dougherty
Mindy Dougherty
Mindy Dougherty
Linell Tucker
Mindy Dougherty
Linell Tucker
Emily Howe
Jarrod Tucker
Linell Tucker
Jarrod Tucker
Jarrod Tucker
Jarrod Tucker
Bill Haar
Jarrod Tucker
Jarrod Tucker
Ruth Fowler
Klay Johnson
Ruth Fowler
Pam Lamb
Klay Johnson
Ruth Fowler
Klay Johnson
Klay Johnson
Klay Johnson
MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS
LIFE GROUPS
Small Groups ... Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Ladies Bible Study..... Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Men's Group ..... Mondays 6:30 p.m.
(Seasonal: September-May)
Sunday Night Teens .... 6:00 p.m.
Follows School Calendar ( September - May)
WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Fellowship Meal -- Fellowship Hall ..... 6:30 p.m.
Adult Bible Study --- Sanctuary
Youth Group -- Lighthouse
Children & Middle School Groups
Open Doors Ministries -- Fellowship Hall
Video followed by group discussion
Follows School Calendar ( September - May)
Nursery is available
MEN'S COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
2ND Saturday Each Month at the Lighthouse --
340 Morton Street at 6:30 a.m.
MONDAY CORPORATE PRAYER
Come and Go Prayer Time starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
KIDS
Our Beliefs
Bible Quizzing
Bible Quizzing
"Jesus said,
""Let the little children come to me come and do not hinder them because the kingdom of God belongs to
such as these. ""
Luke18:16
Bible Quizzing
Bible Quizzing
Bible Quizzing
Children's Bible quizzing is a fun way to lean the basic truth of the Bible. Through games, Bible stories, songs and low stress competition, kids can grasp how much Jesus loves them. Teaching children to be confident in what they believe and why they believe it gives a great foundation for them to lean to rely on the Lord and strive to do what is right.
Sunday School
Sunday School
Sunday School
Sunday School is a great opportunity to dig deeper into Biblical truth with a community. Classes are available for all ages.
It's never too early or late to join a class!
Children have fun with friends as they play games, sing songs, and learn Bible stories that help guide them as they grow.
Whether you are young and just starting or a high schooler, we have classes in which a variety of topics are studied with goals of growing deeper in their knowledge of who God is and how He can be know.
Kids Camp
Sunday School
Sunday School
Middle School Camp is for students who just completed the 6th-8th grade.
Camp is held at Wheat State Retreat Center in Augusta, Kansas.
It is great time of worship, fellowship and time at the lake!
CAMP DATE FOR 2026 :
JULY 15TH --18TH
YOUTH
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
DISTRICT YOUTH CAMPS
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH
'To grow, to share, to serve, to bless'
Join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday nights during the summer (June - August) for a time to be loved in order to love by being a blessing as we have been blessed"
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH
DISTRICT YOUTH CAMPS
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH
Are you a middle school or high school student looking for a place to belong, grow, and have fun? Our Youth Group is a welcoming community to build friendships, explore faith, and navigate life together.
We meet Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse, for food, games, conversation, worship, Bible study, and real discuss about topics that matter to teens today.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
*friendly & encouraging environment
*fun activities
* meaningful conversation
*caring leaders who support and encourage you
* opportunity to serve others and make a difference
DISTRICT YOUTH CAMPS
DISTRICT YOUTH CAMPS
DISTRICT YOUTH CAMPS
You can find more information for upcoming youth events and camps through our district by looking at kyni.org or click the read more button.