CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Michael Kanai: Senior Pastor
Michael & Monica were married in 1992 and have raised three children to follow God.  Michael has served as a hospice chaplain for 5 years and as a pastor for 20 years.  He holds an MA in Sociology from the University of Central MO and an MDiv from Midwestern Seminary in KC,MO.  He is focused on equipping people to share the gospel and make disciples for the glory of God.  He enjoys history, hiking, kayaking, frisbee and being outside. 

Tim Smith 
Tim grew up in St. Charles, IL and married Sarah in 2014. Together they have two children Ezra (their son) and Henley (their daughter).  Tim loves people and has a passion for theology, worship, and discipleship. He also loves to be outdoors hiking and camping in God’s beautiful creation (though he has an irrational fear of bears). Tim came to Christ at a young age (4yrs old) but became interested in pastoral ministry while in high school. Pastor Tim has a love for helping people grow in their understanding of God and in their love for him.