MEET
OUR staff
Christen Sanders
Ryan Roberts
Youth &Young Adult Ministry Director
Ryan was once told to be the bigger man and he took it literally! Not just in his size but with his personality as well. Ryan grew up in the church, and student ministry played a huge role in his love for Christ. He feels called to do student ministry to help develop students in the same way he was so that they can grow in their walk with Christ and impact the future.
Contact at ryan@d1naz.com
Emily Byrne
Children's Director
Emily Byrne serves as the Children’s Ministry Director. She is also a Decatur native and grew up at D1Naz. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Educational Ministries from Grace College in May of 2021. In August of 2021, she married Dalton Byrne who is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Worship Ministry at Lincoln Christian University. In their free time, they love checking out different local coffee shops, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.
Contact at emily@d1naz.com
Darcy Morr
Office Manager
Darcy Morr joined the team in 2009 as the office manager. She previously worked at the Herald and Review as the assistant to the Publisher and Human Resources. Among her many daily tasks, Darcy feels called to keep the staff encouraged and minister to their spouses. She is also enjoys seeing others be freed from their hurts and helping people understand better through the five love languages. She is a Decatur native and has a love for the city, its people and how D1Naz can make the city even better. She is married to Dave and they have two kids, Tessa and Drew.
Contact at darcy@d1naz.com
Rollan Gongwer
Minister of Pastoral Care
Rollan graduated from Indiana University with a Dr. Of Optometry degree in 1968 and practiced for 16 yearsin Cassopolis, Mi . During those sixteen years I spent eight years as the Chaplain of the Cass Co. Jail, MI. I left my practice in Cassopolis and joined the Indiana Health service in 1984 and spent 20 years active duty on several Indian reservations treating the Native Americans. I retired in 2004 in Tucson, AZ and we attended the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene for the next 13 years. We moved to Decatur in 2017 where we attend d1Naz. I received the call to the ministry by the Holy Spirit in early July 2021 and received my local License in September 2021.
If you are in need of a Pastoral care or visit please contact me at 217-970-0159 or the church office.
Jim Wilkerson
Worship Director
Jim Wilkerson became Worship Director in the summer of 2019. Jim has been involved in worship ministry since 2003, with close to 10 years being in a leadership role. He is married to his wife, Stephanie, and they have two beautiful daughters, Taylor and Carli. Jim is a lifelong resident of Decatur, a Millikin University graduate, and also a founding member of the local Christian band, Day 40. Jim also works as Marketing Director for Vieweg Real Estate.
Contact at jim@d1naz.com
Sherri Weaks
Donna Cobillas
Bookkeeper
Donna retired in December 2020 from her full-time career in governmental accounting. She most recently worked for the City of Decatur in the Finance Office as Budget & Revenue Officer. Originally from the Danville area, Donna moved to the Decatur area in 2004.
Contact at donna@d1naz.com
2021-2022 board members & officers
Board Officers
Board Secretary | Rob Urquhart
Board Treasurer | John Prien
SDMI Chair (Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries) | Jackie Lane
NMI Chair (Nazarene Missions International) | Deb Hancock
NYI Chair (Nazarene Youth International) | Rob Urquhart
Board members
Doug Brackett
Jim German
Sara Goodner
Rudy Hubner
Jackie Farr