Bill has been a member for over 60 years.  He became our Worship Leader and a Deacon at age 18 and Moderator at age 20.  Bill has recorded 3 solo recording projects and was a member of our church’s southern gospel group, “Power of Praise” who ministered throughout Central Illinois from 1998 to 2014 and produced 2 recording projects.
 
Bill has served as our Elder of Administration & Worship since 2009 when our church voted to change our form of governing to an “Elder Led – Congregationally Ruled” church.
 
Bill says, “Our church is abundantly blessed with musically talented Christians who believe and live our mission of Loving God, Loving People and Sharing the Good News.  Because of these talented friends our church is able to provide a variety of Christian music including Traditional Hymns, Progressive Southern Gospel and Contemporary styles.  We are blessed to be able to provide Christian music that Honors the Lord and appeals to Christians of all ages.”
 
Bill’s wonderful wife Shari is our Church Treasurer and they have 2 Christian sons who are married to 2 beautiful Christian ladies who have blessed Bill and Shari with 5 perfect grandchildren.  David & Cara Fleming (Avery & Emma) and Mitch & Lesley Fleming (Carter, Cooper & Caroline).