Rev. Jim Schenck, pastor
Pastor Jim arrived at BCCC in the spring of 2013. In the last 30 years, he has served as a youth pastor, children's pastor, music pastor, assistant pastor and solo pastor in churches in Indiana, Virginia, Iowa and Michigan. Pastor Jim must have started as a minister when he was 6 years old. He also had the opportunity to be a chaplain for a hospice organization during that time as well.
Jim earned a bachelor's degree in Ministry and Religion from Indiana Wesleyan University, in addition to a Master of Arts in Ministry from IWU. He has taken classes and training through Western Michigan University, pre-marital and marital counseling through PREPARE/ENRICH, Michigan Teaching Certificate in Secondary English and Earth Science, and way too many seminars to count!
Pastor Jim has been married to his lovely wife, Barb, since 1985 - after meeting her in college Speech class and impressing her with his roller skating ability on their first date. Barb is a musician, choir director, and musical director in area schools. Barb and Jim are the proud parents of 3 young adults - Kate and her husband Nate and daughter Evie; Kelsey and her husband, Graham and son Carter; and son Wesley.
In his spare time, Pastor Jim loves traveling, camping, roller coasters, Michigan football, and coffee - lots and lots of coffee.
Jim earned a bachelor's degree in Ministry and Religion from Indiana Wesleyan University, in addition to a Master of Arts in Ministry from IWU. He has taken classes and training through Western Michigan University, pre-marital and marital counseling through PREPARE/ENRICH, Michigan Teaching Certificate in Secondary English and Earth Science, and way too many seminars to count!
Pastor Jim has been married to his lovely wife, Barb, since 1985 - after meeting her in college Speech class and impressing her with his roller skating ability on their first date. Barb is a musician, choir director, and musical director in area schools. Barb and Jim are the proud parents of 3 young adults - Kate and her husband Nate and daughter Evie; Kelsey and her husband, Graham and son Carter; and son Wesley.
In his spare time, Pastor Jim loves traveling, camping, roller coasters, Michigan football, and coffee - lots and lots of coffee.
Barb Schenck, accompanist
Barb is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and Siena Heights University. She directs the Middle School Choral Program for Adrian Public Schools, directs and produces stage musicals and assists with other productions.
Executive Board
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