Church Leadership
Mike Schmelzer
Pastor: Mike Schmelzer graduated with a Bachelor of Theology degree from the Apostolic Bible Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota in 1984 where he met his wife Kara. He served as assistant pastor in Chicago Heights, Illinois for 18 years. The Lord called them to Winona, Minnesota in March 2002.
Pastor Schmelzer and his wife Kara have three children, Nathaniel, Joshua, and Jessica. All three are actively serving the Lord and assisting in Winona with youth, music, sound and media, and outreach.
Josh Schmelzer
Youth Leader: Josh Schmelzer has a wonderful enthusiasm with people of all ages.
He leads weekly Prime Time Youth breakouts which encourage the youth to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and in their knowledge of the scriptures.
Jessie Schmelzer
Music Director: Jessie Schmelzer is a talented artist and pianist.
She works with the praise team encouraging their ability with new instruments and methods of worship including silent praise, drama, and illustrated sermons.