Meet our Pastors
Charles S. Taff hails from a small town in Missouri and began his ministry
as a youth director in his home church of Steelville, Missouri. Pastor Taff
received his bible education through Berean Bible College in Springfield,
Missouri and graduated with a Ministerial Studies Diploma. Pastor Taff was
Ordained in 1986 through the Southern Missouri District of the Assemblies of
God. The former pastorates of the Taffs are; Bond Ridge Assembly of God
(1981-85), Higginsville Assembly of God (1985-1994), Ironton Assembly of God
(1994-96), The Taffs accepted the pastorate of Wellington's First Assembly of
God in 1996. Pastor Taff is married to Vicky and they have 2 children, Michelle
and Jordon.The Taffs are excited about the future here in Wellington, Kansas and
looking forward to many years of service to the church For more information
about Pastor Taff go to His Web Site.
But be warned, he has a sense of humor.
Pastor Vicky has been by Pastor Taff's side as his prayer partner, his
confidant and his help meet from the beginning of their ministry. Pastor Vicky
received her Certified Minister's Credentials through the Assemblies of God and
is currently continuing her studies with Global University and Urban Bible
Training. Rev. Vicky is the Associate/Youth Pastor of First Assembly of God.
Vicky is a singer, songwriter and has recently recorded a CD "The Journey" with
10 original songs. Pastor Vicky is a preacher and a teacher and is used by the
Lord with a prophetic ministry operating in the Gifts of the Spirit,
specifically, the Word of Knowledge. Pastor Vicky has ministered in song and
sermon on many occasions at the local church, women's conferences and special
services. For more information about Pastor Vicky Taff go to vickytaff.org
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Our Staff and Leadership
Our church is proud of all our volunteer labours that love the Lord and
love their students. All our workers voluntarily submit to be screened by law
enforcement agencies to assure that every child is given a safe environment to
experience the true pure love of God.
Sister Phyllis Rogers Is our Sunday School Superintendent. Phyllis has the
happy duty supervising loving teachers and a mixture of children as they
interact with each other and study the Word of God. She invites you to Join with
us every Sunday morning at 9:30 to see for yourself what all the excitement is
about..
Brother Rodney Metz Is our Van Coordinator. Rodney states that as he sought
the Lord as to where he was needed that the Lord directed him to the van
ministry. Rodney sayes " I enjoy picking both the children and the adults who
need a ride to church" The Bible Says "You are mine, I have called you by name"
Isa. 43:1 Rodney invites anyone to ride the blue and white Assembly of God van
to any of our services. To Schedule a ride please call the church office at
(620) 326-7882.
Miss Melinda Is our Children's Ministries Coordination. She does our
Children's Church Ministries as well as Wednesday night Kiz Klub She has a heart
for children and a true gift from God in ministering to them. Miss Melinda also
teaches our Kindergarten age Sunday School class
Sister Gladys Holsworth Is our Missionettes & Friends Coordination. She
does our Wednesday night and Thursday Night Ministries to Girls and Young
Ladies. She has a great passion for the Lord and It shows in the way she
ministers. She invites all girls 6 to 11 to Missionettes at 7:00 on Wednesdays
and All girls 12- 17 to Friends on Thursday nights at 7:00. Sister Holsworth
also teaches our Pre-Teens Sunday School Class
Sister Joyce Burden also works with our Missionettes girls on Wednesday
nights She is also one of our very gifted pianists ministering on our worship
teams She has an infectious sense of humor and a genuine care for people.
Sister Georgie Gardiner Teaches our Pre- school age children. Sister
Gardiner loves her children and shows them acceptance every Sunday. Sister
Gardiner also Coordinates our Missions Department and helps on the worship teams
Brother & Sister Covey team Teach our 6 to 8 year old students on Sunday
mornings. They love their children and shows reenforce to them Godly character
every Sunday.
Brother Royal Holsworth Teaches our Adult Sanctuary Class every Sunday .
Brother Holsworth has a true teachers anointing and delivers a bible lesson that
is clear, relevant and inspirering. If you thing Sunday School is just for
Children think again, Christian education is for all Christians of all ages.
Sister Jessica Ohler is one of our church pianists and one of our Worship
Leaders. She also leads worship in the TAG-YA youth group and is one of our
faithful team that ministers to the youth of our church. .
Sister Delores Glenn is another of our Worship Leaders. She also is the
Church Secretary. She is one of Pastor Taff's "Right Hand Men" So to
speak...that is.
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