Angie is an Ordained Elder in the Iowa Annual Conference. [7] He was also Executive Pastor at Faith Church in New Milford, Connecticut. Pastor John J. Wagner holds a Master's Degree in Theology and Religion. Wagner, 39, is credited as the charismatic leader who transformed a small church with a handful of members in 1993 into a large congregation of thousands. In Sayreville, Pastor John Wagner, his wife and a worship director sat in their Epic Church International offices reviewing a medley about Jesus' resurrection for Easter in late February. John Wagner was also an Executive Pastor for the Discovery Church in Orlando, Florida. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Cindy Lorius joined us as our Financial Assistant in December 2016. For other people with the same name, see John Wagner (disambiguation). AMITY WAGNER - DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Amity joined the staff at Ankeny First in 2015. 14, 2015 . As he took the stage, dozens of people stood up to applaud him, but he quieted them down and launched into a sermon about Gods shocking grace.. On Thursday, 381 households were watching. Get the latest updates right in your inbox. In these uncertain times, Wagner said fear can cause people to question and stray from their faith. Do everything the health care professionals are telling you to do, Wagner said. The music ministry sings during Sunday church service at Epic Church International which was affected by the coronavirus. Back Submit. John and his wife, Amity, have two children, Gabe and Landry. Here at Epic Church International, demonstrating the love of God is a priority. AboutPressCopyrightContact. After hearing her call to ministry while a member at Valley UMC in West Des Moines, Angie attended Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. Their last project has been the biggest yet. Pastor John J. Wagner holds a Masters Degree in Theology and Religion. He was demonstrative on salient points, his cadence balanced as he flowed from one biblical verse to the next. [3], Joseph Wagner currently lives in New Jersey with his second wife, native-Manhattanite pastor Ilena Wagner, who share five children.[4]. Born in Renwick, Iowa, Angie graduated from Westmar College with a degree in accounting. She was appointed to Ankeny First on July 1, 2014. Pastor John Wagner, a Hometown Hero. LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - You may have heard the expression, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is." (5-part series), What You Need to Know Before Joining Our Church (9-part series). Thank you, thank you so much," said Pastor Ilena. Forget the plastic bag ban. He has lead congregations of over 6,000 members[6]. The 10:30 a.m. service had another 478. Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God (last sermon to Minneapolis Church), Should Christians Support Donald Trump? He brings more than a quarter-century of experience in vocational ministry to his position as well as a reputation for producing powerful and inspiring sermons that speak to a well-diversified congregation. She and her husband Clay live in Ankeny and have twin daughters, Lauren and Emma. In 1989, the Pastor attended the University of Honolulu, where he was awarded his MA in Religion and Theology. His sermons discuss inspirational topics such as love, covenant theology, redemption, sanctification, and former substance abuse. Pastor John Wagner has traveled throughout Europe, South Africa, and the USA to deliver his inspirational sermons. Before accepting his present position with Turning Point Community Church, Pastor John Wagner served in roles as a founding, executive, and instructional pastor to congregations of up to 6,000 parishioners. I am the Samaritan. After hearing her call to ministry while a member at Valley UMC in West Des Moines, Angie attended Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. He feels human beings grow stronger when asked to complete daunting tasks. John Wagner. Covenant Ministries International ordained him as a minister in 1988, Pastor Wagner holds a Master of Arts in Theology and Religion from Honolulu University in Hawaii.[2]. We are a spirit-filled church, Wagner said. In his . Before his position at Ankeny, he was the Music Director for Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Urbandale, Iowa and a Spanish teacher to Beginner, Advanced, Native, Heritage, and Non-Native students at Des Moines Public Schools for three years. In his earlier years, Wagner was known as a key leader of the Church Growth Movement and later for his writings on spiritual warfare. Prior to Ankeny, he served in Davenport for 10 years, Le Mars for 4 years, and in Muscatine for 7 years. A dedicated man of faith and gifted public speaker with more than 25 years of experience in vocational ministry, John Wagner currently serves as Lead Pastor of Turning Point Community Church in Lubbock, Texas. Nobody is perfect, said Blanca Cifuentes of Miramar. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.
