Riley Powell, Senior Pastor    [Email Pastor Powell]

Rev. Riley Powell and his wife Karen are originally from Illinois. They have two daughters, Crystal who lives in Marion, and April who lives in St. Louis. Rev. Powell is an alumnus of Olivet Nazarene University and Nazarene Bible College. Before entering pastoral ministry he was a businessman in Springfield, Illinois. He has pastored churches in Peru, Urbana, and Collinsville, Illinois. Most recently, he pastored the Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene for over twelve years. He enjoys reading, history, sports and John Wayne movies. seminars.

Brent Fox, Youth Pastor     [Email Pastor Fox]

Pastor Brent & his wife Amy were both born and raised in Columbus, Indiana.  They have two daughters, Kirah & Kenah.  Pastor Brent graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor degree in Finance.  He then went on to Nazarene Theological Seminary where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Christian Education.  Pastor Brent has served as Youth Pastor at churches in Missouri and Nebraska.  He enjoys following Indiana basketball and Colts football, as well as playing basketball, football and softball.  Pastor Brent also enjoys playing and listening to music and snow skiing!

Mark Aills, Associate Pastor     [Email Pastor Aills]

Pastor Mark Aills was born in Washington Court House, Ohio. He married Joy Nelson, July 21, 1984. They have one daughter, Kara. Mark and Joy are alumni of Hobe Sound Bible College, Hobe Sound, Florida. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministries and is an Ordained Elder in The Church of the Nazarene. Mark has served as Youth Pastor, Worship Leader, Pastor and Associate Pastor at Churches in Indiana, North Carolina, Illinois and Ohio. He enjoys following the Cincinnati Reds, rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes, reading, singing, and listening to music.

Johnny Edler, Children's Pastor    [Email Pastor Edler]

Pastor Johnny Edler was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. He has attended MFCN for 35 years. He married his wife, Amy on June 21, 1997. They have three children, Michael, Brooke and Samantha. Johnny is currently taking Religion Classes at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He has been actively involved in the Children’s Department of the church for over 9 years. Before entering the ministry, he was a supervisor at Inland Paperboard and Packaging. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing.

Jerry Campbell, Worship Pastor    [Email Pastor Campbell]

Pastor Jerry Campbell and his wife, Susan, were both raised near Springfield, Illinois. They have three sons: Jason, Joe & Jonathan, one daughter-in-law, Kim and one grandson, Preston…all living in Marion.  Pastor Jerry attended Olivet Nazarene University and later graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Music degree. He is an Ordained Deacon in the Church of the Nazarene and has led worship and directed choirs at churches in Illinois, Florida, Ohio, Arkansas, and Indiana. Pastor Jerry enjoys singing, arranging and playing music, snow skiing, snorkeling, hiking, and just hanging out with his family.