Our Pastors
Al Gossan Jr., Senior Pastor
Al has been enthusiastically studying and speaking about the Bible as a well-traveled minister for nearly 40 years. He is a prolific author of bestselling Christian training courses, tracts, Bible studies and thought-provoking booklets. He has an earned Doctorate in Literature (for Religious Education, Apostolic World Christian University) and is an ordained minister with the Apostolic Christian Network. He is a songwriter, singer and musician. He is the happily married husband of his lovely wife, Jan, who is a gracious pastor's wife and Speech Language Pathologist serving impaired children in area schools. They are the grateful parents of four lovely daughters and have nine grandchildren. Al and Jan are fun-loving golfers, sailors and world mission travelers. They primarily enjoy serving the Lord Jesus Christ by promoting the ministry of God's Word and Spirit among all people...and being with their family, friends and fellow laborers.
Karl Raab, Associate Pastor
Karl has been faithfully serving the Lord in various capacities since 1982, including: teaching, preaching, singing, administrating, leading in prayer, worship, missions endeavors. He is ordained with the Apostolic Christian Network. Vocationally, Karl is a Reading Specialist, and has been a public and private school teacher for nearly 20 years, with B.S. and M. Ed. degrees in Elementary Education. Karl especially enjoys digital photography in his free time, along with reading books and watching documentaries on American History. He is also an avid runner, and participates in 5K races, and is happily married to his lovely and dedicated wife, Amy.