
Lead Pastor: Kevin Sylvester
When I made a decision to follow Jesus: 1973
How long at Evangel: since 1999
Favorite Restaurant: Smokey Bones
Favorite Recording Artist from 60’s, 70’s or 80’s: Eric Clapton
Favorite Scripture verse: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
Favorite place to vacation: Florida
Favorite snack: Cheetos or sprouts (it's a toss-up)
Someplace I’ve never been, but would love to visit: Australia
Favorite worship song: "Potter's Hand"
What I like to do when I’m not at work: Hang out with my family

Associate Pastor: Rod Bard
When I made a decision to follow Jesus: July, 1973
How long at Evangel: since 2003
Favorite Restaurant: Pappadeaux’s Seafood Restaurant (
Favorite Recording Artist from 60’s, 70’s or 80’s: Chicago
Favorite Scripture verse: 2 Cor. 12:9…"Each time he said, 'My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me."
Favorite place to vacation: Anywhere there are mountains
Favorite snack: Trail mix, venison snack sticks
Someplace I’ve never been, but would love to visit: Ireland or Scotland
Favorite worship song: “Revelation Song”
What I like to do when I’m not at work: Ride my motorcycle, hunt or fish

Worship Leader/Office Manager: Gloria Sylvester
When I made a decision to follow Jesus: 1965
How long at Evangel: since 1999
Favorite Restaurant: Lily's on Main
Favorite Recording Artist from 60’s, 70’s or 80’s: Karen Carpenter, Natalie Cole
Favorite Scripture verse: "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14
Favorite place to vacation: Hawaii
Favorite snack: Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
Someplace I’ve never been, but would love to visit: Switzerland
Favorite worship song: "Great I Am"
What I like to do when I’m not at work: balance my checkbook :) and hang out with family

Administrative Assistant: Cindy Bard
When I made a decision to follow Jesus: 1984
How long at Evangel: since 2003
Favorite Restaurant: El Sorrano
Favorite Recording Artist from 60’s, 70’s or 80’s: Journey
Favorite Scripture verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Favorite place to vacation: any place I can get away and relax
Favorite snack: Popcorn
Someplace I’ve never been, but would love to visit: Alaska, Canada
Favorite worship song: "Great is He"
What I like to do when I’m not at work: Spend time with my family

Business Administrator: Ken Asper
When I made a decision to follow Jesus: 1957
How long at Evangel: since 1973
Favorite Restaurant: Lapp's
Favorite Recording Artist from 60’s, 70’s or 80’s: Tammy Wynette
Favorite Scripture verse: "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. " Proverbs 4:26
Favorite place to vacation: Alaska, Montana, New Hampshire
Favorite snack: M&M's
Someplace I’ve never been, but would love to visit: Australia
Favorite worship song: "Eagles Wings"
What I like to do when I’m not at work: Yard work