Staff - Agape Christian Church, La Porte, IN

Christian Graphic CommentsDr. Rod Nielsen - Our preaching minister is Dr. Rod Nielsen. Rod earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Grace Theological Seminary, an M.A. from Lincoln Christian Seminary, and a B.A. and A.A. from Minnesota Bible College. Rod leads our worship team and worship, teaches in our adult Sunday School, leads an adult Bible study, and leads our leadership development classes. He is married to Lisa and they have two grown daughters, Rachel and Bethany (Levi) Deaton.

Wes Spain - Our EPIC/Youth Minister is Wes Spain, a graduate of Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. Along with his wife Laura and a cast of adult volunteers Wes leads our youth Bible study and combined youth group TREAD. He also is a substitute High School Sunday School teacher and preaches when Rod is away.

Jen Hayes - Our education director/secretary is Jen Hayes. Jen is a lifelong resident of La Porte County and graduate of Ball State University with a degree in music education. She is still involved with music in the area and a part of the worship team for our EPIC service. Jen is married to Dennis and they have two children, Kori and Andy.