Pastoral Staff
“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you…” 1Peter 5:2
Jack Abeelen, Senior Pastor
Pastor Jack Abeelen was raised in a Catholic home and attended parochial school from elementary through high school. At 18, he heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ presented at a home study and, in 1972, gave his life to Christ. From that moment, God began to work in his heart and call him to Himself. In 1980, Jack joined a church staff as an assisting pastor and, in 1985, planted Morningstar Christian Chapel.
Drawn by the simple, relevant way he communicates the Word of God, people worldwide listen to Pastor Jack’s teaching each week. The contextual focus and practical application in his teaching make Biblical principles resonate deeply with his listeners. He teaches with the confidence that God’s Word never returns to Him void but always accomplishes God’s will. (Isa. 55:10-11).
Pastor Jack’s teaching ministry airs daily on his Bible teaching program Growing thru Grace airing on over 450 stations in the US and online through YouTube, Facebook, and wherever you stream podcasts.
Pastor Jack is married to his wife, Debbie, who leads Morningstar’s Women’s Ministry.
“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11
RICH KIKUCHI
Assistant Pastor
GERARD DELEEUW
Associate Pastor
DOUG HARDIN
Associate Pastor
RON KITCHELL
Associate Pastor
JEFF MERICLE
Associate Pastor
WADE O’NEILL
Associate Pastor
PAUL PROVENCIO
Associate Pastor
DAVID REEVES
Associate Pastor
We asked our Pastors…
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE BIBLE PERSON (BESIDES THE TRINITY)?
Pastor Jack
Paul. How I pray to be effective in ministry as he was!
Pastor Rich
Abraham. He had his ups and downs spiritually, God still used him in a mighty way. Abraham’s life gives me hope that God can still use me!
Pastor Gerard
David. He got it right, got it wrong, and he got it right.
Pastor Doug
It’s hard to pick just one, but Daniel is up there on the list.
Pastor Ron
Paul. He’s the best explainer of doctrine in Bible.
Pastor Jeff
Epaphroditus. He sets the bar for the intensity with which we should labor for Christ.
Pastor Wade
David. Above all, David was a lover of God. His life is a great display of God’s grace and providence.
Pastor David
King Josiah. His Zeal for God and removing sin in Israel is inspiring.
WHAT BOOK OF THE BIBLE DO YOU LIKE TO BINGE AND WHY?
Nehemiah
It is of the best books on godly leadership.
Proverbs
I read the proverbs daily because they are filled with God’s wisdom and practical advice for everyday living.
Psalms
It’s all about worship.
Acts
Flawed men and women, filled with the Spirit, seeking to live for Jesus in a crazy world, as God builds His church… Now that’s a great read!
Daniel
It’s the most NT book of the OT.
Colossians
It simply states that Jesus is simply the only person we need for salvation.
Philippians
The book teaches us how to have joy and victories in the midst of life’s difficulties.
James
It never fails to challenge me.
Gallery
Pastors in action.
