Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Brandon baker

Pastor of Connections & Discipleship

Brandon has been on the pastoral staff at Praise Point Church since 2014. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, PA. (currently Clarks Summit University). Brandon has been in full time ministry for over 20 years and has served as a youth pastor, camp director, worship leader, and discipleship pastor. He is also the founder of an outdoor ministry called Take A Stand Outdoors. www.takeastandoutdoors.com
Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife, four kids and being in the outdoors.

Hiring

Worship and Family Pastor

Biography of our new staff pastor will be posted when he is hired.

Jarred Hallman

Youth Pastor

Jarred Hallman grew up near Philadelphia, PA and attended Northland International University where he graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Missions. He and his wife Rebecca were married
in 2006,and he completed his Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies in 2008. Jarred and Rebecca have been blessed with three boys: Elijah, Cooper and Gabriel. Jarred and Rebecca have served in various ministry roles through the years such as college and youth ministries and church planting. Jarred and his family moved to Willshire in 2014, and for the past few years has enjoyed using his talents by serving people through sales at Sherwin Williams paint company and lending a hand at Praise Point. In his spare time, Jarred enjoys playing golf, hunting, and fixing up his 1800s farmhouse.

Rachel Baker

Children's Director

Rachel has served as the children's director at Praise Point Church since 2018. Rachel grew up as a "MK" (Missionary Kid) as her parents served as English teachers in China. She is a graduate of Baptist Bible College (currently Clarks Summit University) in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Rachel also teaches PreK at Three Oaks Christian School and works as a Nurses Assistant at Van Wert Hospital.

Laura Hill

Ministry Assistant

Laura Hill is the Ministry Assistant at Praise Point Church.  Laura enjoys serving in various capacities of ministry.  She graduated from college with a Paralegal degree but finds fulfillment serving within the church.  She has been on staff since April 2016 and enjoys serving the people of Praise Point.
Laura and her husband Doug have been married since 2005.  Together they own and operate an electrical business and a farm & livestock operation in Indiana.  When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Lisa Crowell

Custodian