Rev. Yeakel has been a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church International since 1977. He has served as an evangelist, youth minister in Pontotoc, Mississippi, and has pastored several churches in Illinois - Auburn, Rochelle, and Oak Valley (Ramsey). Rev. & Mrs. Charles Yeakel have served as pastor of the Mendota church since January 2004. They also served 11 years previously as assistant pastor and co-pastor in Mendota.
Rev. & Mrs. Harold Koonce served as pastor for 26 1/2 years before their retirement at the end of 2003. Rev. Koonce continues to be a blessing as a member of our congregation.
Randy and Pat have been a part of our congregation since January of 2008. Randy is a licensed minister and also serves as Adult Class teacher and Christian Education Administrative Assistant. Pat teaches our Beginner class during the Christian Education service and is the Head Hostess. They have been a great blessing to our assembly.