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. Tim & Polly Koonce have 12 years of pastoral experience plus four years as caretaker of the Illinois District UPCI Campground as well as running their own businesses for several years. We look forward to God’s blessings through their ministry!

Rev. & Mrs. Harold Koonce served as pastor for 26 1/2 years before their retirement at the end of 2003. Bernice Koonce passed away in November of 2020. 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, who is a licensed UPCI minister, serves as Adult Class teacher and, along with his wife, serves as Senior Saints Director.  Pat also is the Head Hostess.  They have been a great blessing to our assembly.