United Pentecostal Church, Mendota, IL

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 served our church since September 2021 as assistant pastor. Besides helping conduct services, Tim is the main Adult Class teacher. They are a great blessing to our church family!

Emilio is a graduate of Indiana Bible College and with his wife, Mia, leads our youth ministry, ages 12-18. They also teach the Youth Class during Christian Education and lend their talents with music ministry. In addition, Emilio preaches, teaches, and helps as a service leader. We are blessed to have them with us! 

Randy and Pat have been a part of our congregation since January of 2008. Randy, who is a licensed UPCI minister, serves as an Adult Class teacher and, along with his wife, serves as Senior Saints Director. Pat is also the Special Events Coordinator. They have been a great blessing to our church!