The lead pastor of Imagine is Alan Stoddard. He met Jeana on a blind date in 1987. It was through that blind date that he received Jesus as His savior. They have been married for 38 years. They have a daughter, Briana, who is 25. Alan became a Christian in 1988 and was called to ministry in 1992 in a Black church in Germany. He served 11 years in the Army. Alan graduated from Southwestern Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has served in ministry for 35 years and has a burning heart for the Gospel and the Great Commission. He wants to partner with people to make their life ministries flourish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dress Code?
Wear clothes LOL. Seriously, we do not have a dress code. The pastor often dresses in a t-shirt. You may want to come in a shirt and tie, or a hoodie and jeans, regardless, we do not make “how you dress” a thing.
What about Kids Ministry?
We value kids. During our gathering, kids stay in worship for the first part of the experience. Then, kids are taught the word appropriate for their age. Kids make friends, memorize scripture, learn Bible stories, and participate in fun activities reinforcing the word.
We always have two adults in the room and each of those serving have a background check. Our kids ministry is lead by a team of qualified and passionate adults.
What kind of music do you sing?
We keep our church life simple. We believe worship is a life response to the gospel. When we gather to worship, we do a blend of music that best connects people to God in singing. We have a contemporary delivery style using hymns and fresh songs of today.
What is the preaching like?
We preach verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. The word is our priority. Our preaching is Christ-centered. We proclaim the gospel in every service. We expect the word to work in peoples’ lives. Bring a Bible. If you don’t have one, we will give you a Bible. Bring your Bible to church. Take notes. Eat the word.
Are there refreshments?
We want people to come and experience hospitality before and after the gathering. We do coffee, lemonade, and water, as well as snacks. Kids will get snacks in kids’ worship. Fellowship is a crucial part of the Christian journey. The linger time before and after our gatherings is some of the best time to just be real.
How long are the gatherings?
We like to value your time. We also value the time of our servants. We do let the Lord lead, but overall, an hour and fifteen minutes is our target.
What's the bottom line?
The gospel is our bottom line. People are our bottom line. We desire people to know Jesus Christ. Our passion is to be a people who relate authentically. This is what Jesus did. He chose some of the most unlikely people to be a part of His circle. We believe “Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day” (1 Cor. 15:3-4). Our bottom line is to "Make Disciples." Join us in the movement.
Call to action!
Come see us. Plan your visit. Come on! Let’s go! We would love to have you be a part of the Imagine fam. If you are looking for a high impact, simple, relaxed style, church, come check us out.