WHO WE ARE

First of all welcome to the Pana Christian Church.
We know that visiting a new church can be a little uncomfortable, so we want to help you feel at home. No matter what your background, experience or situation, you are welcome here.  Pana Christian Church is an open family of real people doing our best to serve God and others.  We’re not perfect, but we come together to find real meaning for everyday living, genuine caring, and hope for the future through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  We are an active and growing church, seeking to follow the Bible as our only source of authority.  We would love for you to join us in this endeavor.
 
Sunday morning service times:
Sunday morning Worship – traditional worship 8:15 a.m. and contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Jam Kids (ages PreK – 5th grade) meets during the second half of the contemporary worship service.
Staffed nursery for birth – 2 years old is available as well in both services.
 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

The Bible:
We believe that the Bible comes from God and is without error (John 10:35). Therefore, it is the authority for everything we do in the church (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Bible is the truth (John 17:17).
The Beginning of Man and This World:
We believe that, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) This world and man are not here by accident. Rather, God spoke and it came to be (Genesis Chapters 1 and 2).
Jesus Christ: We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). We believe that He is the Savior of the world (John 4:42). We believe in His virgin birth (Matthew 1:22-23). We believe in His bodily resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:1-10) and we believe that He is coming back to take His people to heaven (John 14:1-4).
Holy Spirit:
God gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him, repent of their sins, and are immersed (baptized) into Jesus (Acts 2:38, 5:32). Through the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to live godly lives and guidance in following God’s will (Romans 8:1-4, 26).
Hell:
We believe that hell is a real place of eternal punishment for those who do not know or believe in God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10; Matthew 25:30, 41,46 and Matthew 10:28).
Heaven:
We believe that heaven is a real place of eternal reward for those Christians who have been faithful servants of Christ to the end (Matthew 25:21). It is God’s dwelling place of rest, worship, and reward (Revelation 21:22-27, 22:1-5).
 

OUR MISSION

To submit to and honor God and His Son in meaningful worship, purposeful evangelism, and Biblical preaching.
 

Leadership Team:

Our church leadership consists of elders and deacons who work closely together to lead and nurture the church.
Elders: 
Mike Foster, Wes Horton, John Karbach, and Steve Trexler.
Deacons: 
Patrick Cline Jr., Adam Metzger, and Ron Myers. 
 

 

Minister,

Dave Altman
   Raised in south central Illinois, I received a Bachelors in Preaching Ministry from St. Louis Christian College.  In April of 2014, God brought my wife Trista and our children Mitch and Jenna to PCC.  Since then, the church has become our family.  My greatest joy in the ministry is seeing people accept Christ and to see the body of Christ honor Him.  In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and U of I Athletics.  If you are new to the area or are looking for a church to worship in please join us.