We would like to introduce our Disciple-Making Committee here at Menomonie Alliance Church. This team of leaders is tasked with the responsibility to train, equip, and support our LifeGroup Leaders. A LifeGroup is a small group of 8-12 people that usually meets in a home for the purpose of doing life together. The LifeGroup has a clear purpose of making disciples that can reproduce themselves in others. We do this by seeking Jesus with all our heart, and building relationships based in honesty, trust, and a willingness to sacrifice for each other.
The members of our Disciple-Making Committee are: Jon Chara, Korlee Witzel, Carol Paur, Homer Madison, Andy Krause, Gary Cowles, Jason Miller, and Ralph Becker.
Jon Chara is a church elder and Bible study teacher. Jon has been attending MAC since 2010.
“Over the years I have seen the powerful effect of discipleship in my life and in the lives of others. I have also seen the devastation caused when Christians and churches neglect the principal command of King Jesus: to become disciples who obey all He commanded.” – Jon Chara
Homer Madison is an elder at Menomonie Alliance Church, and a member at MAC for over twenty years. “My wife, Diana, and I have led several small groups over the years, prayed consistently for the church, local and worldwide, served in a variety of ways including mission trips, and have also been involved in mentoring. Loving Jesus and coming alongside others on life's journey (or doing life together) is who God has made us to be. We call it “A long obedience in the same direction.”” – Homer Madison
Korlee Witzel has been attending Menomonie Alliance Church for over ten years. She has taught Discovery Land and has led worship for Discovery time. “Discipleship makes someone a leader for God through His Word and by His power. It is the pathway to becoming a mature believer and being equipped to lead others in the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13) – Korlee Witzel
Carol Paur, and her husband, Bryan, have attended Menomonie Alliance for 38 years.
“We have led many small groups in our home over the years. Personally, I have always had a heart for young moms which has led to my ongoing involvement in Mom’s Group.” – Carol Paur
Andy Krause is a LifeGroup leader here at MAC and a discipleship strategist with keen insights into the keys to relationship development. Andy has a natural evangelistic gifting and is skilled at implementing the systems and structures necessary to organizational success.
Jason Miller is an elder here at Menomonie Alliance Church and is a passionate teacher of the Bible. He is the leader of our Men’s Ministry here at MAC.
Gary Cowles and his wife, Debbie, moved to Menomonie in 1975 and joined the church that year. “I have served as an elder in the past, and was the second treasurer, serving for several years in that capacity. Over the years I have taught many adult Sunday School classes, with a preference for Old Testament topics. Debbie and I have two married sons, neither living nearby, and three grandchildren.” – Gary Cowles
Ralph Becker is Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Small Groups here at Menomonie Alliance. Ralph pastored for several years in Colorado and Utah and has been a Bible teacher for most of his life. He also taught at UW-Stout for a season. “Discipleship is much different than our traditional view of discipleship in Western Culture. In North America discipleship is based on listening carefully to our instructor, diligently taking notes, and then applying what we have learned. But true discipleship is built on a passionate desire to follow Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and by building relationships with others on a foundation of honesty, humility, vulnerability, and trust. The Bible becomes the foundation of life as Jesus calls us into a loving relationship with him, for the purpose of becoming like him, while we partner with him to bring the Gospel to the nations.” - Ralph Becker
The members of our Disciple-Making Committee are: Jon Chara, Korlee Witzel, Carol Paur, Homer Madison, Andy Krause, Gary Cowles, Jason Miller, and Ralph Becker.
Jon Chara is a church elder and Bible study teacher. Jon has been attending MAC since 2010.
“Over the years I have seen the powerful effect of discipleship in my life and in the lives of others. I have also seen the devastation caused when Christians and churches neglect the principal command of King Jesus: to become disciples who obey all He commanded.” – Jon Chara
Homer Madison is an elder at Menomonie Alliance Church, and a member at MAC for over twenty years. “My wife, Diana, and I have led several small groups over the years, prayed consistently for the church, local and worldwide, served in a variety of ways including mission trips, and have also been involved in mentoring. Loving Jesus and coming alongside others on life's journey (or doing life together) is who God has made us to be. We call it “A long obedience in the same direction.”” – Homer Madison
Korlee Witzel has been attending Menomonie Alliance Church for over ten years. She has taught Discovery Land and has led worship for Discovery time. “Discipleship makes someone a leader for God through His Word and by His power. It is the pathway to becoming a mature believer and being equipped to lead others in the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13) – Korlee Witzel
Carol Paur, and her husband, Bryan, have attended Menomonie Alliance for 38 years.
“We have led many small groups in our home over the years. Personally, I have always had a heart for young moms which has led to my ongoing involvement in Mom’s Group.” – Carol Paur
Andy Krause is a LifeGroup leader here at MAC and a discipleship strategist with keen insights into the keys to relationship development. Andy has a natural evangelistic gifting and is skilled at implementing the systems and structures necessary to organizational success.
Jason Miller is an elder here at Menomonie Alliance Church and is a passionate teacher of the Bible. He is the leader of our Men’s Ministry here at MAC.
Gary Cowles and his wife, Debbie, moved to Menomonie in 1975 and joined the church that year. “I have served as an elder in the past, and was the second treasurer, serving for several years in that capacity. Over the years I have taught many adult Sunday School classes, with a preference for Old Testament topics. Debbie and I have two married sons, neither living nearby, and three grandchildren.” – Gary Cowles
Ralph Becker is Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Small Groups here at Menomonie Alliance. Ralph pastored for several years in Colorado and Utah and has been a Bible teacher for most of his life. He also taught at UW-Stout for a season. “Discipleship is much different than our traditional view of discipleship in Western Culture. In North America discipleship is based on listening carefully to our instructor, diligently taking notes, and then applying what we have learned. But true discipleship is built on a passionate desire to follow Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and by building relationships with others on a foundation of honesty, humility, vulnerability, and trust. The Bible becomes the foundation of life as Jesus calls us into a loving relationship with him, for the purpose of becoming like him, while we partner with him to bring the Gospel to the nations.” - Ralph Becker
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