We at Aldersgate are very proud of our pastors.  Each one has a distinctive mission within our church family, bringing a unique perspective and exceptional skills to their personal ministry.

Tim Ozment, Lead Pastor

Welcome. As I’ve drawn closer to God I have discovered that Christianity isn’t a destination – it’s a journey. As a pastor I know how important worship is to this journey. Worship is a time to connect with others on the journey – rejoicing and grieving, encouraging and loving one another as we give back to God this gift of our time. Amazingly, while worship is intended to be more about what we bring to God, God never fails to bless us. It happens every Sunday morning at Aldersgate. Come and join us on this journey of faith. More...

Ken Burgard, Associate Pastor

Hello, I'm Ken Burgard, the associate pastor at Aldersgate Methodist Church. I've been serving the Lord in full time ministry for over 8 years working with after-school programs, youth ministry, preaching, teaching, and training for the pastoral ministry. I hail from Springfield, Illinois, and am really looking forward to ministry here in Marion Illinois, and have just finished my Master of Divinity at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. More...

Jodi Reinhard, Minister of Congregational Care and Visitation

I am honored to humbly serve in this position of Pastoral Ministry. Scripture says it best: 2 Cor. 1:3-4 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." More...

Debbie Randoll, Children's Ministry Director

I am truly blessed to serve as the Children's Ministry Director here at Aldersgate. I have served as a volunteer with children and youth ministry for all of my adult life. God began calling me into full-time ministry about six years ago. At that time, I was pursuing an elementary teaching position. God used several people in this congregation to help reveal His desire for my life. As I began to completely surrender More...