Please let us introduce you to our senior pastor and his family.  Pastor Tim Broihier is an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God.  He is a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, where he received his bachelors degree.  He earned his masters degree at the Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee. To read more about Pastor Tim and his family, please scroll on down this page. 

Pastor Edward Crite

Please let us introduce you to associate Pastor Edward Crite and his family.  Pastor Crite is an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God.  Pastor Crite studied and trained through, amongst other, the Assemblies of God extension Bible School, while he and his wife, Opal, served and ministered as pastors for 5 years at Glen Carbon first Assembly of God, IL (1972-1977) and for 27 years at Rosewood Heights Assembly of God, MO -- now Calvary Assembly of God (1978-2005) . To read more about Pastor Ed Crite and his family, please scroll on down this page. 

                                             Pastor Joshua Wolfe

 Board Members: Bryan Steele, Robert Usher & Lesia Walton

Pastor Tim Broihier, wife Kim, and daughter Kassondra (Kassi)
Pastor Tim grew up Catholic in Racine, WI. Upon attending a Bible study in the home of an Assembly of God family he received Christ as his Savior in April of 1974. While in High School he received his “call” into the ministry and went to Central Bible College (CBC), in Springfield, MO. He earned a bachelors degree in Biblical studies in 1985 and has been in fulltime ministry since graduation. He was ordained in May of 1991 and earned a Masters degree in Pastoral Studies at the Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee in 2002. Pastor Tim met his wife, Kim, at CBC in 1980. They were married in 1982, and had their daughter, Kassi, on November 16, 1987. Kim grew up in Sterling, IL, and attended Rock River Christian Center. Tim and Kim were both involved in their church youth groups, had jobs through out high school, and enjoyed sports.
Pastor Tim and Kim have been in the ministry for over 21 years. Together, they were Youth and Children’s Pastors in Michigan and in North Carolina 10 years. In 1994, they accepted a position as Senior Pastor of an A/G church in Andrews, North Carolina. After serving there for over 7 years God led to First Assembly of God in Edwardsville, IL.
Since being here Kim has earned here degree in Elementary Education at SIUE, and is now a 7th grade teacher. Kassi is a student at Evangel University in Springfield, MO, and is presently studying abroad in Costa Rica. Kassi plans to be a High School Spanish teacher.

Pastor Joshua Wolfe, his wife Charity, and their son Joshua Caleb
Pastor Josh grew up in Santa Maria California and dedicated his life to following Jesus while attending the youth group at Pacific Christian Center in 1998.  Charity spent her early years in Joliet Illinois where she attended Joliet First Assembly and accepted Jesus into her heart as a young child. 

Pastor Josh and Charity met while attending Central Bible College and both graduated in 2005.   They married in July of 2007.   Josh enjoys watching and playing sports, he played football and baseball in high school.  He also enjoys music, he has played guitar and bass guitar on many different worship teams.

Charity enjoys shopping and music, she sang in the high school choir and played percussion in her high school band.  She earned a BA in music while attending CBC. She has sang, played percussion, and played piano on many different worship teams.  Josh has been involved with youth ministry since 1999 as a youth leader at and as a youth pastor and has a passion to reach teenagers with the gospel.    Charity has been involved with youth ministry since her high school years serving as a worship leader, youth sponsor and Pastor’s wife.    Josh and Charity helped pioneer a youth and children’s ministry in California prior to coming to Edwardsville and have served in Children’s ministry as well.    Josh and Charity are passionate about raising up young people to love and serve the Lord Jesus and to fulfill God’s plan for their lives.

Markus Pfile, wife Darcy, and daughters Sarah and Rachel.
Markus Pfile is a board member that would rather get his hands dirty. He came to have a personal relationship with Jesus when he was 18. He likes music and is currently our worship leader. He spends much free time at church helping out to keep things running smoothly. But he’d rather brag about his wife and 2 daughters.
First, his lovely bride Darcy of 14 years works her days as a teacher. She loves to help kids learn. Her obvious talent and love for kids spills over into her ministry at the church. She heads up our M-Pact girls ministry and is also active in the PowerPoint ministry in our worship services.
As far as their children are concerned, Sarah who is 9 years old loves to attend M-Pact girls. She is also an active participant in J.B.Q. She truly loves the Lord and is a blessing with helping out around the church. Rachel is 7 and is a real go getter like her Dad. She too enjoys M-Pact girls, JBQ, and has found out that she can be a big helper by helping to hand out bulletins.

Guy Walton, wife Lesia, and children Chelsey and Chad
Guy was born and raised in a loving Christian home in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of 8 years old during a vacation Bible school he gave his heart to the Lord. While attending one of the Illinois District youth camps in Carlinville, IL, in 1980, at the age of 15 he met his wife to be Lesia. After dating for 6 years he married Lesia in December of 1986. He began working his last semester of high school at Medical West Pharmacy and Home Healthcare where he is still employed as the home healthcare manager.
Guy has a daughter, Chelsey who is 20 years old and is attending SIUE. She will marry this coming year to a wonderful Christian man named Andrew Peirson. Guy’s 16 year old son, Chad, is a wrestler at EHS and is running hard after the Lord during his youth years. Lesia moved to Illinois at the age of 11 and began attending Liberty Worship Center (First A/G) at the age of 12. Lesia is the product of what a strong bus ministry can do to change lives.
Guy has served in various capacities of the church. He has worked as a Children’s Church Leader, puppeteer member, Sunday school teacher, Men’s Ministry Leader, an Usher and a Greeter, as well as a board member for the past 6 years.





David Hill, Children Becky, Laura and Matthew.
David was born in Lebanon, IL, and grew up in O’Fallon, IL. Following high school graduation in 1964, he attended Belleville Area College (BAC) for 2 years and then spent 2 years in the US Army. After his discharge he worked full time and took a full load of evening classes at SIUE. Then, while still attending SIUE, David got saved in 1975 at a karate class and was baptized in the Holy Spirit a few months later. David began attending an Assembly of God church in Highland, IL and later in Troy, IL where he now lives.
David has been used of the Lord in various capacities. Since 1979 he has faithfully ministered as a Royal Rangers Commander. He served as treasurer/book keeper for 10 years at the A/G church in Troy. He has also served as an usher, substitute Sunday School teacher, and church janitor. David has been serving on the church board in Edwardsville since 2004.
For the past 27 years David has been employed as a warehouse manager for an industrial food sales company in St. Louis, MO. David has also taught First Aid/CPR classes for the American Red Cross for 10 years.
David has three children, Rebecca (Becky), Laura, and Matthew, plus one 2 year old granddaughter named Violet. Becky, Violet’s mother and David’s oldest, is a personal trainer and currently resides in Riverton, IL with her husband, Alan. Among other things, Becky earned the Missionettes achievement award of Honor Star.
Laura graduated in December of 2007 from SIU Carbondale with a degree in Art Education. She and her husband, Ben, will married in June of 2008 and have moved to Alaska to teach.
Matthew is a third year student at SIUE and also works in new home construction. He is still undecided concerning his career plans. Matthew has earned the highest award in Royal Rangers, the Gold Medal of Achievement.