History of Still Waters Church

 

In 1996, the United Methodist Conference wanted to bring a refreshing new church to the growing Jackson community. This church would create opportunities for adults and children to experience personally the meaning and fulfillment Christ brings and equip them to share that with others. Thus, in September of 1996, Still Waters was born with Rev. Dan Schwerin as pastor. Our first worship services were held at Jackson Elementary and our average attendence was 40 people. A parsonage was purchased, as well as land for a future church building. In 1997, our attendence grew to 80 souls and we added our first staff member, Donna Schoeckert. By 1999, we averaged 130 members and purchased 10 acres of land from the Slinger School Board. We broke ground on April 30th, 2000 and held our first worship service in the new building on Christmas Eve. In 2002, Rev. Dan Schwerin went on to become District Superintendent and Rev. Matthew Hadley was appointed as our new pastor. Over the next few years we have added a parish nurse, financial assistant, Volunteer Coordinator and Sunday School Coordinator as well as nursery staff, musicians, many new groups and members. In 2005, we added an education wing and a church administrator to serve our more than 300 members. On September 24, 2006, we celebrated our 10th Anniversary and continue to find the lost, release the captive, and develop disciples of Jesus.  In July, 2008 we added a full time Youth Minister and a part time Associate Pastor.  As of March 2009, we have 440 members and a worship average of 400.