Welcome Dr. Phil Petersen, our Interim Speaker:

Current Position:  Professor of Pastoral Leadership, Chair of Christian Ministry Department at Crown College since 1991. (Classes I teach include: Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, Leadership, Evangelism, Discipleship)

Pastored in churches in Michigan and Minnesota, interim pastored in fourteen churches

Family: Married to Debra. We have four children: Aaron (married to Nicole, they have two boys Sam and Ezra), Lauren, Danielle and Abigail.

Overseas travels have included ministry trips to the Philippines, Australia, Thailand and Israel.

Personally enjoy time with my wife and family, biking, and swimming.

Desire is to equip people to follow Christ Jesus with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. 

Hi, my name is Jeff Naegelen, and being the associate pastor for adult ministries is a privilege and a joy. I currently oversee 3 main areas of ministry: Outreach into the community; Discipleship, Small Groups and adult education; Assimilation of new people into the fabric of church life. It brings great joy being used by God to help people get to know and understand Jesus better, and to grow in their faith and walk with Him. It’s also a lot of fun to help people connect and develop meaningful relationships with one another in the church, in the community and around the world.

 Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota is my alma mater, where I graduated in 1983 with a Bachelors of Religious Education. Prior to that I received a 1 year Bible Certificate from Northwestern College in Roseville. I was an Admissions Counselor for Crown College until 1989 before going into youth ministry in Hawaii. I came to Alliance Church of the Valley in January of 1991 and served as the youth pastor until August of 1997. I then went to Missouri Valley, Iowa for nearly 4 years to serve as a pastor of a young church plant before returning to Alliance Church of the Valley in April of 2001.

 My wife DeeAnn and I are thankful to God for bringing us together. We have been happily married for 21 years, and have three wonderful children, Josiah (16), Elliana (9), and Hope (6). We take great comfort in knowing that our children enjoy coming to church and participating in the various programs offered and the care given by such loving people. This is not only a great place to raise our children, but a great place to serve our Lord and Friend Jesus Christ. I hope you’ll join us, and experience what I’m talking about.