Pastor:
James D. Schroeder is the pastor of Jalapa Chapel. He serves Jalapa along with his wife, Danielle, and their three children, Anna, Zayne, and Madilyn. James was unanimously recommended by the Jalapa Chapel Board and accepted by our congregation to become full-time lead pastor on January 28, 2018.
James attended Trinity International University and graduated in 2014. He is a Spirit-Driven young man who is passionate about evangelism and community outreach. We rejoice in having the Schroeders "on board" at Jalapa Chapel and look forward to all that the Lord will continue to do in and through us all together.
Youth Leaders:
James & Danielle Schroeder serve together in leading our youth group events. They go above and beyond to connect and mentor the youth through Sunday night youth groups, one on one get togethers and sports and activity support. They believe in doing life with these kids and have seen great growth in our youth group over the years as they've welcomed youth from within the church, the community and other churches as well. Christian and Emily Livingston serve alongside them to mentor our youth as well.
Church Board of Deacons:
Jalapa Chapel functions as a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization under the leadership of an overseeing Board of Deacons.
This Board is currently made up of the following individuals:
Kevin Cates, Interim Chairman, Area farmer/farm manager, resides near Marion, IN
Pastor James Schroeder, Pastor & Vice-Chairman pro tem, Full-Time Pastor, resides in Jalapa, IN
Shirley Rennaker, Treasurer, Homemaker, former bookkeeper for family business, resides near Converse, IN
Brooke Cheek, Speech therapist in Oak Hill Schools, resides near Sweetser, IN
Bradey Newhouse, Area farmer/farm manager, resides near Sweetser, IN
James D. Schroeder is the pastor of Jalapa Chapel. He serves Jalapa along with his wife, Danielle, and their three children, Anna, Zayne, and Madilyn. James was unanimously recommended by the Jalapa Chapel Board and accepted by our congregation to become full-time lead pastor on January 28, 2018.
James attended Trinity International University and graduated in 2014. He is a Spirit-Driven young man who is passionate about evangelism and community outreach. We rejoice in having the Schroeders "on board" at Jalapa Chapel and look forward to all that the Lord will continue to do in and through us all together.
Youth Leaders:
James & Danielle Schroeder serve together in leading our youth group events. They go above and beyond to connect and mentor the youth through Sunday night youth groups, one on one get togethers and sports and activity support. They believe in doing life with these kids and have seen great growth in our youth group over the years as they've welcomed youth from within the church, the community and other churches as well. Christian and Emily Livingston serve alongside them to mentor our youth as well.
Church Board of Deacons:
Jalapa Chapel functions as a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization under the leadership of an overseeing Board of Deacons.
This Board is currently made up of the following individuals:
Kevin Cates, Interim Chairman, Area farmer/farm manager, resides near Marion, IN
Pastor James Schroeder, Pastor & Vice-Chairman pro tem, Full-Time Pastor, resides in Jalapa, IN
Shirley Rennaker, Treasurer, Homemaker, former bookkeeper for family business, resides near Converse, IN
Brooke Cheek, Speech therapist in Oak Hill Schools, resides near Sweetser, IN
Bradey Newhouse, Area farmer/farm manager, resides near Sweetser, IN
Back row, starting on left: Bradey Newhouse, Kevin Cates, James Schroeder
Front row, starting on left: Shirley Rennaker, Brooke Cheek
Front row, starting on left: Shirley Rennaker, Brooke Cheek