Our partners in ministry focus on leading in their area of ministry and caring for people through personal contact as well as programming. Take some time to read about them below then come and meet them in person.

Pastor Jeff Blain

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Pastor Jeff Blain

Tends the flock; Leads the staff

I often describe myself as “California Casual” – which means you will more often see me in a T-shirt with shorts or jeans than you will in the “dress clothes” I am wearing in my picture here! I LOVE to teach the Bible and to talk about how faith and life fit together. (Ask me sometime about the difference between taking the Bible “seriously” and taking it “literally” – it’s a pretty important distinction!) It has been my privilege to be part of the Ascension family since November of 1993. And I am excited to see where God will take us as we continue to focus on “making disciples who make disciples.”

Brief Biography

Born and raised in S. California
Married to Carol
Father to Jacob (Emily) and Erika
Grandfather to Rebekah (born March 2017!)
Partner in ministry at Ascension since 11/1993

Favorites

Food: Wisconsin cheese (cheesy potatoes too!) – but NOT Chocolate, Garlic or Eggs!
Books of the Bible: OT = Genesis!!!; NT = Galatians – Colossians
Sport: Racquetball
Color: Black and Red

Great conversation starters

Make sure to talk to Pastor Jeff about:

Haiti
Sports
Connecting Faith & Daily Life
Math & Numbers

Mary Gohl

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Mary Gohl

Tends our adults and volunteers

Have you ever wondered what unexpected job might come your way in life? Well, Adult Ministry Coordinator is that job for me! I have worked most of my life with youth and never thought I would ever have an opportunity like the one I have now at Ascension. I feel very humbled and blessed to work in this ministry and I pray that God will continue to reveal how He will use me to serve and glorify His name!

Brief Biography

Born and raised in Colorado
Retired teacher/principal
Musician
Married to John
Blessed mother of William (Megan), Peter (Vanessa), and Rebekah (Joshua)
‘Grammy’ to Luke and Elise

Favorites

Learning about Jesus
Biking
Cross Stitching
Reading
My Grandchildren
Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Great conversation starters

Make sure to talk to Mary about:

My children/grandchildren
Vacations
Any prayer requests you might have

Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministries

IGNITE faith in God
CONNECT to God’s family
SERVE others out of love for Christ

So that our youth become life-long disciples of Jesus.