Brainerd Church of the Nazarene
"A Community of Hope" in the Brainerd Lakes Areas
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PictureRev. Dave McGaffey, Sr. Pastor


Pastor Dave has been in ministry for over 26 years.  He has served as a Worship Pastor, Youth Pastor and Sr. Pastor in Iowa and Minnesota.  He and his wife Jodi met while attending Vennard College in University Park, IA.  They have three children, Micah, Hannah and Josiah.
Pastor Dave enjoys playing golf, cooking BBQ, watching his children participate in sports and hanging out with people.
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Picture Rev. Julie Plopper, Family Life Pastor

 Pastor Julie has served as Family Life Pastor since 2006.  Before that she taught elementary and middle school and had a day care in her home.  She has 2 children Stephen and Trenton.  Pastor Julie enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and going to music and sporting events of the children and teens of our church..



Rev. Ruth Mayer, Associate Pastor of Compassionate Ministries

Wes & Jillian Wagner, Youth Leaders

Jennifer Bunnis, Administrative Assistant