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 29 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.  Our oldest son Micah is married to Greta; Hannah and Josiah.
Pastor Dave enjoys playing golf, cooking BBQ, playing games with the family, and hanging out with people.
To send Pastor Dave a personal message, click here.


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.


Lynn Nimeth, Office Administrator - You can email the church office HERE.

Rev. Ruth Mayer, Associate Pastor of Compassionate Ministries

Richard Waller, Visitation Pastor

Micah McGaffey, Youth Leader