Pastor Wally has been ministering at Elim since 1994 as lead pastor. He and his wife, Ginny, have come to us from California where he served as Children & Family Ministries Director in Oakland and Modesto. Pastor Wally and Ginny have three grown children, Nate, Sam and Tina, who reside in central California. They are also blessed with four wonderful grandchildren. 

Pastor Wally received his training at Moody Bible Institute (B.A. missions), the University of Illinois (B.A in education, Teaching of History), Trinity Seminary ( MA in Christian Education) and his MDiv equivalency from North Park Seminary. He was ordained to pastoral ministry in 1991. 

Pastor Wally’s passion is to see Elim grow in the grace, lifestyle, and knowledge of God through discipleship, service and worship.  His desire is to encourage people to grow in their faith using their God-given gifts in their everyday life. As a result, the community of believers will impact their homes and community.  This becomes the foundation for heart-centered worship.