Neal Stockeland, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., M.Ed.

    Pastor Neal came to know Christ as a Bible Institute student. After graduating from the two year school he spent the ensuing two years traveling in Music Ministry. He then entered Grace College in Indiana and graduated with a degree in Biblical Studies and Biblical Languages. Seminary followed where he focused on Old Testament & Hebrew and Jewish Studies, also receiving a degree in pastoral ministry. Two years as a Bible Teacher Chaplain in suburban Washington, D.C. were followed by two years in pastoral ministry at Manchester Bible Church in Indiana. Six years as a Bible Teacher/Chaplain in Bismarck, ND were followed by three years as a Christian School Administrator in Santa Rosa, CA. He moved to Michigan to become the Superintendent of Freedom Baptist Schools in Hudsonville. Prior to coming to WBC as interim pastor he was the Chaplain at Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids. Pastor Neal worked with IMI/SOS for almost ten years serving churches as interim pastor and pulpit supply.
 
Neal and Betty reside near Hudsonville in Georgetown Township, MI. They have three sons and two grandchildren, currently!
 
Pastor Neal brings a broad background to the role of pastor: Christian school Bible teacher and administrator, youth and music, pastoral ministry, Jewish missions, Rescue Mission Chaplain, along with several interim pastorates. He is a graduate of Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN.