Let Me Re-Introduce Myself
Pastor Ariel and Rachel Myslak currently live in Schofield, Wisconsin (just pulled into Steamboat Rock Wednesday night) with their five children: Arabella (15), Hartlynn (14), Emrie (11), Arrow (10), and Hawkins (8). Before moving to Schofield in 2023, their family lived and ministered in Washington (Seattle area).
Ariel has served in a variety of pastoral roles, including:
➔ Youth & Associate Pastor (2010-2012)
➔ Interim Pastor (2014)
➔ Lead Pastor (2016 - 2022)
➔ Executive Pastor (2022-2023)
➔ Executive Pastor (2023-present)
Ariel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational & Ministry Leadership from Northwest University (2020) and a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership and Christian Ministry from Liberty University (2022). He is an eager learner and student of God’s Word. Ariel was ordained by the Assemblies of God denomination (2012) and has expressed interest in becoming ordained through the NAB.
Rachel has nearly 20 years of vocational ministry experience. Both she and Ariel are highly relational.
Pastor Ariel is motivated by God’s charge for pastors to shepherd His people and has a proven track record of leading churches through revitalization efforts. Ariel practices transformational, servant leadership and exhortative preaching to connect folks to their mission, purpose, and a meaningful relationship with Jesus. He seeks to equip, empower, and release the flock.
Ariel’s values and giftings include:
➔ building meaningful relationships and community
➔ promoting an environment where folks regularly encounter God
➔ unifying the church and staff around a common purpose
➔ engaging the local community to further the mission of the church