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About Karcher
Matthew 28:19
Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- Karcher Church is a place where people from all walks of life can begin or continue their journey toward a relationship with GOD. It is a place where seekers, new believers, or seasoned followers can grow in that relationship. We are a community of believers that want nothing more than to establish true friendships with others on the same journey. Our worship is contemporary and our style is casual. You can come just as you are, what is important is that you come.
- Everything has a beginning. Karcher Nazarene had her beginning as The Franklin Road Church of the Nazarene founded in 1949 by a group of Northwest Nazarene College students and community members. The church thrived, and grew rapidly. An 80 acre farm was purchased, plans for a building were designed, and a new name was given: Karcher Church of the Nazarene. At this time, it was a church that seemed to be way out in the middle of farm land, somewhere between Nampa and Caldwell.
- Today, the farm land is gone, and the location is a central location in the City of Nampa. Karcher Church is a growing, exciting fellowship of like-minded holiness people. We are seeing days of harvest in the surrounding community as we continue to endeavor to make Christ-like disciples.
We Believe
In order that we may preserve our God-given heritage, the faith once delivered to the saints, especially the doctrine and experience of entire sanctification as a second work of grace, and also that we may cooperate effectually with other branches of the Church of Jesus Christ in advancing God’s kingdom.
Infinite God
We believe in one eternally existent, infinite God, Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the universe; that He only is God, holy in nature, attributes, and purpose. The God who is holy love and light is Triune in essential being, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity; that He was eternally one with the Father; that He became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary. We believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, and that He truly arose from the dead and took again His body, together with all things appertaining to the perfection of man’s nature. He ascended into heaven and is there engaged in intercession for us.
Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Triune Godhead, that He is ever present and efficiently active in and with the Church of Christ, convincing the world of sin, regenerating those who repent and believe, sanctifying believers, and guiding into all truth as it is in Jesus.
Holy Scripture
We believe in the plenary inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, by which we understand the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, given by divine inspiration, inerrantly revealing the will of God concerning us in all things necessary to our salvation, so that whatever is not contained therein is not to be enjoined as an article of faith.
Karcher Ministries
A place for you to find opportunities for fellowship and service.
Welcome to College Age Ministries
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College and University students, and other 18-23 year olds, are welcome.
The group meets on Sunday 9:15am in room 206 of the Family Life Center. This weekly session is centered around a Bible based conversation with a challenge to intentionally live as Jesus calls us to live—fully and in community. We’ll share stories while we’re at it and grapple with what “good news” means in the context of now.
Keep an eye for more on this page to be in the know for other activities, small groups, and random adventures.
Upcoming Activities
Scroll through our upcoming events to see ways that you can participate at Karcher.
Our Team
Take a moment and meet the members of our Karcher Team.
Pastor Ed Weaver
Lead Pastor
Pastor Ed
Lead Pastor
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Ed Weaver is our pastor, teacher, and leader. He has been married to Debi since 1981 and has three grown daughters, Jami and Adam, Jenee and Matt, and Jessica. They have been blessed with eight grandkids. Ed attended Mount Vernon Nazarene College for his undergraduate and Nazarene Theological Seminary for his Masters. He has served in a variety of roles as a youth pastor, lay development pastor, connection pastor, and now Lead Pastor with us. His life goal is to help others know their God given identity, help them know their gifts, and to develop them to impact their world.
Debbie Legg, M.Ed
Director of Children's Ministries
Debbie Legg, M.Ed
Director of Children's Ministries
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Debbie grew up in a sweet little coastal California town. She met her husband, Kit while completing her Master's of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and they have three beautiful and lively children. She has a heart for children and families. Her authentic affection for children, compassion for families and desire for them to know and trust Jesus has helped her be a contributing member and coordinator of several ministry programs over the past two decades (Children's and Women's ministries, MOPS and BSF). Debbie also enjoys cooking, crafting, hiking into the woods and watching "Friday Night Movie Nights" with her family while eating lots of popcorn and ice cream.
Pastor James Shepherd
Youth Pastor
Pastor James
Youth Pastor
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Pastor James Shepherd was raised in Eastern Oregon and is a graduate of Northwest Nazarene University. James has a desire to not only teach and preach the Word of God, but to also put practical hands and feet to it for the students he works with. He works to create an environment of growth and safety for students to experience God. James is an avid coffee drinker and enjoys having conversation over a cup.
Pastor Seth Cook
Worship Arts Pastor
Pastor Seth
Worship Arts Pastor
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Seth and Andrea love Jesus. They are bringing up four children to know and love him. And they want you to know the great love of Jesus! Seth enjoys catching a round of disc golf, playing guitar, and hanging out with friends and family. He'd love to talk with you about what God is doing in your life or about getting involved in the Worship Ministries.
Pastor April McNeiece
Discipleship Pastor
Pastor April
Discipleship Pastor
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Pastor April serves as associate pastor with oversight in the area of discipleship and adult ministries. Connecting with people and helping people connect with Jesus is her passion. April has a BA in education from Point Loma Nazarene University and a MA in Spiritual Formation from Northwest Nazarene University. She was ordained in 2015. Married to her high school sweetheart for 50+ years, April and John’s 3 adult children have in turn blessed the family with 10 grandchildren. Favorite ways to spend her time is a long walk or a visit with a friend over coffee. Favorite quote: “The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God cannot keep you.”
Paula Haunschild
Office Administrator
Paula Haunschild
Office Administrator
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Paula Haunschild was born and raised in Nampa, graduated from NNU and moved to Alaska where three sons and a daughter were born. In 2005, she moved to the Philippines to serve as a missionary with Resources for the Blind at Faith Academy, Manila. She returned to Nampa in 2013 and began serving at Karcher as the Office Administrator in 2014. Her heart is for missions and family connections. She enjoys quilting, baking, and planning events, especially with her children and four sweet grandchildren.
Pastor Jack Smith
Senior Adult Pastor
Pastor Jack
Senior Adult Pastor
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Pastor Jack and Darlene Smith have served together in pastoral ministry for 57 years, the last five years at Karcher. Jack is a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College and three years at Nazarene Theological Seminary. At present, Jack is serving as a Senior Adult minister. Jack and Darlene have two children, John and Jennifer. Jack has been involved in sports for many years and is willing to play pickle ball at PrimeTime luncheons. He is willing to connect with you for coffee to share what God is doing in the ministry here at Karcher.
Pastor Mark "Wink" Winkelman
Online Pastor - Men's Ministries
Pastor Wink
Online Pastor / Men's Ministries
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Mark and Sara both served here at Karcher Church years ago, before coming back. Both are ordained elders in the Church of the Nazarene and most recently, Mark served as pastor of our sister church in Middleton, Idaho. Mark graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Education and from Boise State University with a Masters Degree in Technology. Mark began ministry in Salem, Oregon as a Youth Pastor, served as camp director for the Salvation Army, and worship leader at Karcher Church, and then was on the church staff at Real Life Nazarene. Mark serves as our Karcher Online Community Pastor providing pastoral care as well as content for this ministry. Mark has also taken on the role of leadership for our men's ministries here at Karcher Church. Watch the Activities Billboards for upcoming future events for men's ministries here at Karcher.
Pastor Sara Winkelman
Prayer & Women's Ministries
Pastor Sara
Prayer / Women's Ministries
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Sara and Mark both served here at Karcher Church years ago, before coming back. Both are ordained elders in the Church of the Nazarene. Served as Children's Pastor for Karcher Church and for Castle Hills Church of the Nazarene in Boise, Idaho. Sara received her degree in Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University and also a Masters Degree in Counseling. Sara ministers at Syringa Wellness Center as a counselor. Sara serves as our Karcher Online Community Pastor providing pastoral care as well as content for this ministry. Sara also has taken on the role of leadership for our women's ministries here at Karcher Church. Watch the Activities Billboards for upcoming future events for this vital ministry here at Karcher.
Online Giving
The Bible tells us that tithing is a way to show that we trust God with our lives and our finances. Ready for a truth bomb? Tithing isn’t for God’s benefit. He doesn’t need our money. Instead, tithing is meant for our benefit because sacrificing a portion of our income reminds us to rely on God to meet our needs. Plus it makes us more aware of the needs of others too.
In fact, supporting the needs of pastors and the work of the local church is one of the main purposes of tithing. Tithing helps your local church actively be the church by helping others.
Giving encourages a grateful and generous spirit and can help steer us away from being greedy or loving money too much. Plus, being outrageously generous is a blast!
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