Bro. Chuck Tedrow (church planter for the Union, MO church) was raised in a Christian home in Iowa.  One night while he was attending his church Awana program as a child, he made a profession of faith in a room with many other kids.  Later as a teenager in 1974, he realized he had never asked Jesus into his heart.  So, on a Wednesday night he asked Jesus to save his life. He went on to be baptized by immersion that year as well.  Several life events followed that night including his studying of God's Word at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO and marrying his wife, Joanie in 1979. Bro. Chuck and Sis. Joanie have two children and five grandchildren. Since that time Bro Chuck has been involved in the ministry in the capacities of youth associate pastor (17 years), pastor (15 years), Grow Leader (4 years) and church planter (4 years). He is passionate about  telling others about Christ, teaching God's Word, leading discipleship efforts wherever God leads, and empowering other Christians to disciple others.