Duane was among the first graduating class of Gateway College in 1971.  From there, God called Duane and Dorise to serve as Youth Pastor in Lancaster for several years.  In 1976, God called the Kramers to Mount Vernon when Pastor was 26.  God has blessed the church with their love and leadership for over 30 years.  Their three children, Dawn, Darren, and Dorenda still live in Mount Vernon.

 

 

LJ and Andrea met and married at Gateway College of Evangelism in Saint Louis, Missouri.  From there, they served as Youth Pastor and Music Director in Longwood, Florida where Makenna was born.  In 2006, they moved back to LJ's hometown and home church in Mount Vernon.  In October 2009, Raylee Kate was born.  In 2010, LJ was appointed as Associate Pastor in Mount Vernon.