The Mission Church of Southern Illinois

Helping You Follow Jesus

Who We Are

Michael and Carol Ann both grew up in Martinsville, a small town in East-Central Illinois.  Though Michael started college to fly commercial jets, God had other plans.  His storyline changed from pilot to pastor.  After serving in Martinsville, southern Indiana, western Indiana and Arizona, God brought the Naves to Southern Illinois in 2007.  Michael and Carol Ann enjoy living south of Marion.  When you drive in, you are likely to see Carol Ann on their mower and Michael making a mess of something.

How We Live

Love God

Love People

Deny Self

  • Worship

    Whether gathered publicly with other believers or privately in awe of God’s character and handiwork, we actively praise God!

  • Hear

    We live by the Truth and Story revealed in Scripture, and we increasingly understand what it says and means.

  • Pray

    We are in conversation with God. We speak, and we listen. We have devoted times of prayer and unceasing prayer.

  • Serve

    We see needs and are compelled to put others first. We sense great fulfillment in serving for the greater good.

  • Connect

    We actively participate in spiritual community where we are safe and known.  We share encouragement, wise counsel and spiritual gifts.

  • Invite

    Our words and actions say, “Follow Jesus with me.”  We initiate spiritual conversations and urge people to take their first or next step.

  • Reflect

    We regularly and candidly evaluate our thoughts, feelings, and actions by comparing them to the character of Jesus and the Fruit of the Spirit.

  • Guard

    Healthy habits keep my life in step with The Spirit.  I engage protective boundaries and personal accountability to avoid destructive situations.

  • Grow

    We are lifelong learners.  We utilize plans, mentors and stepping out of comfort zones to develop what God has given us.