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| Preaching the Word Reaching the World |
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| Ministry Head | Rev. Alan Ives |
| Mailing Address | Concord and Harmony 3030 Witzel Ave Oshkosh, WI 54904-9371 |
| Office Phone | (920)235-5400 |
| Home Phone | (920)231-4807 |
| Fax | (920)231-3721 |
| alanives@wyldewood.org |
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Ministry Overview |
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Biographical Information |
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Itinerary |
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Financial Support |
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Materials Available From Concord & Harmony |
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Conservative Christian Music Store |
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Statement of Faith |
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References |
Biographical Information Alan Ives was born in 1950 and grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He had an interest and aptitude for music at a very young age, and by the time he was in Junior High school he began playing instruments, receiving instruction on clarinet and guitar. Alan began playing and singing in a rock band at the age of 12, and he continued until he was 21 years old. He trusted Jesus Christ as his Saviour in May of 1969. He struggled with rock music for almost two years after his conversion. Under the preaching of Pastor Howard Nelson, Alan became convicted by God's Word that rock music was inappropriate for a Christian. He quit playing in the rock band in the fall of 1971. He surrendered to be used of God for Christian service at that time.
In May of 1973, Alan began working on staff at Southside Baptist Church (now Wyldewood Baptist Church). His responsibilities included preparing music, going on visitation, working with youth, driving bus, assisting the treasurer and ministering at the rest homes. In September of 1973, he married Ellen Mathe, who was also from Oshkosh. By the spring of 1975, the church had outgrown its facilities, relocated to a larger plant, and Alan's responsibilities were broadened. Added duties included teaching Sunday school, preaching at the jail and teaching at the Christian school. He also became the assistant treasurer, taught music lessons, instructed in our Bible Institute, and oversaw the music for our "live" radio broadcast on Sunday mornings. Alan graduated from the Universtiy of Oshkosh with a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Music Education (K-12) in 1976. He was ordained to the gospel ministry in February of 1977.
In the fall of 1986, the Ives family began ministering in churches around the United States and Canada in music evangelism. They believe strongly in the ministry of the local church, and they have served in revivals; soul-winning and missions conferences; stewardship and sweetheart banquets; Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Patriotic programs; music concerts; anniversaries and other special church Sundays; summer Bible camp; jails and prisons; rest homes, private homes, and hospitals. They seek to win people to the Saviour wherever they go. They have been blessed with five children. The three youngest still live at home and travel with them.
Financial Support Rev. and Mrs. Alan Ives are sent out of Wyldewood Baptist Church. Fiscal policies are overseen by the pastor, deacons, trustees, and treasurer of the church. As the sponsoring church, we support them financially, but the majority of their resources are given by other churches and individuals. The Ives' are evangelists, and they must raise their own personal support. All money given to their ministry is utilized to further their work, and no money is ever used to benefit the general fund of our church. Any supporting church or individual can obtain a copy of this ministry's financial statement by requesting it in writing to the church.
Support checks can be made out to: Rev. Alan Ives. They should be mailed to:
Materials Available from Concord & Harmony The bookstore of Concord and Harmony has a vast array of Godly resources that are available for sale at reasonable prices. Some of the Christ-honoring music and conservative literature are produced by the Iveses. Other material, (KJV Bibles, songbooks, preaching tapes, Christian videos, Bible covers, etc.) are also available.
 Sample the Ives' family songs |
 Materials produced by Concord & Harmony |
 Materials available through the Concord & Harmony bookstore |
Statement of Faith To view a copy of Wyldewood Baptist Church's short statement of faith, click here.
References
Pastor Doug Jackson
Community Baptist Church
8331 Gratiot Ave
Saginaw, MI 48603
(517)781-2340
To see a list of the missionaries supported by Wyldewood Baptist Church click here.
To see a list of resources provided by Wyldewood Baptist Church click here.